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San Antonio Spurs aim to keep rolling as NBA West semis start against banged-up Minnesota Timberwolves

Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs host the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves on May 4, 2026 in Game 1 of NBA Western Conference semi-final series.
Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs host the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves on May 4, 2026 in Game 1 of NBA Western Conference semi-final series.

Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey shine as Philadelphia 76ers eliminate Boston Celtics in NBA play-offs

Philadelphia 76ers centre Joel Embiid celebrating with guard Tyrese Maxey after their 109-100 Game 7 victory over the Boston Celtics in their NBA Eastern Conference first-round series at TD Garden in Boston on May 2, 2026.
Philadelphia 76ers centre Joel Embiid celebrating with guard Tyrese Maxey after their 109-100 Game 7 victory over the Boston Celtics in their NBA Eastern Conference first-round series at TD Garden in Boston on May 2, 2026.

RJ Barrett, Toronto Raptors clash with Cleveland Cavaliers in unexpected Game 7 in NBA play-offs

RJ Barrett of the Toronto Raptors celebrating after the 112-110 overtime win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 6 of their NBA Eastern Conference first round series on May 1, 2026.
RJ Barrett of the Toronto Raptors celebrating after the 112-110 overtime win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 6 of their NBA Eastern Conference first round series on May 1, 2026.

Philadelphia 76ers looking for historic comeback in NBA Play-offs Game 7 against Boston Celtics

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid carries his son Arthur on the court after a victory against the Boston Celtics at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid carries his son Arthur on the court after a victory against the Boston Celtics at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

Minnesota Timberwolves eliminate Denver Nuggets in NBA play-offs

Jaden McDaniels (right) of the Minnesota Timberwolves embracing the Denver Nuggets' Christian Braun after Minnesota's 110-98 win on April 30.
Jaden McDaniels (right) of the Minnesota Timberwolves embracing the Denver Nuggets' Christian Braun after Minnesota's 110-98 win on April 30.

Philadelphia 76ers out to ‘do whatever it takes’ in Game 6 against Boston Celtics

Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers grabs a loose ball in front of Jordan Walsh of the Boston Celtics during the third quarter in Game 5.
Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers grabs a loose ball in front of Jordan Walsh of the Boston Celtics during the third quarter in Game 5.

Twins Jovia and Jovie Teo power Nanyang Girls’ to fourth straight B Div basketball title; Dunman High claim boys’ crown

Nanyang Girls' High School's Jovia Teo (centre, left) blocking Dunman High School's Oh Yu Tong during the National School Games B Division girls' basketball final on April 28.
Nanyang Girls' High School's Jovia Teo (centre, left) blocking Dunman High School's Oh Yu Tong during the National School Games B Division girls' basketball final on April 28.

Home to close, San Antonio Spurs push to end NBA play-off series with Portland Trail Blazers in five

Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs attempts a dunk against Kris Murray of the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half of Game 4.
Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs attempts a dunk against Kris Murray of the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half of Game 4.

Indiana Fever’s Kelsey Mitchell, Sophie Cunningham remain committed to Europe’s Project B

The Indiana Fever taking on the New York Liberty during a pre-season matchup at Barclays Center on April 25, 2026.
The Indiana Fever taking on the New York Liberty during a pre-season matchup at Barclays Center on April 25, 2026.

San Antonio Spurs win in Victor Wembanyama’s return to take 3-1 lead over Portland Trail Blazers in NBA play-offs

Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs dunking the ball during the 114-93 NBA Western Conference first-round, play-off win over Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on April 26, 2026. The Spurs lead the series 3-1.
Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs dunking the ball during the 114-93 NBA Western Conference first-round, play-off win over Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on April 26, 2026. The Spurs lead the series 3-1.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.