With Game 1s in the books, we make the case for -- and against -- each of the playoff teams to win the 2025 NBA title.

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The Thunder and Celtics both earned wins as the NBA playoffs continued on Sunday. Here is our analysis of the action.

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Tatum has Jaylen Brown (the third pick in 2016), Kristaps Porziņģis (the fourth pick in 2015) and Derrick White (the 29th ...

The Oklahoma City Thunder should have zero regrets about their year, as they put together one of the best regular seasons in ...

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Tatum has Jaylen Brown (the third pick in 2016), Kristaps Porziņģis (the fourth ... Someone who is not Next but Now. The Houston Rockets, featuring Amen Thompson (the fourth pick in 2023 ...