Darvin Ham guided the Lakers to the West Finals in 2023, but the team lost in the first round in 2024.
With the Mavericks and Cavaliers each leading 3-2, the question becomes: Will Friday's games be a pair of first-round clinchers?
The New York-Indiana playoff rivalry is rebooted with an All-Star point guard matchup between Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Haliburton.
With an Eastern Conference semifinal matchup set between the Knicks and Pacers, how will Indiana perform at Madison Square Garden?
After the 76ers lose in the first round to the Knicks, what does the future hold? Could they be better positioned than it seems?
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