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Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the second round.
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EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS
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Pacers-Knicks: A rivalry reignited
Thibs, Brunson carryovers from last time Knicks were in the Eastern Conference finals
The New York Knicks are in the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since May 2000.

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NBA front office insider Bobby Marks breaks down the summer priorities and needs for every eliminated team.
The Boston Celtics and the price of history

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JUNE 25-26
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After Dallas won the lottery and the right to draft Cooper Flagg, here's ESPN's updated two-round mock.

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Young and the New York Knicks have engaged in a rivalry since the 2021 NBA postseason.
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The eldest daughter of the Los Angeles Lakers legend graduated from USC's School of Cinematic Arts.
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BETTING ON THE PLAYOFFS
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BASKETBALL AFRICA LEAGUE
Al Ahli Tripoli sets BAL points record in beating Nairobi City Thunder
Libya's Al Ahli Tripoli handed Kenya's Nairobi City Thunder (NCT) their second straight Basketball Africa League (BAL) thumping on Sunday with a 115-87 drubbing, setting a league scoring record for team points.
Rwanda President Kagame cheers APR to win over SA's MBB at BAL
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