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Is 'foul up 3' a game-winning strategy or clutch-time saboteur?
ESPN analyst Zach Kram studied years of NBA film and spoke with dozens around the league to determine whether it works and its impact on basketball.
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LeBron James takes blame after Lakers' blowout loss to Rockets
LeBron James shouldered the blame for the Lakers' 115-96 loss in Game 4 of their first-round Western Conference series against the Rockets on Sunday after he racked up nearly as many turnovers (eight), as he did points (10) in the blowout.
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San Antonio tries to secure series in game 5
Portland Trail Blazers (42-40, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (62-20, second in the Western Conference)
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Celtics look to secure series victory over the 76ers
Philadelphia 76ers (45-37, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (56-26, second in the Eastern Conference)
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Hawks, Knicks tied 2-2 heading to game 5
Atlanta Hawks (46-36, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (53-29, third in the Eastern Conference)
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Rockets say Alperen Sengun's speech helped spark Game 4 win
The Rockets staved off playoff elimination with a 115-96 win over the Lakers in Game 4 on Sunday night and credited Alperen Sengun's speech from morning shootaround for helping them believe they could come back in the series.
