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Fred Katz and Eric Nehm discuss the most interesting storylines of the upcoming Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Fred Katz and Eric Nehm26
Pacers overwhelm Bucks with turbocharged play, and T.J. McConnell was the catalyst
Kelly Iko30
Bucks' Patrick Beverley throws basketball at Pacers fans near end of Game 6 loss
The Athletic Staff469
Thursday’s NBA playoffs takeaways: Bucks, 76ers eliminated as Pacers and Knicks move on
The Athletic Staff149
Bucks activate Damian Lillard for Game 6 vs. Pacers
Eric Nehm and Jenna West10
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After being ejected in Game 4, Portis apologized to teammates and had a huge Game 5. What's his mindset for Game 6? "I'm fired up, man."
Eric Nehm20
The Pacers and Knicks are trying to advance to the second round after failing to close out their first-round series on Tuesday.
Dan Santaromita24
It's never easy to close out a series, and it's even harder to do so on the road. Indiana found that out Tuesday.
Kelly Iko24
Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey scored seven points in 17 seconds, and the Knicks lost a six-point lead with 28.2 seconds left in the game.
The Athletic Staff164
Check out some of the action this month in these photos you might have missed.
Jeff Maillet13
All three NBA Playoff games on Tuesday are in the Eastern Conference, with the Knicks and Pacers trying to close out series.
Dan Santaromita29
“They threw everything at us," Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said following Indiana's win in Game 4.
Kelly Iko38
Minnesota will play the winner of the Lakers-Nuggets series in the second round.
The Athletic Staff298
Sunday's Game 4s kick off with the fiery Knicks-Sixers rivalry in Philly and round out with a Suns team facing elimination.
Hannah Vanbiber39
League sources said Saturday that Lillard was in a walking boot after suffering a strained Achilles.
The Athletic Staff81
"Just knew I was shooting it, no matter what," Tyrese Haliburton said of hitting the game-winner in OT to give the Pacers a 2-1 series lead.
Kelly Iko13
Minnesota found an unexpected helping hand, Dallas got a boost from its non-stars and Indiana's star did his thing.
The Athletic NBA Staff68
Friday's Game 3s in the NBA Playoffs feature two series tied and a Phoenix team that needs to get something going against Minnesota.
Dan Santaromita14
Through two games, the Bucks have been good against regular-season foil Tyrese Haliburton. But Siakam presents a new set of playoff issues.
Eric Nehm27
The Pacers have become adept at turning transitions into a man advantage in their series with the Bucks.
Kelly Iko8
In a little more than five minutes in the fourth quarter, the Pacers used the Bucks' struggles on offense to fuel a game-deciding 23-4 run.
Eric Nehm37
Siakam isn't the most vocal player on the Pacers. In Game 2 against the Bucks, he let his game do the talking.
Kelly Iko26
Tyrese Haliburton said a fan directed a racial slur at his younger brother during Game 1 of the Pacers-Bucks series in Milwaukee.
Jenna West95
The Suns-Wolves series is not over, but Phoenix has issues that need immediate attention upon its return to the desert.
The Athletic Staff130
The Pacers had the edge in the regular season, but the playoff opener was a different story. What can we expect in Game 2?
Eric Nehm and Kelly Iko14
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