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NBA

LA Lakers return home desperate to remedy 2-0 hole against OKC Thunder

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half during Game 2.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half during Game 2.

Improvement required for Minnesota Timberwolves as NBA play-off series with San Antonio Spurs pivots home

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards shooting over Keldon Johnson of the San Antonio Spurs during the Spurs' 133-95 home win in their NBA play-off series on May 6.
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards shooting over Keldon Johnson of the San Antonio Spurs during the Spurs' 133-95 home win in their NBA play-off series on May 6.

Will LA Lakers keep double-teaming OKC Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Game 2?

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander goes up for a basket as Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake LaRavia defends in the second half during Game 1.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander goes up for a basket as Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake LaRavia defends in the second half during Game 1.

Struggling Cleveland Cavaliers might be without Sam Merrill for Game 2 against Detroit Pistons

Sam Merrill of the Cleveland Cavaliers works against Daniss Jenkins of the Detroit Pistons during the first quarter in Game 1.
Sam Merrill of the Cleveland Cavaliers works against Daniss Jenkins of the Detroit Pistons during the first quarter in Game 1.

San Antonio Spurs stare down 1-0 deficit against confident Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of NBA play-offs

The San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama hopes to shoot better in Game 2 of their NBA play-off series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, after missing all eight of his three-point attempts in Game 1.
The San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama hopes to shoot better in Game 2 of their NBA play-off series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, after missing all eight of his three-point attempts in Game 1.

Oklahoma City Thunder not taking the Los Angeles Lakers for granted ahead of Game 1 in NBA play-offs

LeBron James averaged 23.2 points, 8.3 assists, 7.2 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game in the Los Angeles Lakers' six-game NBA Western Conference first-round play-off series win over the Houston Rockets.
LeBron James averaged 23.2 points, 8.3 assists, 7.2 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game in the Los Angeles Lakers' six-game NBA Western Conference first-round play-off series win over the Houston Rockets.

San Antonio Spurs aim to keep rolling as NBA West semis start against banged-up Minnesota Timberwolves

Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs host the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves on May 4, 2026 in Game 1 of NBA Western Conference semi-final series.
Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs host the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves on May 4, 2026 in Game 1 of NBA Western Conference semi-final series.

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.

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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.