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Punchlines: Reporters vs. the NBA?


The NBA is only two games into the playoffs, and already there's tension between those who cover the sport and its athletes.

In odd tension, Jimmy Fallon points out one reporter who seemed to get a bit too "up close and personal" in his coverage of injured Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving. And apparently other reporters are complaining about athletes bringing their kids to post-game news conferences. Perhaps the little cuties are stealing too much of the show, deflecting attention away from pressing questions about defense. Jimmy Kimmel explains.

Take a look at our favorite jokes from this weekend's late-night lineup, then vote for yours in the quick poll to the right. Watching from your smartphone or tablet? Then visit opinion.usatoday.com to cast your ballot.

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Punchlies: Reporters vs. the NBA?
The late-night comics on the growing tension between sports reporters and the athletes they cover. Take a look at our favorite jokes, then vote for yours at opinion.usatoday.com.
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