Victor Wembanyama, the 22-year-old French prodigy, has led the San Antonio Spurs to the NBA Finals, exceeding expectations with his blend of height, skill, and humanity. Nicknamed "The Alien," he has demonstrated maturity and character both on and off the court.
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals. Despite Victor Wembanyama's foul trouble, key contributions from teammates like Luke Kornet and Julian Champagnie secured the win, advancing the Spurs to the NBA Finals.
Victor Wembanyama scored 22 points, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 111-103 Game 7 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, advancing to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2014.
The San Antonio Spurs, led by Victor Wembanyama, defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals, advancing to face the New York Knicks in the NBA finals.
Les San Antonio Spurs, menés par Victor Wembanyama, ont battu les OKC Thunder 103-111 dans le match 7, se qualifiant pour les finales NBA contre les New York Knicks.
Victor Wembanyama's 28 points and 10 rebounds propelled the San Antonio Spurs to a 118-91 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6, forcing a decisive Game 7.
Amazon Prime's debut NBA playoff broadcast was plagued by technical issues and a lack of engaging content, contrasting sharply with traditional linear TV coverage. The move to streaming fragments the viewing experience and raises access concerns.
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons 125-94 in Game 7 to advance to the Eastern Conference finals. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 26 points, while Cade Cunningham scored 13 for the Pistons.
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 139-109 to win their second-round series 4-2 and advance to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2017. They will face the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 139-109 to win the Western Conference semifinals 4-2, advancing to face the Oklahoma City Thunder. In the East, the Detroit Pistons forced a Game 7 against the Cleveland Cavaliers with a 115-94 victory.
A host of stars have gone down with injuries this postseason. For as long as the league resists change, its players will pay the priceShould we just cancel the rest of the NBA playoffs and declare injuries the winner? They’ve already dominated this postseason far more than a team possibly could. The Oklahoma City Thunder are playing without their second-best player, Jalen Williams, after what feels like his 10th hamstring injury. In the series against the Denver Nuggets, the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Donte DiVincenzo tore his achilles, and Anthony Edwards gruesomely hyperextended his knee. Wolves’ backup Ayo Dosunmu put up a heroic 43 points in Game 4, then returned to the bench two games later to nurse an injured calf. The Nuggets lost Aaron Gordon to a calf strain midway through the series and played entirely without Peyton Watson, who was sidelined by a hamstring strain.Jayson Tatum’s record-quick comeback from an achilles tear was the feelgood story of the season, at least until he hurt his leg, which ruled him out of a vital Game 7 that his Boston Celtics lost to the Philadelphia 76ers. The Los Angeles Lakers’ starting rotation lacks Luka Dončić until further notice and played four of six games against the Houston Rockets without another of their stars, Austin Reaves. The Rockets’ Kevin Durant played 78 of 82 regular season games, then missed every game of the Lakers series but one thanks to a bad knee and a bone bruise in his ankle. We of course had to save the most ridiculous injury for last: Victor Wembanyama was knocked out by the court itself after tripping on a drive and whacking his jaw on the hardwood. (He missed all of one game and wishes he could have missed zero.) Perhaps it was an omen. Continue reading...
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Toronto Raptors 114-102 in Game 7 on Sunday and mocked Drake by creating their own ice structure similar to the rapper's 'Iceman' album rollout. Cleveland's ice block underwent a 'cross section scan' revealing a 'W' in the center with the conclusion 'Cavs in 7.' Drake, the Raptors' global ambassador since 2013, didn't attend any home playoff games this postseason. Jarrett Allen led Cleveland with 22 points and 19 rebounds, while Donovan Mitchell added 22 points. The Cavs advance to face the Detroit Pistons in the second round, with Drake's album releasing May 15.
Cleveland Cavaliers defeated Toronto Raptors 114-102 in Game 7 on Sunday to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals. Jarrett Allen tied his playoff career high with 22 points and 19 rebounds, while Donovan Mitchell added 22 points. The No. 4 seed Cavaliers will face top-seeded Detroit in Game 1 on Tuesday.
Cade Cunningham scored 32 points with 12 assists and Tobias Harris added 30 points as the Detroit Pistons defeated the Orlando Magic 116-94 in Game 7 on Sunday to win their first playoff series since 2008. The Pistons became the 15th team in NBA history to overcome a 3-1 deficit, rallying from a 24-point deficit in Game 6. Cunningham averaged 32.4 points in the series while Paolo Banchero scored 38 for Orlando.
The Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers face off in a winner-take-all Game 7 on Sunday. Cleveland holds historical advantages with a 4-0 all-time record in home Game 7s and a four-game winning streak in Game 7s, the longest active NBA streak. Toronto kept its season alive with a 112-110 overtime victory in Game 6 thanks to RJ Barrett's winning 3-pointer. Donovan Mitchell leads Cleveland with 23.3 points per game, while Barrett averages 24.3 points for Toronto. Brandon Ingram is questionable with a heel injury.
The Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers face off in a winner-take-all Game 7 on Sunday to close out their first-round playoff series. Cleveland holds historical advantages, having won four straight Game 7s and going 4-0 all-time in Game 7s at home. Toronto kept its season alive thanks to RJ Barrett's winning 3-pointer in overtime in Game 6, resulting in a 112-110 victory. Donovan Mitchell leads Cleveland with 23.3 points per game, while Barrett averages a team-high 24.3 points for Toronto. Brandon Ingram is questionable with a heel injury.
Montreal Canadiens defeated the favored Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Sunday. Alex Newhook scored the winning goal in the third period, while Jakub Dobes made 29 saves in the victory. Montreal will face the Buffalo Sabres in Round 2, while Tampa Bay suffers a first-round exit for the fourth consecutive season.
The Detroit Pistons defeated the Orlando Magic 116-94 in Game 7 to win their playoff series. Paolo Banchero scored 38 points but received no support as his teammates shot 27% (10-for-32) in the game. The Magic managed only 83 points across six quarters of the final two games, averaging 16.6 points per quarter. Detroit's Cade Cunningham added 32 points while Tobias Harris contributed 30 and Jalen Duren recorded a double-double.
The Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers face off in Game 7 of their 2026 NBA playoff series on Sunday. Cleveland holds historical advantages with a 4-0 all-time record in home Game 7s and a four-game winning streak in winner-take-all situations. Toronto kept its season alive thanks to RJ Barrett's winning 3-pointer in Friday's overtime Game 6 victory (112-110). Barrett leads the Raptors with 24.3 points per game, while Scottie Barnes adds 24.2 points, nine assists, and 5.7 rebounds. Cleveland is led by Donovan Mitchell's 23.3 ppg and James Harden's 21 points and 6.7 assists. Toronto's Brandon Ingram is questionable with a heel injury.
The Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers face off in Game 7 on Sunday with a trip to the second round on the line. The Cavaliers have won four straight Game 7s and are 4-0 at home in such games, while the Raptors are 0-1 on the road in Game 7s. RJ Barrett's winning 3-pointer in overtime gave Toronto a 112-110 victory in Game 6.
The Detroit Pistons defeated the Orlando Magic 116-94 in Game 7 on Sunday, securing their first playoff series win in 18 years. Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 32 points and 12 assists, while Tobias Harris added 30 points. The Pistons became the 15th team in NBA history to overcome a 3-1 deficit, rallying from a 24-point hole in Game 6. Paolo Banchero scored 38 for Orlando. Detroit will face the winner of Cleveland-Toronto in the second round.
The 2026 NBA Eastern Conference playoffs deliver dramatic first-round finishes. Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey made history as the first duo with 30+ points, 10+ rebounds and 5+ assists in a Game 7, leading Philadelphia past Boston 4-3. The Cavs-Raptors and Pistons-Magic series are tied 3-3 with Game 7s on Sunday, while the Knicks eliminated the Hawks 4-2 with three consecutive blowouts.
The 2026 NBA playoffs first round features three Game 7s in the Eastern Conference for just the second time since 2003. The Philadelphia 76ers already advanced by eliminating the Boston Celtics, setting up a second-round matchup with the New York Knicks. Two Game 7s remain on Sunday: Cleveland Cavaliers host Toronto Raptors (7:30 p.m. ET, NBC/Peacock) with Cleveland favored at 60.1%, and Detroit Pistons host Orlando Magic (3:30 p.m. ET, ABC) with Detroit favored at 78.9%.
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum missed Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers due to left knee stiffness, watching from the bench as his team became the 14th in NBA history to blow a 3-1 series lead. Tatum, who returned in less than 10 months from a torn Achilles, said he was playing at 80-85% capacity and called the timing "unfortunate." The Celtics entered the postseason as favorites to reach the Finals after a 56-win season.
