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2024 NBA playoffs: Which lower-seeded teams have the best chance in the first round?
Four lower-seeded NBA playoff teams were victorious in last year's first round. Which teams can follow suit this season?
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Aussies to watch in NBA Playoffs
The NBA Playoffs tip off on Sunday morning with Australians scattered throughout, including Josh Giddey in the West. Here's a look at what to expect from them.
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PLAYOFFS
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ROUND 7
ROUND 9
ROUND 2
Firebirds beat Giants to notch first win
Lara Dunkley has starred for the Queensland Firebirds as they notched their first win of the Super Netball season with a 65-62 defeat of the Giants at Nissan Arena.
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Vixens down Thunderbirds in last-gasp thriller
Diamonds shooter Kiera Austin has buried a clutch goal in the dying seconds to deliver the Melbourne Vixens a heart-stopping 54-53 Super Netball victory over the Adelaide Thunderbirds at John Cain Arena.
NBA Play-In - West - 8th Seed Game
Pelicans dominate Kings to advance to playoff matchup vs. Thunder
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What the Kings need to do this offseason
A late-season slide leads to a summer of questions, starting with the future of star sixth man Malik Monk.
Trey Murphy III slams home the dagger for the Pels
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McCollum and Jones' back-to-back 3s pad Pelicans' lead
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Naji Marshall's back-to-back buckets pad Pels' lead
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Larry Nance Jr. fired up after back-to-back slams
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Domantas Sabonis gets it done on both sides of the ball
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NBA Play-In - East - 8th Seed Game
Herro, Jaquez fuel Heat past Bulls, set up Celtics rematch
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Following another play-in loss, the Bulls seem stuck on the treadmill of mediocrity
Chicago's season ended in nearly identical fashion to the one before, yet no big changes were made this year and none seem imminent. Is play-in contention all the Bulls can hope for?
AWARDS SEASON
Lowe: Naming the 2023-24 All-NBA, All-Defense and All-Rookie teams
Fifteen spots for All-NBA. Ten each for All-Defense and All-Rookie. Lowe names his teams -- and the players who just missed the cut.
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It's awards season! Here's who should take home the hardware
Who is this season's most valuable player? Most improved? Lowe reveals his final selections.
Top Headlines
- Ingram's bounce-back effort helps Pels nab 8-seed
- 'Inspiring' Bam, Heat shift focus from Bulls to C's
- Verstappen takes dominant pole in China
- DeRozan keen on return to Bulls, but with caveat
- Titmus wins 400m, fires warning to Olympic rivals
- AFL admits umpire error in not penalising Draper
- Dak 'fine in any situation' when it comes to deal
- Wilson skips Jets workouts while on trade block
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Three-round 2024 NFL mock draft: Kiper, Yates predict top 100 picks
Mel and Field trade pick projections across Days 1 and 2 of the draft, finding perfect fits for 100 of the best prospects in the class.
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2024 Olympics: Why this roster could be more talented than past USA teams
The biggest NBA stars answered the call for USA Basketball with four past NBA MVPs selected to compete in Paris. How much more talented is this projected team than previous U.S. rosters?
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Haaland scores goals for Man City, so why all the criticism?
Despite all the goals and trophies, Erling Haaland is expected to do more for Man City. Is recent criticism of him unfair?
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How Braves plan to move forward after losing Spencer Strider
Losing an ace two weeks in would ruin the season for most teams -- but Atlanta isn't most teams.
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Why an All Blacks-Springboks tour can work amid rugby's rocky waters
Amid news of the planned Club World Cup and the looming Nations Championship the answer to rugby's commercial woes might lie in a nod to the old school, for New Zealand and South Africa at least.
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The Far Post Podcast
Join Angela Christian-Wilkes, Anna Harrington, Samantha Lewis and Marissa Lordanic as they dissect another big week in women's football.
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