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NBA 2025-2026 Playoffs
Eastern Conference first-round playoff series between Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics, with the 76ers overcoming a 3-1 deficit to win Game 7 109-100 on May 2, 2026.
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2026-08-18 to 2026-11-15 · UTC publication dates
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Joel Embiid scores 34 points in Game 7 victory
Joel Embiid led the Philadelphia 76ers with 34 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists in the Game 7 victory over the Boston Celtics.
Jayson Tatum ruled out of Game 7 with knee injury
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum was ruled out of Game 7 due to stiffness in his left knee after suffering a left leg injury in Game 6.
Tyrese Maxey contributes 30 points and 11 rebounds in playoff game
Tyrese Maxey added 30 points and 11 rebounds for the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7, including 8 consecutive points in the final minute to secure the victory.
Philadelphia 76ers defeat Boston Celtics 109-100 in Game 7 playoff series
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics 109-100 in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series. The 76ers won the final three games of the series after trailing 3-1, marking the first time in franchise history that Philadelphia has overcome a 3-1 series deficit.
Magic become first team since 1996-97 to lose at home after 24-point lead in series-clinching game
The Orlando Magic became the first team since the 1996-97 season, when play-by-play data began being tracked digitally, to lose at home after leading by at least 24 points with a chance to win a playoff series.
Pistons erase 24-point deficit to force Game 7 against Magic
The top-seeded Detroit Pistons rallied from a 24-point deficit to defeat the Orlando Magic 93-79 on Friday night, forcing a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference first-round series. Detroit trailed 60-38 at halftime but scored 24 points to Orlando's 11 in the third quarter. The Magic missed 23 consecutive shots from the field during the comeback.
Pistons to host Game 7 against Magic on Sunday
Game 7 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series between the Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic is scheduled to be hosted by the Pistons on Sunday. Orlando is 0-2 in closeout opportunities in this series.
Cade Cunningham scores 32 points as Pistons defeat Magic 93-79
Cade Cunningham scored 32 points to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 93-79 victory over the Orlando Magic in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series. Tobias Harris added 22 points for Detroit.
Game 6 scheduled for Friday at Toyota Center at 8:30 p.m. CT
Game 6 of the Rockets-Lakers first-round playoff series is scheduled for Friday night at the Toyota Center in Houston at 8:30 p.m. Central Time, with the game to air on Prime Video.
Kevin Durant sustained left ankle injury in Game 2 on April 21
Kevin Durant suffered a left ankle sprain and bone bruise during the Lakers' Game 2 victory against the Rockets on April 21 in Los Angeles. The injury was initially reported as a two-week minimum recovery period.
Rockets' young core wins first playoff game in franchise history
The Houston Rockets' starting lineup of Amen Thompson, Reed Sheppard, Tari Eason, Jabari Smith Jr., and Alperen Sengun became the youngest starting five to win a game in NBA playoff history. This five-man group has a +16.7 net rating in 73 playoff minutes played together.
Kevin Durant played 78 games in 2025-26 regular season
Kevin Durant played 78 games during the 2025-26 regular season for the Houston Rockets, averaging 26.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game while shooting 52% from the field and 41.3% from three-point range. This marked the most games he had played in a season since 2018-19 when he was with the Golden State Warriors.
Rockets defeat Lakers 99-93 in Game 5, cut series lead to 3-2
The Houston Rockets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 99-93 in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Wednesday, reducing the Lakers' series lead to 3-2. Jabari Smith Jr. led the Rockets with 22 points, while Alperen Sengun recorded 14 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists.
Kevin Durant ruled out for Houston Rockets Game 6 vs Lakers
Kevin Durant was ruled out for Game 6 of the first-round playoff series between the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers on Friday due to a left ankle sprain and bone bruise. The injury was sustained during Game 2 on April 21. This marks Durant's fifth absence in six games of the series.
Kevin Durant missed Game 1 due to right knee contusion
Kevin Durant was ruled out for Game 1 of the first-round series between the Rockets and Lakers due to a right knee contusion suffered in practice on April 16.
Lakers win Game 2 against Rockets 101-94 with Austin Reaves' return
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 101-94 in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series. Austin Reaves returned to action for the Lakers, contributing 22 points and 6 assists off the bench, though he shot poorly in the fourth quarter going 1-of-8.
Jabari Smith leads Rockets with 22 points in Game 5 victory
Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith scored 22 points, pulled down 7 rebounds, and recorded 3 assists in the Rockets' 99-93 victory over the Lakers on April 29, 2026. Smith made a significant portion of the Rockets' three-point attempts, contributing to the team's 14 three-pointers made in the game.
Rockets defeat Lakers 99-93 in Game 5 to extend first-round playoff series
The Houston Rockets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 99-93 on April 29, 2026, at the Lakers' home court to extend their first-round playoff series. The Rockets became one of only nine teams since 1984 to force a Game 6 after losing the first three games of a best-of-seven series. Despite Austin Reaves' return, the Lakers struggled offensively, and the Rockets made 14 three-pointers compared to the Lakers' seven.
Luka Doncic remains sidelined with hamstring injury in Lakers playoff series
NBA scoring champion Luka Doncic has not yet returned from a right hamstring strain suffered on April 2, 2026, the same game in which Austin Reaves was injured. Doncic missed the final five regular season games and has not appeared in any of the first five playoff games against the Rockets as of April 29, 2026.
Austin Reaves scores 22 points in return but Lakers struggle with shooting efficiency
In his first game back from injury, Austin Reaves scored 22 points with 6 assists and 4 rebounds in 34 minutes of play on April 29, 2026. However, Reaves struggled with his shooting accuracy, making only 4 of 16 field goal attempts. LeBron James led the Lakers with 25 points and 7 rebounds but missed a crucial pull-up three-pointer with 12 seconds remaining that could have cut the deficit to one point.
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