Darvin Ham guided the Lakers to the Western Conference Finals in 2023, but the team lost in the 1st round this season.
With the Mavericks and Cavaliers each leading 3-2, the question becomes: Will Friday's games be a pair of first-round clinchers?
The New York-Indiana playoff rivalry is rebooted with an All-Star point guard matchup between Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Haliburton.
With an Eastern Conference semifinal matchup set between the Knicks and Pacers, how will Indiana perform at Madison Square Garden?
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