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The on-court trends defining the 2026 NBA playoffs
From Wemby's dominance to the Cavs' scoring problems, these storylines are shaping the conference finals.
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ESPN Africa secures exclusive NBA finals rights, and more, in sub-Saharan Africa
ESPN Africa secures exclusive NBA Finals rights for English pay TV across Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Mitchell, Harden see future with Cavs as Gilbert vows to 'dig in'
In the wake of getting swept by the Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals, Donovan Mitchell reiterated his commitment to the Cavs, expressed confidence in his partnership with James Harden and said he'd like to see Cleveland's core remain together.
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Stephen A. on Knicks reaching NBA Finals: All the suffering ended tonight!
Stephen A. Smith cannot contain his excitement after the Knicks reached the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999.
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KAT after sweeping Cavs: 'It's a good time to be peaking as a team'
Karl Anthony-Towns joins "SportsCenter with Scott Van Pelt" to discuss the Knicks' sweep of the Cavs and preparation for the NBA Finals.
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Zohran Mamdani pokes fun at Cavaliers after Knicks reach NBA Finals
The Knicks are onto the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, and New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani made sure to troll the Cavaliers.
