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What's next for teams ousted in the first round?
Published June 9, 2021, 9:00 PM
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NBA.com Philippines Staff
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Last year's finalists Lakers and Heat both exited in the first round. What's next for them and the rest of the teams who failed to advance to the conference semis?
EASTERN CONFERENCE
We out: Knicks’ rollercoaster season ends with pain and hope
Heat fail to find their groove
Celtics regroup after first round exit
Wizards head into offseason with Beal's future in mind
WESTERN CONFERENCE
The Mavericks go where Luka Magic takes them
Lillard, Blazers moving in different direction with coaching change
Where do LeBron James and the Lakers go from here?
Young Grizzlies have bright future ahead
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