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The Atlanta Hawks are up 2-1 in the series after a 109-108 win in Game 3 at home. The Hawks have won two straight games by one point each after the Knicks 11-point Game 1 win. Both teams have shot nearly identical with 46 and 46% from the field and 35 to 36% from three through three games. Despite the …

Detroit tied up the series 1-1 with a 98-83 Game 2 victory at home, but now head to Orlando for a pivotal Game 3. The Magic shot 33% from the field in Game 2 after hitting 49% of their shots in Game 1’s upset win in Detroit. Orlando has been inconsistent this season, so which offense shows up could dictate …

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What’s a night of playoff basketball without the Brotherhood? It doesn’t happen very often, and it didn’t happen Friday night. Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers, 108-100. Luke Kennard helped JJ Redick’s Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets, 112-108. Finally, Mason Plumlee and the San Antonio Spurs knocked off the Portland Trail Blazers, 120-108. Advertisement …

Whew. After 48 hard fought minutes of basketball, the Boston Celtics scraped out a gritty 108-100 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. With the win, the Celtics regain control of homecourt advantage and now lead the series 2-1. The Celtics were dominating for the first 54 minutes of the series, but the Sixers have put together a hell of a response …

LeBron James was exhausted. Marcus Smart was drained. Luke Kennard was invisible. The Lakers were cooked, the playoff magic finally drained from a team without its two leading scorers, a team in the process of making every conceivable mistake, reality bouncing off their feet and ricocheting off their hips and falling out of their hands. Advertisement On a jarring Friday …

The Celtics led for most of the night, but it never quite felt secure. The energy was definitely leaning more toward Philadelphia. Their fans were engaged, and the Sixers continued to feed them with explosive shotmaking and momentum swinging moments. Boston’s lead never grew to more than 10, and the Sixers chopped it down each time with a flurry of …

LeBron James tapped the ball away from Houston’s Reed Sheppard. Marcus Smart fired a two-handed pass to James, who bobbled it and slapped it to Luke Kennard. Kennard faked a shot. He whipped a pass back to James. Down three with 14 seconds left in regulation of Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs Friday, James …

As the NBA enters its postseason crescendo, its carefully cultivated image as one of the most progressive leagues in sports is once again in the spotlight due to its partnership with Rwanda, which has long been accused of human rights abuses and war crimes. In March 2026, the Trump administration announced sanctions targeting Rwanda’s military and four senior officials for …

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PHILADELPHIA — A few feet behind my press row seat, a Philadelphia 76ers fan donning a vintage Allen Iverson jersey turned to his friend. “This time, we’re going to pull it off.” The score was 85-84 in favor of the Celtics with just under 9 minutes to play in Game 3, but inside Xfinity Mobile Arena, it felt like the …

The San Antonio Spurs had a tough time in Portland, dealing with physicality and athleticism, but they dug deep for their most impressive win of the season without the mighty Victor Wembanyama. They mucked up the Trail Blazers offensive sets and held them to 111.5 points per 100 possessions, which is good enough for the 37th percentile, per Cleaning the …

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Stephon Castle had 33 points and the San Antonio Spurs overcame the absence of Victor Wembanyama to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 120-108 on Friday night for a 2-1 series lead. Dylan Harper added 27 points and 10 rebounds for the Spurs, who trailed by 15 points in the third quarter. Game 4 of the first-round …

LeBron James made a three-pointer to force overtime before the Los Angeles Lakers moved to the brink of a series victory in the NBA play-offs. The NBA’s four-time Most Valuable Player levelled the score with 13 seconds left against the Houston Rockets and almost clinched victory as he hit the rim with a three-pointer on the buzzer. Advertisement But the …

After defending their home court in the first two games, the Lakers headed to Houston knowing they would receive the Rockets’ best punch in Game 3. And that they did. With the news they would be without Kevin Durant for the second time in the series, the Rockets played every bit like a team whose back was against the wall. …

Los Angeles Lakers (53-29, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (52-30, fifth in the Western Conference) Houston; Sunday, 9:30 p.m. EDT LINE: Rockets -5.5; over/under is 207 WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Lakers lead series 3-0 Advertisement BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Lakers look to clinch the series over the Houston Rockets in game four of the Western Conference …

Boston Celtics (56-26, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (45-37, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Sunday, 7 p.m. EDT LINE: Celtics -7.5; over/under is 213.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Celtics lead series 2-1 Advertisement BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Celtics visit the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference first round with a 2-1 lead in the series. The …

With 4:48 left in the third quarter, Portland took a 15-point lead on a Jerami Grant free throw. The Trail Blazers appeared in control of Game 3 against a shorthanded Spurs team without Victor Wembanyama. That control was an illusion. Advertisement San Antonio stormed back behind the play of rookie Dylan Harper — by the end of the third quarter, …

With the series tied 1-1 and their Defensive Player of the Year and MVP candidate Victor Wembanyama sidelined in concussion protocol, the San Antonio Spurs took Game 3 on the road, defeating the Portland Trail Blazers 120-108. Here are three key takeaways from Game 3: Advertisement Rookie takeover Dylan Harper had just 5 points at halftime. He scored 22 in …

San Antonio Spurs (62-20, second in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (42-40, eighth in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT LINE: Spurs -5.5; over/under is 219 Advertisement WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Spurs lead series 2-1 BOTTOM LINE: The San Antonio Spurs visit the Portland Trail Blazers in the Western Conference first round with a 2-1 …

Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (46-36, fifth in the Eastern Conference) Toronto; Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT LINE: Cavaliers -3.5; over/under is 220.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Cavaliers lead series 2-1 Advertisement BOTTOM LINE: The Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Conference first round with a 2-1 lead in the series. The …

Jayson Tatum continued to shine in his return from injury with 25 points and Jaylen Brown also scored 25 to help the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 108-100 on Friday night and take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference first-round series. Game 4 is Sunday in Philadelphia. Advertisement Tatum was 5 of 9 on 3-pointers in just his …

HOUSTON — Technically, the Lakers had not gotten across the finish line yet — 35 seconds and a five-point lead still flashed on the overtime clock hovering over Toyota Center  — but the teary-eyed look of defeat across every member in red as they trudged back on the floor told a painful, regretful tale. The white flag had already fallen …

Deni Avdija had insult added to injury during the Portland Trail Blazers’ Game 3 against the San Antonio Spurs. The Blazers star got an elbow to the teeth from Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox late in the second quarter, knocking out part of his incisor. Fox was called for an offensive foul for the elbow, which left Avdija with a hockey …