NBA play-offs: Steph v LeBron as star-studded second round tips off

Tuesday night sees Stephen Curry and the defending champion Golden State Warriors against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers.

THE BEARD: James Harden of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrates after hitting a three point shot against the Boston Celtics. Picture: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images

Steph v LeBron. Celtics v 76ers. Knicks v Heat. Jokic v Durant. Big names. Big rivalries. The NBA has gotten a starry second-round slate, with Stephen Curry and Golden State set to meet LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, along with Philadelphia taking on Boston in the renewal of a rivalry between two of the best sports cities in the country.

LAKERS-WARRIORS: Tuesday at Golden State, Thursday at Golden State, Saturday at Los Angeles, May 8 at Los Angeles, May 10 at Golden State, May 12 at Los Angeles, May 14 at Golden State.