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Pistons stay alive, Lakers can't stop Rockets

Pistons stay alive, Lakers can't stop Rockets

Cade Cunningham kept top-seeded Detroit's NBA playoff run alive against the Orlando Magic, as the Los Angeles Lakers again failed to close out their series with Houston on Wednesday. The Cleveland Cavaliers meanwhile pulled off an impressive comeback victory to take a 3-2 lead over the

Wembanyama's Spurs advance in NBA playoffs, 76ers stay alive

Wembanyama's Spurs advance in NBA playoffs, 76ers stay alive

The San Antonio Spurs punched their ticket to the second round of the NBA playoffs on Tuesday, leading wire to wire in a 114-95 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. Victor Wembanyama scored 17 points, grabbed 14 rebounds and blocked six shots to help the Spurs wrap up a

Embiid-led 76ers beat Boston to avoid NBA playoff exit

Embiid-led 76ers beat Boston to avoid NBA playoff exit

Joel Embiid scored 33 points and made eight assists to spark Philadelphia over the Boston Celtics 113-97 on Tuesday, keeping the 76ers from being eliminated in the NBA playoffs. A dominant second half by the big man from Cameroon, in just his second game back after an April 9

Rockets without Durant for game five against Lakers

The Houston Rockets will be without injured star Kevin Durant as they try to fend off elimination in the NBA playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday. The Lakers lead the best-of-seven Western Conference series 3-1 after failing to polish off a first-round sweep in

Thunder sweep Suns, Denver avoids ouster, Pistons on the brink

Thunder sweep Suns, Denver avoids ouster, Pistons on the brink

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points and the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder swept into the second round of the NBA playoffs on Monday with a 131-122 victory at Phoenix. The top-seeded Thunder captured the Western Conference best-of-seven series 4-0, completing a third consecutive sweep

NBA fines Smart and Kennard for ripping refs after loss

NBA fines Smart and Kennard for ripping refs after loss

Los Angeles Lakers guards Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard were fined by the NBA on Monday for criticism of officiating following a playoff loss at Houston, the league announced. Smart was fined $35,000 for questioning the integrity of game officials. Smart complained to referee James Williams about unnecessary ejections.

Dallas teen forward Flagg voted NBA Rookie of the Year

Dallas teen forward Flagg voted NBA Rookie of the Year

Cooper Flagg, a 19-year-old American forward for the Dallas Mavericks, was voted the 2026 NBA Rookie of the Year, the league announced on Monday. Flagg, selected by Dallas with the first overall pick in last year's NBA Draft, averaged an NBA rookie-best 21.0 points,