Eastern and Western conference finals takeaways
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Following their back-to-back road wins to open the Eastern Conference Finals, the Indiana Pacers now hold a commanding 2-0 series lead over the New York Knicks—and the oddsmakers have taken notice.
The Eastern Conference finals tipped off with an epic Game 1 as the No. 4 seed Indiana Pacers needed overtime to beat the No. 3 seed New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
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The discourse -- and discord -- surrounding playoff officiating isn't new. But this year, players and coaches have wondered if the league has lost control. The NBA says its ref data is in line with past years.
SportsLine expert Matt Severance reveals his NBA playoff predictions for Game 2 of Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
ESPN is trying out some new technology for its broadcast of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals.