The best stories featured in the opinion section from the 2024 to 2025 school year. Last year, the opinion section returned after a two-year hiatus. This year, it thrived.

The 4-5 matchup between the Nuggets and Clippers could go either way with Nikola Jokić on one side and Kawhi Leonard on the other. Game 1 went to overtime in Denver with the Nuggets prevailing.