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The Miami Heat Might Blow a 3-0 Series Lead

No N.B.A. team has lost a best-of-seven playoff series after winning the first three games, but the Heat are one loss from being the first.

By Victor Mather

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The Humble ‘Sticky Pad’ Keeping N.B.A. Sneakers on the Court

Players across the league have long relied on a pad of translucent sheets of adhesive known as a Slipp-Nott to ensure they have enough traction during games.

By Kris Rhim

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Denver Nuggets Sweep Lakers to Head to NBA Finals

Denver dominated in the regular season but still had not been favored to make it to the championship round.

By Tania Ganguli

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Carmelo Anthony Retires From NBA After 19 Seasons

Anthony, known as one of the top scorers in league history, had struggled in recent years and did not play the 2022-23 season.

By Sopan Deb