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NBA playoffs: A star-studded Round 2 is here

Big names. Big rivalries. The NBA has gotten a starry second-round slate, as the NBA playoffs continue this week.

Steph Curry's historical 50-point Game 7 leads to series win vs. Kings | UNDISPUTED

Steph Curry scored 50 points in the Golden State Warriors 120-100 win over the Sacramento Kings in Game 7. This was the most points ever scored in a Game 7. Curry finished 20-of-38 from the field and 7-of-18 from three. Shannon Sharpe discusses how impressive Curry was in the series finale.

Jamal Murray, Nikola Jokić combine for 58 points in Nuggets Game 1 win vs. Suns | UNDISPUTED

The Denver Nuggets beat the Phoenix Suns 125-107 to take Game 1. Every Nuggets starter had double digits and Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokić combined for 58 points. Kevin Durant had 29 points for the Suns but finished with a -20 plus-minus. On a scale of 1-10, Skip Bayless decides how much trouble Phoenix is in.

Heat vs Knicks: Prediction, odds, schedule and TV channel

The Miami Heat will take on the New York Knicks in an Eastern Conference semifinal series, and we’ve got the latest betting odds from FOX Bet

Suns vs Nuggets: Prediction, odds, schedule and TV channel

The Phoenix Suns will take on the Denver Nuggets in an Western Conference semifinal series, and we’ve got the latest betting odds from FOX Bet

76ers vs Celtics: Prediction, odds, schedule and TV channel

The Philadelphia 76ers will take on the Boston Celtics in an Eastern Conference semifinal series, and we’ve got the latest betting odds from FOX Bet

NBA playoff dispatches: Steph Curry defies odds, proves greatness in Game 7

Steph Curry didn’t allow the Warriors to lose on Sunday, reminding the sports world of his true greatness.

2023 NBA championship odds: Updated title odds for remaining teams

We take a look at the updated NBA title odds at FOX Bet. Read to see which team replaced the Bucks as the favorite to win it all.

Julius Randle expected to miss Game 1 of Knicks-Heat

Randle suffered a left ankle sprain on Wednesday against the Cavaliers, and has yet to practice with the team before Sunday’s game.

Patrick Ewing on Heat rivalry being reborn: 'We've got to do what the Knicks do'

In an interview with FOX Sports, Patrick Ewing looked back at his Knicks’ rivalry with the Heat, his emotions ranging from a scar that he still feels to the hardest he’s ever laughed.

This 76ers-Celtics series very well may be the real NBA Finals

The winner of Celtics-Sixers will certainly emerge as the favorite to come out of the East, and will probably be deemed the team to beat going forward. Here’s why this series is so exciting.

Nuggets send a powerful message to Suns in Game 1 blowout

While the Suns have plenty of room for improvement, particularly taking care of the ball, there are some built-in Denver advantages that it’s hard to envision the Suns overcoming.

2023 NBA odds: Heat-Knicks East semifinal lines, spreads

Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat will take on Julius Randle and the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference semifinal series.

2023 NBA odds: Suns-Nuggets West semifinal lines, spreads

Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns will take on Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference second-round series.

NBA playoffs dispatches: Lakers advance in 40-point blowout, Kings force Game 7

The Lakers will face the winner of Warriors-Kings on Sunday after beating the Grizzlies 125-85 in Los Angeles. Here’s everything that happened in the NBA playoffs on Friday.

Long-shot odds: New York bettor turns $6 parlay into nearly $79K

A bettor in New York turned a $6 super parlay into nearly $79,000. The odds of hitting the 12-leg parlay were +1311500!

Celtics lean on their defense to close out Hawks in Game 6

Boston went back to defensive basics in dispatching Atlanta on Thursday, earning a second-round date with Philadelphia.

Clippers president says Kawhi Leonard will be 'ready for next year'

LA Clippers star Kawhi Leonard has a meniscus tear in his right knee, although his surgically repaired right ACL is intact.

Nick defends picking Nuggets over Suns in Round 2 of NBA Playoffs | What's Wright?

Nick Wright shocked himself and his viewers after he picked the Denver Nuggets to win over the Phoenix Suns in Round 2 of the NBA Playoffs, despite a supposedly stacked roster including Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Chris Paul. But Nick’s not shying away from this prediction… watch as he explains why the Suns’ struggles in their first round against the LA Clippers revealed some cracks they may not be able to fix ahead of their matchup against Denver.

Giannis Antetokounmpo explains why Bucks' first-round exit was 'not a failure'

Giannis Antetokounmpo explained why he doesn’t view the Bucks’ season as a “failure” following the team’s first-round playoff exit.

Why Bucks must 'reboot' roster after first-round exit to heat | THE HERD

The Milwaukee Bucks were stunned, thanks to a five-game series loss to the eighth-seed Miami Heat. Playoff Jimmy Butler continues to surge, scoring 42 points in the Heat’s Game 5 win, including scoring off a catch-and-release pass to send the game to OT. However, what does this mean for Milwaukee moving forward? Watch as Colin explains why it is time to ‘reboot the roster.’

NBA, players finalize new collective bargaining agreement

The NBA and its players have voted to ratify a new collective bargaining agreement, formalizing a deal that was tentatively agreed to earlier this month.

NBA playoff dispatches: Warriors shake off road woes; Heat shock Bucks in 5

A rare road win has the defending champions back in their groove, and looking like a force to be reckoned with.

Giannis on Bucks early playoff exit: 'It's not a failure' | THE CARTON SHOW

In an unexpected turn of events, the NBA Title favored Milwaukee Bucks suffered an early exit at the hands of the Miami Heat in Game 5 after failing to sink a game-winning shot in overtime. Craig Carton is joined by Tim Hardaway Sr to share his thoughts on the Bucks’ coach decision not to call a time out in the last few seconds of the game, and why this loss is owed at least in part to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s inability to hit a free-throw. Plus, the crew reacts to Giannis’ presser, where he explains to reporters why this early playoff exit wasn’t a failure.

NBA playoff dispatches: Warriors win in Sacramento; Heat shock Bucks in 5

Here’s everything that happened in the NBA playoffs on Wednesday.

Jimmy Butler closes door on mistake-prone Bucks

A host of errors — plus the incomparable Jimmy Butler — proved too much for the top-seeded Bucks to overcome in the first round.

NBA playoff dispatches: Grizzlies keep season alive; Heat shock Bucks in 5

Memphis took advantage of LeBron James’ exhaustion in Game 5, sending the series back to L.A.

Skip reacts to Phil Jackson's recent comments about the NBA | The Skip Bayless Show

Skip Bayless shares his reaction to Hall of Fame basketball coach Phil Jackson’s recent comments about not watching the NBA due to ‘too many politics’ and other social justice initiatives during the 2020 bubble season.

Kawhi quit on the Spurs. Now history is repeating itself with the Clippers. Skip explains

Skip Bayless explains how history is repeating with the LA Clippers after quitting on the San Antonio Spurs.

Skip Bayless says Kawhi Leonard may request a trade from the Clippers: | The Skip Bayless Show

The LA Clippers have been eliminated in five games to the Phoenix Suns. Kawhi Leonard played over 40 minutes and was efficient in Games 1 and 2 but did not play the remaining of the series. He reportedly tore his meniscus in his right knee during the series but where does his future with LA stand? Skip Bayless shares some new details about Kawhi, including why he believes the forward will request a trade from the Clippers.