Few stories have been bigger than the revival of the New York Knicks but one story that has overshadowed it is that of French phenom Victor Wembanyama.

Now, after a generous layoff, the defending champions will welcome a King and the Lake Show to Oklahoma City.  

Fourteen years after they first met in the playoffs, LeBron and Kevin Durant will meet again under the bright lights of the postseason. 

It’s a matchup that can make Raptors fans flinch – but fear not, Toronto. LeBronto is a thing of the past, and these upstart Raps can push the betting favourite Cleveland Cavaliers. 

One of the league’s hottest teams will start their postseason in The World’s Most Famous Arena, as the scorching Atlanta Hawks take on the betting favourite New York Knicks. 

The NBA’s most dominant force will meet its most magnetic personality as Nikola Jokic’s Nuggets renew their rivalry against Anthony Edwards’ Wolves. 

Critics pointed to the team’s youth and questioned the credentials of newly minted MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Doubts were easy to find. But now, on the brink of the NBA Finals, that doubt has given way to something undeniable: the Thunder are not just a surprise—they might be historic.

The 2024-25 NBA regular season brought an unexpected yet refreshing narrative. For once, it wasn’t dominated by big-market superstars. Instead, the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Cleveland Cavaliers—two small-market franchises—finished on top.

In recent years, NBA All-Star weekend has been criticized for a lack of effort from the league’s top players. To address this, the NBA has experimented with various solutions, from the Elam Ending to a player-led draft, before eventually returning to the classic East vs. West format.

From the time he was a precocious teenager shredding Euro League opposition for Real Madrid, Luka Doncic appeared destined to do the same to NBA defences. Through six years in the Association, the Mavericks’ phenom has done just that and boasts a résumé highlighted by five All-Star selections, five All-NBA nods, and last year's scoring title.  

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