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San Antonio Spurs win in Victor Wembanyama return to take 3-1 lead over Portland Trail Blazers

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Orlando Magic upset Detroit Pistons in NBA, while San Antonio Spurs suffer Victor Wembanyama scare

Paolo Banchero shooting against Detroit Pistons forward Paul Reed during the Orlando Magic's 123-107 NBA win at Kia Center on April 6, 2026.
Paolo Banchero shooting against Detroit Pistons forward Paul Reed during the Orlando Magic's 123-107 NBA win at Kia Center on April 6, 2026.

Nikola Jokic outduels Victor Wembanyama as Denver Nuggets claim overtime NBA win over San Antonio Spurs

Nikola Jokic (left) and Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs battling for the ball during the Denver Nuggets' 136-134 overtime NBA victory at Ball Arena on April 4, 2026, in Denver, Colorado.
Nikola Jokic (left) and Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs battling for the ball during the Denver Nuggets' 136-134 overtime NBA victory at Ball Arena on April 4, 2026, in Denver, Colorado.

Denver Nuggets hoping to ‘peak at right time’ in NBA with Toronto Raptors up next

Denver Nuggets guard Tim Hardaway Jr. handles the ball as Memphis Grizzlies forward Tyler Burton defends during the fourth quarter at FedExForum.
Denver Nuggets guard Tim Hardaway Jr. handles the ball as Memphis Grizzlies forward Tyler Burton defends during the fourth quarter at FedExForum.

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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.