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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Michigan has secured a major addition in the transfer portal, landing 7-foot-2 center Moustapha Thiam from Cincinnati. Thiam was regarded as one of the top remaining available players in the portal.
Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson is entering the 2026 NBA draft after one season with the Jayhawks. Peterson was a standout in his lone year at KU.
The Oklahoma City bombing remains a defining trauma for the city three decades later. Since arriving in 2008, the Thunder have worked to honor that history while helping fans embrace a new civic identity through basketball.
A little-noticed deal on July 11, 2007, between the Seattle SuperSonics and Orlando Magic continues to resonate nearly two decades later. The ripple effects have remained tied to Oklahoma City’s long-term roster-building and championship ambitions.
Nikola Jokic endured a rare off night as Denver suffered a blowout loss in Game 3. The defeat pushed the Nuggets into a 2-1 series hole against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
RJ Barrett and Scottie Barnes delivered matching 33-point performances to power the Raptors to a 126-104 win over the Cavaliers in Game 3. The result injected life into Toronto’s first-round series and backed up the team’s belief it could “make some noise.”
Mikal Bridges went scoreless as the Knicks fell in Game 3 in Atlanta. Coach Mike Brown said he isn’t ready to bench Bridges, but his reduced second-half minutes reflected a difficult finish.
The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 with the series lead on the line. Follow along for live updates as the matchup shifts to Minnesota.
CJ McCollum drilled a fadeaway jumper with 12.5 seconds left to seal a Hawks win Thursday night. The basket gave Atlanta a 2-1 edge over New York in their first-round playoff series.
The NBA fined Suns guard Devin Booker $35,000 for publicly criticizing officiating after Phoenix’s Game 2 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The league also rescinded a technical foul from the game.
Tennessee forward Nate Ament announced Thursday he will enter the NBA draft after one season with the Volunteers. Ament said he leaves the program with pride in his time at Tennessee.
The Atlanta Hawks host the New York Knicks in Game 3 with the series lead on the line. Follow live coverage as the matchup shifts to Atlanta for a pivotal contest.
Lakers guard Austin Reaves has been upgraded to questionable for Game 3 after missing time with a left oblique strain. Rockets star Kevin Durant is also listed as questionable due to a sprained left ankle.
