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Yahoo Sports NBA contributor Tom Haberstroh breaks down his latest ‘Big Number’ - explaining how Nikola Jokic’s play at the rim is bewildering Los Angeles and has led the Nuggets to 10 straight wins over the Lakers.

Zaccharie Risacher — a potential No. 1 pick out of France — also officially entered the draft.

Both No. 1 seeds took a 1-0 lead over the weekend. What are the biggest storylines going into Wednesday's Game 2s?

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The Suns lost Game 2 to the Timberwolves after palpable frustrations bubbled through in the second half.

New Brooklyn Nets coach Jordi Fernandez wasted no time making his feelings known about the roster -- and, specifically, the status of unrestricted free agent center Nic Claxton, who Fernandez said was a "priority" to retain in free agency.

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard returned for Tuesday night's Game 2 against the visiting Mavericks, scoring 15 points in 35 minutes in a 96-93 loss.

Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton said his younger brother was called the N-word by a fan while sitting in the stands during Game 1 of Indiana's first-round playoff series with the Bucks in Milwaukee.

Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey was fouled multiple times during the frenetic defining sequence of Philadelphia's Game 2 loss to New York, according to the Last Two Minute Report.

Phoenix guard Grayson Allen exited Game 2 of a first-round series at Minnesota on Tuesday after aggravated the sprained right ankle he suffered in the playoff opener.

Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey, who upped his scoring average to 25.9 points per game and was a first-time All-Star this season, edged the Bulls' Coby White for the NBA's most improved player.

The NBA and Denver police are looking into an incident in which a man reported to be one of the brothers of Nuggets star Nikola Jokic was seen punching a fan.

Luka Doncic spearheaded the Mavericks' smothering defensive effort against the Clippers as Dallas evened the first-round series at one game apiece.

Vincent Goodwill and Tom Haberstroh break down last night’s NBA Playoffs action and preview several games for tonight and tomorrow.

Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill and NBA contributor Tom Haberstroh discuss Dallas’ adjustment on defense that helped stifle Los Angeles’ big three and even the series at 1-1. Hear the full conversation on “Good Word with Goodwill” - part of the “Ball Don’t Lie” podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen.

The Celtics could have traded Jaylen Brown on several occasions, but he continues to prove why they were smart to keep him, writes John Tomase.

Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski explained to NBC Sports Bay Area's Dalton Johnson why he believes he should make the NBA All-Rookie first team.

"My little brother in the stands the other day was called an N-word."

Luka Doncic may tip this series by himself.

Klay Thompson returning as the Warriors' sixth man could provide a long look at Moses Moody in the starting lineup.