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The Sports Kings NBA Playoffs Round 1 Update

April 23, 2025

MeanGene and Dustin Phifer

Round 1 of the NBA playoffs are underway, Thunder and Pacers take a 2-0 lead, Clippers, Lakers and Pistons even their series at 1 a piece , while the Rockets, Heat and Magic all try to avoid going down 0-2 in their series.

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The Sports Kings NBA Playoffs Round 1 Update

April 23, 2025

MeanGene and Dustin Phifer