Brown led the Kings to the postseason for the first time since 2006.

The Milwaukee Bucks and Memphis Grizzlies aren’t saying whether their star players will be available Wednesday night as both teams try to avoid falling into 0-2 holes before hitting the road in their respective first-round series.

The Golden State Warriors had gone 27 consecutive playoff series during the Stephen Curry era without falling behind 2-0.

There is a greatness void among the contenders, Jerry Brewer writes, but it has amplified a rare level of parity as graying superstars and teams clash with teething prodigies.