Austin Reaves Nears Double-Double In Game 3 Loss

Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Austin Reaves posted 17 points, nine assists, and three rebounds in Saturday's 131-108 Game 3 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 27-year-old logged 39 minutes but had another uneven shooting night, going 5-for-13 from the field, 1-for-5 from three-point range, and committing five turnovers. Reaves has now scored eight, 31, […]

LeBron James Facing Sweep With Game 4 on Monday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James recorded 19 points (7-for-19 on field goals, 2-for-6 from three, 3-for-4 on free throws), eight assists, six rebounds, and one steal in 37 minutes during Saturday's 131-108 Game 3 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The four-time MVP has not asserted himself offensively against the defending champions, and the […]

Ajay Mitchell Posts Career Playoff Night in Game 3

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell delivered a career playoff night in Saturday's 131-108 Game 3 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, finishing with 24 points, 10 assists, four rebounds, and three steals across 30 minutes. The 23-year-old was sharp from all over the floor, shooting 10-for-17 from the field, 2-for-4 from three-point range, and […]

Chet Holmgren Helps Thunder Move to Brink of Conference Finals

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Chet Holmgren finished Saturday's 131-108 Game 3 win over the Los Angeles Lakers with 18 points (9-for-14 on field goals, 0-for-4 on three-pointers), nine rebounds, one assist, and one block in 31 minutes. The 2026 All-Star was efficient inside the arc but went cold from deep on a night Ajay Mitchell […]

Tobias Harris Extends 20-Point Streak in Saturday's Loss

Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris recorded 21 points and five rebounds in 38 minutes during Saturday's 116-109 Game 3 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 15th-year veteran briefly put Detroit ahead 101-100 with a three-pointer at the 4:57 mark, only for Cleveland to close on a 16-8 run and snap the Pistons' five-game playoff win […]

Evan Mobley Keeps Defensive Production Rolling Saturday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Evan Mobley recorded 13 points, eight rebounds, four assists, and two blocks in Saturday's 116-109 Game 3 win over the Detroit Pistons. The fifth-year big man shot 4-for-6 from the field but went 0-for-2 from deep and just 5-for-10 at the line, keeping this from being a sharper fantasy line. Still, Mobley […]

Warriors Extend Steve Kerr into his 13th Season

The Golden State Warriors have agreed to a new two-year contract with head coach Steve Kerr, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. The deal keeps Kerr as the highest-paid coach in the NBA, with the 2026-27 season marking his 13th at the helm. The agreement followed three weeks of talks with owner Joe Lacob and general manager […]

Duncan Robinson Shines on Both Ends Saturday

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Duncan Robinson produced a great all-around performance in Saturday's 116-109 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. He finished with 15 points, three rebounds, four assists, five steals, and one block. Robinson remained hot from downtown, going 4-for-7, and finished 5-for-9 overall from the field. With three games played, Robinson has already made 14 […]

Cade Cunningham Records Second Career Postseason Triple-Double

Detroit Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham led his team in scoring (27), rebounding (10), and assists (10) in Saturday's Game 3 defeat against the Cleveland Cavaliers, recording his second career postseason triple-double. He almost had an unwanted quadruple-double, finishing with eight turnovers. Cunningham committed several costly turnovers late in the game. Handling the ball has […]

Donovan Mitchell Logs 35-Point Double-Double

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell scored a game-high 35 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the team defeated the Detroit Pistons 116-109 in Game 3 on Saturday. This was one of Mitchell's best postseason games of the year, as he added four assists in 38 minutes, going 13-for-24 from the field. He had a 2-for-8 […]

James Harden Plays Late Hero Saturday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden scored seven points in the final 1:29 of action in Saturday's Game 3 against the Detroit Pistons, helping his team to a 116-109 win. The former MVP was quiet for most of the game but made up for it with key baskets down the stretch. He had 19 points overall, […]

OG Anunoby Could Miss Another Game Sunday

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Game 4 against the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday. The 2019 NBA champion injured his right hamstring late in Game 2 and missed Friday's Game 3 of the series. Miles McBride got a chance to start Friday, making the biggest impact on the defensive […]

Joel Embiid Considered Probable for Sunday's Elimination Game

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (hip) has been tagged as probable for Game 4 against the New York Knicks on Sunday. Philadelphia will fight to stay alive in the series and is expected to have Embiid available. In Game 2, Embiid returned to the lineup from a one-game absence, notching 18 points, six rebounds, five […]

Jarred Vanderbilt Active on Saturday Night

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (finger) will suit up for Game 3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday. The 27-year-old suffered a nasty finger injury in the series opener but sat out only one game. Vanderbilt will bolster the Lakers' frontcourt depth, but it would be surprising to see him play a major […]

Stephon Castle Overcomes Shooting Struggles Friday

San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle posted 13 points, four rebounds, and 12 assists in Friday's 115-108 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3. The rookie guard struggled with his shot, going 3-for-11 from the field and 1-for-3 from deep, but he made up for it by setting the table and finishing with a […]

Anthony Edwards Carries Heavy Usage in Defeat

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards finished with 32 points, 14 rebounds, six assists, and one block in Friday's 115-108 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3. The former No. 1 pick shot 12-for-26 from the field, 3-for-9 from three-point range, and 5-for-6 at the line across 41 minutes. Edwards carried Minnesota for long […]

Victor Wembanyama Joins Historic Playoff Company

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama poured in 39 points, 15 rebounds, one assist, five blocks, and one steal in Friday's 115-108 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3. The French superstar shot 13-for-18 from the field, 3-for-5 from three-point range, and 10-for-12 at the line across 37 minutes. San Antonio now leads the […]

Mikal Bridges Continues Postseason Surge with 23-Point Game

New York Knicks guard/forward Mikal Bridges contributed 23 points, three rebounds, one assist, and two steals in Friday's 108-94 Game 3 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. The Villanova product hit two three-pointers and finished 8-for-14 from the field, going a perfect 5-for-5 at the free-throw line. Bridges and Josh Hart made consecutive baskets that pushed […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. Keeps Scoring Role Alive

Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. recorded 22 points, eight rebounds, and one assist in Friday's 108-94 loss to the New York Knicks in Game 3. The 30-year-old shot 7-for-16 from the field, 2-for-5 from three-point range, and 6-for-6 at the foul line while logging 36 minutes. Oubre led Philadelphia in scoring on a night […]

Joel Embiid Held to 18 Points in 76ers Game 3 Loss

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid finished with 18 points, six rebounds, five assists, and three blocks in 35 minutes during Friday's 108-94 Game 3 loss to the New York Knicks. Returning from a one-game absence due to a hip injury, the seven-time All-Star went 7-for-17 from the field, 0-for-4 from three-point range, and 4-for-6 at […]

Jalen Brunson Tallies 33 Points to Take 3-0 Series Lead

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson recorded 33 points, five rebounds, and nine assists in 38 minutes during Friday's 108-94 Game 3 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. The two-time All-NBA guard shook off a 2-for-8 start to finish 11-for-22 from the field, 3-for-8 from three-point range, and 8-for-9 at the free-throw line. Brunson buried […]

Sam Merrill Iffy for Game 3 on Saturday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Sam Merrill (hamstring) is considered questionable for Game 3 against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday. The 29-year-old three-point specialist sustained a left hamstring strain in Game 1 against Detroit and didn't suit up for Game 2. Jaylon Tyson and Dennis Schroder saw their minutes increase in Game 2 and will likely continue […]

Anthony Edwards Rejoins Starting Lineup Friday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards will be back in the first unit in Game 3 against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. He has come off the bench in the first two games of the series, allowing the team to better manage his workload after Edwards missed time due to a left knee injury. […]

Kevin Huerter Likely to Remain Out Saturday

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Kevin Huerter (adductor) will likely miss a sixth consecutive game on Saturday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, as the team has listed him as doubtful on the injury report. Huerter was knocked out of the lineup during the first-round series against Orlando by a left adductor strain. Initially, the Pistons gave Caris LeVert […]

Jarred Vanderbilt Considered Questionable for Saturday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (finger) is listed as questionable for Saturday's Game 3 matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 27-year-old dislocated his right pinky finger in the series opener and wasn't in the lineup for Game 2 on Thursday night. Luckily for the Lakers, Luke Kennard was available and led the second […]

Jalen Williams Ruled Out for Game 3 Against Lakers

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (hamstring) will remain in street clothes on Saturday in Game 3 against the Los Angeles Lakers. Since he is considered week-to-week, there's a strong possibility Williams will miss the entire series. He has been sidelined for four games due to a left hamstring strain. Williams' injury hasn't really affected […]

Ayo Dosunmu Cleared to Play Friday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Ayo Dosunmu (heel) will be in the lineup on Friday night in Game 3 against the San Antonio Spurs. He is ready to play through right heel pain, with the team upgrading Dosunmu's status from questionable to available. Dosunmu had a superb start to the postseason but has lost momentum since running […]

Anthony Edwards Available Friday Night

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (knee) has been officially cleared for Friday's Game 3 against the San Antonio Spurs. He was listed as questionable on the initial injury report. Edwards has dealt with injuries to both his knees late in the season. He hurt his left knee during the playoffs and has been limited to […]

Joel Embiid is Returning for Game 3 on Friday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (ankle, hip) has been upgraded to available ahead of Friday's Game 3 against the New York Knicks. Embiid is back in action after missing Game 2 due to right ankle and hip injuries. He should take on his normal role in the rotation with the Sixers fighting to get out […]

Brandon Ingram Undergoes Heel Surgery

Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (heel) underwent a procedure to remove a bone spur from his right heel on Friday. This was an issue that bothered Ingram during the regular season. He also exited Game 5 of the first-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to heel pain. He was unable to suit up for […]