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Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) is defended by Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (32) in the second half of game four of round one of the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, April 26, 2025. Photo by Jayne Kamin/Oncea-Imagn Images (Reuters) — Aaron Gordon slam…

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30) pitches during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California, April 25, 2025. Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images (Reuters) — Paul Skenes struck out nine over 6 1/3 scoreless innings and the vis…

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots against Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) during the second quarter of game three of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center in San Francisco, California, April 26, 2025. Photo by Darren Yamashita/Imagn Images (Reuters) —  St…

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots the ball over Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) during the third quarter of game two of the 2024 NBA Playoffs’ first round at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California on April 22, 2025. Photo by Kiyoshi Mio/Imagn Images (Reuters) …

Miami Heat center Kel’el Ware (7) dunks in the first quarter of game two of the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, April 23, 2025. Photo by David Richard/Imagn Images (Reuters) — Donovan Mitchell scored 17 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter and Darius…

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) and forward Chet Holmgren (7) defend the shot in the first quarter during game two of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, April 22, 2025. Photo by Alo…

Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown (58) delivers a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays during the seventh inning at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas on April 21, 2025. Photo by Erik Williams/Imagn Images (Reuters) — Hunter Brown extended his consecutive scoreless innings streak to 24 and the…

Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) and Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) tip off in the first quarter during game two of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, April 21, 2025. Photo by Isaiah J. Downing/Imagn Images (Reuters) — Kawhi Leonard scored …

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) controls the ball against New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during the first quarter of game two of first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden in New York, April 21, 2025. Photo by Brad Penner/Imagn Images (Reuters) — Cade Cu…

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dribbles the ball while Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, April 19, 2025. Photo by Trevor Ruszkowski/Imagn Images (Reuters) — Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic of the Denv…