In the Week 9 edition of the 2017-18 Kia Rookie Ladder, we check in on the five rookies who are making the biggest impact so far this season.
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For the third time in four years, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jimmy Butler are facing each other in the playoffs. Several matchups in the 2023 playoffs inspire memories of past battles. Others are first chapters in brand-new postseason stories. Here’s a brief look at the history behind each team’s first-round seeding, matchup and overall playoff success….
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