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Why Is Doc Rivers in the Basketball Hall of Fame?
Doc Rivers’ playoff collapses are a legitimate part of his record, but they do not erase the championship, historic win totals and sustained success that made his Hall of Fame case.
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Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks
Latest Sporzzio coverage and playoff reads for Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks.
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2026-27 NBA Schedule: Opening Night, Key Dates and How to Watch
The 2026-27 NBA season begins October 20 with an NBC and Peacock tripleheader and ends April 11. Here are the biggest games, broadcast details and the reason each team initially has only 80 assigned matchups.
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2026 NBA Cup Schedule, Groups and How Teams Advance
The 2026 NBA Cup begins October 30, sends eight teams to single-elimination play and ends December 11 at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Here are the groups, national TV schedule, tiebreakers and impact on the 82-game season.