The 2025 NBA playoffs ... Bucks' Damian Lillard's anticipated return wasn't enough for Tuesday's crucial Game 2 as the No. 4 seed Indiana Pacers take a 2-0 lead in the series.

But it's worth noting that there's increased parity in the NBA today. While the occurrence is still exceptionally rare, 22 of the 34 comeback series victories have taken place since 2000.

As the Miami Heat lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the first round NBA Playoff series, there will be conversation around the reasons thag led to the 121-100 defeat. While the Heat’s ...