Taking a look at the playoff leaders in various categories gives a glimpse at which players are thriving.… Read the rest

The starters or minutes-played leaders of four of the eight remaining N.B.A. playoff teams, on average, are just 26.6 years old or younger.… Read the rest

Boris Diaw’s passing ability has made a profound impact on the San Antonio Spurs.… Read the rest

Without Chris Bosh, both the Heat’s offense and defense have suffered against the Pacers.… Read the rest

Chris Bosh is hurt. Dwyane Wade does not seem to be himself. If the Heat are to hold off the Pacers, LeBron James will have to take over.… Read the rest

Indiana Pacers Coach Frank Vogel is still a mostly unknown face in the N.B.A. But that could be changing soon if his team continues to play well against the Heat.… Read the rest

The Spurs aren’t high wattage, but their excellence seems eternal.… Read the rest

It’s unlikely that the Knicks could trade Toney Douglas. Can he regain his old form?… Read the rest

Oklahoma City General Manager Sam Presti has built the Thunder into an N.B.A. power through the draft.… Read the rest

Chris Paul is likely too fierce a competitor to be absent from the Clippers’ game on Friday night, but his injury derail some of the team’s most successful lineups.… Read the rest