With the second round of the NBA playoffs beginning, we rank the eight remaining teams.
Author: Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY
Steph Curry, Warriors prove the reigning NBA champs are still lethal regardless of seed
The young, fresh Sacramento Kings saw up close just how difficult it is to put away Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors in the NBA playoffs.
Stephen Curry’s historic Game 7 helps Warriors close out Kings, sets up showdown with Lakers
Steph Curry scored a record-setting 50 points as sixth-seeded Golden State eliminated the third-seeded Sacramento Kings from the NBA playoffs.
NBA playoff bracket: Second-round scores, matchups, dates, times, TV info, predictions
Unexpected and intriguing matchups highlight the NBA’s Eastern and Western conference semifinals.
Pat Riley’s influence looms large in Miami Heat-New York Knicks series
Pat Riley’s fiery intensity and burning desire to win will be present on both sides as the Miami Heat and New York Knicks meet in the playoffs.
Talented Grizzlies must grow up this offseason after playoff flameout against Lakers
The Grizzlies talked a big game, talked a lot of trash and then absolutely wilted against the Lakers when their season was on the line.
Bucks’ Mike Budenholzer confirms one of his brothers died in car accident during first round
One of Mike Budenholzer’s brothers died in a car accident during the Bucks’ first-round series against the Heat, the coach confirmed via spokesperson.
No. 1 Bucks lose first round series to Heat in stunning collapse. Where do they go from here?
The Bucks became just the sixth No. 1 seed to lose to a No. 8, and bowed out meekly in just five games. How did it happen, and what do they do now?
Ja Morant, Grizzlies save season with Game 5 victory over Lakers
Led by Ja Morant and Desmond Bane, the Grizzlies fought off elimination and forced a Game 6 against the Lakers in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard sustains torn meniscus in right knee
Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, who missed the final three playoff games against the Phoenix Suns, has a torn meniscus in his right knee.