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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in 32 points and 9 assists as the Thunder beat the Spurs 127-114 in Game 5. OKC leads the WCF 3-2 — one win from the 2026 NBA Finals.

Chet Holmgren’s 24-12-3 stat line buried the Lakers in Game 1. With Luka Doncic ruled out and the Thunder 5-0 in the playoffs, tonight’s Game 2 is the series for LA — here’s the tactical reset Redick has to make.

Victor Wembanyama set the NBA single-game playoff blocks record with 12 in Game 1 against the Timberwolves on May 4, 2026. San Antonio still lost 104-102.

The Knicks lead 3-2 and can close out the Hawks tonight at State Farm Arena. Brunson dropped 39 in Game 5, Towns went historic, and Game 6 is the difference between a clean advance and a Game 7 grinder. Here is exactly what decides it.

Cavaliers (52-30) host Raptors (46-36) tonight 7:30 PM ET in Game 5 of an NBA Playoff series tied 2-2. Cleveland is -8.5. Mitchell, Harden, and bench play decide everything. Our prediction: Cavs 114, Raptors 109.

VJ Edgecombe scored 30 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in Game 2 vs the Celtics, becoming the first rookie since Tim Duncan in 1998 and the youngest player ever to post a 30-10 playoff game. Here’s why the 76ers rookie just changed the 2026 NBA playoff bracket.

Timberwolves trail Nuggets 0-1 entering Game 2 tonight at 9:30 PM CDT. Our breakdown: what Ant Edwards has to fix, why Jokic’s bench minutes matter, and the three scenarios heading into Ball Arena.

Day 2 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs first round delivers four Game 1s — Celtics-76ers, Thunder-Suns, Pistons-Magic, and Spurs-Trail Blazers. Here is what to watch, plus a recap of Saturday’s 4-0 home sweep.

The 2026 NBA Playoffs tip off tonight with 5 Game 1 matchups: Celtics-76ers, Cavaliers-Raptors, Nuggets-Timberwolves, Knicks-Hawks, and Lakers-Rockets. Here’s what to watch.

LeBron vs. Durant playoff rematch returns tonight. Why Lakers-Rockets Game 1 is the biggest NBA first-round story in eight years.