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Lakers player grades: L.A. defeats Rockets in Game 2 slugfest
The Lakers are surprisingly now in the driver's seat in their first-round NBA playoff series against the Rockets.
Apr 22
6 min
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Road teams pushing back in early days of NBA playoffs, stealing away the home-court advantages
The first six games in this season's playoffs all had something in common. Road teams figured out how to avoid being pushovers. Of the six first-round series that have completed two games, only two higher-seeded teams — Cleveland and the Los Angeles Lakers — have managed to hold serve at home and
Apr 22
5 min
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‘This was my first choice’: Phoenix Mercury’s Sami Whitcomb lands where she always planned
PHOENIX — Phoenix Mercury’s Sami Whitcomb never hid where she wanted to spend the 2026 WNBA season. Oct 8, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Sami Whitcomb (33) against the Las Vegas Aces during game three of the 2025 WNBA Finals at PHX Arena.
Apr 22
4 min
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VJ Edgecombe Ties Magic Johnson’s 46-Year-Old Record, Catches Jaylen Brown’s Attention in 76ers' Game 2 Win
For 46 years, Magic Johnson stood as the gold standard of a rookie player. Though he didn’t claim the definitive Rookie of the Year title to prove it, he had led the Showtime Lakers to the NBA finals, won the title, and finals MVP all at 20, cemented by his clutch performances for the teams.
Apr 22
4 min
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“Didn’t Feel Good”: Former WNBA Teammate Speaks Out on Angel Reese’s Public Criticism of Chicago Sky
That Angel Reese trade did not come out of nowhere. The Chicago Sky-Reese drama traces back to that Chicago Tribune interview where Reese went all out.
Apr 22
5 min
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NBA playoff winners and losers: VJ Edgecombe keys 76ers' upset over Celtics, Spurs stunned after Wemby injury
After Wemby's concussion, Scoot Henderson was instrumental in the Blazers' Game 2 upset over the Spurs
Apr 22
8 min
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Celtics' Jayson Tatum, Joe Mazzulla diagnose top problem that led to Game 2 loss vs. 76ers
Coach Joe Mazzulla and Jayson Tatum both knew why the Celtics lost in Game 2 of their NBA Playoffs series against the 76ers.
Apr 22
3 min
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NBA roundup: 76ers tie series with Celtics; Bulls coach steps down
The 76ers bounced back to even their Eastern Conference playoff series with the host Celtics in a 111-97 decision on Tuesday.
Apr 22
4 min
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Different approaches collide before Phoenix Suns face Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Phoenix Suns are preparing for Game 2 of their playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but a clear strategic divide has emerged that could shape their game plan and the tone for the rest of the series. Apr 19, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Phoenix Suns head coach
Apr 22
4 min