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2026 NBA playoffs: Eastern Conference first-round takeaways

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Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 42, puts Thunder on verge of sweep

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who took criticism from the Suns' Dillon Brooks after Game 2 for so-called foul-baiting, dominated Saturday's Game 3 with a career playoff-high 42 points to put the Thunder one win away from a series sweep.

Charles Barkley 'shocked' by Jalen Duren's playoff struggles

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Charles Barkley wants to see more from Jalen Duren in the Pistons' matchup with the Magic.

Suns' Booker injures ankle on Dort's trip, questions intent

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Suns star Devin Booker briefly let Saturday's Game 3 with a left ankle injury and said he didn't know if the Thunder's Lu Dort purposely stuck his foot out to trip him.

SGA dominates as Thunder take 3-0 lead

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drops 42 points as the Thunder take Game 3 and take a commanding series lead over the Suns.

Evaluating LeBron James' one weakness: His love for Bojangles

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ESPN's Ryan McGee discusses his old interviews with James, recalling how LeBron would buy out his teammates' Bojangles meals after every game in Charlotte.