De'Aaron Fox Notches Game-High 28 Points Sunday

San Antonio Spurs point guard De'Aaron Fox contributed a game-high 28 points in Sunday's 114-93 road victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. Victor Wembanyama's return to action and his performance were in focus in this game, but Fox enjoyed a brilliant outing in the background. He had an 11-for-17 record from the field, going 4-for-8 […]

Joel Embiid Returns With Double-Double

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid scored a team-high 26 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in Sunday's 128-98 loss to the Boston Celtics. Philadelphia had Embiid available for the first time in this series, but still couldn't hang with the Celtics. The former MVP started well but ran out of gas as the game progressed, missing […]

Jayson Tatum Logs 30-Point Double-Double in Sunday's Win

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum dominated against the Philadelphia 76ers in Sunday's Game 4, recording 30 points, seven rebounds, and 11 assists in a blowout victory. He had his third double-double of the series, his first with assists. Tatum netted five triples for a second consecutive game and made exactly half of his 16 field-goal […]

LeBron James Quiet in Game 4 Loss to Rockets

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James was limited to 10 points as the team failed to clinch its spot in the second round of the playoffs on Sunday night, losing 115-96 to the Houston Rockets. With James in top form, the Lakers secured a 3-0 series lead, but they were second-best from the outset in […]

Julius Randle Handed $35K Fine for His Part in Game 4 Altercation

Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Julius Randle was fined $35,000 for his part in an altercation in the final seconds of Game 4 against the Denver Nuggets, ESPN's Anthony Slater reports. Minnesota blew out the Nuggets on home court, but forward Jaden McDaniels went for an uncontested layup with 1.3 seconds left in the fourth quarter. […]

Nikola Jokic Fined $50K for Game 4 Incident

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has been fined $50,000 for his involvement in an altercation late in Game 4 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, ESPN's Anthony Slater reports. Tensions flared between the teams after Jokic took exception to Jaden McDaniels' uncontested layup in the final seconds, by which time the Timberwolves had already clinched an impressive […]

Collin Murray-Boyles Continues to Shine for Raptors

Toronto Raptors forward/center Collin Murray-Boyles recorded his first career postseason double-double in Sunday's 93-89 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The rookie big man scored 15 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, playing a pivotal role in a series-tying win. Murray-Boyles, who was 5-for-11 from the field and 5-for-7 at the charity stripe, also contributed three assists […]

Deni Avdija Returns to Form Sunday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija was back to his best in Sunday's 114-93 Game 4 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, leading his team with 26 points. He added seven rebounds, three assists, and one steal to his stat line, finishing 8-for-14 from the field and 8-for-9 at the line. In the previous two […]

Victor Wembanyama Stuffs Stat Sheet in His Return

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama (concussion) showed no rust in Sunday's Game 4 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, totaling 27 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, four steals, and seven blocks in 34 minutes. He made all eight free-throw attempts and went 9-for-17 from the field, including 1-for-4 from downtown. The 2026 NBA Defensive […]

Austin Reaves Won't Suit Up Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (oblique) won't play on Sunday in Game 4 against the Houston Rockets, ESPN's Dave McMenamin reports. He was listed as questionable on the initial injury report and deemed a game-time decision. The Lakers hold a comfortable 3-0 series lead, so there's no reason to rush Reaves back. He sustained […]

Jonathan Isaac Likely to Remain Out Monday

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (knee) will likely remain sidelined on Monday against the Detroit Pistons, as the team has listed him as doubtful on the injury report. Isaac is battling a left knee sprain and last saw action six weeks ago. His absence hasn't affected the Magic, as Isaac averaged just 10.0 minutes per […]

Isaiah Joe Available for Game 4 Monday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (personal) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Monday's Game 4 against the Phoenix Suns. The three-point specialist wasn't in the lineup for Game 3 on Saturday for personal reasons. Joe averaged a career-high 11.1 points during the regular season but hasn't found his stride in the […]

Aaron Gordon Uncertain for Monday

Denver Nuggets forward/center Aaron Gordon (calf) is considered questionable for Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. The 30-year-old is dealing with a calf injury and didn't play in Game 3. He returned to the lineup for Game 4, but logged only 23 minutes and sat out most of the fourth quarter. The injury […]

Jordan Goodwin Considered Questionable for Monday's Elimination Game

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Jordan Goodwin (calf) will likely be listed as questionable for Monday's must-win Game 4 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. Goodwin injured his left calf in the series opener, and his absence opened the door for Collin Gillespie to start. Grayson Allen's return to action also […]

Joel Embiid Ready to Return Sunday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (abdomen) will make his 2026 postseason debut in Sunday's Game 4 against the Boston Celtics. He has been named a starter for the matchup after being upgraded from doubtful to questionable earlier on Sunday. Embiid hasn't played since April 6 and underwent an appendectomy three days later, so he might […]

Mark Williams to Remain Out Monday

Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (foot) will remain sidelined on Monday in Game 4 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. He hasn't been part of the playoff action so far due to a foot injury. Phoenix might be eliminated on Monday, so it's possible Williams won't get another chance […]

Kevin Huerter Listed as Questionable for Monday

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Kevin Huerter (hip) is listed as questionable for Game 4 against the Orlando Magic on Monday. He might have to sit out this one after injuring his left hip in Saturday's Game 3 loss. Huerter has been limited to 2.0 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 13.3 minutes per game this […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. Cleared to Play Sunday

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (adductor) will be active for Sunday's Game 4 against the Boston Celtics. Following his 40-minute outing in Game 3, Oubre Jr. landed on the injury report with a sore right adductor. But the team has upgraded his status from questionable to available ahead of tip-off. Oubre Jr. has been […]

Anthony Edwards Faces Multi-Week Absence

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (knee) will be out of action for multiple weeks, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. The Timberwolves lost their star man to a knee injury in Saturday's win over Denver. He has been diagnosed with a bone bruise and hyperextension of his left knee. Tests on Edwards' knee revealed no ligament damage, […]

Kevin Durant Remains Out Sunday

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (ankle) won't play in Game 4 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. His status has been downgraded from questionable to out. The two-time Finals MVP will miss a second consecutive game due to an ankle injury and won't be part of Houston's lineup for the third time in this […]

Desmond Bane Nails Seven Triples En Route to 25 Points

Orlando Magic guard/forward Desmond Bane came alive in Saturday's 113-105 Game 3 win over the Detroit Pistons, scoring 25 points with a 7-for-9 effort from deep. He finished 9-for-18 overall from the field, nearly scoring more points than he had managed across the first two games of the series (27). On Saturday, Bane was also […]

Cade Cunningham Finishes Loss With Nine Turnovers

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham struggled to handle the ball in Saturday's Game 3 against the Orlando Magic, committing nine turnovers in a 113-105 loss. The rest of the Pistons gave up the ball just seven times. It was a frustrating outing for Cunningham, whose scoring efficiency also left a lot to be desired. En […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Drops 42 Points on Suns in Game 3

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored at will in Saturday's Game 3 win over the Phoenix Suns, finishing with 42 points. He had the same amount of points as Devin Booker and Jalen Green combined, going an incredible 15-for-18 from the field and 11-for-12 at the foul line. The reigning MVP also played […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Joins Exclusive List With Triple-Double

New York Knicks forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns posted a 20-point, 10-rebound, 10-assist triple-double in Saturday's 114-98 Game 4 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. Previously, only three players in Knicks history had finished a playoff game with a triple-double. Toews needed just 29 minutes of action to get there, making six of his 10 field-goal attempts and […]

Julius Randle Tossed From Game 4

Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Julius Randle was ejected with 1.3 seconds remaining in Saturday's Game 4 victory over the Denver Nuggets. He was involved in a shoving match after Jaden McDaniels scored an uncontested layup when everyone had already stopped playing. This irked Nikola Jokic, who was also ejected for his role in the incident. […]

Nikola Jokic Ejected in Game 4 Loss

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic wasn't on the floor during the final buzzer in Saturday's Game 4 against the Minnesota Timberwolves after he was ejected from the contest. The three-time MVP was involved in an altercation after Minnesota's Jaden McDaniels scored an uncontested transition layup with 1.3 seconds left in the fourth quarter. By then, […]

Donte DiVincenzo Diagnosed With Torn Right Achilles

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo tore his right Achilles tendon in Saturday's win over the Denver Nuggets, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. Only 1:19 minutes into the game, DiVincenzo grabbed his lower leg area and went to the locker room. He didn't need assistance to leave the floor, which was an encouraging sign. But the truth […]

Anthony Edwards Injures Left Knee Saturday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (knee) didn't play in the second half of Saturday's Game 4 against the Denver Nuggets. He injured his left knee late in the first half, finishing the contest with five points and three rebounds in 18 minutes. The Timberwolves superstar has previously dealt with a right knee issue, sitting out […]

A.J. Lawson Questionable for Sunday Due to Back Spasms

Toronto Raptors guard/forward A.J. Lawson (back) has landed on the injury report with a questionable tag ahead of Sunday's Game 4 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 25-year-old is dealing with back spasms and might join Immanuel Quickley (hamstring) on the sidelines. Quickley is the bigger loss for Toronto, given Lawson's limited role. His playing time […]

Kevin Huerter Injures Left Hip Saturday

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Kevin Huerter (hip) missed the fourth quarter of Saturday's Game 3 loss to the Orlando Magic. The team initially announced that Huerter was questionable to return due to left hip soreness. Despite logging 15 minutes, Huerter finished the game scoreless. However, he did contribute five assists and one steal. Huerter has been […]