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'A bigger shock to the system than we acknowledged': How 48 hours changed the Lakers' season

After a devastating blowout loss in Oklahoma City on April 2, the Lakers lost two of their three stars. Now they face Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets -- as a home underdog.

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ALL ABOUT THE POSTSEASON

NBA Rank, playoffs edition: The 50 most impactful players in the 2026 postseason

ESPN analyst Zach Kram ranked and tiered the 50 NBA players most likely to make the biggest impacts in the postseason.

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Predicting the entire NBA postseason -- with a surprise champion

ESPN's Zach Kram decides each NBA series in the playoffs through the Finals. Who will square off in June?

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GOLF

LIV Golf is still going, but its days seem numbered and probably always were

LIV made a lot of noise, caused some nervous days at the PGA Tour and even forced some positive changes. But ultimately, it never did enough to make a real challenge.

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NBA Play-In - West - 9th Place vs 10th Place

Steph Curry fired up after hitting go-ahead 3 falling into the crowd

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Steph Curry rattles in an and-1 3-pointer for Golden State

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Steph Curry maneuvers in for a slick layup

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Kawhi Leonard goes through entire defense for a Clippers jam

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Kristaps Porzingis flies in for a big putback jam for the Warriors

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Draymond Green gets T'd up during a timeout

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    NBA Play-In - East - 7th Place vs 8th Place

    Allen Iverson loves Andre Drummond's dagger 3

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    Tyrese Maxey drains a much-needed bucket for the 76ers

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    Philly crowd goes wild after Adem Bona's wild block

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    Paul George drains a smooth fadeaway jumper for the 76ers

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    VJ Edgecombe hits Jordan shrug after wild and-1 for 76ers

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      SEASON 50 COMMISSIONER'S CUP

      What to make of Bol Bol's impact with TNT Tropang 5G

      TNT made a big statement by adding Bol Bol as their import for the Commissioner's Cup. How has he fared?

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      Can Bennie Boatwright save San Miguel Beermen's conference once again?

      San Miguel has turned to Bennie Boatwright in their bid to solve their import issues in the Commissioner's Cup.

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      WATCH NBA PLAYOFFS LIVE ON DISNEY+ PHILIPPINES

      LeBron vs. KD headlines Lakers-Rockets on Disney+ Philippines

      The Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets face off in the first round of the NBA playoffs -- live on Disney+ Philippines.

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      Stephen A.: Lakers should play with level of desperation vs. Rockets

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      NFL DRAFT

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      How every NFL team can ace the draft: Solak plans perfect moves, picks for all 32 rosters

      A week before the NFL draft, Ben Solak hits the top priorities for every single team -- and the prospects who can meet those needs.

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      Yates' final rankings for the NFL draft: Sizing up the top 150 prospects

      Field Yates stacks his top 150 prospects, including scouting reports on the first 50.

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      March Madness on Disney+

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      • March Madness on Disney+ Philippines

        Disney+ has announced the addition of March Madness - the celebrated NCAA Division I Men's and Women's Basketball Tournaments - to its live sports slate in the Philippines.

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