PREVIEW: The No. 2 Boston Celtics take their commanding 2-0 series lead into the Kia Center as they face the No. 7 Orlando Magic in Game 3 of their first-round playoff matchup. The defending champions dominated the first two contests at TD Garden despite shooting inconsistencies from their stars and Jayson Tatum's potential absence due to a wrist injury. Boston's league-leading three-point shooting frequency (53.6%) and spacing prowess (ranked 2nd) provide a stark contrast to their slow pace (ranked 30th) and limited rim attacks (29th in frequency). Their disciplined approach has yielded impressive results, with the Celtics ranking second in limiting...

PREVIEW: The Indiana Pacers travel to Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum with a commanding 2-0 series lead against the Bucks in this crucial first-round playoff matchup. Despite being the lower seed, Indiana's high-frequency pick and roll offense (ranked 2nd league-wide) and exceptional passing game (also 2nd) have proven too much for Milwaukee's defense through two games. Pascal Siakam has been dominant, notching 24 points and 11 rebounds in their most recent 123-115 victory, while floor general Tyrese Haliburton continued his stellar play with 21 points and 12 assists. The Pacers' low turnover rate (3rd best in the NBA) has allowed them to maintain...

PREVIEW: The Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves face off in a compelling playoff matchup, with the teams currently tied at 1-1 in their best-of-seven series. Minnesota surged into the playoffs by winning eight of their final nine regular season games to secure the sixth seed in the Western Conference, while the Lakers earned the third seed following their midseason acquisition of superstar Luka Doncic. Both teams split their regular season series 2-2, setting the stage for what should be a competitive battle between two talented squads. The Timberwolves have shown their defensive prowess as the league's seventh-best team at...