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NBA playoffs bracket 2019: Full schedule, dates, times, TV channels for conference finals

Here's everything you'll need to know about watching the 2019 Eastern and Western Conference finals, including series-by-series TV schedules and live-streaming information for every game.

Jordan Greer

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Durant defends social media use

When asked why he uses social media to address critics, Durant said, "I'm qualified to talk about basketball."

Chelsea Howard

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Raptors or Bucks match up better with Warriors?

The Raptors are now one win away from the NBA Finals, but do they match up better with the Warriors than the Bucks? Our NBA.com Staff discusses.

NBA.com Staff

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Durant initially feared his injury was much worse

Kevin Durant is expected to return from injury at some point during the NBA Finals as the Warriors look to win their third straight title.

Benyam Kidane

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Durant disputes Warriors idea

Kevin Durant responded to suggestions that the two-time reigning NBA champion Warriors are better in his absence.

Sacha Pisani

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Durant walks us through leg injury

Kevin Durant thought initially his injury could have been much worse than it was.

Thomas Lott

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Can Warriors join three-peat club? Ranking the best pro sports teams to win three straight titles

With a possible three-peat, the Golden State Warriors could join an exclusive fraternity that extends across the major professional sports in the United States. Where would they land on this list?

Bill Bender

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How have the Warriors fared against the Raptors and Bucks?

As the Warriors await the winner of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Raptors and Bucks, take a look back at how they fared against each of the East's top two teams.

Gilbert McGregor

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Harden, Paul had ‘verbal exchange'

The incident began after Houston’s Game 6 loss to Golden State and continued in the locker room, according to The Athletic.

E.Jay Zarett

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Thompson reacts to All-NBA snub

"Do I think there's that many guards better than me in the league? No," Thompson said.

Alexis Mansanarez

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Durant, Cousins on the mend

The return dates for Durant and Cousins remain unknown, but the Warriors determined the could play at "some point" in the NBA Finals.

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Injury update on Durant, Cousins

The Warriors will provide another update on Kevin Durant and DeMarcus Cousins next Wednesday.

NBA.com Staff

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NBA announces All-NBA teams

Antetokounmpo and Harden were unanimous selections to the First Team and were joined by Stephen Curry, Paul George and Nikola Jokić.

NBA.com Staff

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Perkins: Durant may consider Clips

“Everybody keeps screaming New York but do not be surprised if KD signs (with Los Angeles),” Perkins told FS1.

E.Jay Zarett

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NBA names All-Defensive First Team

Gobert, Antetokounmpo and George all had nearly identical point totals to secure spots on the team.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Durant is undecided about FA choice

The 30-year-old Warriors star is expected to become a free agent this summer and he has widely been linked to the Knicks.

E.Jay Zarett

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Warriors use "Strength in Numbers" to reach The Finals

Kevin Durant's injury refreshed the Warriors' "Strength in Numbers" slogan that marks the success of the Steve Kerr era. The bench's depth was key in compensating for Durant's absence to win five straight games to reach The Finals

Leandro Fernández

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How Curry has stepped up since Durant's injury

The Warriors are now two wins away from the NBA Finals due in large part to Stephen Curry, who has taken his game to another level since Kevin Durant's injury.

Leandro Fernández

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Lillard reflects on Blazers 'special season'

The Portland Trail Blazers season may have come to an end at the hands of the Golden State Warriors, but Damian Lillard was quick to praise his team for the season that was.

James McKern

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Kevin Durant challenges comments from Fox Sports' Chris Broussard, Twitter trolls

Kevin Durant has found more free time with his injury to respond to criticism on social media.

Thomas Schlarp

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Green charms 'good luck' reporter

Draymond Green offered to buy a "good luck" reporter's plane ticket to the NBA Finals after Monday's West-clinching win in Portland.

Sacha Pisani

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Warriors heading back to Finals for fifth straight year

The Warriors needed overtime to sweep Portland and advance to their fifth straight NBA Finals.

Thomas Schlarp

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Warriors reflect on 5th straight Finals trip

In their fifth consecutive Finals appearance, the Warriors will attempt to become the first franchise to three-peat as NBA Championships since the Los Angeles Lakers in 2000-02.

Yash Matange

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Is the Warriors' Finals run the best ever?

With a sweep of the Trail Blazers in the 2019 Western Conference Finals, the Golden State Warriors are headed to the NBA Finals for the fifth-straight year, joining the Boston Celtics as the only team to make the Finals in five or more consecutive years. While the Celtics (1957-66) did it for 10 straight seasons, it was in a different era of the game. With a number of variables and differences between the Celtics and Warriors streaks, it begs the question: Which Finals run was more impressive?

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3 takeaways from GS's sweep of POR

Golden State completed a Western Conference finals sweep of the Trail Blazers with a 119-117 overtime win in Game 4.

Ameer Tyree

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Who is Meyers Leonard?

Leonard scored 25 points in the first 24 minutes of the Trail Blazers’ Game 4 matchup with the Warriors.

E.Jay Zarett

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Warriors' Curry, Green make history

The two Warriors stars both finished with a triple-double in their team’s series-clinching 119-117 win over the Trail Blazers.

E.Jay Zarett

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Curry shines in Warriors sweep

Stephen Curry led the way for the Warriors, tallying a team high 37, 13 rebounds and 11 assists in the contest.

Ameer Tyree

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Takeaways: Warriors complete sweep, head to fifth straight Finals

Triple-doubles from Stephen Curry and Draymond Green led the way for the Warriors, who came back from 17 down to complete a series sweep of the Blazers to advance to the NBA Finals for the fifth straight time.

Gilbert McGregor

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Curry, Warriors sweep Blazers to advance to fifth-straight Finals

In earning another comeback victory, the Golden State Warriors will make their fifth consecutive NBA Finals appearance after completing the series sweep over the Trail Blazers.

Gilbert McGregor

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The third-quarter Warriors are back, and the Trail Blazers don't have an answer for them

The Warriors are doing what they do best to close out the Western Conference finals — crushing the Trail Blazers every third quarter.

Jordan Greer

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Iguodala (calf) OUT for Game 4

Andre Iguodala left the Game 3 at the 7:50 mark of the third quarter and never returned. After undergoing an MRI, the results came back negative but he is listed as OUT for Game 4

Yash Matange

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History of teams trying to overcome a 3-0 deficit

No team in the history of the NBA Playoffs has managed to overcome a 3-0 deficit. Portland, who plays at home in Game 4, will have to make it happen if they wish to reach the NBA Finals.

Matias Baldo

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Four things to watch for in Warriors-Blazers Game 4

The Warriors look to pull off the four game sweep to advance to their fifth consecutive NBA Finals while the Trail Blazers try to avoid being swept out of the playoffs for the third year in a row

M Adams and Kyle...

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Lillard addresses rib injury

"I don't think it's something that's affecting my game," Lillard told reporters.

E.Jay Zarett

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Green explains importance of sweep

“We’re a little banged up. Nine days off would be great for us,” Green told reporters Sunday.

E.Jay Zarett

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Stotts demands effort from Blazers

The Trail Blazers are on the brink of elimination from the NBA playoffs and the Portland coach highlighted the importance of effort.

Tom Webber

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Damian Lillard playing with injury

The Trail Blazers' star reportedly suffered the injury in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals.

Arthur Weinstein

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Warriors rally to win Game 3; now poised to sweep Trail Blazers

Another comeback has the reigning champs one win from a sweep of Portland and a return to the NBA Finals.

Jacob Janower

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Report: Lillard playing through rib injury

The Blazers' All-Star seemed to have suffered the injury in Game 2 at the Oracle Arena.

Yash Matange

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Curry praises Green's leadership in Game 3: 'He sees everything'

Draymond Green propelled the Warriors to a 110-99 win over the Blazers, recording his third triple-double of the post-season.

Benyam Kidane

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3 takes from Warriors' Game 3 win

The Warriors topped Portland 110-99 in a Game 3 win Saturday, extending their lead in the series to 3-0.

Ameer Tyree

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Warriors go up 3-0 on Blazers

The Warriors outscored the Blazers 57-33 in the second half to lock up a 110-99 win.

Thomas Lott

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Green leads Warriors to comeback win to take 3-0 lead

The Golden State Warriors secure a 3-0 series lead after a 110-99 win on the road against the Portland Trail Blazers.

B Kidane and Kyl...

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Green's triple-double, Curry's 36 points gives Warriors 3-0 lead

The Warriors are now one win away from advancing to their fifth consecutive NBA Finals

Kyle Irving

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Seth tried to jinx Stephen

Seth Curry tried some trash talk on his brother with Stephen at the free throw line and the scored tied late in Game 2. It didn't work.

Chelsea Howard

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Barkley: Warriors need KD to win

Charles Barkley: "Anybody who thinks they're going to win a world championship without Kevin Durant, don't know anything about basketball."

Chelsea Howard

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Three things to watch in Game 3 of Warriors-Blazers

Can the Trail Blazers defend home court to keep fighting in the Western Conference Finals or will the Warriors put themselves one game away from returning to their fifth consecutive NBA Finals?

Kyle Irving

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Draymond Green defends Kevin Durant

Green said: "We don't necessarily have to be perfect (when Durant's out). But we've gotta be damn close to it."

Chelsea Howard

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KD's calf 'more serious,' Kerr says

The Warriors are taking a wait-and-see approach on Durant, who won't travel with the team to Portland for Games 3 and 4 in the West.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Curry stars in Under Armour documentary

The documentary shows the many ways athletes find a "physical, physiological and technological" edge over their opponents.

NBA.com Staff

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Warriors' fourth-quarter rally keys Game 2 win

The Warriors took a 2-0 series lead in the Western Conference finals on Thursday night after edging the Trail Blazers 114-111.

Drew Nantais

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Takeaways: Warriors' thrilling Game 2 win over Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers threw everything they had at the Golden State Warriors in the first half, but in the second the Warriors fought back to take the 2-0 series lead.

G McGregor and J...

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Lillard: 'We plan on coming back here'

Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers lost a heartbreaking Game 2, but the team's leader believes this won't be there last time on the court at Oracle Arena.

James McKern

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Kerr: "We stole that one"

After Golden State used a 14-3 run to earn a three-point win in Game 2, head coach Steve Kerr expressed how fortunate his team was to escape with the victory.

Gilbert McGregor

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3 takeaways from GS's Game 2 win

Golden State pulled out a 114-111 win over the Trail Blazers on Thursday in a back-and-forth Game 2 at Oracle Arena.

E.Jay Zarett

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Warriors rally late, take 2-0 series lead

Golden State outscores Portland 64-46 in the second half to earn a three-point win and take a 2-0 series lead.

Gilbert McGregor

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Cousins progressed to on-court work

Cousins is still not ready for "live action," the team announced Thursday.

E.Jay Zarett

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Report: Kevin Durant out until Game 5

The Golden State Warriors will be without Kevin Durant until Game 5 at the earliest after it was announced he won't travel with the team to Portland for Games 3 & 4.

Benyam Kidane

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Curry explains GS’s adjustments

“Without KD, we have to play differently,” Curry said. “We have to highlight what everybody’s strengths are and do it by committee."

E.Jay Zarett

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Durant dying to return from injury

Thompson said of Durant: "We definitely feel his energy, and we can’t wait until he comes back. We miss him.”

Chelsea Howard

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Currys weren't fans of Warriors

Dell Curry said the family wanted him to go to the Knicks, who had the No. 8 pick. Instead, the Warriors snagged Curry at No. 7.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Four things to watch in Game 2 of Warriors-Blazers

How will the Blazers defend pick-and-rolls involving Stephen Curry? Will they get more from Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum?

Scott Rafferty

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Durant out for Game 2

Durant will miss his third game in a row and the second game of the Western Conference finals against the Trail Blazers.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Stotts agitated by Curry questions

Curry finished the night with 36 points and tied a playoff career-high with nine 3-pointers, with seven of those shots uncontested.

Chelsea Howard

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Steph Curry out to maintain surge

Dell and Sonya Curry wore split jerseys as Stephen Curry took on brother Seth in the Warriors' Game 1 victory over the Trail Blazers.

Nicholas McGee

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Curry catches fire, Warriors take Game 1

Stephen Curry scored 36 points on nine 3-pointers, tying his playoff career-high for 3-pointers made in a game. His performance and the Blazers matching their season-high for turnovers led the Warriors to a 1-0 series lead

K Irving and Ben...

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Steph on parents rooting for him and his brother: "Who you with?"

Steph and Seth Curry are the first brothers in NBA history to face off in the Conference Finals and their parents are having trouble picking sides

Kyle Irving

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Lillard: We defended Curry poorly

The Portland Trail Blazers must improve defensively against Stephen Curry, according to Damian Lillard.

Dejan Kalinic

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3 takeaways from the Warriors' win

Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum both need to show up to make this series competitive, but they were both cold in Game 1.

Ameer Tyree

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Curry leads Warriors to 22-point Game 1 win

Stephen Curry erupted for 36 points as the Warriors won Game 1 by a comfortable margin of 22 points.

Yash Matange

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Blazers-Warriors will come down to the backcourts

Everything you need to know about the Trail Blazers and Warriors before the 2019 Western Conference finals.

Sean Deveney

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Trail Blazers-Warriors series preview

Portland and Golden State meet in the postseason for the third time in four years. Can the Trail Blazers push for a different outcome against a potentially shorthanded Warriors team?

Micah Adams

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Turkish TV blocks Kanter's Blazers

Basketball is second only to soccer in popularity among Turkey's 82 million people, but the nation's top NBA broadcaster is blocking Kanter.

Bob Hille

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3 things to watch in POR vs. GS

Golden State has overcome several postseason injuries to key players while Portland has surpassed the expectations of most.

Ameer Tyree

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Durant to miss Game 1, 'unlikely' for Game 2

After sustaining a calf injury during the third quarter of Game 5 against the Houston Rockets, Kevin Durant will be re-evaluated on Thursday. Putting him out for Game 1.

James McKern

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Kerr: Currys are NBA royalty

Dell and Sonya Curry have been busy traveling to watch their sons Stephen and Seth play, and Steve Kerr praised the family.

Sacha Pisani

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Curry brothers to face off

Sonya and Dell Curry said they’ll flip a coin before each game to see which parent roots for which son when the series starts Tuesday.

Travis Durkee

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Complete Conference Finals schedule

The Eastern Conference Finals begin on Wednesday, May 15th while the Western Conference Finals begin a day earlier on Tuesday, May 14th.

Yash Matange

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Paul kicked Curry out of session

Before the Warriors ousted the Rockets out of the playoffs in Game 6 Friday, Paul ousted Curry out of his own shooting practice.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Stephen Curry's incredible Game 6 explosion vs. Rockets, explained in four stats

After a rough start to Game 6, Warriors star Stephen Curry bounced back with 33 second-half points to push Golden State past the Rockets and into the Western Conference finals.

Jordan Greer

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Chris Paul apparently kicked Stephen Curry off practice court ahead of Game 6

Stephen Curry got his revenge not only during the game, but after, yelling, "Kick me off the court again, boy!"

Jordan Heck

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Report: Cousins could return from injury for WCF

The Warriors could welcome back DeMarcus Cousins sooner than expected, with the big man 'on course' to return this week, according to reports.

Benyam Kidane

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Don't rule out DeMarcus Cousins

If Warriors center continues his recent progress recovering from a torn quad, he could return to the team's active roster.

Alexis Mansanarez

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Rockets owner confident of titles

Despite another playoff loss to the Warriors, Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta is adamant Houston will win NBA championships with James Harden.

Liam Blackburn

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'Game of Thrones' actress Emilia Clarke on hand to watch Rockets get dracarysed in Game 6

The Mother of Dragons was on hand to watch Game 6 of the Western Conference semis between Houston and Golden State. The Rockets didn't miss it, either.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Warriors vs. Rockets results: Stephen Curry comes alive in second half to eliminate Houston

Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Game 6 between the Warriors and Rockets.

Thomas Schlarp

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Warriors need Durant, says Thompson

The Warriors overcame the Rockets without Kevin Durant on Friday, but Klay Thompson is eager to see him return for the rest of the playoffs.

Liam Blackburn

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Curry appreciates LeBron backing

LeBron James and Dwyane Wade tweeted their appreciation of Stephen Curry, who was grateful for their support after knocking off Rockets.

Harry West

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What's next for the Rockets?

For the second consecutive year and the fourth time in five seasons, the Houston Rockets have been eliminated from the playoffs by the Golden State Warriors. Where do they go from here?

S Rafferty and G...

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Takeaways: Warriors defeat Rockets, advance to WCF

Stephen Curry (33 points in the second half) and Klay Thompson (27 points) set the tone for the Warriors as they earned a hard-fought road win to advance to the Western Conference Finals for the fifth-straight year.

G McGregor and J...

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Warriors advance to WCF

The Golden State have booked their spot in the Western Conference Finals by defeating the Houston Rockets on the road in an epic Game 6 duel that went down to the wire.

NBA.com Staff

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Curry talks playing without Durant

Both players expressed confidence in taking on a bigger role, but also acknowledging the playoffs will be more challenging.

Chelsea Howard

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With Kevin Durant injured, Warriors need peak Draymond Green now more than ever

For a period of time during the regular season, the real Draymond Green was absent. But the Warriors forward is back to his trash-talking, opponent-baiting self, and that's exactly what his team needs.

Joe Morgan

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Rockets vs. Warriors: Start time, TV channel, live stream for Game 6

The Warriors enter the Western Conference Semifinals looking to close out the series against the Rockets.

Blair Berry

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OTD: Curry named first-ever unanimous MVP

Curry also became only the 11th player ever to be named MVP in back-to-back seasons.

Yash Matange

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Durant out for Game 6, Kerr says

There is conflicting speculation whether he'll be able to return for the Western Conference finals if the Warriors advance.

Bob Hille

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Injury analysis: Kevin Durant

Dr. Michael S. George, a sports orthopaedic surgeon with the KSF Orthopaedic Center in Houston, weighs in with some specifics on the type of injury sustained, factors that contribute in recovery time and expectations moving forward.

Gilbert McGregor

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Report: Durant out for rest of series

Durant suffered the injury with a couple of minutes remaining in the third quarter of Game 5.

Scott Rafferty

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Was Klay Thompson's foot out of bounds on critical Game 5 play for Warriors? Refs say no.

The Rockets may have another issue to bring up against the refs in their series vs. the Warriors.

Jordan Heck

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Steve Kerr channels Jurgen Klopp, calls Warriors 'f—ing giants' after victory over Rockets

The Golden State coach used the Liverpool's manager salty language to praise his players' effort.

Tom Gatto

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Rockets vs. Warriors results: Highlights from Golden State's chaotic Game 5 win

Rockets-Warriors Game 5 descended into chaos at times, but Golden State prevailed to move one win away from the Western Conference finals. Kevin Durant faces an anxious wait after leaving the game with a right calf strain.

Blake Birt

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Durant suffers right calf strain in Game 5, set to undergo MRI

Late in the third quarter of Game 5 against the Houston Rockets, the Warriors back-to-back Finals MVP exited the game after suffering an apparent right leg injury.

Gilbert McGregor

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Kerr channels inner Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp

Warriors' head coach compared the fight shown by his players in Game 5 to that displayed by Liverpool FC in their Champions League semifinal comeback win against the FC Barcelona just a day earlier.

Yash Matange

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Keys to Warriors' Game 5 win vs. the Rockets

With only five points being the margin of defeat, it was another close game in this Rockets-Warriors series and yet another win for the home team.

K Irving and Yas...

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Bucks eliminate BOS; GS goes up 3-2

The Celtics didn't put up much of a fight after winning Game 1.

Thomas Lott

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Warriors edge Rockets to take Game 5

The Warriors continued the trend of home teams taking care of business this series with a five-point win over the Rockets to take a 3-2 series lead. Check below for updates from throughout the game.

Gilbert McGregor

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NBA Twitter shows support to KD after injury

Durant, who strained his right calf in the Warriors win, exited the game with 2:05 remaining in the third quarter

Yash Matange

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Warriors' Stephen Curry has a simple solution to silence all of the playoff criticism

If Warriors star Stephen Curry can come close to his usual shooting numbers against the Rockets, Golden State should have no trouble advancing to the Western Conference finals.

Bill Bender

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Did Chris Paul make a dirty play on Andre Iguodala? Warriors reportedly think so

The Rockets did just enough to beat the Warriors in Game 4 of their Western Conference semifinal series, but the contest didn't end without some controversy. And to no one's surprise, Rockets guard Chris Paul was right in the middle of it.

Jordan Greer

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Four things to watch in Wednesday's Game 5s

The NBA playoffs continue with a pair of big Game 5s as the Celtics look to extend their series with a win over the Bucks while the Rockets and Warriors jockey for control in a pivotal game.

C Gay and Gilber...

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P.J. Tucker responds to viral video of him with equipment kid

"P.J. Tucker this ain’t it bro." Several people on the internet criticized P.J. Tucker for a video of him interacting with a member of the Rockets' bench staff.

Jordan Heck

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Klay Thompson walked out of 'Avengers: Endgame' before it was over

Klay Thompson is apparently not a Marvel fan. After two hours of watching “Avengers: Endgame,” the Warriors guard decided he had seen enough and walked out of the theater.

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Iguodala 'probable' for Game 5

Iguodala injured his knee late in Golden State’s Game 4 loss when Houston guard Chris Paul made contact with his leg.

E.Jay Zarett

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Kerr celebrates Liverpool comeback

Liverpool's stunning Champions League victory over Barcelona caught the attention of Kerr.

Sacha Pisani

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Barkley reveals pick to win title

Barkley, an 11-time All-Star who currently works as an analyst for TNT, revealed Monday his pick to win this season’s NBA title.

E.Jay Zarett

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Better this postseason: Kawhi or Durant?

They've been the NBA's two best scorers. They've played lockdown defense. They've consistently been the best player on the floor in their respective conferences. But which one has actually been better so far in the playoffs?

NBA.com Staff

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Kerr: James Harden hard to handle

James Harden led the Rockets to a win over Golden State and Warriors coach Steve Kerr praised the star.

Dejan Kalinic

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Harden: 'Every possession is a fight'

The Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors are locked at 2-2 as the series now moves to the Bay Area for Game 5.

Benyam Kidane

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Rockets grind out Game 4 to tie series

James Harden and PJ Tucker lead the Rockets to a grind out win over the Golden State Warriors to tie the series at 2-2.

Carlan Gay

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Harden scores 38 points in Game 4 victory

The series is now tied at 2-2, with Game 5 to be played in Golden State later this week.

NBA.com Staff

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Rockets hold off GS; Bucks win

Houston's 112-108 victory over Golden State on Monday was its second straight win at the Toyota Center in the series.

Ameer Tyree

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Tucker addresses defense, Durant

“Everybody dreams about scoring 30, getting the game-winner. No, no, no, not me," Tucker told The Undefeated.

Ameer Tyree

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Adam Sandler's 'Opera Man' sings about James Harden's eye, Kevin Durant to the Knicks on 'SNL'

Adam Sandler returned to "Saturday Night Live" for the first time in nearly 25 years and managed to sneak in some thoughts about James Harden's eye injury and Kevin Durant's rumored move to the Knicks.

Jordan Greer

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What to watch for in Monday's Game 4s

As the Conference Semifinals continue, the Celtics and Rockets are out to get back on even footing in their respective series'.

Benyam Kidane

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Kerr says Cousins could make shock playoff return from injury

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr say Damian Jones will be cleared contact next week, while DeMarcus Cousins could yet make a shock return from a quad injury.

Benyam Kidane

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Warriors not worried about Curry

Curry has made just eight of his 32 3-point attempts in the first three games of Golden State’s second-round series against the Rockets.

E.Jay Zarett

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Cousins could return for postseason

Cousins is recovering from a torn left quadriceps muscle, which he suffered in the Warriors' first-round series against the Clippers.

Chelsea Howard

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James Harden: I'm here to close

A badly bloodshot eye could not stop James Harden as the Rockets defeated the Warriors in overtime Saturday in Game 3.

Harry West

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Harden, Durant put on a show as Rockets win OT thriller

The Houston Rockets are on the board, hanging on in overtime to secure a 126-121 win over the Golden State Warriors.

B Kidane and Sco...

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Curry makes no excuses after miserable Game 3

"If I'm on the court, I have to produce," Curry said after the loss.

Scott Rafferty

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3 takeaways from the Rockets' win

Here are three takeaways from the game that put the Rockets back on track to compete.

Ameer Tyree

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Curry bad down stretch in Game 3

Stephen Curry's missed dunk in the final minute wasn't all he did wrong Saturday.

Thomas Lott

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Rockets top Warriors in overtime

The Rockets topped the Warriors 126-121 in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals, leaving Golden State with a 2-1 lead.

Ameer Tyree

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Harden leads Rockets to OT win over Warriors

After dropping the first two games of the series, the Rockets look to respond by defending their home court against the Warriors in Game 3.

NBA.com Staff

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Green hits Harden in eye again

Somehow Draymond Green has now hit James Harden in the eye inadvertently in back-to-back games.

Thomas Lott

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Can Curry get going in Game 3?

Stephen Curry is playing fine this postseason for regular standards but the Warriors' superstar hasn't been himself so far versus the Rockets. Will that change in Game 3?

Kyle Irving

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One thing the Rockets needs to change in Game 3

The Houston Rockets have been turning the ball over at an alarming rate and it needs to stop if they're going to have a chance in the series.

Carlan Gay

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Kerr thinks 'obvious' Durant is best in the league

Steve Kerr has already compared KD to MJ and thinks it's clear that Durant is the best player in the NBA today.

Carlan Gay

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Warriors' Steve Kerr on Kevin Durant's playoff run, comparing KD to MJ

To understand just how impactful Kevin Durant has been over the course of the Warriors' playoff run, Sporting News caught up with Golden State coach Steve Kerr to discuss, as Kerr puts it, the best player in the world.

Joe Morgan

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NBA refs to host live Twitter Q&A

Officials will answer fans' questions live during Game 4 of the Raptors-76ers and Bucks-Celtics series.

Chelsea Howard

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Curry practices with no issues

“It’s probably good we have a few days off,” Kerr said. “Hopefully the pain will continue to go down as we get closer to game time.”

E.Jay Zarett

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Shaq threatening to knock out Charles Barkley had Ernie Johnson in tears

Everyone loves when Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley go at each other during the "NBA on TNT" postgame show — especially Ernie Johnson.

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GS owner: I want Green here forever

“I want Draymond Green to be here forever,” Golden State owner Joe Lacob told The Athletic. “He’s as Warrior as they come.”

E.Jay Zarett

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Kevin Durant on playoffs dominance

Durant, who averaged 26 points per game in the regular season, is averaging 34.2 ppg in eight playoff games thus far.

Arthur Weinstein

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Green calls out referee drama

"...It's kind of embarrassing for the game of basketball, how much has been talked about, about fouls and officiating," Green said.

Gabrielle McMillen

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KD on playoffs: 'This time of year is what I’m geared for'

Kevin Durant is playing at an elite level in the playoffs and doesn't look to be slowing down anytime soon.

Carlan Gay

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Harden struggles with eye injury

The Rockets trail the Warriors, 2-0, James Harden hopes his eye injury sustained Tuesday improves in time for Game 3.

Harry West

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Curry 'a warrior' (pun intended)

A dislocated finger could not stop Stephen Curry in Game 2 against the Rockets and the Warriors' Klay Thompson praised his teammate's grit.

Harry West

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Warriors edge Rockets to take a 2-0 series lead

The Warriors used a balanced scoring effort from Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson to sneak out another win at Oracle Arena and take a 2-0 series lead

K Irving and Yas...

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Player of the Night: Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo played a huge role in the Bucks bouncing back from a disappointing Game 1 loss with a dominating Game 2 win.

Yash Matange

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Harden on eye injury struggles: 'I barely could see'

Houston Rockets guard James Harden suffered a lacerated left eyelid after a run in with Warriors forward Draymond Green.

Benyam Kidane

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Bucks even series; GS extends lead

The Bucks topped the Celtics 123-102 in Game 2 behind the efforts of an energized Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Ameer Tyree

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KD leads Warriors to 2-0 series lead vs. the Rockets

The Warriors protected their home floor and now take a 2-0 series lead to Houston.

Yash Matange

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Rockets' Harden returns to Game 2

Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni told the TNT broadcast that Harden was “bleeding from the eye” when he left the floor.

E.Jay Zarett

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Steve Kerr: Cousins 'progressing'

“He’s progressing with his rehab, but nothing significant enough to report,” Kerr told reporters. “But, he’s doing a little bit better.”

E.Jay Zarett

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Durant: Harden isn’t cheating game

"(Harden) has his style of play and it might not be what everybody likes to see, but it's been effective," Durant told reporters Tuesday.

E.Jay Zarett

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What to watch for in Tuesday's Game 2s

As the Conference Semifinals continue, here are a few things to keep an eye on as both the Bucks and Rockets look to avoid falling behind two games to open their respective series.

Gilbert McGregor

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L2M report says non-call on Harden was correct

The NBA released the last two minute report on Monday confirming that the non-call on James Harden's 3-point attempt late in Game 1 was correct.

Carlan Gay

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Rockets claim Game 7 officiating in 2018 cost them a championship, and that's just a bummer

The landing zones of shooters and flopping tactics of superstars have quickly overshadowed what should be a fantastic series between the Rockets and Warriors — and that's a shame.

Jordan Greer

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Kerr compares Durant to NBA great

"He's one of the most skilled basketball players to ever play the game," Kerr said. "There's never been anybody like him."

Alexis Mansanarez

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Steve Kerr 'flops' on reporter

In a not-so-subtle jab at James Harden, Warriors coach Steve Kerr pretended to flop on a reporter Monday.

Gabrielle McMillen

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NBA: Warriors didn't foul Harden

The NBA's last two-minute report noted that there was no foul on Harden's 3-point attempt with 10 seconds left in the game.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Updated odds to win 2019 NBA title

The Rockets follow Golden State at 6/1 while the Bucks and Raptors both check in at 7/1.

E.Jay Zarett

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Kerr on Durant: 'There's never been anybody like him'

Kevin Durant has been on an offensive tear over the past four games and he turned it on once again on Sunday and drew the praise of his head coach.

James McKern

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Curry, Green praise Durant

Durant scored 35 points in the Warriors’ 104-100 win over the Rockets on Sunday in Game 1 of their second-round series.

E.Jay Zarett

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Mike D'Antoni: Refs admitted errors

D'Antoni and the Rockets were not happy with officials not calling fouls on Warriors players defending 3-point attempts.

Arthur Weinstein

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Player of the Night: Al Horford

An all round contribution led by his defensive assignment earns Celtics' Al Horford the Player of the Day ahead of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden.

Yash Matange

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Warriors top Rockets; Celtics win

Durant, who averaged 35 points in the Warriors' first-round series against the Clippers, scored 35 against the Rockets on Sunday.

Arthur Weinstein

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Takeaways: Warriors edge out Rockets

Two of the hottest shooting teams in the NBA put on a classic duel in the opening game of their second round series as the Warriors earned the Game 1 victory.

G McGregor and J...

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Durant's 35 points leads Warriors to Game 1 win

The Celtics and Warriors picked up Game 1 wins in a pair of Conference Semifinals matchups

NBA.com Staff

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NBA free agency rumors: Is Kevin Durant to the Knicks already a done deal?

Kevin Durant has often dismissed the Knicks speculation, but plenty of NBA executives, players and coaches expect the Warriors star to sign with New York in free agency.

Jordan Greer

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Curry, Thompson will play Game 1

Both Curry and Thompson have been dealing with ankle issues, which they suffered in Game 6 of Golden State's opening-round series.

Alexis Mansanarez

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How Houston can beat Golden State

The Rockets came agonizingly close to knocking off the Warriors last season, but they can use the lessons they learned from that loss to finally get over that hump.

Matthew Blum

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What to watch for in Warriors-Rockets

The Rockets remember who eliminated them from the playoffs last season, they'll have the opportunity to return the favour when they take on the Warriors in the Western Conference Semifinals matchup.

NBA.com Staff

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Rockets vs. Warriors series preview

Everything you need to know about the Rockets and Warriors before their conference semifinal series in the 2019 NBA playoffs.

Sean Deveney

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Harden's approaching MJ, this time involving GSW

Can Harden solidify his comparison to MJ by taking down the Warriors just as His Airness had to do when he defeated the Pistons?

Sidd Sinha

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Harden: Rockets can beat Warriors

Last season, Houston fell to Golden State in the Western Conference finals. But Harden thinks the outcome will be different this year.

Chelsea Howard

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Complete Conference Semifinals schedule

The Conference Semifinals begin Sunday, April 27. Check below for times and dates of the entire second round.

Yash Matange

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Warriors-Rockets series preview

Including the regular season and playoffs, the Rockets are 8-6 against the Warriors over the last two seasons. After coming close to knocking off the champs in last year's Conference Finals, the Rockets will get their shot at redemption. Can they pull it off this time?

Micah Adams

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Thompson's ankle is 'still bad'

Thompson sprained his right ankle in the third quarter of Game 6 and it is "still pretty bad."

Alexis Mansanarez

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Curry, Thompson questionable for Game 1

Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson were both listed as 'questionable' on the Warriors' injury report as the two guards each battle a right ankle sprain

Kyle Irving

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Kerr: Durant is 'the best player in the world'

Golden State's head coach called the back-to-back Finals MVP 'remarkable' after his career performance in the team's series-clinching Game 6 victory.

Gilbert McGregor

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Takeaways: Durant explodes for 50, Warriors advance

The Warriors were able to close out Game 6 over the Clippers on the road behind a playoff career-high 50-point performance from Kevin Durant

K Irving and Ben...

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Kerr hails 'ultimate weapon' Durant

Kevin Durant was described as "the ultimate weapon" by Steve Kerr after racking up 50 points in a series-clinching win over the Clippers.

Peter Thompson

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Rivers heaps praise on Clippers

Doc Rivers, after first-round series loss to Warriors: "I've never been more proud of a group of guys in the 20 years that I've coached."

Peter Thompson

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Curry on tough Clippers series: 'We needed that test'

The Warriors had to dig deep against the fiery Clippers in the first round, getting them battle-tested as they prepare for the Houston Rockets in the second round.

Benyam Kidane

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Durant earns Player of the Night

Kevin Durant scored a playoff career-high 50 points going 15-for-26 from the field to pick up the Game 6 win and eliminate the Clippers

Kyle Irving

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Biggest lessons learned from 1st Round

Are the Warriors in trouble? How does Russell Westbrook bounce back next season? Is Damian Lillard gearing up for a Cinderella run? Which team holds the upper hand in the East? Our Global NBA.com staff breaks down the biggest lessons we learned from a thrilling 1st Round.

NBA.com Staff

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Durant's 38-point first half just shy of NBA record

Kevin Durant put on a show in the first half against the Clippers, going off for 38 points!

Benyam Kidane

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Kevin Durant powers Warriors to win

Durant scored 38 points in the first half against the Clippers, tying the second-most ever scored in a half in an NBA postseason game.

Arthur Weinstein

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Kevin Durant scores 38 in half

Durant's feat ties the second-most points scored in a half in an NBA playoff game.

Arthur Weinstein

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Warriors defeat Clippers behind Durant's 50 points

The Warriors closed out the series on the road, winning Game 6 129-110 over the Clippers

NBA.com Staff

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Thompson laments Warriors loss

A victory for the Warriors in Game 5 would have settled their series against the Clippers, but Golden State came up short.

Russell Greaves

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Durant on Williams' fourth quarter: 'He's so crafty'

After scoring 45 points against the Clippers, Kevin Durant heaped praise on the fourth quarter takeover from Lou Williams.

Benyam Kidane

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Capela on Warriors: 'I want to face them'

Clint Capela didn't waste time getting to the point after dispatching the Jazz in five games. He wants his chance now to do the same to the defending champion Warriors.

Carlan Gay

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Clippers stay alive, shock Warriors in Game 5

The Warriors suffer consecutive home playoff losses for the first time since the 2016 NBA Finals - Game 5 & 7.

B Kidane and Yas...

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NBA Twitter reacts to Clippers' Game 5 upset win

The Clippers force a Game 6 back in Los Angeles by beating the Warriors 129-121 in Game 5, the champs' second straight home playoff loss.

Yash Matange

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Clippers' Lou Williams earns Player of the Night

Lou Williams' fourth quarter takeover earns him Player of the Night honours ahead of Kevin Durant, Montrezl Harrell and James Harden.

Benyam Kidane

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Clippers stay alive, force Game 6; Rockets advance

The Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors will look to close their respective series in a pair of Game 5s.

NBA.com Staff

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