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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.

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.

Injury-depleted Houston Rockets, LA Lakers feeling urgency about NBA play-offs Game 5

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James shoots the ball as Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason defends during the third quarter of Game 4.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James shoots the ball as Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason defends during the third quarter of Game 4.

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.

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.

Portland Trail Blazers face Victor Wembanyama’s San Antonio Spurs to open NBA play-offs

Victor Wembanyama scores on the Dallas Mavericks in the second half at Frost Bank Center on April 10.
Victor Wembanyama scores on the Dallas Mavericks in the second half at Frost Bank Center on April 10.

Houston Rockets-Los Angeles Lakers series ‘much deeper’ than LeBron James-Kevin Durant tilt

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers defends Kevin Durant of the Houston Rockets during an NBA game at Toyota Center on March 16, 2026.
LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers defends Kevin Durant of the Houston Rockets during an NBA game at Toyota Center on March 16, 2026.

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.

Cleveland Cavaliers host Atlanta Hawks in potential NBA play-off preview

First-time NBA All-Star Jalen Johnson is averaging 22.7 points, 10.3 rebounds and 8.0 assists for the Atlanta Hawks this season.
First-time NBA All-Star Jalen Johnson is averaging 22.7 points, 10.3 rebounds and 8.0 assists for the Atlanta Hawks this season.

Houston Rockets down Golden State Warriors in Stephen Curry’s NBA return

The Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry attempting to dribble past Kevin Durant of the Houston Rockets during the Warriors' 117-116 NBA home loss on April 5.
The Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry attempting to dribble past Kevin Durant of the Houston Rockets during the Warriors' 117-116 NBA home loss on April 5.

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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.