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Opening Two Nights Of Play-In Games Average 2.69M Viewers

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The opening two nights of the Play-In Tournament averaged 2.69 million viewers on Amazon Prime Video. That number represents a 12% increase from TNT and ESPN last season. Wednesday night's matchup between the Warriors and Clippers lead the way with 3.15 million viewers, up 47% from Mavs-Kings last year. The game was also the most-watched matchup on Prime Video this season, topping the NBA Cup Final. The Magic-Sixers matchup averaged 2.66 million viewers, with the Heat-Hornets averaging 2.58 m...

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Celtics begin playoffs against the 76ers

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Philadelphia 76ers (45-37, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (56-26, second in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT LINE: Celtics -12.5; over/under is 213.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Celtics host first series matchup BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Celtics host the Philadelphia 76ers to start the Eastern Conference first round. Boston and Philadelphia tied the regular season series 2-2. The Celtics won the last regular season matchup 114-98 on Monday, March 2 l...

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Draymond Green seen as Warriors’ most moveable asset

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The Warriors’ season is over, courtesy of Friday’s play-in loss to the Suns. But the offseason should be every bit as dramatic. While there’s been some doubts, most around the NBA seem to believe Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, coach Steve Kerr, Jimmy Butler (when healthy) and perhaps even Kristaps Porzingis will return for another run. […] The post Draymond Green seen as Warriors’ most moveable asset appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers game preview

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This is a lose-lose series for the Houston Rockets. If the Rockets win the series, then the narrative will be that the Los Angeles Lakers were hurt and of course the Rockets won. If Houston loses the series, they were frauds all along and will need to make wholesale changes this summer to retool around […]

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Jalen Green Scores 36 As Suns Eliminate Warriors, Claim No. 8 Seed

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Updated Apr 18, 5:23 PM ET

Jalen Green delivered 36 points on 14-of-20 shooting as the Phoenix Suns eliminated the Golden State Warriors 111-96 Friday, claiming the Western Conference's No. 8 seed and a first-round playoff matchup against defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder beginning Sunday. Green, who averaged just 13.3 points on 37% shooting against Golden State in last year's playoffs with the Houston Rockets, shot 8-of-14 from 3-point range in a pointed performance against the same opponent. "I remember what t...

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Warriors coach Steve Kerr uncertain about his future, notes 'these jobs all have an expiration date'

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Updated Apr 18, 3:11 AM ET

Golden State coach Steve Kerr isn't sure about his future, saying after the Warriors' season ended Friday night that he'll take some time to decompress before gathering with the team's leadership and figuring out what's next. Kerr wouldn't reveal what he said in that moment.

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2 Warriors players most to blame for loss to Suns

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Updated Apr 18, 12:48 PM ET

The Golden State Warriors gave some fans hope back on Wednesday night that they might have some gas left in the tank in the Stephen Curry era. Curry did put up a 34-point masterclass in the Warriors’ epic play-in win over the Los Angeles Clippers, setting up a win or go home play-in clash against […] The post 2 Warriors players most to blame for loss to Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How To Watch Raptors Vs Cavaliers Playoff Game: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions

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Updated Apr 18, 4:59 PM ET

The 2026 NBA Playoffs officially tip off this Saturday, April 18, with a highly anticipated 4-vs-5 seed matchup in the Eastern Conference as the Cleveland Cavaliers host the Toronto Raptors at Rocket Arena. Cleveland (52-30) enters the postseason with home-court advantage after a dominant regular season, while the Raptors (46-36) look to play the role of underdog spoiler in a series many analysts believe could go the full seven games. This series centers on the clash between Cleveland's star-...

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Joe Dumars Makes 'Sweeping Changes' To Pelicans Basketball Operations

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The New Orleans Pelicans are restructuring their basketball operations staff and are reorganizing multiple departments. A "significant number" of staff have will not be retained under Joe Dumars. The team are also in the beginning stages of their head coach search, and have been linked with Jamahl Mosley and Darvin Ham. It was also reported this week that the team have no interest in trading Zion Williamson this offseason.

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How To Watch Timberwolves Vs Nuggets Playoff Game: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions

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Updated Apr 18, 9:14 AM ET

The 2026 NBA Playoffs officially tip off this Saturday, April 18, with a massive Western Conference first-round clash as the Denver Nuggets host the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena. Denver (54-28) enters the postseason as the #3 seed, riding the momentum of a 12-game winning streak. The Timberwolves (49-33) secured the #6 seed and are looking to avenge their regular-season series loss against the reigning powerhouse from the Mile High City. The health of both rotations is the primary hea...

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Why Hornets' Brandon Miller believes loss to Magic is a 'good learning experience'

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Brandon Miller was optimistic about the Charlotte Hornets’ future ceiling despite their season-ending loss to the Orlando Magic in the play-in tournament on Friday night. Miller completed the third season of his NBA career with the Hornets. He has made his way up the ranks as one of the most promising young stars in the […] The post Why Hornets’ Brandon Miller believes loss to Magic is a ‘good learning experience’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2026 NBA playoffs: Predictions for every round of postseason tournament

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Updated Apr 18, 2:50 PM ET

The NBA play-in tournament is over, and the postseason field is officially set. The 16 best teams in the NBA will compete for the right to hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy. The championship truly is up for grabs. There has never been more depth and star power in the NBA, and polarity is at an […] The post 2026 NBA playoffs: Predictions for every round of postseason tournament appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Suns end Warriors' season, set first-round date with Thunder

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Updated Apr 18, 12:15 PM ET

The Suns knocked out the Warriors 111-96 on Friday night to secure the No. 8 seed and will face the top-seeded Thunder in the first round of the playoffs.

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Warriors, Steph Curry can’t find magic twice as season ends in play-in loss

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Updated Apr 18, 1:19 PM ET

PHOENIX — They did it once. They couldn’t do it twice. A second double-digit deficit in as many play-in games proved to be enough to eliminate the Warriors, who scored the opening basket Friday night and never led again in a 111-96 loss to the Suns. In a star-studded showdown for the final playoff berth...

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