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San Antonio Spurs

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.

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.

Orlando Magic shock Detroit Pistons as Oklahoma City Thunder and Boston Celtics win big in NBA play-offs

Jalen Suggs of the Orlando Magic takes a three-point shot over Ausar Thompson of the Detroit Pistons.
Jalen Suggs of the Orlando Magic takes a three-point shot over Ausar Thompson of the Detroit Pistons.

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.

Play-off seedings on the line as gruelling NBA regular-season comes to close

Apr 8, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) reacts from the bench in the second quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
Apr 8, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) reacts from the bench in the second quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Atlanta Hawks clinch NBA play-off berth with win over Cleveland Cavaliers

Atlanta Hawks guard Gabe Vincent tries to go between Cleveland Cavaliers guards Craig Porter Jr.  and Dennis Schroder during the first half at State Farm Arena.
Atlanta Hawks guard Gabe Vincent tries to go between Cleveland Cavaliers guards Craig Porter Jr.  and Dennis Schroder during the first half at State Farm 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.