NBA PLAYOFFSBest photos from the 2019 NBA playoffsUSA TODAYMay 25: Kawhi Leonard and the Raptors celebrate after finishing off the Bucks in Game 6 to reach the NBA Finals.John E. Sokolowski, USA TODAY SpoMay 25: Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) throws down the thunderous one-handed slam over Bucks defender Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during Game 6 in Toronto.John E. Sokolowski, USA TODAY SpoMay 25: Giannis Antetokounmpo expresses his frustration after a late turnover during the Bucks' loss to the Raptors.Dan Hamilton, USA TODAY SportsMay 25: Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) tries to pass out of a double-team by Raptors defenders Serge Ibaka (9) and Pascal Siakam (43) during Game 6.John E. Sokolowski, USA TODAY SportsMay 23: Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) looks to shoot between Bucks defenders Khris Middleton (22) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during Game 5 in Milwaukee.Benny Sieu, USA TODAY SportsMay 23: Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) tries to pass around Bucks defender Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during Game 5.Jeff Hanisch, USA TODAY SportsMay 23: Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe (6) passes around Raptors defender Kawhi Leonard (2) during Game 5.Jeff Hanisch, USA TODAY SportsMay 23: Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo throws down the one-handed slam during Game 5 against the Raptors.Benny Sieu, USA TODAY SportsMay 21: Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry shoots the ball as Milwaukee Bucks guard George Hill and forward Giannis Antetokounmpo defend during the first half of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals.John E. Sokolowski, USA TODAY SportsMay 21: Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo shoots the ball as Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard defends during the first half of Game 4.John E. Sokolowski, USA TODAY SportsMay 20: Draymond Green celebrates after defeating the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 4 of the Western conference finals.Troy Wayrynen, USA TODAY SportsMay 20: Golden State Warriors guards Klay Thompson (left) and Quinn Cook strip the ball from Portland Trail Blazers guard Seth Curry in the first half of Game 4.Jaime Valdez, USA TODAY SportsMay 19: Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) dunks in double overtime of Game 3 against the Milwaukee Bucks.Tom Szczerbowski, USA TODAY SportsMay 19: Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) shoots the ball in the third quarter as Toronto Raptors center Marc Gasol (33) defends in Game 3.Tom Szczerbowski, USA TODAY SportsMay 19: Toronto Raptors guard Norman Powell shoots in the first quarter of Game 3 against the Milwaukee Bucks.Tom Szczerbowski, USA TODAY SportsMay 18: Draymond Green (23), Kevon Looney (5) and Alfonzo McKinnie (28) celebrate a big bucket during Game 3 against the Blazers in Portland.Troy Wayrynen, USA TODAY SportsMay 18: Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) dribbles over fallen Blazers defender Damian Lillard (0) during Game 3 in Portland.Troy Wayrynen, USA TODAY SportsMay 1: Warriors defender Jordan Bell (2) blocks a shot attempt by Blazers forward Zach Collins (33) during Game 3.Troy Wayrynen, USA TODAY SportsMay 18: Blazers guard C.J. McCollum falls into the first row of fans during Game 3 against the Warriors.Troy Wayrynen, USA TODAY SportsMay 17: Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) drives to the bucket during Game 2 against the Raptors in Milwaukee.Jeff Hanisch, USA TODAY SportsMay 17: Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) vies for a rebound against Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) during Game 2.Jeff Hanisch, USA TODAY SportsMay 17: Bucks guard George Hill (3) loses control of the ball between Raptors defender Fred VanVleet (23) and Pascal Siakam (43) during Game 2Benny Sieu, USA TODAY SportsMay 16: Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) drives to the bucket against Blazers defender Moe Harkless (4) during Game 2 in Oakland.Kelley L. Cox, USA TODAY SportsMay 16: Warriors defender Andre Iguodala (9) steals the ball from Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) in the closing seconds of Game 2 to seal GOlden State's win.Kelley L. Cox, USA TODAY SportsMay 16: Blazers guard Seth Curry (31) shoots over his brother Warriors defender Steph Curry (30) during Game 2.Kelley L. Cox, USA TODAY SportsMay 16: Warriors defender Jordan Bell (2) steals the ball from Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) as he falls to the floor during Game 2.Kelley L. Cox, USA TODAY SportsMay 15: Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) looks for room to work against Raptors defender Kawhi Leonard (2) during Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals in Milwaukee.Benny Sieu, USA TODAY SportsMay 15: Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) hits the floor to try and corral a loose ball against Raptors guard Danny Green (14) during Game 1.Jeff Hanisch, USA TODAY SportsMay 15: Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) tries to find a way out of pressure from a trio of bucks defenders during Game 1.Benny Sieu, USA TODAY SportsMay 14: The Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry is defended by the Portland Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard (0) and Seth Curry (31) during the second quarter in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals at Oracle Arena. The Warriors won the game, 116-94.Kyle Terada, USA TODAY SportsMay 12: Kawhi Leonard celebrates after hitting winning shot at the buzzer to lift the Raptors over the Sixers in Game 7 and send Toronto to the Eastern Conference finals.John E. Sokolowski, USA TODAY SportsMay 12: Kawhi Leonard (2) and Joel Embiid (21) watch as Leonard's game-winning shot falls to lift the Raptors over the Sixers.John E. Sokolowski, USA TODAY SportsMay 12: Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) gets 76ers defender James Ennis III (11) off his feet with a ball fake during Game 7 in Toronto.Dan Hamilton, USA TODAY SportsMay 12: Sixers center Joel Embiid (21) throws down the two-handed slam against Raptors defender Serge Ibaka (9) during Game 7.John E. Sokolowski, USA TODAY SportsMay 12: Blazers guard C.J. McCollum puts up a late shot during Game 7 against the Nuggets in Denver.Ron Chenoy, USA TODAY SportsMay 12: Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) drives to the bucket against Nuggets defenders Paul Millsap (4) and Torrey Craig (3) during Game 7.Ron Chenoy, USA TODAY SportsMay 12: Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) posts up against Blazers defender Enes Kanter (00) during Game 7.Ron Chenoy, USA TODAY SportsMay 10: Draymond Green and Steph Curry celebrate after the Warriors finished off the Rockets in Game 6 to advance to the Western Conference finals.Thomas B. Shea, USA TODAY SportsMay 10: Warriors guard Shaun Livingston rises up for the one-handed flush during Game 6 against the Rockets in Houston.Thomas B. Shea, USA TODAY SportsMay 10: Rockets guard Chris Paul (3) tries to pass around Warriors defenders Alfonzo McKinnie (28) and Kevon Looney (23) during Game 6 against the Warriors.Thomas B. Shea, USA TODAY SportsMay 9: Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) drives against Nuggets defender Gary Harris (14) during Game 6 in Portland.Troy Wayrynen, USA TODAY SportsMay 9: Blazers center Enes Kanter tries to corral a loose ball during Game 6 against the Nuggets.Troy Wayrynen, USA TODAY SportsMay 9: Tempers flare late in Game 6 between the Blazers and Nuggets.Troy Wayrynen, USA TODAY SportsMay 9: Sixers forward Tobias Harris gets fired up for a big bucket during Game 6 against the Raptors in Philadelphia.Bill Streicher, USA TODAY SportsMay 9: Sixers defender Jimmy Butler (23) blocks Raptors guard Danny Green (14) during Game 6.James Lang, USA TODAY SportsMay 9: Sixers center Joel Embiid (21) scrambles for a loose ball against Raptors guard Danny Green (14) during Game 6.James Lang, USA TODAY SportsMay 8: The Golden State Warriors' Klay Thompson shoots the basketball against Houston Rockets guard Austin Rivers during the fourth quarter of Game 5 at Oracle Arena. The Warriors won the game, 104-99, to take a 3-2 series lead.Kyle Terada, USA TODAY SportsMay 8: Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (3) dribbles the basketball against Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the second quarter of Game 5 at Oracle Arena.Kyle Terada, USA TODAY SportsMay 8: Milwaukee forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, dunking during Game 5, led the Bucks to the Eastern Conference finals after eliminating the Boston Celtics 4-1.Jeff Hanisch, USA TODAY SportsMay 8: Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe (6) shoots against Boston Celtics forward Marcus Morris (13) during Game 5. Milwaukee won 116-91.Jeff Hanisch, USA TODAY SportsMay 7: Denver Nuggets forward Juan Hernangomez reacts following his 3-pointer in the fourth quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 5.Ron Chenoy, USA TODAY SportsMay 7: Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) and Portland Trail Blazers center Enes Kanter (00) battle for position in the second quarter in Game 5.Ron Chenoy, USA TODAY SportsMay 7: Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray shoots around Portland Trail Blazers guard Rodney Hood (5) in the second quarter of Game 5.Ron Chenoy, USA TODAY SportsMay 7: Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard drives to the basket as 76ers stars Jimmy Butler (23) and Jimmy Butler look on during Game 5. Toronto routed Philadelphia 125-89 to take a 3-2 series lead.Nick Turchiaro, USA TODAY SportsMay 6: Rockets guard James Harden gets high-fives from the fans as he leaves the floor after beating the Warriors in Game 4.Troy Taormina, USA TODAY SportsMay 6: Warriors defender Steph Curry (30) takes the bump from Rockets guard James Harden (13) and falls to the floor during Game 4 in Houston.Troy Taormina, USA TODAY SportsMay 6: Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) looks for room to shoot over Rockets defender Austin Rivers (25) during Game 4.Troy Taormina, USA TODAY SportsMay 6: Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) looks for room to drive against Celtics defender Kyrie Irving (11) during Game 4 in Boston.Greg M. Cooper, USA TODAY SportsMay 6: Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) tries to keep the ball away from Celtics defender Jayson Tatum (0) during Game 4.Greg M. Cooper, USA TODAY SportsMay 6: Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) blocks a shot attempt by Celtics guard Kyrie Irving (11) during Game 4.Greg M. Cooper, USA TODAY SportsMay 5: Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) tries to drive against Trail Blazers defender C.J. McCollum (3) during Game 4 in Portland.Jaime Valdez, USA TODAY SportsMay 5: Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) puts up an off-balanced shot over Nuggets defenders Torrey Craig (3) and Paul Millsap (4) during Game 4.Jaime Valdez, USA TODAY SportsMay 5: Blazers defenders Rodney Hood (5) and Enes Kanter (00) try to box out Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) during Game 4.Jaime Valdez, USA TODAY SportsMay 5: Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) drives to the bucket against 76ers defender Mike Scott (1) during Game 4 in Philadelphia.Bill Streicher, USA TODAY SportsMay 5: Raptors forward Pascal Siakam throws down the one-handed slam during Game 4 against the 76ers.Bill Streicher, USA TODAY SportsMay 5: Raptors defender Serge Ibaka (9) blocks the shot attempt by 76ers forward Tobias Harris (33) during Game 4.Bill Streicher, USA TODAY SportsMay 4: Rockets guard James Harden (13) shoots over the out-stretched hand of Warriors defender Kevin Durant (35) during Game 3 in Hosuton.Troy Taormina, USA TODAY SportsMay 4: Rockets center Clint Capela (15) hits the floor to corral a loose ball during Game 3 against the Warriors.Troy Taormina, USA TODAY SportsMay 4: Warriors guard Steph Curry (30) misses a dunk attempt during Game 3 against the Rockets.Troy Taormina, USA TODAY SportsMay 3: Portland Trail Blazers guard Rodney Hood celebrates with teammates after a 140-137 quadruple overtime victory in Game 3 against the Denver Nuggets.Jaime Valdez, USA TODAY SportsMay 3: Portland Trail Blazers guard Rodney Hood (5) reacts after hitting the game-winning shot during the fourth overtime against the Denver Nuggets in Game 3.Jaime Valdez, USA TODAY SportsMay 3: Denver Nuggets forward Mason Plumlee (24) reacts after being fouled by Portland Trail Blazers forward Zach Collins (33) in the first half of Game 3.Jaime Valdez, USA TODAY SportsMay 3: Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) chases a loose ball against Portland Trail Blazers center Enes Kanter in the first half of Game 3.Jaime Valdez, USA TODAY SportsMay 3: Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo drives to the basket against the Boston Celtics during the second half of Game 3.Bob DeChiara, USA TODAY SportsMay 3: Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) drives to the basket against Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and center Brook Lopez during the first half of Game 3.Bob DeChiara, USA TODAY SportsMay 3: Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward tries to pass the ball against Milwaukee Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe (6) during the first half of Game 3.Bob DeChiara, USA TODAY SportsMay 2: Sixers center Joel Embiid celebrates a big bucket during Game 3 against the Raptors in Philadelphia.Bill Streicher, USA TODAY SportsMay 2: Sixers guard Ben Simmons (25) drives and shoots during Game 3 against the Raptors.Bill Streicher, USA TODAY SportsMay 2: Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) scramble for a loose ball against 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) during Game 3.Bill Streicher, USA TODAY SportsMay 1: Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum (3) rises up for the jumper over Nuggets defender Jamal Murray (27) during Game 2 in Denver.Isaiah J. Downing, USA TODAY SportsMay 1: Blazers defender Zach Collins (33) stops Nuggets guard Malik Beasley (25) at the rim during Game 2.Isaiah J. Downing, USA TODAY SportsMay 1: Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) drives to the bucket during Game 2 against the Blazers.Isaiah J. Downing, USA TODAY SportsApril 30: Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry blocks the shot of Houston Rockets guard James Harden during the second quarter in Game 2.Kyle Terada, USA TODAY SportsApril 30: The Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry blocks the shot of Houston Rockets center Clint Capela during the second quarter in Game 2.Kyle Terada, Kyle Terada-USA TODAY SportsApril 30: Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dives for the loose ball in front of Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) during Game 2. Milwaukee roted Boston 123-102.Jeff Hanisch, USA TODAY SportsApril 30: Celtics forward Marcus Morris (13) and center Al Horford (42) double-team Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during Milwaukee's 123-102 victory in Game 2.Jeff Hanisch, USA TODAY SportsApril 30: The Bucks' D.J. Wilson (5) slices through the lane for a basket against the Celtics during Game 2 in Milwaukee.Jeff Hanisch, USA TODAY SportsApril 30: Celtics center Robert Williams III (44) throws down a dunk during the fourth quarter of Game 2 against the Bucks.Jeff Hanisch, USA TODAY SportsApril 29: Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) makes a move to the basket past Trail Blazers defenders Rodney Hood (5) and Enes Kanter during Game 1 in Denver.Isaiah J. Downing, USA TODAY SportsApril 29: Nuggets guard Gary Harris (14) drives to the bucket for the up-and-under score past Trail Blazers defender Zach Collins (33) during Game 1.Isaiah J. Downing, USA TODAY SportsApril 29: Nuggets forward Paul Millsap (4) tries to pas out of the triple-team by Trail Blazers defender Damian Lillard (0), Evan Turner (1) and Rodney Hood (5) during Game 1.Isaiah J. Downing, USA TODAY SportsApril 29: Sixers guard Jimmy Butler (23) takes the tough shot over Raptors defender Kawhi Leonard (2) during Game 2 in Toronto.Tom Szczerbowski, USA TODAY SportsApril 29: Raptors guard Fred VanVleet passes while falling to the floor during Game 2 against the 76ers.Tom Szczerbowski, USA TODAY SportsApril 28: Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) tries to back down Rockets defender Chris Paul (3) during Game 1 in Oakland.Kyle Terada, USA TODAY SportsApril 28: Warriors guard Steph Curry (30) helps out the ref and points to the spot where Rockets guard James Harden (13) stepped out of bounds and turned the ball over during Game 1Kyle Terada, USA TODAY SportsApril 28: Rockets guard James Harden (13) shoots over Warriors defender Klay Thompson (11) during Game 1.Kyle Terada, USA TODAY SportsApril 28: Celtics guard Kyrie Irving (11) drives to the hop against Bucks defender Eric Bledsoe (6) during Game 1 in Milwaukee.Jeff Hanisch, USA TODAY SportsApril 28: Celtics defender Al Horford (42) ties up Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) on a drive to the hoop during Game 1.Jeff Hanisch, USA TODAY SportsApril 28: Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo rises up for the one-handed slam during Game 1 against hte Celtics.Jeff Hanisch, USA TODAY SportsApril 27: Raptors forward Pascal Siakam throws down the two-handed slam during Game 1 against the 76ers in Toronto.Dan Hamilton, USA TODAY SportsApril 27: Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) takes the bump as he drives to drive against 76ers defender Ben Simmons (25) during Game 1.John E. Sokolowski, USA TODAY SportsApril 27: Nuggets guard Gary Harris rises up for the two-handed slam during Game 7 against the Spurs in Denver.Ron Chenoy, USA TODAY SportsApril 27: Nuggets defender Mason Plumlee (24) blocks a shot attempt by Spurs center Jakob Poeltl (25) during Game 7.Ron Chenoy, USA TODAY SportsApril 26: The Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant blocks the shot from the LA Clippers' Danilo Gallinari at the net during Game 6 at Staples Center. The Warriors defeated the Clippers 129-110 to win the series 4-2.Kirby Lee, USA TODAY SportsApril 25: Spurs guard Patty Mills (8) drives to the bucket against Nuggets defender Will Barton (5) during Game 6 in San Antonio.Soobum Im, USA TODAY SportsApril 25: Spurs guard Bryn Forbes dives towards the courtside seats while chasing after a loose ball during Game 6 against the Nuggets.Soobum Im, USA TODAY SportsApril 24: Clippers guard Lou Williams (23) puts up a floater in the lane during Game 5 against the Warriors in Oakland.Kelley L. Cox, USA TODAY SportsApril 24: Clippers defender Patrick Beverley (21) draws a charge against Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during Game 5.Kelley L. Cox, USA TODAY SportsApril 24: Warriors forward Kevin Durant glides to the bucket for the one-handed slam during Game 5 against the Clippers.Kelley L. Cox, USA TODAY SportsApril 24: Rockets guard James Harden celebrates with fans as he leaves the floor after eliminating the Jazz in Game 5.Erik Williams, USA TODAY SportsApril 24: Rockets guard James Harden (13) looks to drive against Jazz defender Jae Crowder (99) during Game 5 in Houston.Erik Williams, USA TODAY SportsApril 24: Rockets defender James Harden (13) blocks a shot attempt by Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) during Game 5.Tim Warner, Getty ImagesApril 23: The Portland Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard reacts after making the game-winning shot at the buzzer against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5.Craig Mitchelldyer, APApril 23: Denver Nuggets guard Will Barton (5) passes the ball to center Nikola Jokic (15) around San Antonio Spurs center LaMarcus Aldridge during Game 5 at the Pepsi Center.Isaiah J. Downing, USA TODAY SportsApril 23: Philadelphia 76ers guard Jimmy Butler drives to the basket against Brooklyn Nets forward Jared Dudley during Game 5 at Wells Fargo Center. The 76ers eliminated the Nets with a 122-100 win.Eric Hartline, USA TODAY SportsApril 23: Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (1) reaches for the ball over Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during Game 5 at Scotiabank Arena. The Raptors eliminated the Magic with a 115-96 win.Dan Hamilton, USA TODAY SportsApril 22: Jazz guard Ricky Rubio reacts after being fouled by Rockets guard James Harden during Game 4.Rick Bowmer, APApril 22: Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) spins past Rockets defender Austin Rivers (25) during Game 4 in Salt Lake City.Jeffrey Swinger, USA TODAY SportsApril 22: Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell throws down the one-handed slam during Game 4 against the Rockets.Jeffrey Swinger, USA TODAY SportsApril 22: Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) drives and draws the foul on Pistons defender Blake Griffin (23) during Game 4 in Detroit.Rick Osentoski, USA TODAY SportsApril 22: Pistons forward Blake Griffin gets a standing ovation as he leaves the floor after fouling out against the Bucks in Game 4.Rick Osentoski, USA TODAY SportsApril 21: Thunder defender Nerlens Noel (3) blocks a shot attempt by Trail Blazers forward Al-Farouq Aminu (8) during Game 4 in Oklahoma City.Rob Ferguson, USA TODAY SportsApril 21: Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) looks for a driving lane against Thunder defender Dennis Schroder (17) during Game 4.Rob Ferguson, USA TODAY SportsApril 21: Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) tries to keep the ball away from Magic defender D.J. Augustin (14) during Game 4 in Orlando.Reinhold Matay, USA TODAY SportsApril 21: Magic center Khem Birch (24) fights for rebound position between Raptors center Serge Ibaka (9) and guard Danny Green (14) during Game 4.Reinhold Matay, USA TODAY SportsApril 21: Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) rises and shoots over Clippers defender Montrezl Harrell (5) during Game 4 in Los Angeles.Gary A. Vasquez, USA TODAY SportsApril 21: Warriors forward Kevin Durant throws down the two-handed slam during Game 4 against the Clippers.Gary A. Vasquez, USA TODAY SportsApril 21: Celtics forward Jayson Tatum dunks in front of Pacers forward Bojan Bogdanovic (44) during Game 4. The Celtics swept the Pacers in the first-round series.Brian Spurlock, USA TODAY SportsApril 20: Rockets guard James Harden (13) looks for room to maneuver on the perimeter against Jazz defender Ricky Rubio (3) during Game 3 in Salt Lake City.Russell Isabella, USA TODAY SportsApril 20: Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) stuffs Rockets guard James Harden (13) at the rim during Game 3.Russell Isabella, USA TODAY SportsApril 20: Pistons guard Langston Galloway (9) corrals a loose ball despite the hit from Bucks guard George Hill (3) during Game 3 in Detroit.Raj Mehta, USA TODAY SportsApril 20: Bucks guard Pat Connaughton (24) drives to the hoop against Pistons defender Andre Drummond (0) during Game 3.Raj Mehta, USA TODAY SportsApril 20: Nuggets guard Will Barton (5) drives to the bucket against Spurs defender Jakob Poeltl (25) during Game 4 in San Antonio.Soobum Im, USA TODAY SportsApril 20: Spurs guard Patty Mills (8) moves to the basket past Nuggets defender Monte Morris (11) during Game 4.Soobum Im, USA TODAY SportsApril 20: Sixers center Joel Embiid, left, is held back by referee Scott Foster from an altercation with the Nets during Game 4 in Brooklyn.Noah K. Murray, USA TODAY SportsApril 20: Nets guard D'Angelo Russell (1) tries to shoot over 76ers defender Joel Embiid (21) during Game 4.Noah K. Murray, USA TODAY SportsApril 19: Thunder guard Russell Westbrook rocks the baby after a big second-half bucket during Game 3 against the Trail Blazers.Alonzo Adams, USA TODAY SportsApril 19: Trail Blazers guard Evan Turner (1) tries to find room to work against Thunder defender Paul George (13) during Game 3 in Oklahoma City.Alonzo Adams, USA TODAY SportsApril 19: Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) shoots the fallaway jumper over Pacers defender Myles Turner (33) during Game 3.Brian Spurlock, USA TODAY SportsApril 19: Celtics guard Kyrie Irving (11) and Pacers guard Cory Joseph (6) chase after a loose ball during Game 3 in Indianapolis.Brian Spurlock, USA TODAY SportsApril 19: Raptors center Serge Ibaka gets fired up after a big 3-pointer during Game 3 against the Magic in Orlando.Reinhold Matay, USA TODAY SportsApril 19: Raptors guard Danny Green (14) tries to drive against Magic defender Evan Fournier (10) during Game 3.Reinhold Matay, USA TODAY SportsApril 18: Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) tries to work around Clippers defender Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during Game 3 in Los Angeles.Kelvin Kuo, USA TODAY SportsApril 18: Warriors guard Klay Thompson soars to the bucket for a one-handed slam during Game 4 against the Clippers.Kelvin Kuo, USA TODAY SportsApril 18: Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan (10) rises up for the two-handed flush over Nuggets defender Nikola Jokic (15) during Game 4.Soobum Im, USA TODAY SportsApril 18: Spurs guard Derrick White celebrates a big 3-pointer during Game 4 against the Nuggets in San Antonio.Soobum Im, USA TODAY SportsApril 18: Sixers forward Ben Simmons (25) pass over Nets defenders DeMarre Carroll (9) and Ed Davis (17) during Game 4 in Brooklyn.Wendell Cruz, USA TODAY SportsApril 18: Nets forward Jared Dudley (6) tries to hold his ground against 76ers center Boban Marjanovic (51) during Game 4.Wendell Cruz, USA TODAY SportsApril 17: Houston Rockets guard James Harden is defended by the Utah Jazz in the first half of Game 2 at Toyota Center. The Rockets won the game, 118-98.Thomas Shea, USA TODAY SportsApril 17: Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo drives between Detroit guard Ish Smith (14) and forward Thon Maker (7) during Game 2. Antetokounmpo scored 26 points as the Bucks beat the Pistons 120-99.Jeff Hanisch, USA TODAY SportsApril 17: Celtics forward Jayson Tatum throws down a dunk during Game 2 against the Pacers. Tatum scored 26 points as Boston rallied for a 99-91 win.Greg M. Cooper, USA TODAY SportsApril 17: Indiana guard Wesley Matthews (23) battles for a loose ball with Boston guard Jaylen Brown (7) during Game 2. The Celtics rallied to beat the Pacers 99-91.Greg M. Cooper, USA TODAY SportsApril 16: Thunder guard Russell Westbrook goes for a loose ball in the stands in Game 2 against the Trail Blazers.Jaime Valdez, USA TODAY SportsApril 16: Nuggets guard Jamal Murray goes to the basket as Spurs guard Bryn Forbes defends in the second quarter of Game 2. The Nuggets won the game, 114-105.Isaiah J. Downing, USA TODAY SportsApril 16: Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard drives to the basket and shoots over three Magic players during Game 2. Leonard scored 37 points in the 111-82 win.Nick Turchiaro, USA TODAY SportsApril 15: Montrezl Harrell celebrates after the Clippers stunned the Warriors with the biggest comeback in playoff history to win Game 2 in Oakland.Kyle Terada, USA TODAY SportsApril 15: Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins limps off the floor after a quad injury early in Game 2 against the Clippers.Kyle Terada, USA TODAY SportsApril 15: 76ers guard Ben Simmons tries to pump up the crowd during Game 2 against the Nets.Bill Streicher, USA TODAY SportsApril 15: 76ers center Boban Marjanovic throws down a one-handed slam during Game 2 against the Nets.Bill Streicher, USA TODAY SportsApril 15: Nets forward Rodions Kurucs tries to drive between 76ers defenders Tobias Harris and Jimmy Butler during Game 2 in Philadelphia.Bill Streicher, USA TODAY SportsApril 14: Rockets guard James Harden puts up a floater over Jazz defender Derrick Favors during Game 1 in Houston.Troy Taormina, USA TODAY SportsApril 14: Rockets guard James Harden and Jazz forward Jae Crowder scramble for a loose ball during Game 1.Troy Taormina, USA TODAY SportsApril 14: Danuel House Jr. celebrates a big fourth-quarter during the Rockets' Game 1 victory over the Jazz.Troy Taormina, USA TODAY SportsApril 14: Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo rises up for the monster one-handed slam during Game 1 against the Pistons.Michael McLoone, USA TODAY SportsApril 14: Bucks forward Pat Connaughton gets fouled on his way to the bucket during Game 1 against the Pistons.Michael McLoone, USA TODAY SportsApril 14: Trail Blazers forward Al-Farouq Aminu fights for a loose ball with Thunder forward Paul George during Game 1 in Portland.Jaime Valdez, USA TODAY SportsApril 14: Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard tries to drive between Thunder defenders Steven Adams and Paul George during Game 1.Jaime Valdez, USA TODAY SportsApril 14: Trail Blazers center Enes Kanter and Thunder center Steven Adams jockey for rebound position during Game 1.Jaime Valdez, USA TODAY SportsApril 14: Celtics center Al Horford throws down the one-handed slam during Game 1 against the Pacers.Bob DeChiara, USA TODAY SportsApril 14: Celtics guard Kyrie Irving looks for a call during Game 1 against the Pacers.Bob DeChiara, USA TODAY SportsApril 13: Spurs center LaMarcus Aldridge pulls in a rebound during Game 1 against the Nuggets.Ron Chenoy, USA TODAY SportsApril 13: Spurs guard Derrick White steals the ball away from Nuggets guard Jamal Murray during the fourth quarter of Game 1.Ron Chenoy, USA TODAY SportsApril 13: Spurs forward Rudy Gay reaches to secure a rebound during Game 1 against the Nuggets.Ron Chenoy, USA TODAY SportsApril 13: Referee Ed Malloy ejects Warriors forward Kevin Durant and Clippers guard Patrick Beverley during the fourth quarter of Game 1.Kyle Terada, USA TODAY SportsApril 13: Warriors guard Stephen Curry celebrates a bucket during Game 1 against the Clippers.Kyle Terada, USA TODAY SportsApril 13: Warriors forward Draymond Green gets fired up during Game 1 against the Clippers.Kyle Terada, USA TODAY SportsApril 13: Evan Fournier reacts after Magic guard D.J. Augustin hit the game-winning 3-pointer against the Raptors in Game 1.John E. Sokolowski, USA TODAY SportsApril 13: Magic forward Wesley Iwundu fouls Raptors center Marc Gasol during the first half of Game 1.John E. Sokolowski, USA TODAY SportsApril 13: Raptors center Marc Gasol defends against Magic guard Evan Fournier during Game 1.John E. Sokolowski, USA TODAY SportsApril 13: Raptors fans at Jurassic Park outside of Scotiabank Arena prior to Game 1 against the Magic.John E. Sokolowski, USA TODAY SportsApril 13: Nets guard Caris LeVert scores past 76ers forward Tobias Harris during Game 1.Bill Streicher, USA TODAY SportsApril 13: 76ers center Joel Embiid blocks the shot attempt of Nets forward DeMarre Carroll in Game 1.Bill Streicher, USA TODAY SportsApril 13: 76ers guard Jimmy Butler reacts after scoring and being fouled during Game 1 against the Nets.Bill Streicher, USA TODAY SportsApril 13: 76ers guard Ben Simmons blocks the shot attempt of Nets forward DeMarre Carroll during Game 1.Bill Streicher, USA TODAY SportsApril 13: Delaware Blue Coats ambassador of basketball Joe Richmond juggles balls in front of a giant inflatable of Ben Franklin before Game 1 of the first-round series between the 76ers and the Nets.Bill Streicher, USA TODAY SportsFeatured Weekly Ad