Injuries haven't ruined the NBA playoffs yet, but they're getting uncomfortably close to it

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Hoops fans, how goes it?! Hope you’re all doing well on this beautiful Wednesday. After that new Kendrick Lamar dropped yesterday, I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t more than OK.

That said, if you’ll allow it...