BEST OF THE 2022 NBA PLAYOFFS

Chasing History, Episode 2: Wolves, Nets take Play-In openers

Chasing History: Wolves, Nets take Play-In openers

Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant send the Nets into the playoffs, while Anthony Edwards shines late to get the Wolves the No. 7 seed in a win vs. the Clippers.

Chasing History, Episode 3: Hawks, Pelicans stay alive in Play-In

Chasing History: Hawks, Pelicans win to stay alive

Trae Young and CJ McCollum step up big time for their respective teams, both of which now have a chance for a final playoff spot.

Chasing History, Episode 4: Hawks, Pelicans advance

Chasing History: Hawks, Pelicans advance

Trae Young leads a huge Hawks comeback and Brandon Ingram propels the Pelicans as both teams jump from 9th place to reach the playoffs.

Chasing History: Down-to-the-wire Game 6s

With dramatic wins on the road in game 6, Memphis, Dallas and Phoenix brought the first round to a close by punching their ticket to the conference semifinals

Full Focus: Giannis’ big first half seals series win

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 23 points on 8/9 shooting from the field in the first half of the Bucks’ Game 5 win over the Chicago Bulls.

Chasing History: Warriors embrace Poole's rise

The Golden State Warriors take a commanding 3-0 lead in their first round series over the Denver Nuggets, receiving a huge boost from breakout star Jordan Poole. This episode of Chasing History takes a special look at Poole, a third-year player whos fitting right in with the Warriors Hall of Fame cast, making Golden State look like a contender again.

Chasing History: Nuggets force Game 5 vs. Warriors

Led by reigning MVP Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets avoided a sweep by holding off a furious attack by the Warriors in game 4

Full Focus: Gary Payton II lifts Warriors to series win over the Nuggets

Payton II scores key buckets to get the win

Gary Payton II comes off the bench to give the Warriors a huge boost as they eliminate the Nuggets in Game 5 of the 1st round.

Full Focus: Chris Paul's perfect night clinches series

Full Focus: Paul's perfect night clinches series

Chris Paul sets a postseason record with 14 made field goals without a miss as Phoenix clinches its series win against New Orleans.

Chasing History, Episode 5: Wolves stun Grizzlies in Game 1

Chasing History: Wolves stun Grizzlies in Game 1

Anthony Edwards scores 36 points to lead Minnesota as the young squad steals homecourt from the Grizzlies with a Game 1 win in Memphis.

Chasing History: Morant does it all in Game 5 win

A jaw-dropping dunk.a clutch late 3.a game-winning shot. Ja Morant did it all in game 5, leading the Grizzlies to victory over the Timberwolves to take the 3-2 series lead

Full Focus: Grizzlies rally again, reach West semis

Memphis overcomes a double-digit deficit in the 4th quarter for the 3rd time in the series to close out Minnesota 114-106 in Game 6.

Chasing History, Episode 6: Celtics win thriller vs. Nets

Chasing History: Tatum comes up clutch vs. Nets

In a Game 1 instant classic, the Boston Celtics held off a furious Brooklyn Nets comeback thanks to the last-second heroics of Jayson Tatum.

Chasing History: Celtics beat Nets, open 3-0 lead

As the series shifts to Brooklyn, the Celtics take a commanding 3-0 lead over the Nets, fueled by 39 from Jayson Tatum

Full Focus: Harden delivers for Sixers in Game 6

Full Focus Harden answers call in Game 6

Chasing History: Sixers win Game 3 vs. Raptors

As Philadelphia takes a 3-0 series lead over Toronto in dramatic fashion, heres a look at 2nd year rising star Tyrese Maxey, who tipped off the playoffs with a dominating 38 point performance and continues to be a spark plug for the Sixers

Full Focus: Warriors steal Game 1 late

A go-ahead Klay Thompson 3-pointer and late defensive stand help the Warriors survive and steal home court from the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 1.

Full Focus: Suns' balanced attack wins Game 1 over Dallas

Full Focus: Suns win Game 1 behind balanced attack

Top-seeded Phoenix never trails in its Game 1 win despite Luka Doncic's big night (45 points, 12 rebounds, 8 assists) in Dallas’ defeat.

Full Focus: Heat outwork 76ers to take a 1-0 series lead

Full Focus: Heat outwork Sixers for 1-0 lead

Gutsy performances from Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro and others power Miami's 106-92 win against Philadelphia in Game 1 of the East semis.

Full Focus: Jaylen Brown sparks Celtics in Game 2

Full Focus: Brown sparks Celtics in Game 2

Jaylen Brown starts hot, scoring 25 points in the 1st half to fuel the Celtics' 106-89 Game 2 romp that ties the series with the Bucks, 1-1.

Chasing History: Grizzlies show resilience

As the series shifted to Minnesota for game 3, the Wolves rode the momentum of their home crowd- until Ja Morant and the Grizzlies staged one of the most dramatic comebacks in playoff history.

Full Focus: Ja comes up clutch in Game 2

Full Focus: Morant's clutch plays save day in Game 2

Ja Morant scores 47 points and closes the game out with several clutch plays to lift Memphis to a 106-101 comeback victory in Game 2.

Chasing History- Celebration of Clinches

Chasing History: Celebrating 1st-round clinches

An all-access look at Boston, Miami, Milwaukee and Golden State clinching their series and moving on to the conference semifinals

Full Focus: Heat go on 4th-quarter run, take 2-0 series lead

Full Focus: Heat deliver in the 4th to take 2-0 lead

Jimmy Butler, Victor Oladipo, Bam Adebayo and Miami's depth fuel an 11-2 run to open the 4th quarter in a 119-103 Game 2 win vs. the 76ers for a 2-0 series edge.

Full Focus: Chris Paul takes over in the 4th

Full Focus: Paul comes up clutch in 4th quarter

Chris Paul takes control down the stretch, scoring 14 of his 28 points in the 4th quarter as he leads the Suns to a 2-0 series lead over the Mavericks.

Chasing History: CP3 keeps rolling along in playoffs

17 year veteran Chris Paul has been a leader his entire career, and he once again has the Suns on track as they defeated the Mavs in game 1 of the conference semifinals.

Full Focus: 76ers win in Embiid's return

Joel Embiid's dominant presence helps Philadelphia knock off Miami.

Full Focus: Bucks hold on to beat Celtics in close Game 3 win

Full Focus: Bucks hold off Celtics for 2-1 lead

Giannis Antetokounmpo takes over in Game 3 with 42 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists as Milwaukee holds off Boston's 4th-quarter rally for a 2-1 series lead.

Full Focus: Vintage Harden heats up in Game 4

Full Focus: Vintage Harden powers Game 4 win

James Harden scores 16 of his 31 points in the 4th quarter as he puts on a vintage performance to help Philadelphia tie the series up, 2-2.

Full Focus: Horford fuels Boston's Game 4 rally

Celtics veteran Al Horford scores a career playoff-high 30 points -- including 16 in the 4th quarter -- to lift Boston to a series-tying Game 4 win in Milwaukee.

Full Focus: Stephen Curry takes over in the 4th, leads Warriors to Game 4 win

Full Focus: Curry's 32-point effort powers Game 4 win

Stephen Curry goes on a scoring rampage in the 4th quarter to give Golden State a late lead and a Game 4 win against Memphis.

Full Focus: Butler gets it done for Miami without Lowry

Full Focus: Butler delivers in impressive Game 5 win

Jimmy Butler scores a game-high 23 points in Game 5 and Miami moves just 1 win away from a trip to the Eastern Conference finals.

Full Focus: Suns break open game with big 3rd quarter

Full Focus: Big 3rd quarter sparks Suns' Game 5 win

Phoenix outscores Dallas 33-14 in the 3rd quarter of Game 5 to breeze past the Mavericks and take a 3-2 edge in the West semifinals series.

Full Focus: Bucks come up clutch in Game 5

Jrue Holiday blocks Marcus Smart with 8.1 seconds left and follows that up with a game-ending steal as Milwaukee rallies from 14 down to take a 3-2 series lead.

Full Focus: Butler, Miami close out Philadelphia to clinch series

Full Focus: Butler takes over, Heat close out 76ers

Jimmy Butler finished with 32 points and 8 rebounds as the Miami Heat defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 99-90 to clinch a spot in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Full Focus: Mavs hold serve again, force Game 7 in Phoenix

Full Focus: Mavs roll, force Game 7 in Phoenix

Luka Doncic scores 33 and has a near triple-double as Dallas dominates in a 113-86 Game 6 win that clinches a Game 7 in Phoenix.

Chasing History: Philly shows its toughness

With the Toronto Raptors looking to extend their comeback and tie the series on their home court, the Sixers took control of the night and clinched a trip to the conference semis.

Chasing History - Bucks Steal Crucial Win

Chasing History: Bucks rally to stun Celtics

In a pivotal Game 5, the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks staged a dramatic fourth quarter comeback to stun the Boston Celtics 110-107 to take a 3-2 series lead.

Full Focus: Jayson Tatum drops 46 on Bucks to force Game 7

Full Focus: Tatum drops 46, helps force Game 7

Jayson Tatum puts together a 46-point masterpiece as the Celtics stay alive and win Game 6 against the Bucks.

Chasing History - Epic Duel: Giannis & Tatum

Chasing History: Giannis, Tatum stage epic duel

After a bloody battle in game 5, Giannis Antetokounmpo looked to return home and continue to chase his dream of a repeat title by closing out the Celtics - but a career-defining performance from Jayson Tatum ensured that this series would be going the distance

Full Focus: 'Game 6 Klay' makes triumphant return

Klay Thompson scores 30 points as the Warriors eliminate the Grizzlies in 6 games to reach the Western Conference finals.

Chasing History: Celtics eliminate Bucks in Game 7

After a bruising series with the defending champs, the Boston Celtics take game 7 at home and punch their ticket to the Conference Finals

Full Focus: Grant Williams helps send Celtics to Eastern Conference finals

Full Focus: Williams fuels Game 7 win vs. Bucks

Grant Williams scores 27 points and hits a career-playoff high 7 3-pointers, as the Celtics beat the Bucks in Game 7 to reach the Eastern Conference finals.

Full Focus: Dinwiddie comes up big in Game 7

Spencer Dinwiddie scores a career playoff-high 30 points to help the Mavericks win Game 7 on the road and advance to the Western Conference Finals.

Full Focus: Heat put on clinic in decisive 3rd quarter

Full Focus: Heat put on clinic in 3rd quarter

Jimmy Butler scores 41 and Miami takes over in the 2nd half, outscoring Boston 39-14 in the 3rd quarter, to grab a 1-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference finals.

Full Focus: Warriors ride big 3rd quarter to Game 1 win

The Warriors ride a 3rd-quarter surge fueled by Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry to a 112-87 win vs. the Mavs in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.

Full Focus: Celtics' huge 1st half helps even series

Jayson Tatum scores 27 points, Marcus Smart nearly posts a triple-double in his return to the lineup and Boston improves to 4-0 following a loss this postseason.

Full Focus: Kevon Looney's career night helps Warriors win Game 2

Full Focus: Looney, Warriors roar back to stun Mavs

Steph Curry delivers late and Kevon Looney has a career night as Golden State spoils Luka Doncic's 42-point effort to win its 8th straight at home in the playoffs.

Full Focus: Adebayo, Heat hold off Celtics' comeback

The Heat get the Game 3 win over the Heat behind Bam Adebayo's 31 points.

Full Focus: Andrew Wiggins' late surge shuts door on Mavs

Full Focus: Wiggins' surge shuts door on Mavs

Andrew Wiggins gives Golden State a huge spark in the 4th quarter, leading the Warriors to a dominant Game 3 win and a 3-0 series lead.

Full Focus: Celtics erupt in 1st quarter, blow out Heat in Game 4

Full Focus: Celtics' hot start burns Heat in Game 4

Jayson Tatum pours in 31 points and Boston clamps down on Miami with 11 blocks in its wire-to-wire Game 4 win to tie the series at 2-2.

Chasing History: Mavs dismantle top-seeded Suns

The Dallas Mavericks made a bold statement in Game 7 against the Phoenix Suns, as Luka Doncic and his teammates seized control and never looked back, clinching a spot in the Conference Finals.

Chasing History: Klay and the Warriors Cruise to Victory

Chasing History: Klay, Warriors cruise in Game 1

All aboard with Klay Thompson as he and the Warriors navigate their way to a Game 1 win over Dallas in the Western Conference Finals

Full Focus: Mavs light up Warriors from deep in Game 4

Full Focus: Mavs hit 20 3-pointers to claim Game 4

Luka Doncic sets the tone (30 points, 14 rebounds) and Dallas sizzles from deep to win Game 4, 119-109, and stay alive in the West finals.

Full Focus: Jaylen Brown's big 4th quarter gives Celtics 3-2 lead in East finals

Full Focus: Brown's late surge secures Game 5 win

Jaylen Brown scores 13 of his 25 points in the 4th quarter to power Boston to a 93-80 win and a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.

Chasing History: Jason Kidd, Mavs grow up together in playoffs

Chasing History: Kidd, Mavs grow together in playoffs

A Hall of Famer as a player, Mavs coach Jason Kidd is learning how to succeed in the playoffs alongside his star, Luka Doncic, and the rest of Dallas' roster.

Full Focus: Steph Curry wins the Western Conference MVP

Full Focus: Curry wins 1st Magic Johnson MVP award

Stephen Curry win the first ever Earvin "Magic" Johnson Western Conference Finals MVP.

Chasing History: Warriors reboot championship hopes

After dealing with injuries, roster changes and 2 straight years of missing the playoffs, Golden State finds itself back in the NBA Finals for the 6th time in 8 years.

Chasing History: Warriors' mentality shines bright

As Golden State takes control of its semifinal series against Memphis, Draymond Green talks leadership, championships and legacy.

Chasing History: The battle-tested Heat

Priding themselves on their unique team culture, The Miami Heat once again find themselves in the midst of another intense Playoff series. With the return of Joel Embiid, the Philadelphia 76ers pose a formidable test.

Chasing History: Heat snag 1-0 East finals lead

Game 1 in the Eastern Conference Finals saw Jayson Tatum and Boston take early command - but then Jimmy Butler and Miami turned up the heat in dominating fashion, taking the 1-0 series lead.

Chasing History: Haslem an important mentor in Miami

Udonis Haslem has always shown that he is no ordinary bench reserve. A winner of three NBA titles as a member of the Miami Heat, his role as a mentor and an inspirational leader continues to be on full display in the Eastern Conference Finals as the Heat claim a 2-1 series lead over the Boston Celtics.

Chasing History: Celtics showing their resilience

After a bumpy start to the season - and the conference semifinals - the Boston Celtics relied on their resilience and hard-earned team chemistry to turn things around.

Full Focus: Jimmy Butler keeps Heat alive

Full Focus: Butler's stellar showing forces Game 7

Jimmy Butler delivers with an all-time performance in Game 6, scoring a playoff career-high 47 points as Miami forces a Game 7 against Boston.

Chasing History: Celtics win Game 7 to reach NBA Finals

Chasing History: Celtics win Game 7 to reach Finals

Boston wins a wild back-and-forth Game 7 against Miami to punch its ticket to the 2022 NBA Finals, where it'll clash with Golden State.

Full Focus: Celtics head to Finals after wild finish to Game 7

Full Focus: Celtics head to Finals after wild Game 7

Boston returns to The Finals for the 1st time since 2010 after enduring Miami's late-game run in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals.