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If you're wondering how tough Stephen Curry can be in the face of physical challenges from the Denver Nuggets, you're asking the wrong question. The matter at hand for Curry, both in this first-round playoff series and for the duration of his time wi...

The young Warriors aren't quite ready to close out a series on the road, writes J.A. Adande.

Our experts analyze playoff adjustments that teams must make.

The NBA playoffs are here, so scoring is about to go down, right? Not exactly.

Who has the most to prove in these playoffs? J.A. Adande examines each West series.

Our NBA experts cast their votes for 2012-13 Coach of the Year.

It's not all about MVP and rookie of the year. Our panel members cast their votes for the other trophies set to be handed out during NBA awards season.

Our experts debate who should take home this season's Coach of the Year trophy.

Dwight Howard's or Carmelo Anthony's return. Which is more bitter? J.A. Adande and Israel Gutierrez decide.

J.A. Adande runs down his list of playoff matchups he wants to see in the Western Conference.

Kobe Bryant welcomes challenges, which explains why he chastised a fan on Twitter for using a homophobic slur. "It's the right thing to do," Bryant told ESPN.com. "I couldn't help myself. I saw it, I was like, 'I can't help myself. I have to respond.'"

Even Kobe Bryant agrees: Los Angeles' upcoming five-game stretch is 'critical'

What's real/unreal in the West?

There were two successful reclamations displayed at Staples Center, and while the Lakers' five-game winning streak is noteworthy, the Clippers' 14-game run is historic. The Lakers had stalled coming off the line and needed to be jump-started. Ultima...

No reason to sit starters if NBA scales back regular season by four games.

Antawn Jamison and Jodie Meeks spark Lakers off bench as offense clicks.