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San Antonio Spurs reach West final in NBA play-offs as Detroit Pistons stay alive in East

Stephon Castle of the San Antonio Spurs drives around Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the fourth quarter in Game 6.
Stephon Castle of the San Antonio Spurs drives around Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the fourth quarter in Game 6.

Oklahoma City Thunder top Los Angeles Lakers for 3-0 NBA play-off series lead

From left: Cason Wallace, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Ajay Mitchell of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrating from the bench during the fourth quarter of the  the 131-108 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Western Conference semi-finals on May 9, 2026.
From left: Cason Wallace, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Ajay Mitchell of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrating from the bench during the fourth quarter of the  the 131-108 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Western Conference semi-finals on May 9, 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.

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.

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.

Kevin Durant expects better of himself in Houston Rockets’ NBA rematch with Los Angeles Lakers

Kevin Durant of the Houston Rockets shoots the ball against Deandre Ayton of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Toyota Center on March 16.
Kevin Durant of the Houston Rockets shoots the ball against Deandre Ayton of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Toyota Center on March 16.

‘Grateful’ James Harden leads Cleveland Cavaliers into battle with Orlando Magic

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden brings the ball up court against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Rocket Arena.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden brings the ball up court against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Rocket Arena.

Possible NBA Finals preview in San Antonio Spurs v Boston Celtics

Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket around Jaylon Tyson of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter at Rocket Arena.
Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket around Jaylon Tyson of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter at Rocket Arena.

Cleveland Cavaliers upset Detroit Pistons in NBA Eastern Conference clash

Cade Cunningham (left) of the Detroit Pistons guarding James Harden during the Cleveland Cavaliers' 113-109 NBA win at Rocket Arena on March 03, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Cade Cunningham (left) of the Detroit Pistons guarding James Harden during the Cleveland Cavaliers' 113-109 NBA win at Rocket Arena on March 03, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Basket-brawl as five ejected in NBA clash between Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets

Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate being held back by guard Sion James from engaging with Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris during the second half of Detroit's 110-104 NBA win at Spectrum Center on Feb 9. Four players were ejected after the third-quarter melee.
Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate being held back by guard Sion James from engaging with Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris during the second half of Detroit's 110-104 NBA win at Spectrum Center on Feb 9. Four players were ejected after the third-quarter melee.

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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.