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Sources: Lillard set for MRI on lower leg injury
Damian Lillard was helped off in the first quarter of the Bucks' game against the Pacers on Sunday.
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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.

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Eastern Conference playoffs: Knicks and Celtics take 3-1 lead
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.

CELTICS, KNICKS TAKE GAME 4S
Tatum's 37 points help Celtics push Magic to the brink
Knicks prevail after controversial no-call in the final moments
Long passes, easy baskets: Luka and LeBron's latest weapon in L.A.

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The buzz around Butler's injury, the Bucks' struggles and each NBA playoff series
What execs and scouts from around the NBA are saying about how each playoff series is unfolding and what to expect next.

BETTING ON THE PLAYOFFS
NBA playoff odds: Celtics still Eastern fave after Magic loss, Thunder leads West
Latest betting odds for every playoff team to advance to and to win the 2025 NBA championship.

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NBA celebrating 75th anniversary of first Black draft picks
Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. shares love of aviation with youth
The fishing ad that foreshadowed Kawhi Leonard's incredible resurgence
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- Barnett, 2-time champion with Knicks, dies at 88
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- With Butler out, Curry, Dubs get tough in key win
- Duke big man Maluach enters draft at deadline
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