2016 NBA playoffs: First-round coverage

We've got you covered for each series all postseason long. All times ET.

EAST FIRST ROUND

(1) Cavaliers vs. (8) Pistons

• Ty Lue's first playoff taste sweet as he outlasts his former coach

• Young Pistons fall short, but their future is bright

• Can Pistons take next step into East elite?

• Andre Drummond, the most explosive big man in the league

• Complete coverage of the Cleveland Cavaliers

• Complete coverage of the Detroit Pistons

(2) Raptors vs. (7) Pacers

• Raptors finally take care of business, advance to Round 2

• Despite loss, Paul George's brilliance reminds us that he's back

• Can the Pacers find a star to pair with Paul George?

• Lowry: Game 7 our Super Bowl (or Grey Cup)

• George: Win or go home

• BPI projections | Predictions for Pacers-Raptors

• Complete coverage of the Toronto Raptors

• Complete coverage of the Indiana Pacers

(3) Heat vs. (6) Hornets

• Emotional Heat endure growing pains to advance

• Despite blowout loss, Steve Clifford and Hornets leave their mark

• Stats: How Miami dominated Game 7

• Ground-bound Bobcats took flight to become playoff Hornets

• Advice from Jordan, Ewing helps Kaminsky bust out of slump

• Complete coverage of the Miami Heat

• Complete coverage of the Charlotte Hornets

(4) Hawks vs. (5) Celtics

• After finishing C's, Hawks turn eyes to LeBron, Cavs

• Bright future eases hurt of Celtics elimination

• 5-on-5: After elimination, what next for Boston?

• The NBA's next great coach? Boston's Brad Stevens

• BPI projections | Predictions for Celtics-Hawks

• Complete coverage of the Atlanta Hawks

• Complete coverage of the Boston Celtics

WEST FIRST ROUND

(1) Warriors vs. (8) Rockets

• With Steph cheering, Warriors finish Rockets

• Rockets' season ends, truth comes out

• Stein: Warriors' chase of 73 didn't cause fluke injury

• Are Warriors title contenders without Curry?

• Stats: How good is Golden State without Curry?

• Warriors fight on without Steph Curry

• Complete coverage of the Golden State Warriors

• Complete coverage of the Houston Rockets

(2) Spurs vs. (7) Memphis

• Plenty of rest next for Spurs

• Stats: Inside the Spurs' dominating sweep

• Doolittle: Grindhouse spirit lived in season-ending loss

• 5-on-5: What lies ahead for Grizzlies?

• Power surge delays Game 4 in Memphis

• Complete coverage of the San Antonio Spurs

• Complete coverage of the Memphis Grizzlies

(3) Thunder vs. (6) Mavericks

• Durant on Cuban's comments: 'He's an idiot'

• Russell Westbrook stays cool in playoff furnace

• Kevin Durant, Thunder unmoved by Rick Carlisle's callout

• Dirk Nowitzki won't give up on making 'one more push'

• Complete coverage of the Oklahoma City Thunder

• Complete coverage of the Dallas Mavericks

(4) Clippers vs. (5) Trail Blazers

• Bad luck aside, Clippers again fall short of postseason goals

• From underdog to favorite, Portland is playing with house money

• Should the Clippers break up CP3, Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan?

• FiveThirtyEight: How CP3 injury effects playoffs

• Chris Paul suffers broken hand in Game 4 loss to Blazers

• Portland's quick fix: Inside the Blazers' rapid rebuild

• BPI projections | Predictions for Blazers-Clippers

• Complete coverage of the Los Angeles Clippers

• Complete coverage of the Portland Trail Blazers

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