Luka went for 45 points, but it wasn’t enough as the Suns were just too much. Can Deandre Ayton and Co. secure another win at home to hop ahead 2-0 in the series? Mike Gallagher takes a closer look at tonight’s pivotal Game 2 matchups.

Monday features two Game 1s in both the East and West Semifinals. Bam Adebayo and the Heat are set up well with Philly missing Joel Embiid to start their series. Mike Gallagher takes a closer look at Sixers-Heat and Mavs-Suns ahead of tonight’s action.

Jayson Tatum averaged 29.5 points per game in Round 1 versus Brooklyn. Will his hot shooting continue in Round 2 versus the defending-champion Bucks? Mike Gallagher previews both MIL-BOS and GS-MEM ahead of their respective Game 1s.

Desmond Bane has canned 18 combined 3-pointers and scored at least 25 points in the last three games. With Minnesota zeroing in on Ja Morant, can the second-year guard stay hot? Mike Gallagher previews tonight’s island game between the Grizzlies and Wolves.

With Alex Caruso in concussion protocol, life could be easier offensively for Jrue Holiday on Wednesday. Mike Gallagher examines Holiday’s outlook, the effect of Caruso’s possible absence on both teams, blowout risk for each game, and much more.

Jayson Tatum and the Celtics have the Nets down 0-3. Can Boston complete the improbable sweep on the road on Monday? Mike Gallagher details the great fantasy spot for Tatum, KD’s struggles, and both Raptors-Sixers and Jazz-Mavs in Matchups.

With no Khris Middleton for Game 3, Giannis is primed for big usage. Can “The Greek Freak” deliver with a massive fantasy outing? Mike Gallagher breaks down Heat-Hawks, Bucks-Bulls, and Suns-Pelicans for Friday’s slate.

Jalen Brunson went off for 41/8/5 on Monday to help even the Mavs-Jazz series. Can the Villanova product stay hot and lead the Mavericks to a 2-1 series lead on the road? Mike Gallagher previews all three playoff matchups for Thursday.