Denver's all-world center will be the focus of the Clippers' stingy defense, with 7-foot Ivica Zubac the focal point of their attack.

Kawhi Leonard and James Harden have quietly carried the Clippers, going 18-3 since early March. As Jamal Murray goes, so go the Nuggets.

USA TODAY Sports had Google's Gemini AI predict the first round of the 2025 NFL draft. The chatbot's mock made a few head-scratching picks. LeBron James heaped praise on Mike D'Antoni and Steve Nash for the brisk, open style of play with the Suns that James said changed the NBA.