Wembanyama becomes first unanimous NBA Defensive Player of the Year
Wembanyama becomes first unanimous Defensive Player of the Year winner in NBA history.
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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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Rockets overcome 3-0 series deficit to force Game 6 against Lakers
The Houston Rockets have forced a Game 6 after trailing 3-0 in their first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Rockets have won two consecutive games without their star player Kevin Durant, who has missed four of the series' five games due to an ankle injury. No NBA team has ever recovered from an 0-3 playoff series deficit to win the series, though four of the 159 teams to start down 0-3 have forced a Game 7.
LeBron James scores 25 points as Lakers suffer second consecutive loss
LeBron James scored 25 points and added 7 assists for the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5, including 17 of his points in the second half. Despite his effort, the Lakers suffered their second consecutive loss. James' teams have never blown a 2-0 series lead during his entire 23-year NBA career. The Lakers committed 15 turnovers in their worst performance of the series and only their second loss in 16 home games since February.
Austin Reaves returns to Lakers lineup after oblique injury absence
Austin Reaves returned to the Los Angeles Lakers' lineup in Game 5 after missing nine games due to a strained oblique muscle sustained on April 2. He scored 22 points and had 6 assists in the game. Reaves was injured along with star player Luka Doncic in an April 2 game against Oklahoma City, and both players missed the final five regular-season games and the first four playoff games of the series.
Luka Doncic remains sidelined for Lakers with hamstring injury
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic continues to be unavailable for the playoff series against Houston due to a strained hamstring sustained on April 2. The NBA scoring champion has not appeared close to a return as of Game 5 on April 30. Doncic missed the final five regular-season games and the first four playoff games of the series.
Houston Rockets defeat Los Angeles Lakers 99-93 in Game 5 of NBA first-round playoff series
The Houston Rockets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 99-93 in Game 5 of their first-round NBA playoff series on Wednesday, April 30, 2026. Jabari Smith Jr. led the Rockets with 22 points, while Tari Eason added 18 points. Alperen Sengun contributed 14 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists. The victory allowed Houston to avoid playoff elimination for the second consecutive game and trimmed Los Angeles' series lead to 3-2, forcing a Game 6 in Houston.
Knicks bench outscores Hawks bench 38-24 in Game 5
The Knicks' bench significantly outscored the Hawks' bench 38-24, with Jose Alvarado contributing 12 points in 12 minutes and Jordan Clarkson adding nine points in 16 minutes as a +14 on the day.
Jalen Brunson scores 39 points in Knicks' 126-97 victory over Hawks
Jalen Brunson scored 39 points on 15-of-23 shooting with eight assists, three rebounds, and one turnover as the New York Knicks defeated the Atlanta Hawks 126-97 in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series.
Karl Anthony Towns records 16 points and 14 rebounds for Knicks
Karl Anthony Towns had 16 points on 5-of-7 shooting with 14 rebounds, six assists, two blocks, and two steals in the Knicks' victory over the Hawks.
Game 6 of Knicks-Hawks series scheduled for Thursday in Atlanta
Game 6 of the first-round playoff series between the Knicks and Hawks is scheduled for Thursday night in Atlanta, with a potential Game 7 to be played on Saturday in New York if necessary.
Knicks take 3-2 series lead over Hawks in first-round playoff matchup
The New York Knicks defeated the Atlanta Hawks 126-97 in Game 5 to take a 3-2 lead in their first-round NBA playoff series. The game was played at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Donte DiVincenzo suffers season-ending Achilles injury in Game 4
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo suffered a season-ending Achilles tear early in Game 4 of the playoff series against the Denver Nuggets, within the game's first minute. His injury forced him to be unavailable for the remainder of the season.
NBA fines Julius Randle $35,000 for role in Nuggets-Timberwolves scuffle
The NBA fined Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle $35,000 for his involvement in the late-game altercation with Nikola Jokić during Game 4 of the playoff series. Randle was ejected after aggressively engaging with Jokić during the on-court incident with 1.3 seconds remaining in the game.
Game 5 of Nuggets-Timberwolves series scheduled for Monday
Game 5 of the NBA Playoffs series between the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves is scheduled for Monday night at 10:40 p.m. Eastern Time. The Nuggets are heavily favored with an 11.5-point betting line despite being down 1-3 in the series. The Timberwolves will play without Anthony Edwards due to his knee injury.
Anthony Edwards exits Game 4 with knee injury
Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards sustained a bone bruise and hyperextension in his left knee during Game 4 of the playoff series against the Denver Nuggets in the second quarter. Edwards was expected to be unavailable for several weeks following the injury.
NBA fines Nikola Jokić $50,000 for late-game altercation with Timberwolves
The NBA fined Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić $50,000 following an on-court altercation during Game 4 of the NBA Playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jokić was ejected from the game with 1.3 seconds remaining after sprinting across the floor to confront Timberwolves wing Jaden McDaniels, who had taken an uncontested layup late in the game.
Timberwolves defeat Nuggets in Game 4, take 3-1 series lead
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets in Game 4 of the NBA Playoffs, securing a double-digit victory. The win gave Minnesota a 3-1 series lead, putting Denver on the brink of first-round elimination. Ayo Dosunmu made a significant contribution to the Timberwolves' victory despite the team's two key player injuries.
Minnesota Timberwolves players Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo injured in Game 4
Minnesota Timberwolves starters Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo sustained injuries during Game 4 of the playoff series. Edwards suffered a knee bone bruise while DiVincenzo tore his Achilles tendon. Both players are out for upcoming games in the series.
Minnesota Timberwolves defeat Denver Nuggets 112-96 in Game 4
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets 112-96 in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series, taking a 3-1 series lead. The game was decided decisively, with the altercation occurring in the final 1.3 seconds of play.
NBA fines Nikola Jokic $50,000 for initiating on-court altercation
The NBA fined Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic $50,000 for initiating an on-court altercation during Game 4 of the Nuggets-Timberwolves first-round playoff series. With 1.3 seconds remaining in the game and Minnesota leading decisively, Jokic confronted and shoved Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels after McDaniels made an uncontested layup. The incident resulted in Jokic receiving a technical foul and ejection.
Game 5 of Nuggets-Timberwolves series scheduled for Monday in Denver
Game 5 of the Denver Nuggets-Minnesota Timberwolves playoff series is scheduled for Monday in Denver. With the Timberwolves holding a 3-1 series lead, the Nuggets need to win three consecutive games to advance in the playoffs.
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Wembanyama returns as Spurs advance to Game 5 with dominant victory
Spurs beat Blazers 114-93 in Game 4 with Wembanyama's return; San Antonio leads series 3-1.
Edwards, DiVincenzo sidelined as Timberwolves face injury crisis
Timberwolves lost Edwards and DiVincenzo to injuries in Game 4 despite defeating Nuggets 112-96.
Dosunmu erupts for 43 points as Timberwolves take series lead
Dosunmu's 43-point bench performance lifts Timberwolves past Nuggets 112-96 in Game 4.
Timberwolves lose Edwards, DiVincenzo to injuries in Game 4
Timberwolves lose Edwards and DiVincenzo to injuries in Game 4 against Denver.
Knicks and Hawks split series as playoff battle heads to New York
Knicks and Hawks split their playoff series 2-2; Game 5 heads to New York.
Thunder edge Suns in Game 3 as Booker deals with ankle injury
Thunder beat Suns 121-109 in Game 3 behind Gilgeous-Alexander's 42 points.
LeBron, Celtics-76ers advance historic milestones in 2026 playoffs
LeBron reaches 19th playoff appearance at 41; Celtics-76ers play historic 23rd series.
Three NBA stars sidelined as playoff injury wave intensifies
Four NBA stars are out with injuries affecting Rockets, 76ers, and Lakers playoff campaigns.
Spurs, Lakers, Celtics claim pivotal Game 3 victories
Spurs, Lakers, and Celtics each won pivotal Game 3 contests across three NBA playoff series.
Spurs stars earn individual honors despite playoff challenges
Spurs stars Wembanyama and Johnson earn major individual awards amid strong regular season.
Wembanyama ruled out for Game 3 as Blazers even series
Wembanyama unavailable for Game 3 after concussion; Blazers level series with 106-103 victory.