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The Timberwolves are on the brink of drowning the Lakers, time stops for Bucks fans as they await news of Dame's injury, Orlando is just about out of tricks against Boston, and more...

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*FEATURE OF THE DAY*
Anthony Edwards and the complicated pathway to becoming the face of the NBA
Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic

SPECIAL INTEREST

Dick Barnett, two-time champion with Knicks, dies at 88
ESPN

Heat’s Kevin Love announces the passing of his father, former NBA player Stan Love
Ira Winderman, South Florida Sun Sentinel

LEAGUEWIDE

An Anthony Edwards Masterclass Has the Lakers on the Brink of Elimination
Dustin Brewer, HOOPS Daily

Sunday Best: The latest on coaches, front offices and, yes, potential trades from the NBA grapevine
The People's Insider/Marc Stein, The Stein Line

NBA playoff results, takeaways: Pacers, Celtics, Wolves, Knicks grab 3-1 series leads
The Athletic NBA Staff, The Athletic

2025 NBA playoffs: Western Conference first-round takeaways
NBA Insiders, ESPN

2025 NBA playoffs: Eastern Conference first-round takeaways
NBA Insiders, ESPN

TEAM NEWS

BOS: Kristaps Porzingis snaps slump with 19 points in Celtics’ Game 4 victory
Khari Thompson, The Boston Globe

BOS: 4 takeaways as Boston Celtics beat Magic in Game 4 in close finish
Souichi Terada, Mass Live

BOS: Celtics show grit late in Game 4 to move within one win from advancing to second round
Adam Himmelsbach, The Boston Globe

BOS: Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown each post double-doubles and other observations from Game 4 win over the Magic
Adam Himmelsbach, The Boston Globe

DEN: Why James Harden, Aaron Gordon weren’t ejected for Game 4 altercation, but Michael Porter Jr. could face suspension
Vinny Benedetto, The Denver Post

Half Court Hoops - Coach's Cut
Nuggets vs Clippers Game 4 Breakdown
The Nuggets won an instant classic in game 4 off a buzzer beating dunk from Aaron Gordon. This game was awesome with both teams making adjustments and intriguing moves that has me excited for game 5. If you missed game 1-3 breakdowns, they are linked below…
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15 days ago · Half Court Hoops

DET: Cade Cunningham, Pistons can’t escape growing pains that come with NBA playoffs
Hunter Patterson, The Athletic

Cunningham has now played four playoff games and already has experienced the worst outcome of taking a big shot with the game on the line. He’s felt the tension of an arena holding its breath with anticipation, and the angst of the fans’ gasp when he came up short. Whenever the next opportunity comes for Cunningham to take a possible game winner, there won’t be a fear of the unknown.

Between the 21-0 run that resulted in a Game 1 loss and back-to-back gut-wrenching losses at home by a total of three points, Cunningham is being welcomed to the rigors of postseason basketball and the burden carried by franchise cornerstones. With Detroit’s season hanging in the balance, Cunningham now wades into his first win-or-go-home game Tuesday at Madison Square Garden.

GSW: Preview: Warriors winning with stout defense, poise and composure
Punk Basketball, Dub Nation HQ

GSW: Steph Curry and Draymond Green's 'last ride' comes down to Playoff Jimmy
Ohm Youngmusik, ESPN

IND: Pacers leave no doubt, take 3-1 series lead with offensive clinic as Bucks lose more than game
Dustin Dopirak, Indianapolis Star

IND: At the Buzzer: R1G4 — Pacers 129, Bucks 103
Scott Agness, Fieldhouse Files With Scott Agness

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