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San Antonio Spurs win in Victor Wembanyama return to take 3-1 lead over Portland Trail Blazers

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.

Golden State Warriors rally to eliminate Los Angeles Clippers from NBA play-in

Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors reacting during the 126-121 NBA play-in win over the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome on April 15, 2026, in Inglewood, California.
Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors reacting during the 126-121 NBA play-in win over the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome on April 15, 2026, in Inglewood, California.

Denver Nuggets roll into NBA play-offs, Toronto Raptors clinch berth

Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets reacting after a dunk during the 128-118 NBA win over the San Antonio Spurs in the first half at Frost Bank Center on April 12, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas.
Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets reacting after a dunk during the 128-118 NBA win over the San Antonio Spurs in the first half at Frost Bank Center on April 12, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas.

Atlanta Hawks clinch NBA play-off berth with win over Cleveland Cavaliers

Atlanta Hawks guard Gabe Vincent tries to go between Cleveland Cavaliers guards Craig Porter Jr.  and Dennis Schroder during the first half at State Farm Arena.
Atlanta Hawks guard Gabe Vincent tries to go between Cleveland Cavaliers guards Craig Porter Jr.  and Dennis Schroder during the first half at State Farm Arena.

New York Knicks stay in hunt for No. 2 seed in East with late NBA win over Boston Celtics

Josh Hart of the New York Knicks attempting to steal the ball from Jayson Tatum during the 112-106 NBA win over the Boston Celtics at Madison Square Garden on April 9, 2026 in New York City.
Josh Hart of the New York Knicks attempting to steal the ball from Jayson Tatum during the 112-106 NBA win over the Boston Celtics at Madison Square Garden on April 9, 2026 in New York City.

Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks stand between the Boston Celtics and the East’s 2nd seed

Jalen Brunson is the New York Knicks' leading scorer with 26 points per game in the NBA.
Jalen Brunson is the New York Knicks' leading scorer with 26 points per game in the NBA.

NBA probe Milwaukee Bucks’ handling of Giannis Antetokounmpo: Reports

Giannis Antetokounmpo (right) of the Milwaukee Bucks sitting on the bench during the 133-101 NBA defeat by the Boston Celtics at Fiserv Forum on April 3, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Giannis Antetokounmpo (right) of the Milwaukee Bucks sitting on the bench during the 133-101 NBA defeat by the Boston Celtics at Fiserv Forum on April 3, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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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.