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Boston Celtics

Detroit Pistons look to close out Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 7 of NBA play-offs

The Cleveland Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell shooting against Detroit Pistons' Jalen Duren during game six of their NBA Eastern Conference semi-final series on May 15.
Detroit won 115-94 to tie the series at 3-3.
The Cleveland Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell shooting against Detroit Pistons' Jalen Duren during game six of their NBA Eastern Conference semi-final series on May 15.
Detroit won 115-94 to tie the series at 3-3.

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.

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.

Jayson Tatum’s improvement bodes well for Boston Celtics in Game 4 against Philadelphia 76ers

Apr 24, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) celebrates his three point basket against the Philadelphia 76ers late in the fourth quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
Apr 24, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) celebrates his three point basket against the Philadelphia 76ers late in the fourth quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Denver Nuggets feel ‘urgency’ down 2-1 in NBA play-off series against Minnesota Timberwolves

Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets shoots the ball against Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second quarter of Game 3.
Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets shoots the ball against Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second quarter of Game 3.

Orlando Magic shock Detroit Pistons as Oklahoma City Thunder and Boston Celtics win big in NBA play-offs

Jalen Suggs of the Orlando Magic takes a three-point shot over Ausar Thompson of the Detroit Pistons.
Jalen Suggs of the Orlando Magic takes a three-point shot over Ausar Thompson of the Detroit Pistons.

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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.