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The New York Knicks closed out the 76ers in a 144-114 Game 4 demolition, tied the NBA postseason record with 25 three-pointers, and advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals for the second straight year.

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.

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.

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.

Gary Payton II’s vertical leap and two-way impact are reshaping how NBA teams value elite perimeter defenders. Here’s what it means for scouting.