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Pistons' adjustments, Warriors' needs: What we learned in the first week of the 2025 NBA playoffs
From mid-series adjustments to series surprises, here are the biggest takeaways from the first week of the 2025 NBA playoffs.

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THE FUTURE OF GIANNIS
Why Stephen A. says Giannis might think about leaving Milwaukee

WOLVES EXTEND LEAD
Timberwolves take 3-1 series lead after defensive stand on final play
Western Conference playoffs: LeBron, Luka cannot save Lakers from 3-1 hole
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.

KNICKS SURVIVE, TAKE GAME 4
Knicks prevail after controversial no-call in the final moments
Eastern Conference playoffs: Takeaways from every game, including Knicks' narrow win
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.

NBA DRAFT
Countdown to the NBA draft: What the numbers reveal about 30 top prospects
The 2025 NBA draft is less than two months away. Here's what the numbers say about 30 of the top prospects and eligible players.

PACERS, CELTICS GO UP 3-1
Myles Turner puts Giannis on poster with nasty slam
Porzingis follows own miss with a putback and-1 jam
Long passes, easy baskets: Luka and LeBron's latest weapon in L.A.
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- Duke big man Maluach enters draft at deadline
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- Ranking the best 100 draft prospects
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