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New York Knicks

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.

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.

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.

Minnesota Timberwolves eliminate Denver Nuggets in NBA play-offs

Jaden McDaniels (right) of the Minnesota Timberwolves embracing the Denver Nuggets' Christian Braun after Minnesota's 110-98 win on April 30.
Jaden McDaniels (right) of the Minnesota Timberwolves embracing the Denver Nuggets' Christian Braun after Minnesota's 110-98 win on April 30.

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

Victor Wembanyama’s status uncertain as Spurs face off against Trail Blazers in NBA play-offs Game 3

Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs holds his head after falling to the court against the Portland Trail Blazers in the first half of Game Two.
Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs holds his head after falling to the court against the Portland Trail Blazers in the first half of Game Two.

Victor Wembanyama ‘changing the game as we speak’, says Dirk Nowitzki of French NBA star

On April 20, the San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama was named NBA Defensive Player of the Year, becoming the first unanimous winner in the award’s 43-year history and its youngest champion.  He led the league in blocks per game (3.08) for a third straight season.
On April 20, the San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama was named NBA Defensive Player of the Year, becoming the first unanimous winner in the award’s 43-year history and its youngest champion.  He led the league in blocks per game (3.08) for a third straight season.

Atlanta Hawks crave better effort in bid to tie NBA series with New York Knicks

Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks takes a shot as Nickeil Alexander-Walker of the Atlanta Hawks defends during the first half of Game One.
Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks takes a shot as Nickeil Alexander-Walker of the Atlanta Hawks defends during the first half of Game One.

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.

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.

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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.