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3:17 AM ET TORONTO — In the parlance of the Toronto Raptors, it’s called “Drive-Kick-Swing.” Though it’s a mainstay in the Raptors’ playlist of practice… Read More »‘It’s the Kawhi effect’: The impact of having a transcendent star

3:44 AM ET PORTLAND, Ore. — The Golden State Warriors have earned their fifth straight trip to the NBA Finals after beating the Portland Trail… Read More »Warriors first to 5 Finals in row since 1966 Celtics

3:10 AM ET TORONTO — Nothing in the NBA playoffs goes off as planned. Lineup rotations can be tweaked and defensive coverages can be refined,… Read More »For the Raptors, Game 3 came down to their will to survive

8:21 AM ET It has been a popular parlor game among league executives all season: How good will the Golden State Warriors be if Kevin… Read More »Lowe: How Golden State reclaimed its juggernaut style

4:46 AM ET PORTLAND, Ore. — On the road in the playoffs, the Golden State Warriors are (expletive) giants. Of everything this team has accomplished… Read More »Legion of doom: Portland becomes the latest victim of the road Warriors

12:54 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN MILWAUKEE — It took all of 51 seconds for Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo to declare to the world — and,… Read More »If you’re just now seeing how strong the Bucks are, it’s too late