While Nikola Jokić is the best player in this series, the Clippers have proven they can play at an elite level on both ends. A sense of familiarity should bring added chippiness to this intriguing 1st-round matchup. Shaq, Chuck and Kenny headline 10 media members delivering their picks for the opening round.

Another NBA season of treading water by the Atlanta Hawks has reached its predictable endpoint with a Play-In Tournament loss to the Miami Heat. The questions now become whether they plan to finally bolt from the treadmill of mediocrity and which direction they want to head during the upcoming offseason.

Tyler Herro scored 30 points while sinking two 3-pointers in overtime and the Miami Heat regrouped after losing an early lead to beat the Atlanta Hawks 123-114 on Friday night and make NBA Play-In Tou

The Miami Heat regrouped after losing an early lead to beat the Atlanta Hawks 123-114 on Friday night and make NBA Play-In Tournament history.

The Boston Celtics are the favorites to win the Eastern Conference, and have the second-best odds to take home the NBA title, which would be their second consecutive and 19th over

The Boston Celtics will try to win back-to-back NBA titles for the first time since the Golden State Warriors did it in 2017 and 2018.