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Both No. 1 seeds took a 1-0 lead over the weekend. What are the biggest storylines going into Wednesday's Game 2s?

The Suns lost Game 2 to the Timberwolves after palpable frustrations bubbled through in the second half.

New Brooklyn Nets coach Jordi Fernandez wasted no time making his feelings known about the roster -- and, specifically, the status of unrestricted free agent center Nic Claxton, who Fernandez said was a "priority" to retain in free agency.

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard returned for Tuesday night's Game 2 against the visiting Mavericks, scoring 15 points in 35 minutes in a 96-93 loss.

Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton said his younger brother was called the N-word by a fan while sitting in the stands during Game 1 of Indiana's first-round playoff series with the Bucks in Milwaukee.

Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey was fouled multiple times during the frenetic defining sequence of Philadelphia's Game 2 loss to New York, according to the Last Two Minute Report.

Phoenix guard Grayson Allen exited Game 2 of a first-round series at Minnesota on Tuesday after aggravated the sprained right ankle he suffered in the playoff opener.

Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey, who upped his scoring average to 25.9 points per game and was a first-time All-Star this season, edged the Bulls' Coby White for the NBA's most improved player.

The NBA and Denver police are looking into an incident in which a man reported to be one of the brothers of Nuggets star Nikola Jokic was seen punching a fan.

Luka Doncic spearheaded the Mavericks' smothering defensive effort against the Clippers as Dallas evened the first-round series at one game apiece.

"I don't understand what's going on in the replay center, to be honest," James said following Lakers' Game 2 loss.

Joel Embiid declared Philadelphia is going to win its first-round playoff series despite a stunning rally by the Knicks on Monday night and amid complaints about the officiating.

The Timberwolves' ownership dispute between majority owner Glen Taylor and the Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez group will advance to a mediation session on May 1 in Minneapolis, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard remains questionable for Tuesday night's Game 2 with inflammation in his right knee.

Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt, sidelined by a right midfoot sprain, participated in one of his most intense workouts yet Monday morning and is targeting a return as soon as Thursday's Game 3, a source told ESPN.

Magic guard Jalen Suggs was able to return to Monday night's Game 2 at Cleveland after being carried off the court in the first quarter with a left knee strain.

The NBA broke six ties among 15 teams Monday to determine the order of selection for the 2024 NBA Draft, which will be held June 26 and 27, and the Hornets won a tiebreaker with the Trail Blazers, tentatively slotting them third and fourth respectively.

Projected No. 1 pick and current JL Bourg France player Zaccharie Risacher, 19, has submitted paperwork to make him eligible for the 2024 NBA draft.

The Defensive Player of the Year favorite has frequently found himself the subject of barbs and ridicule from star players, fans -- even Hall of Famers. The question is why.

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