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Kings put their foot down
PLUS: Local podcaster ejected, Eastern contender looking rather complete, Dumb Tax charged against tankers.
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There is only one Russell Westbrook
PLUS: More reactions to Sunday's Game 1s plus the NBA makes an outrageous decision about Miles Bridges.
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California beamin'
The Kings know who they are, and now everyone else does too.
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Where the tension lies in the NBA playoffs
Looking at the two most attractive first round series: Grizzlies vs. Lakers and Kings vs. Warriors.
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A play-in adjustment idea that leads to a playoff adjustment idea
PLUS: DeMar DeRozan's daughter exacts revenge on the Raptors for making her move to Texas. Also, Spencer Dinwiddie and Kyle Kuzma escalate their beef.
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Another gut punch for the Timberwolves
PLUS: Maybe Miami is just not very good?
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The problem with the 65-game award threshold
PLUS: Rudy-Rudy-Rudy-Rudy-Rudy stay home.
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The Timberwolves sure know how to punch their ticket to the postseason
PLUS: The Clippers keep their own shenanigans on the sideline instead of on the court.
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Will the Clippers call in shenanigans? Will the Warriors play along? THIS IS APRIL
It all comes down to the final day. And by "it all" I mean a few seeds in the West.
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Goodbye, Mavericks. That was weird
Dallas waves the white flag. PLUS: The East bracket is set.
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Playing out the string
The stakes are suddenly minimal.
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Yes, low-seed West teams should aim for No. 6
This isn't rocket science. The Kings are largely untested; the Suns have Kevin Durant. Plus, if you think you have a better shot against the Grizzlies than the Suns, the 7th seed might not be so bad.