Golden State outlasted Houston to take Game 1, but the heated talk coming out of it was fresh controversy over what constitutes a foul.
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Opinion: Fiery behavior on the court can only mean one thing. NBA playoff mode is in effect.
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Predicting NBA playoff matchups, regular-season finishes in East, West
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The Thunder have been reeling since the All-Star break, and barring a quick late-season turnaround they’re looking at a first-round playoff exit.