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Milwaukee radio station puts ban on Drake

A Milwaukee radio station is playfully putting a ban on Drake's music for the duration of the Raptors-Bucks Eastern Conference Finals series.

Carlan Gay

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Coach who found Giannis on his rise

Spiros Velliniatis said it would have been "a sin" not to encourage Giannis Antetokounmpo to play basketball when he was in Greece.

Liam Blackburn

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Kawhi or Giannis best in the East?

Each of them dominated in their respective Conference Semifinals wins. Now with a berth in the NBA Finals on the line and with evenly matched supporting casts, whoever emerges as the best player in this series will likely find themselves four wins away from winning an NBA title.

Micah Adams

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🎥Kawhi talks keys to Bucks series

Ahead of the Eastern Conference Finals, Toronto's All-Star forward spoke with the media on a wide range of topics, including the challenges presented by Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks.

Gilbert McGregor

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Raptors confident in keeping Kawhi

The Raptors fully believe they'll have a chance to keep Kawhi Leonard.

Thomas Lott

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Letter to Joel Embiid goes viral

"It’s O.k. to lose sometimes," 9-year-old Olivia Djamoos wrote to Embiid. "You got so far and I am proud of you and the 76ers!"

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Kawhi Leonard has reached Michael Jordan levels of NBA playoff domination

Kawhi Leonard's game-winning shot in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals places him in some elite postseason company.

Thomas Schlarp

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Game 7 delivers historic TV viewers

Sunday's epic Raptors-76ers Game 7 was the most-watched basketball game on Canadian television.

Carlan Gay

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Stats behind Kawhi's historic Game 7

Including: Kawhi Leonard is the first player in NBA Playoffs history to make a game-winning buzzer-beater in a Game 7.

Scott Rafferty

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Looking back at an epic Game 7

Kawhi Leonard stole the show with 41 points and the game-winning jump shot to send the Raptors to the Eastern Conference Finals.

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Brett Brown returns as 76ers coach

The news puts to rest a report over the weekend that Brown might be let go if the 76ers didn't advance to the Eastern Conference finals.

Arthur Weinstein

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Leonard's shot leaves Embiid in tears

Kawhi Leonard's game-winner to lead the Raptors past the 76ers in Game 7 left All-Star centre Joel Embiid in tears after a hard-fought effort

Kyle Irving

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Drake hints at Kawhi freestyle after Game 7

The Raptors' No. 1 fan took to Instagram following Game 7, hinting that a Kawhi Leonard track could be on the way.

Benyam Kidane

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Embiid on Game 7: 'It just sucks'

76ers star Joel Embiid appeared to be in tears after losing late to the Raptors and he had few words for his agony.

Ben Spratt

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Kawhi Leonard was desperate for win

Raptors star Kawhi Leonard's Game 7 buzzer-beater against the 76ers extended his postseason.

Ben Spratt

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Kawhi sends Raptors through with wild buzzer-beater

Leonard led all scorers with 41 points.

Thomas Schlarp

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🎥 Behind the scenes of Raptors-76ers Game 7

Take a look at Game 7 of Raptors-76ers through the eyes of Athletes Unfiltered.

NBA.com Staff

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What's next for the 76ers?

Will the 76ers re-sign Jimmy Butler and Tobias Harris? How much cap space do they have to work with? Can Ben Simmons take the next step in his development?

Scott Rafferty

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Simmons: 'We can compete with the best'

The Philadelphia 76ers' season ended in heartbreak as Kawhi Leonard's buzzer beater sent the Toronto Raptors into the Conference Finals.

Benyam Kidane

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Players react to Kawhi's shot

Kawhi Leonard hit one of the craziest shots you will ever see in Game 7 on Sunday and NBA players could hardly contain their reactions.

Thomas Lott

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Kawhi hits game winner vs. 76ers

The Raptors star got a ridiculous shooter's roll on a baseline jumper to top the 76ers 92-90 in Game 7 of the second round.

Ameer Tyree

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Kawhi's game-winner sends Raps to ECF

The Toronto Raptors are headed to the Eastern Conference Finals for the second time in franchise history.

Gilbert McGregor

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Four things to watch in Game 7 of Raptors-76ers

Will the 76ers continue to dominate the offensive glass? Can the Raptors make open shots? Will someone other than Kawhi Leonard or Pascal Siakam step up for Toronto?

Scott Rafferty

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Lowry ahead of Game 7: "Do whatever it takes to win"

The Raptors face a chance to reach their second Eastern Conference Finals in franchise history if they can come away with a Game 7 win over the 76ers

Kyle Irving

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76ers vs. Raptors: Start time, TV channel, live stream, odds for Game 7

Everything is on the line when the 76ers and Raptors meet on Sunday to determine who moves on to the Eastern Conference finals.

Jacob Janower

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History of Raptors and Sixers in Game 7

The Sixers have played in 15 Game 7s in franchise history while the Raptors have appeared in just four. Take a look back at how each franchise has fared in Game 7.

Gilbert McGregor

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How have the Bucks fared against the Raptors and Sixers?

Milwaukee has punched its ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals where it awaits the winner of the Eastern Conference Semifinals series between Toronto and Philadelphia. For an idea of the potential matchup, take a look back at the Bucks regular-season series with each team.

Gilbert McGregor

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Raptors vs. 76ers results: Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons step up, help Philadelphia force Game 7

Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights as the Raptors tried to seal their series in Philadelphia and advance to the Eastern Conference finals.

Thomas Schlarp

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Butler leads Sixers to Game 6 win

Philadelphia forces a decisive Game 7 with an 11-point win over Toronto. If you missed any of the action, check below for live updates from throughout the game.

Gilbert McGregor

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Embiid tells Drake 76ers will be back for Game 7

The Raptors have taken a 3-2 series lead over the 76ers, one win away from advancing to the Conference Finals but Joel Embiid told Drake after their Game 5 loss that Philly will be back in Toronto for Game 7

Kyle Irving

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76ers vs. Raptors: Start time, TV channel, live stream for Game 6

The Raptors are looking to close out the series in Game 6 against the 76ers, but they will have to do it in Philadelphia. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch the game.

Blair Berry

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Four things to watch in Game 6 of Raptors-76ers

Can Kawhi Leonard continue to punish the 76ers as a passer? Will Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid take better care of the ball? Will Toronto's role players continue to step up?

Scott Rafferty

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Kawhi sits on the Instagram Iron Throne

Lifelong Raptors fan and Toronto native Richard Chen creates visually striking drawings of Raptors players and more. Here is a sampling of his depictions of Kawhi Leonard, Pascal Siakam, Kyle Lowry, Marc Gasol and more. Plus, one very special surprise representing The 6.

Micah Adams

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Takeaways: Raptors dominate Game 5 in historic fashion

In a pivotal Game 5, Toronto put forth a dominant performance to earn a 36-point win over Philadelphia – the largest margin of victory in franchise postseason history.

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Charles Barkley rips Joel Embiid: 'As a star player you can never show weakness'

Charles Barkley had some harsh words for Joel Embiid during halftime of the Sixers' Game 5 loss to the Raptors on Tuesday night in Toronto.

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Drake, Raptors fans troll Embiid

The Canadian rapper ruthlessly mocked Embiid and his trademark airplane celebration after the star center left Tuesday's Game 5 matchup.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Raptors let Kawhi 'rest a little'

Kawhi Leonard scored fewer than 30 points for the first time in the 76ers series, and Kyle Lowry was pleased other Raptors stepped up.

Tom Webber

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76ers vs. Raptors results: Highlights from Toronto's dominant Game 5 win

Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Toronto's dominant Game 5 win over the 76ers.

Blake Birt

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Raptors, Nuggets take series leads

Toronto topped Philadelphia, 125-89, in Game 5, while Denver beat Portland, 124-98.

Ameer Tyree

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Brown addresses Embiid criticism

Embiid totaled 13 points and six rebounds on 5-of-10 shooting in Game 5. He scored 11 points on 2-of-7 shooting in Game 4.

Ameer Tyree

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WATCH: Kawhi ends half with poster dunk

The Philadelphia 76ers had done a good job of containing Kawhi Leonard in the first half, in the dying seconds though he exploded to the rim and let them know he's still the man.

James McKern

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Raptors dominate 76ers, take 3-2 series lead

The Raptors defeated the 76ers by 36 in Game 5, the largest margin of victory in the playoffs in franchise history

Kyle Irving

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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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Joel Embiid probable for Game 5

Asked if Embiid was dealing with the flu, teammate Jimmy Butler said: "I'm not a f—ing doctor, I don't know."

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Embiid listed as probable ahead of Game 5

Joel Embiid missed shootaround on Tuesday, but is listed as probable ahead of the Raptors-76ers crucial Game 5.

Carlan Gay

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4 things to watch in Game 5 of Raptors-76ers

Will the 76ers change their coverage on Kawhi Leonard? Will Pascal Siakam be better than he was in Game 4? What about Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons?

Scott Rafferty

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Ennis and his 'old man game' are what the 76ers need

James Ennis has surprised in the 76ers' series against the Raptors, and it's come at the perfect time.

Tom Read

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Has Kawhi Leonard become the best player in the NBA?

Kawhi Leonard's level of play could propel the Raptors to the Eastern Conference finals, but it has also put the former Finals MVP squarely in the middle of the best basketball player alive debate.

Jordan Greer

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Leonard may re-sign with TOR?

Leonard re-signing with Toronto is a “serious consideration now,” ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Monday on “The Woj Pod.”

E.Jay Zarett

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Where has Simmons been in the 4th?

The 76ers All-Star point guard Ben Simmons has been extremely quiet in the fourth quarter of their series against the Raptors and that will have to change if Philly is going to have a chance at winning two of the next three games.

Kyle Irving

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What were the Raptors and 76ers saying about Kawhi's Game 4?

Kawhi Leonard has been incredible in this series with his Game 4 performance being the latest of his heroics. 76ers' head coach Brett Brown went as far as saying his ability to create his own shot is 'Kobe-like'. What else were teammates, opponents and coaches saying about Kawhi's Game 4?

Kyle Irving

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Powell compares Kawhi to Kobe after Game 4

Kawhi Leonard's 3-pointer over Joel Embiid in the closing minute of Game 4 reminded Norman Powell of the former Los Angeles Lakers superstar.

Scott Rafferty

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Jimmy Butler: 'I want Ben [Simmons] to be aggressive'

After their Game 4 loss, Jimmy Butler encouraged Ben Simmons to take a more aggressive mindset against the Raptors.

Tom Read

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Coach Nurse praises Gasol-Ibaka combination in Game 4

Serge Ibaka and Marc Gasol came up huge down the stretch for the Toronto Raptors as they level the series at 2-2.

Benyam Kidane

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5 stats from Kawhi's epic performance

Kawhi Leonard now has six 30-point games in these playoffs, surpassing Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan for the most in Raptors franchise history.

Scott Rafferty

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Butler tells Simmons to attack

Jimmy Butler had some advice for 76ers teammate Ben Simmons following Sunday's loss to the Raptors.

Sacha Pisani

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Joel Embiid played through illness

"I didn’t have a good night,” Embiid told reporters, via KYW Newsradio. “Didn’t sleep. Guess I needed an IV at six in the morning."

E.Jay Zarett

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Raptors top 76ers; Jokic leads DEN

Kawhi Leonard torched the 76ers for a game-high 39 points and 14 rebounds.

Ameer Tyree

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Raptors edge 76ers behind Kawhi's 39 points

The Raptors dug deep to come away with a huge Game 4 win to even the series before heading back to Toronto for Game 5

Kyle Irving

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Siakam to play in Game 4

Pascal Siakam was originally listed as doubtful with a right calf contusion he suffered in Game 3.

Scott Rafferty

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Update: Siakam upgraded to a 'game time decision' for Game 4

Pascal Siakam was listed as 'doubtful' with a right calf contusion ahead of Game 4. He has been upgraded to a game time decision and will go through warmups

Kyle Irving

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Four things to watch in Game 4 of Raptors-Sixers

The 76ers' defence stifled Raptors not named Kawhi Leonard in Game 3. How can Toronto adjust to get more players involved in Game 4?

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Lowry says Game 4 is a 'must-win'

Kyle Lowry says that Game 4 is a 'must-win' for the Raptors who are trailing 2-1 in their series with the 76ers. He plans to play more aggressively, especially if they are without Pascal Siakam

Kyle Irving

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It's ugly when Kawhi comes off the floor

In the 27 minutes this series that Kawhi Leonard has rested, the Raptors have been outscored by 32 points while shooting just 24% from the floor. A game-by-game breakdown reveals a simple truth: for the Raptors to get back in this series, they'll need to find ways to score without their superstar on the floor.

Micah Adams

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How Embiid torched Gasol and the Raptors in Game 3

After scoring 28 points in Games 1 and 2, Embiid exploded for 33 points in Game 3. How did he finally get himself going against Marc Gasol and the Raptors?

Scott Rafferty

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Confidence level in Raptors right now?

The Raptors trail the 76ers 2-1 in the Eastern Conference Finals, losing Game 3 in Philadelphia by 21 points.

NBA.com Staff

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Series shot charts for Raptors bench

The Raptors bench combined to shoot 24% in the first three games against the Philadelphia 76ers. If that continues, it would be the worst shooting by any bench in any series over the last two decades.

Micah Adams

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Pascal Siakam doubtful for Game 4

Raptors star forward said Saturday his calf is swollen.

Chelsea Howard

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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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Simmons fined and assessed for Flagrant Foul

The incident occurred with 8:36 remaining in the second quarter of the 76ers’ 116-95 win over the Raptors in Game 3.

NBA.com Staff

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Recap: Sixers dominate Raptors in Game 3

The Philadelphia 76ers gave their home fans something to cheer about when they ran riot against the Toronto Raptors to take the 2-1 series lead.

J McKern and Yas...

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Brett Brown believes Embiid is the best player in the series

Joel Embiid exploded for 33 points, 10 rebounds, five blocks and three assists in the 76ers Game 3 win over the Raptors, earning high praise from his head coach

Kyle Irving

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Lowry on Kawhi: 'We've all gotta help him'

Kyle Lowry and Danny Green spoke postgame on the assistance the Raptors must provide Kawhi Leonard, who was dominant once again in Toronto's Game 3 loss.

Yash Matange

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Jimmy Butler praises 76ers' bench

It's the big name players who always draw the spotlight, but the real tale of the second round series has been the production of the second units.

James McKern

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3 takeaways from 76ers' Game 3 win

Philadelphia cruised to a dominant 116-95 victory over the Raptors at the Wells Fargo Center in Game 3 of their second-round series.

E.Jay Zarett

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76ers pull away in Game 3

Philadelphia cruised to a 116-95 win over the Raptors at the Wells Fargo Center in Game 3 of their second-round series.

E.Jay Zarett

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Siakam trips Embiid intentionally

Pascal Siakam was not subtle in this attempt.

Thomas Lott

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Embiid's dominant performance gives 76ers 2-1 lead

The 76ers started the fourth quarter on a 21-5 run to blow the game open and Joel Embiid was dominant through the game's entirety as Philly takes a 2-1 series lead over the Raptors

Kyle Irving

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Siakam: 'I'll do better' offensively in Game 3

Ahead of Game 3, Toronto's third-year forward spoke on how his offensive woes begin with his being impatient.

Gilbert McGregor

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Can Raps bench bounce back?

Toronto's reserves have been underwhelming through the first two games of the Conference Semifinals and they know, but the bench's awareness of its shortcomings should translate to an improvement in Game 3.

Gilbert McGregor

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Four things to watch in Game 3 of Raptors-76ers

The 76ers made a big adjustment in Game 2 by having Joel Embiid guard Pascal Siakam. How will the Raptors respond in Game 3?

Scott Rafferty

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Should Raptors match Gasol's minutes with Embiid's?

It's a small sample size of two games, but the advanced numbers make it an easy answer.

Scott Rafferty

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Nurse: Anunoby 'a long, long ways away' from return

The Raptors second-year forward has been out indefinitely since undergoing an emergency appendectomy in mid-April.

Gilbert McGregor

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Report: Ujiri 'intrigued' by Wizards' GM role

The Washington Wizards have some key pieces in place, but is it enough to entice Masai Ujiri to entertain their GM role?

Carlan Gay

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Green addresses shooting slump

"The next game, you put it behind you and you think the next one is going in," Green said after shooting 1-for-8 in Game 2.

Scott Rafferty

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Can Simmons contain Kawhi?

Philadelphia's best chance to win this series boils down to one key factor: stopping Kawhi Leonard. The only player on the 76ers roster that's had any success in doing so through two games is Ben Simmons, who is making Toronto's superstar work hard for his points. What's been the key to the Aussie's success? Can he keep it up long enough to flip the series in favour of the 76ers?

Scott Rafferty

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Monroe probable, Scott questionable

Greg Monroe is listed as probable while Mike Scott is considered questionable for the 76ers’ Game 3 matchup against the Raptors.

E.Jay Zarett

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Bogues: 'Right now basketball is in (Canada's) DNA'

Former Raptor Muggsy Bogues thinks basketball is now in Canadians' DNA.

Carlan Gay

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Wilkins on Carter's impact in Canada: 'He brought an excitement that is very rare'

Dominique Wilkins believes Vince Carter was the perfect person to help build basketball interest in Canada.

Carlan Gay

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Green addresses recent struggles

Green has hit just three of his 13 field goal attempts through the first two games of the Raptors’ series with the 76ers.

E.Jay Zarett

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🎥 Behind the scenes of Raptors-76ers Game 2

Take a look at Game 2 of Raptors-76ers behind the scenes through the eyes of Athletes Unfiltered.

NBA.com Staff

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Raptors rotation under scrutiny

The Raptors' loss to the 76ers on Monday will force coach Nick Nurse to reassess his tactics for Game 3.

Peter Hanson

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Butler fires in Game 2 as 76ers level series

The Philadelphia 76ers level the series at 1-1 after a much-improved performance in Game 2, edging the Toronto Raptors 94-89.

B Kidane and Kyl...

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Player of the Night: Jimmy Butler

Jimmy Butler turned it on in Game 2 with a dominant performance on both ends, earning Player of the Night honours ahead of Nikola Jokic, Kawhi Leonard and Damian Lillard.

Benyam Kidane

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NBA wrap: 76ers hold off Raptors

After getting blown out in Game 1, Philadelphia came away with a 94-89 win over Toronto on Monday at Scotiabank Arena.

E.Jay Zarett

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Brown praises Simmons' defence on Kawhi: 'I think Ben did a really good job on him'

The Philadelphia 76ers put in a much-improved defensive effort in Game 2, with Ben Simmons picking up Kawhi Leonard.

Benyam Kidane

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Brown praises 'stud' Butler

Jimmy Butler led the way with 30 points and 11 rebounds as the 76ers leveled things up against the Raptors on Monday.

Sacha Pisani

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76ers edge Raptors in close Game 2 road win

The 76ers halted the Raptors' comeback to come away with a close 94-89 road win in Game 2, evening the series at one game apiece

Kyle Irving

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Sixers' Brown: 'Nobody really gives us a chance'

Ahead of Game 2 of their Eastern Conference Semifinals series with the Raptors, 76ers head coach Brett Brown spoke on how the team has used being the underdog in the series as motivation.

Gilbert McGregor

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76ers' Embiid probable for Game 2

Embiid reportedly was back at the team hotel and would not participate in Monday's shootaround.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Drake, Raptors give Vlad Jr. warm welcome

The 20-year-old superstar-in-the-making continued a big weekend as he was welcomed by all in attendance at Game 1 just one day after making his MLB debut.

Gilbert McGregor

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Simmons on Leonard: 76ers need to 'get the ball out of his hands'

After Kawhi Leonard went off for a playoff career-high 45 pints in Game 1, Ben Simmons says the 76ers have plenty of work to do ahead of Game 2.

Benyam Kidane

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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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Takeaways from a dominant Raptors win

Kawhi Leonard notched a new playoff career-high of 45 points to lead the Raptors to a dominant 108-95 win over the 76ers to take a 1-0 series lead

K Irving and Ben...

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Embiid: I need to do a better job

Embiid gave credit to Raptors stars Kawhi Leonard and Pascal Siakam, saying they came ready to play and worked hard for their win.

Chelsea Howard

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Sights and sounds from Game 1 of Raptors-76ers

Go behind the scenes of a dominant Game 1 win for the Raptors through the lens of Athletes Unfiltered.

NBA.com Staff

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Nick Nurse salutes Kawhi Leonard

Leonard started the Toronto Raptors' series against the Philadelphia 76ers with 45 point and 11 rebounds.

Peter Thompson

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Leonard earns Player of the Night

A new playoff career-high of 45 points earns Kawhi Leonard the Player of the Day ahead of Nikola Jokic, Pascal Siakam and Rudy Gay.

Benyam Kidane

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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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Nuggets outlast Spurs in Game 7

Toronto easily took Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals from the 76ers while the Nuggets will move on to face the Trail Blazers.

Alexis Mansanarez

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76ers vs. Raptors series preview

Everything you need to know about the 76ers and Raptors before their conference semifinal series in the 2019 NBA playoffs.

Sean Deveney

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Leonard's playoff career-high 45 leads Raptors past 76ers

The Raptors take a 1-0 series lead after a convincing Game 1 win over the 76ers

Kyle Irving

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Embiid to increase workload

"(It's) an issue that's going to be there at least all playoffs until I actually get some real time to get some rest," Embiid said.

Alexis Mansanarez

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Embiid: Knee 'still not there' ahead of Game 1

Knee tendinitis hampered Embiid in the first round, causing him to miss Game 3. Ahead of Game 1 of the Conference Semifinals with the Raptors, the Sixers All-Star centre says that his knee continues to bother him but vows to play more than he did in Round 1.

Gilbert McGregor

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Raptors-76ers series preview

With both the Raptors and Sixers taking care of business in the first round in five games, the two teams are set to face in the postseason for the first time in 18 years.

Gilbert McGregor

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Debating biggest keys to Raptors-76ers

The matchup in the Conference Semifinals has all the makings of a heavyweight prize fight as both the Toronto Raptors and Philadelphia 76ers have at times looked like true championship contenders. What will be the biggest factors in determining which team comes out on top? Our NBA.com experts weigh in on what to watch for in this series.

NBA.com Staff

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How has DeMar played in Game 7s?

DeMar DeRozan has played in three career Game 7s. His fourth will be his first chance to start his legacy in San Antonio.

Carlan Gay

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Can Gasol slow down Embiid?

Joel Embiid is the most dominant centre the NBA has seen since Shaquille O'Neal. It might not matter against Marc Gasol, who has a history of holding his own in their one-on-one matchups.

Scott Rafferty

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Simmons and the 76ers have a Kawhi problem

Ben Simmons is a matchup nightmare for almost every defender in the league. Unfortunately for the 76ers, Kawhi Leonard isn't just any other defender as he put the clamps on Simmons in their three regular season meetings. Will Leonard shut down Simmons again?

Scott Rafferty

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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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CEBL's top pick is opening doors for all Canadians players

Joel Friesen became the first-ever pick in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) and with that opened the door to the new reality for Canadian basketball players.

Carlan Gay

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3 things from Raptors vs. 76ers

Toronto came away with victories three of the four times the teams met in the regular season.

E.Jay Zarett

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On This Date: Raptors earn first playoff win in franchise history

On April 26, 2001, the Toronto Raptors earned their first ever playoff win, defeating the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in Game 2 to even the series 1-1

Kyle Irving

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LeBron, Raptors featured on list of merchandise sales

LeBron James' jersey is once again the most popular in the league and the Toronto Raptors land in the top 10 of team merchandise sales.

NBA.com Staff

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Takeaways from Raptors' series-clinching win over Magic

The Raptors have defeated the Magic in Game 5, winning four consecutive games after dropping Game 1 at home. This marks the first time in franchise history that the Raptors have won a seven-game series in less than six games

K Irving and Gil...

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On This Date: Bosh wins first playoff game

The Nets had no answer for Chris Bosh, who finished the game with 25 points, 13 rebounds and two blocks.

NBA.com Staff

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Player of the Night: Damian Lillard

Damian Lillard capped off a 50-point performance with a step-back 3-pointer from 37-feet out to win the game and eliminate the Thunder from the playoffs

Kyle Irving

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Raptors, 76ers, Nuggets, Blazers win Game 5's

We have four Game 5s on tap as the Raptors, 76ers and Trail Blazers all try and close out their respective series at home while the Nuggets and Spurs fight for an edge in their series

NBA.com Staff

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Raptors, 76ers get blowout wins

The Raptors and 76ers were both upset in Game 1, but won four straight to eliminate their opponents.

Ameer Tyree

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Clifford: 'This is by far the best team they've had during this stretch'

The Raptors defeated the Magic in Game 5 to take the series 4-1. Magic head coach Steve Clifford had nothing but praise for Toronto in his post-game press conference stating, 'this is by far the best team they've had during this stretch.'

Kyle Irving

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Raptors dominate, advance to second round

The Raptors advanced to the second round with a win in Tuesday night's Game 5. If you missed any action, check below for score updates, highlights and stats from throughout the night.

Gilbert McGregor

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On This Date: Raptors make postseason debut

Tracy McGrady came to play for the Raptors, but Vince Carter couldn't buy a shot in his playoff debut.

NBA.com Staff

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Another hot start for Playoff Kawhi

No player in NBA history has more postseasons shooting 50% from the field and 40% from beyond the arc than Kawhi Leonard who is doing it yet again. Leonard's hot start is yet another indication that he's among the most consistent elite postseason scorers of all-time.

Micah Adams

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Key questions for Tuesday's Game 5s

The Raptors, 76ers and Trail Blazers can close out series wins while the Nuggets or Spurs look to take a 3-2 series lead. In NBA history, the Game 5 winner of a series tied 2-2 has gone on to win the series 90 percent of the time.

Micah Adams

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Perkins: 'Kawhi reminds me of Michael Jordan'

He may not be Michael Jordan, but Kawhi Leonard is doing plenty of Michael Jordan-type things for the Raptors, according to former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins.

Benyam Kidane

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Takeaways from Game 4 of Raptors-Magic

The Raptors now lead 3-1 in their first-round series with the Magic, with an opportunity to close it out in Toronto on Tuesday.

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Siakam: 'We want to finish it at the house'

Up 3-1, the Raptors will have an opportunity to close their first-round series with the Orlando Magic in Toronto on Tuesday.

Scott Rafferty

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Player of the Day: Kawhi Leonard

Kawhi Leonard bounced back from a rough Game 3 with 34 points in Game 4 of Toronto's first-round series with Orlando.

Scott Rafferty

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Sights and sounds from Game 4 of Raptors-Magic

Go behind the scenes of the Raptors' commanding Game 4 victory over the Magic.

NBA.com Staff

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Complete first round playoff schedule

The NBA Playoffs begin Saturday, April 13 with a full slate of four games. Check below for times and dates of the entire first round.

NBA.com Staff

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Kawhi, Raptors take Game 4

The Raptors steal another win on the road and head home just one win away from advancing out of the first round.

Gilbert McGregor

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Celtics, Warriors, Raptors, Blazers secure Game 4 wins

Four games on tap for today's NBA action. Follow all the scores and highlights live here.

NBA.com Staff

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Celtics sweep Pacers to advance

Boston will likely play the Bucks, who are one game away from sweeping the Pistons, in the second round.

Ameer Tyree

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Four things to watch in Game 4 of Raptors-Magic

Kawhi Leonard struggled to get himself going in Game 3, but he also proved that there's much more to his offensive game than just scoring.

Scott Rafferty

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Sights and sounds from Game 3 of Raptors-Magic

Go behind the scenes of the Raptors' thrilling Game 3 victory over the Magic.

NBA.com Staff

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What to watch for in Sunday's Game 4s

The Celtics will go for the sweep of the Pacers while the Clippers, Magic and Thunder will all look to even their series at two games apiece

Kyle Irving

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Nurse: Kawhi played through illness in Game 3

Leonard struggled in Game 3, missing 14 of his 19 shot attempts and committing a playoff career-high six turnovers.

Scott Rafferty

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Player of the Night: Russell Westbrook

Russell Westbrook's 33 points, 11 rebounds and five assists were good enough for the Thunder's first win of the playoffs and Player of the Night honours, edging Pascal Siakam, Jaylen Brown and Damian Lillard

Kyle Irving

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Raptors just hold off Magic surge

Both teams were careless with the ball, but the Magic evaporated Toronto's lead down the stretch.

Ameer Tyree

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NBA playoffs 2019: Pascal Siakam steadies Raptors through series of runs in Game 3 win

The likely Most Improved Player for 2018-19 notched his second consecutive double-double to help the Raptors take a 2-1 series lead.

Mark Suleymanov

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Leonard played through illness

The Raptors star logged 37 minutes despite missing his team's last two practices.

Ameer Tyree

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Highlights from Day 7 of the NBA playoffs

If you missed any action from the night, check below for quarter-by-quarter updates from Game 3 of Magic vs. Raptors, Pacers vs. Celtics and Thunder vs. Blazers.

NBA.com Staff

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Siakam's 30 points leads Raptors past Magic

Pascal Siakam finished with a double-double of 30 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Raptors to a Game 3 road win over the Magic

Kyle Irving

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McCaw available for Raptors in Game 3

McCaw has been sidelined with a sprained right thumb since March 30. He averaged 2.7 points in 26 games with the Raptors during the regular season.

Scott Rafferty

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Gasol showing his value in Vucevic matchup

Nikola Vucevic's scoring is down from 20.8 points per game during the regular season to 8.5 points per game in the playoffs. It's taken a team effort to contain the All-Star, but Marc Gasol has been at the centre of their success.

Scott Rafferty

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How has Gordon done guarding Kawhi?

Aaron Gordon has been the primary defender on Kawhi Leonard in the first two games of the series. Has he done a good job?

Carlan Gay

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Five key things to watch for in Friday's Game 3s

Heading into Friday's games, OKC and the Pacers both have plenty of work to do, while the Toronto Raptors head to Orlando looking to go up 2-1 against the Magic.

Benyam Kidane

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Global Debate: Which higher seed should be most concerned?

We've reached Game 3 in each first round series of the 2019 NBA playoffs, and there's already been a fair share of surprises. Who should be sweating the most?

N Global Staff

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Siakam on Lowry: 'He had that fire in his eyes'

Kyle Lowry bounced back from his Game 1 performance with 22 points and seven assists in Game 2 to lead the Raptors to their largest playoff victory in franchise history

Kyle Irving

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Player of the Day: Kawhi Leonard

Kawhi Leonard has claimed Player of the Day honours after leading the Raptors over the Magic, edging out Jamal Murray, Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum.

James McKern

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Raptors get big win over Magic

Second-seeded Toronto improved considerably, and Kawhi Leonard was simply unstoppable against Orlando.

Ameer Tyree

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Kawhi scores 37, Raptors even series with Magic

After suffering a three-point loss in Game 1, the Toronto Raptors bounced back in a major way, earning a 29-point win to even things up in Game 2. If you missed any of the action, check below for live score updates, highlights and stats from throughout the night.

Gilbert McGregor

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Raptors and Nuggets level series, Blazers go 2-0 up

We have three big Game 2's on deck as the Raptors and Nuggets look to avenge their Game 1 home losses and the Thunder look to get their first win of the series

NBA.com Staff

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Five things to watch in Game 2 of Raptors-Magic

The Raptors lost Game 1 of their first-round series with the Magic in stunning fashion. What can Toronto do in Game 2 to even the series before going to Orlando?

Scott Rafferty

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NBA playoffs 2019: Early East upsets only heighten free-agency anxiety

Early East upsets were good reminders of how much is at stake in the NBA playoffs: not only the chance to win a championship, but also millions of dollars for a few key players.

Sean Deveney

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Nurse takes blame for Lowry struggles

Kyle Lowry didn't have the best outing on Saturday, but his head coach Nick Nurse thinks he deserves some of the blame for it.

Carlan Gay

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Lowry thinks he could've been more aggressive in Game 1

Kyle Lowry struggled in Game 1 on Saturday night and thinks he could've been more aggressive this season.

Carlan Gay

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Nurse says Kawhi could've played more

Kawhi Leonard finished with 25 points, six rebounds and three assists in 33 minutes of play in his Toronto Raptors playoff debut.

Kyle Irving

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NBA playoff predictions 2019: Picking the bracket, from first round to NBA Finals

Can anyone prevent another Warriors championship? Who will emerge from the Eastern Conference with LeBron James no longer in charge? Let's go through the 2019 NBA playoff bracket to find out.

Sean Deveney

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Player of the Night: Stephen Curry

Stephen Curry edges DJ Augustin, Caris LeVert and the Nets' bench and Jimmy Butler for our first NBA Playoffs 'Player of the Night' honour

Kyle Irving

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DeRozan, Spurs upset the Nuggets in Denver

Two games down, two games to go on opening day of the 2019 NBA Playoffs. Follow along for live updates from each game.

NBA.com Staff

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NBA playoffs wrap: April 13

Brooklyn will have a chance to go up 2-0 against Philadelphia on Monday, and the 76ers are definitely feeling the pressure.

Ameer Tyree

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Lowry's zero points defines Game 1 loss for Raptors

While everyone in Toronto was waiting to see the playoff version of Kawhi Leonard, no one could've predicted the Game 1 form of Kyle Lowry.

Rudi Schuller

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D.J. Augustin, Magic steal Game 1 from Raptors

D.J. Augustin hit a three with 3.4 second left to go to give the Magic the win in Game 1 of their series with the Toronto Raptors.

NBA.com Staff

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Report: Anunoby could be out until Conference Finals

Anunoby averaged 7.0 points, 2.9 rebounds and 0.7 assists in the 67 games he played in his sophomore season.

Scott Rafferty

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Raptors vs. Magic series preview

The No. 2 Toronto Raptors will face the No. 7 Orlando Magic in the first round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs. Here is all you need to know ahead of the first round series.

Gilbert McGregor

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NBA playoffs bracket 2019: Eastern Conference first-round series picks, predictions, breakdowns

Sporting News' Sean Deveney breaks down each Eastern Conference first-round series and offers his playoff picks.

Sean Deveney

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Green praises Raptors' versatility ahead of playoffs

Green's comment came in response to someone asking him if he sees any similarities between these Raptors and the Spurs teams he was a part of.

Scott Rafferty

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Breaking down Raptors' playoff experience

How many times has each Raptor been to the playoffs? What's the furthest they've made it? How have they performed in the postseason? Find out below!

Kyle Irving

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Is Green the NBA's most valuable role player?

Danny Green looks like a superstar based on his on-off numbers with the Raptors. He obviously isn't one, but there's an argument to be made that he's been the most valuable role player in the league this season.

Scott Rafferty

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Series preview: Raptors vs. Magic

Will the Orlando Magic interfere with Toronto's quest to finally win the East?

Matt Hornick

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Playoffs: previa y análisis del Raptors-Magic

Los Raptors se medirán a los Magic en la primera ronda de los Playoffs 2019 de la NBA. Te dejamos toda la información de una serie en la que Marc Gasol y Kawhi Leonard debutarán con los canadienses en la postemporada.

Gilbert McGregor

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Raptors' Anunoby has appendectomy

The surgery is a blow as the Raptors, seeded second in the East, prepare to take on the seventh-seeded Magic in the NBA playoffs.

Bob Hille

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Breaking down first round NBA Playoff matchups

With the NBA Playoff bracket finalized and the first round matchups set, our NBA.com staff breaks down which storyline we're most looking forward to, which matchup we're most excited to see and which teams could pull off a first round upset

NBA.com Staff

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Eastern Conference previews

The conference is loaded with talent and four teams have a legitimate chance to play for the title.

E.Jay Zarett

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Former NBA player picks Magic over Raptors

Damon Jones, who spent 11 seasons in the NBA as a player and four seasons as an assistant coach, is taking the Magic over the Raptors in the first round.

Kyle Irving

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Magic's Isaac clears for Game 1

Isaac, selected by Orlando with the sixth overall pick out of the 2017 draft, has averaged 9.6 points in 75 games this season.

Chelsea Howard

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Raptors vs. Magic: Predictions, picks for 2019 NBA playoffs first-round series

Everything you need to know about the Raptors and Magic before their first-round series in the 2019 NBA playoffs.

Sean Deveney

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When do the NBA playoffs start? First-round schedule, odds for top 2019 contenders

The 2019 NBA playoff field is finally set. Here are the final NBA standings along with playoff matchups and start dates for each round.

Jordan Greer

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Tips for filling out the perfect bracket

Which teams are most vulnerable to upsets? How many sweeps should you pick? What about Game 7s? In order to help you fill out the perfect bracket, we went through and identified some of the key trends to look out for.

Micah Adams

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NBA playoffs: EC by the numbers

The East is wide open as the Bucks, Raptors, 76ers and Celtics all have a legitimate chance to compete for a ring.

E.Jay Zarett

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Canadian Birch excited to play Raptors

Montreal's Khem Birch is finally in the playoffs and he's happy it's against his home country's team — the Toronto Raptors.

Carlan Gay

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NBA sets record broadcast numbers in Canada

2018-19 was a record breaking year for the NBA in Canada setting new marks in broadcast viewership, national partnerships and merchandise sales.

Carlan Gay

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Takeaways from the Raptors regular season

The Toronto Raptors closed the 2018-19 regular season with a 20-point win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Before shifting into complete playoff mode, our NBA.com Staff takes a step back to review some of the biggest storylines along the way.

NBA.com Staff

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Kawhi says he 'feels good' entering the playoffs

"I wasn't as healthy as I wanted to be this year, but I couldn't say I would have this type of season in the beginning of the year," Leonard said following Toronto's season finale on Tuesday.

Scott Rafferty

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NBA Playoff pairings set

The NBA Playoff bracket is officially set! Take a look at the eight matchups ahead of playoff action getting underway this weekend.

NBA.com Staff

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Toronto to face Orlando in first round

The Eastern Conference playoff picture is set and the second-seeded Raptors will open with the seventh-seeded Magic.

Gilbert McGregor

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NBA standings: Seeding scenarios, breakdown for final spots in 2019 playoffs

That's it. The last regular season game has been played. It's finally time for the 2019 NBA playoffs.

Jordan Greer

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NBA wrap: April 9

Dwyane Wade and Dirk Nowitzki each played their last home games, as both have plans to retire after the season.

Ameer Tyree

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Tuesday's action: Mitchell scores 46 in win

There were 11 games on Tuesday night and no shortage of highlights. Follow along for a snap shot of what happened.

NBA.com Staff

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