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Why the Pistons Just Took a 2-0 Series Lead Over the Cavaliers After Cunningham’s 25-and-10 Game 2

Detroit beat Cleveland 107-97 at Little Caesars Arena to take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Cunningham went 25-10, Mitchell led all scorers with 31, and the Cavaliers fell into a historically thin comeback window.

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Why Knicks vs Hawks Game 6 Tonight in Atlanta Could Be the Most Pressure-Packed Closeout of the 2026 NBA Playoffs

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.

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Why Cavaliers vs Raptors Game 5 Tonight Could Define Cleveland’s Whole Postseason (NBA Playoffs 2026-04-29)

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.

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Why Celtics-76ers Game 3 Tonight Could Be Philly’s Best Chance to Pull Off a Real Upset

Boston is the road favorite, but Philadelphia just stole Game 2 in Boston behind a 30-and-10 night from rookie VJ Edgecombe. Game 3 in Philly tonight at 7 PM ET on Amazon Prime is the swing point of the series.

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Why Sabres at Bruins Game 3 Tonight Is Buffalo’s Most Important Hockey Night in 15 Years

Sabres at Bruins Game 3 tonight at 7 p.m. ET on TNT from TD Garden — series tied 1-1 with Buffalo’s 14-year playoff drought freshly snapped. Why this is the biggest Sabres hockey night in 15 years, three things to watch, full FAQ, Pastrnak vs Dahlin matchup breakdown.

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Why Knicks-Hawks Game 3 Tonight Could Flip This Entire Series

CJ McCollum dropped 32 on the Knicks in Game 2 to tie the series at 1. Game 3 tips at 7 p.m. ET tonight in Atlanta. Our full preview of the biggest swing game of the 2026 NBA Playoffs first round.

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Why Jayson Tatum’s Achilles Comeback Just Rewrote NBA Playoff History

Jayson Tatum’s Achilles comeback led the Celtics to the biggest playoff opener blowout in franchise history. Here is why it matters and how he did it.