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The Raptors edged the Cavaliers in Game 4 while enduring one of the coldest perimeter shooting performances ever seen in a playoff victory. Toronto shot just 13.3 percent from 3-point range, the lowest mark in NBA postseason history by a winning team.
The Philadelphia 76ers enter Game 4 looking to even their playoff series against the Boston Celtics. With the matchup shifting into a pivotal stage, both teams face another important test in a tightly contested postseason series.
Victor Wembanyama delivered a dominant all-around performance in his return from a concussion, leading San Antonio past Portland. The Spurs closed strong to take a 3-1 lead in the series.
Joel Embiid is back in the Philadelphia 76ers’ lineup for Game 4 against the Boston Celtics. His return comes just two and a half weeks after he underwent an emergency appendectomy.
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has cleared the NBA’s concussion protocol and is set to play in Game 4 against the Trail Blazers. His return gives San Antonio its leading young centerpiece back in the lineup for a pivotal postseason matchup.
Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant is expected to miss Game 4 of the Western Conference quarterfinals against the Los Angeles Lakers. Further testing revealed a bone bruise in his sprained left ankle.
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has been diagnosed with a bone bruise and hyperextension in his left knee. The injury is expected to sideline him for multiple weeks, though he avoided a ligament tear.
Jaden McDaniels’ late layup led to a skirmish with Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets during Minnesota’s 112-96 Game 4 win over Denver. The incident resulted in ejections as the Timberwolves moved ahead 3-1 in the series.
Devin Booker briefly exited Saturday’s Game 3 after hurting his left ankle on a play involving Oklahoma City’s Lu Dort. The Suns guard said afterward he was unsure whether Dort intentionally stuck his foot out.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a career playoff-high 42 points in Game 3 after drawing criticism from Dillon Brooks following the previous matchup. His performance pushed the Thunder to the brink of a series sweep over the Suns.
Karl-Anthony Towns delivered his first career playoff triple-double as the Knicks defeated the Hawks 114-98 in Game 4. The win brought the series back level.
The New York Knicks enter Game 4 looking to level their series against the Atlanta Hawks. With the matchup shifting into a pivotal stage, both teams face an important opportunity to shape the direction of the series.
Marcus Smart should have been assessed a lane violation on the last of his three free throws late in regulation. The missed call came during a key moment in the Lakers’ Game 3 victory.
Desmond Bane scored 25 points and made seven 3-pointers as the Orlando Magic defeated the Detroit Pistons 113-105. Orlando recovered after losing a 17-point fourth-quarter lead to take a 2-1 edge in the first-round series.
The Pistons and Magic continue their playoff matchup with Game 3 carrying added weight in the series. Both teams enter the contest looking to seize momentum and gain control of the matchup.
The Phoenix Suns are at home for Game 4 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Both teams return to the floor with the series spotlight firmly on a crucial postseason contest.
Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka said Kevin Durant is improving from his injury, but his availability for Game 4 against the Los Angeles Lakers remains unclear. The Rockets face elimination Sunday night.
A discrimination-related lawsuit filed by a former Phoenix Suns security employee was voluntarily dismissed Thursday with prejudice. The team said there was no settlement tied to the dismissal.
Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley aggravated his strained right hamstring during his return-to-play process and will not be available for Toronto’s first-round playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The team announced the update Friday.
Rookie Dylan Harper delivered 27 points off the bench as the Spurs rallied past the Trail Blazers on Friday night. Stephon Castle led all scorers with 33 points, pushing San Antonio to a 2-1 series advantage.
Ime Udoka didn’t mince words after Houston’s late-game breakdown against the Lakers. The Rockets’ loss left them down 3-0 in the series, with Udoka pointing to “horrendous mistakes” in the closing moments.
Boston’s Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown rose to the moment Friday night, helping the Celtics secure a Game 3 win against the Philadelphia 76ers. Their poise in a high-stakes setting again underscored the partnership that has been tested repeatedly on the biggest stage.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker was named the NBA’s Most Improved Player on Friday. The honor makes it two straight seasons that an Atlanta Hawks player has won the award.
The Spurs return to the floor looking to rebound against the Trail Blazers in Game 3. Follow along for live coverage and key moments as the series continues.
LeBron James scored 29 points and drilled a tying 3-pointer with 13 seconds left to force overtime as the Lakers beat the Rockets 112-108 on Friday night. Los Angeles now holds a 3-0 lead in the first-round series.
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama remained unavailable for Friday night’s Game 3 against the Trail Blazers as he continues to recover from a concussion. San Antonio is without its centerpiece in the opening-round playoff series with Portland.
Miami athletic director Dan Radakovich is expected to announce his retirement as early as next week. The move would mark a leadership change for the Hurricanes' athletic department.
The Philadelphia 76ers welcome the Boston Celtics for a pivotal Game 3. Follow along for live updates as the series shifts to Philadelphia.
Joel Embiid will miss Game 3 of Philadelphia’s first-round series against Boston as he continues to recover from an appendectomy. The 76ers center had taken on an increased workload, but the team said he is not ready to return.
Rockets forward Kevin Durant and Lakers guard Austin Reaves will not play in Friday’s Game 3 of their first-round playoff series. Both players were downgraded from questionable to out prior to tipoff.
