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Trae Young looks like his big-stage self heading into the postseason, but top-seeded Miami's defense looms as a large deterrent.

Matt Moore, previews Tuesday's Western Conference Play-In Game between the Clippers and Timberwolves, including his top bet.

Defensive Intensity/IQ/Technique Among all rookies who were the closest defender to at least 200 shots this season, Suggs had the third-best defensive field goal percentage (43.5 percent). Only Sacramento’s Davion Mitchell (43.0 percent) and Suggs’ Orlando Magic teammate Franz Wagner (43.2 percent) held opponents to lower shooting percentages as the nearest defender. Making

Breaking down the offensive maneuvers contenders use to create opportunities for their star players.

The NBA postseason begins April 12. Heres what you need to know about all 20 teams in the mix, including storylines, stats and stars you cant miss.

Armed with a tightly gripped piece of paper, Quin Snyder walked up to the dais ready to defend his team.

Lets face it: The Defensive Player of the Year award belongs to the big men -- but should it? A few contenders are stating their case.

The Celtics will have to play their remaining six games without Robert Williams as he recovers from knee surgery to repair a torn meniscus.

With Curry on the mend, Poole is showing he can do quite the Steph imitation. But will the third-year guard be able to keep it up once Curry and the rest of the Warriors are healthy?

The Boston Celtics will be without starting center Robert Williams III for at least "several weeks" due to a meniscus tear, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.