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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.

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.

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.

Oklahoma City Thunder crush Los Angeles Lakers as Luka Doncic exits NBA clash injured

Apr 2, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic hopping to the side of the court during a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half at Paycom Center on April 2, 2026. Doncic limped out midway through the third quarter of the 139-96 NBA loss with a left hamstring injury.
Apr 2, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic hopping to the side of the court during a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half at Paycom Center on April 2, 2026. Doncic limped out midway through the third quarter of the 139-96 NBA loss with a left hamstring injury.

Luka Doncic returns with 42 points as the Los Angeles Lakers down the Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA clash

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic going up for a dunk in the final minutes of the 127-113 NBA win over the Cleveland Cavaliers at Crypto.com Arena on March 31, 2026.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic going up for a dunk in the final minutes of the 127-113 NBA win over the Cleveland Cavaliers at Crypto.com Arena on March 31, 2026.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40, LeBron James breaks NBA appearance record

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dunking during the 132-111 NBA win over the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on March 21, 2026.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dunking during the 132-111 NBA win over the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on March 21, 2026.

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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.