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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
It's Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder for a spot in the NBA Finals.
The Knicks are favored by 4.5 points at Madison Square Garden and are -150 to win the series. In the Western Conference, the championship-favorite Oklahoma City Thunder came alive in the second half Tuesday and rolled to a 114-88 win in Game 1 of their series with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
THE NOTRE DAME-USC FOOTBALL RIVALRY One of college football's iconic rivalries is at risk. The future of Notre Dame vs. USC-- which has been played in every non-pandemic season since 1946 -- is in question as the Trojans weigh a variety of factors.