The Golden State Warriors had gone 27 consecutive playoff series during the Stephen Curry era without falling behind 2-0.
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Commentary: Is anyone ready to take NBA torch?
There is a greatness void among the contenders, Jerry Brewer writes, but it has amplified a rare level of parity as graying superstars and teams clash with teething prodigies.
Donovan Mitchell and Cavs look to rebound after being bullied by Knicks in opener
A look at Tuesday’s NBA playoff games, including Hawks at Celtics, Knicks at Cavaliers, and Clippers at Suns.
Will load management impact NBA scoring race?
In 1978, George Gervin edged out David Thompson by seven hundredths of a point. Will we see anything similar this coming week from Joel Embiid and Luka Doncic?
Jayson Tatum scores 34, Celtics hold off Trail Blazers
Tatum also grabs 12 rebounds, and Boston withstands a late Portland rally for a 126-112 victory in Portland, Oregon.
NBA feud or rivalry? Warriors, Memphis drama is must-see TV
Stephen Curry has a simple answer for the drama between his four-time NBA champion Golden State Warriors and the upstart Memphis Grizzlies over the past two seasons.
New Hawks coach Quin Snyder facing difficult midseason transition
Atlanta Hawks general manager Landry Fields says Snyder was the only candidate he interviewed after firing Nate McMillan last week.
Scoring King: LeBron James passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as NBA points leader
Current Lakers star surpasses career points total of former Lakers star, who held the record for nearly four decades.
On Basketball: It might be time to re-think NBA All-Star voting
Oklahoma rookie Chet Holmgren, who will miss the entire season, received four votes from NBA players to start in next month’s All-Star Game.
Celtics blow a big lead but rally back to beat Lakers
Jayson Tatum scores 44 points and Jaylen Brown adds 25 for Boston, which blew a 20-point lead in the second half and then came back from a late 13-point deficit.