Playoff Power Rankings: Where all 16 teams stand | 5 takeaways: Curry, Warriors grind out Game 1 win

Playoff Power Rankings: Where all 16 teams stand |…

With Game 1s in the books, we make the case for — and against — each of the playoff teams to win the 2025 NBA title.

The Clippers gave up key rebounds and 2nd-chance points in Game 1. Is a lineup change needed to combat that and Nikola Jokić in Game 2?

The finalists for the seven major regular season awards have been revealed, headlined by Giannis, SGA and Jokić for Kia MVP.

The 2025 SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament took place April 15-18. The first round of the NBA Playoffs starts on April 19.

Onsi Saleh has been with the Hawks since 2024 and replaces Landry Fields as general manager.

Forward Cooper Flagg is considered the favorite to be selected No. 1 overall in the 2025 NBA Draft.

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RJ Hamster

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