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Usa TodayKnicks center Robinson plans to play in NBA Finals Game 1 after pinkie surgery
Mitchell Robinson worked out at practice on Sunday with his right pinkie finger protected following surgery. Coach Mike Brown said the decision on whether Robinson can play rests with medical staff. Sources told ESPN that Robinson intends to wear a brace and play in Game 1 on Wed…
France 24San Antonio team defeats Oklahoma City to reach NBA Finals against New York
A professional basketball team from San Antonio defeated Oklahoma City on Saturday to advance to the NBA Finals. The opponent in the championship series will be New York.
CBS SportsThunder to Play Without Jalen Williams in Game 7 Against Spurs
The Oklahoma City Thunder ruled out star forward Jalen Williams for Saturday's Game 7 against the San Antonio Spurs. Williams aggravated a left hamstring injury in Game 2 and played only 10 minutes off the bench in Thursday's loss.
ESPNGoaltender Secures Playoff Wins After Limited Regular-Season Appearances
A veteran netminder recorded three wins in a conference finals series after appearing in 15 regular-season games. The team signed the player to a one-year contract worth $2.75 million before the season.
wealthmanagement.comPodcast Discusses NBA Playoff Results and Front-Office Changes
ESPN's Brian Windhorst podcast examined recent playoff games and personnel moves. Guests Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon reviewed series developments and draft positioning.
bbc.co.ukSpurs Beat Thunder 118-91 to Force Game 7 in Western Conference Finals
San Antonio routed defending champion Oklahoma City 118-91 on Thursday night in Game 6. Victor Wembanyama scored 28 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the Spurs tied the series at 3-3.
ForbesSpurs Center Victor Wembanyama Scores 40 Points in Game 6 Win Over Thunder
Victor Wembanyama recorded 40 points as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6. The win forces a decisive Game 7 in their playoff series.
CBS SportsNBA Playoffs experts release player prop picks for Game 6
SportsLine analysts have published three recommended player prop bets ahead of Thursday's NBA Playoffs game. The selections focus on rebound and assist totals as well as points scored.
gobackpacking.comThunder Defeat Spurs 127-114 in Game 5 to Lead Series 3-2
Oklahoma City used bench players to secure a road win and move within one victory of eliminating San Antonio. The Thunder improved their series lead despite limited scoring from their top two players.
gobackpacking.comOklahoma City Thunder Defeat Spurs 127-114 in Game 5
The Oklahoma City Thunder took a 3-2 series lead after defeating the San Antonio Spurs 127-114 on their home court. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points and recorded nine assists in the win.
gobackpacking.comSpurs Fall to Thunder 127-114 in Game 5 of Western Conference Finals
The San Antonio Spurs lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night, moving the series to a 3-2 deficit. Spurs guard Stephon Castle commented on differences in physical play allowed by officials.
gobackpacking.comThunder Defeat Spurs 127-114 in Game 5 to Lead Series 3-2
Oklahoma City used contributions from Alex Caruso, Cason Wallace and Jared McCain to defeat San Antonio on Tuesday. The Thunder hold a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference finals.
gobackpacking.comOklahoma City Thunder Beat Spurs 127-114 to Lead Western Conference Finals 3-2
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 127-114 in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points and the Thunder moved within one win of returning to the NBA Finals.
sportsnet.caNHL Goalie Performance Improves in 2026 Playoffs
Goaltenders raised their collective save percentage from .896 in the regular season to .904 in the postseason. The change reversed a trend from the prior year and aligned playoff numbers with 2023 and 2024 levels.
yardbarker.comFour NHL teams remain in Stanley Cup chase as Conn Smythe voting begins
Four teams are still alive in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs. Writers polled by ESPN placed Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen at the top of early Conn Smythe Trophy ballots.
gobackpacking.comNBA Conference Finals Show Contrasting Trends Entering Game 5
The Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs are tied 2-2 in the Western Conference finals. The New York Knicks swept the Cleveland Cavaliers to reach the NBA Finals.
gobackpacking.comKnicks Defeat Cavaliers 130-93 to Sweep Eastern Conference Finals
The New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 on Monday night to complete a four-game sweep. The win sends New York to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999.
gobackpacking.comNew York Knicks Reach NBA Finals for First Time in 27 Years
The New York Knicks advanced to the NBA Finals after sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday. The appearance marks the team's first trip to the championship series since 1999.
gobackpacking.comNew York Knicks Reach NBA Finals After Sweeping Cleveland Cavaliers
The Knicks advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 in Game 4. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani posted a message referencing the sweep on social media.
CBS SportsKnicks Sweep Cavaliers to Reach NBA Finals for First Time Since 1999
The New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 on Monday to complete a four-game sweep of the Eastern Conference finals. New York advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 and will face either the Oklahoma City Thunder or San Antonio Spurs beginning Ju…
ESPNMitchell and Harden Say They Want to Stay With Cavaliers
Donovan Mitchell and James Harden stated their intent to remain with the Cleveland Cavaliers after the team was swept by the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals. Owner Dan Gilbert said the organization will explore options to advance further next season.
ESPNKnicks Fans Celebrate Sweep of Cavaliers and First NBA Finals Trip Since 1999
New York Knicks fans gathered at Radio City Music Hall and city streets after a four-game sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers. The win marks the team's first Eastern Conference title and first NBA Finals appearance since 1999.
espn.comNBA Conference Finalists Offer Roster-Building Lessons for Other Teams
Four teams reached the 2026 NBA conference finals through different roster strategies. The remaining 26 franchises are examining those approaches as they plan future moves.
New York PostKnicks Sweep Cavaliers 130-93 to Reach First NBA Finals Since 1999
The New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday night in Cleveland. The win completed a four-game sweep and advanced New York to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999.
nypost.comHockey Series Remains Tied After Two Games
The series between the two teams stands at one win apiece after the first two contests. Both clubs have used distinct approaches to generate offense and secure results.
espn.comSan Antonio Spurs tie Western Conference finals series at 2-2
Victor Wembanyama made a half-court buzzer-beater to end the second quarter. The Spurs then defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder by 21 points in Game 4.
nypost.comKnicks Lead Cavaliers 3-0 in Eastern Conference Finals
The New York Knicks hold a 3-0 series lead after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-108 on Saturday night. The team last reached the NBA Finals in 1999.
nypost.comOklahoma City Thunder Lead San Antonio Spurs 2-1 in Western Conference Finals
The Oklahoma City Thunder hold a 2-1 series lead over the San Antonio Spurs after three games of the NBA Western Conference Finals. Game 4 is scheduled for May 24 at 8 p.m. ET in San Antonio.
nypost.comKnicks Guard Hits Three Straight Three-Pointers in Fourth Quarter of Game 3
A reserve guard scored 14 points on 4-of-5 three-point shooting in a 121-108 win. The victory gave the Knicks a 3-0 series lead.
nypost.comKnicks face Cavaliers in Game 3 of playoff series
The Knicks travel to Cleveland on Saturday for Game 3. The team enters on a nine-game playoff win streak that began one month ago.
nypost.comOklahoma City Thunder Beat San Antonio Spurs 123-108 in Game 3
The Oklahoma City Thunder overcame a 15-point first-quarter deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 123-108 on May 22, 2026. Oklahoma City now leads the Western Conference finals series 2-1.
sportsnet.caThunder Beat Spurs 122-113 to Even Western Conference Finals
Oklahoma City Thunder defeated San Antonio Spurs 122-113 in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals on Wednesday night. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points after a quiet Game 1.
Al JazeeraKnicks Overcome 22-Point Deficit to Beat Cavaliers in Overtime
The New York Knicks rallied from a 22-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 in overtime during Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals on May 19, 2026. Jalen Brunson scored 38 points to lead the comeback at Madison Square Garden.
nypost.comKnicks Forward Returns to Starting Lineup for Game 1
The player is active and will start Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. He returns after missing time due to a hamstring injury sustained earlier in the postseason.
Fox NewsCavs to face Knicks in Eastern Conference series opener
The Cleveland Cavaliers will play the New York Knicks in the first game of their series. The Knicks enter after a longer rest period while the Cavaliers have played 15 postseason games.
nypost.comGuard pushes camera during overtime preparation in playoff game
A player on the losing team pushed a camera away from the bench at the end of regulation. The game went to overtime before the opposing team won 122-115.
gamereactor.euSpurs Defeat Thunder 122-115 in Double Overtime to Open Western Conference Finals
The San Antonio Spurs beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 122-115 in double overtime on Monday night. Victor Wembanyama recorded 41 points and 24 rebounds in the game.
Spurs and Thunder begin Western Conference Finals
The Western Conference Finals are scheduled to begin soon. Viewers can access live streams and schedule details for the series between the teams.
espn.comBruins Defenseman Suspended Six Games for Slashing Incident
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy received a six-game suspension for the start of next season following a slashing incident in the playoffs. The NHL Department of Player Safety announced the decision after an in-person hearing. The suspension stems from an event during a fi…
nypost.comLakers Coach Draws Criticism for Final Play Call in Season-Ending Loss
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick called a timeout with 12.2 seconds left in Game 4 while trailing by three points. He inserted Maxi Kleber, who had not played, into the lineup in place of Rui Hachimura, who had scored 25 points with strong three-point shooting. The subsequ…
nypost.comWembanyama Ejected After Flagrant 2 Foul on Reid Upgraded in Game 4
Victor Wembanyama was ejected for the first time in his NBA career after delivering an elbow to Naz Reid’s neck during Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals. The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the San Antonio Spurs 114-109 to tie the series 2-2. Spurs coach Mitch Johnson s…
ForbesLeBron James: Lakers Not Done After 0-3 Deficit vs. Thunder
The Los Angeles Lakers lost 131-108 to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals, falling behind 3-0 in the series. LeBron James said the team remains motivated to compete in Game 4 at home. No NBA team has ever come back from a 3-0 series deficit.
nypost.comKnicks Defeat 76ers 108-94 in Game 3 Without Anunoby
The New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 108-94 on May 8, 2026, taking a 3-0 lead in their playoff series. OG Anunoby missed the game with a right hamstring strain suffered in Game 2. Mikal Bridges scored 23 points and Landry Shamet added 15 points off the bench in his…
nypost.comJaylen Brown Tells ESPN Commentator to Retire After Defending Favorite Season Comment
Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown stood by his statement that the 2025-26 season was his favorite despite the team's first-round playoff exit. Brown responded to criticism from an ESPN commentator by suggesting the commentator retire. Brown was fined $50,000 by the NBA after sa…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewKnicks Take 2-0 Series Lead Over 76ers With 108-102 Win
Jalen Brunson scored 26 points to lead the Knicks to a 108-102 victory over the 76ers on Wednesday. The win gives New York a 2-0 lead in the first-round playoff series after a stretch of recent blowout games. The teams will face each other again in the coming days with the Knicks…
montrealgazette.comSabres Defeat Canadiens in Second-Round Playoff Opener
Buffalo scored two power-play goals in succession during the first period and held on for a victory over Montreal in the opening game of their second-round playoff series. Bowen Byram and Ryan McLeod scored the goals that revived the Sabres' special-teams performance. The win giv…
crossingbroad.comKnicks Defeat 76ers 108-102 to Take 2-0 Series Lead
Jalen Brunson scored 26 points as the Knicks beat the 76ers in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series. New York closed the game on a 12-3 run after 14 ties and 25 lead changes.
espn.comTracy McGrady Says Jaylen Brown Is Frustrated With Organization
Tracy McGrady, who has mentored Jaylen Brown, said Tuesday that the player is frustrated with the organization. Boston Celtics president of operations Brad Stevens said Wednesday that Brown has not expressed any frustrations to him. Brown averaged a career-high 28.7 points per ga…
gamereactor.euThunder Defeat Lakers 108-90 in Game 1 of Western Conference Semifinals
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 108-90 in Game 1 on Tuesday at Paycom Arena. The Lakers played without their best player and led early but were outscored after LeBron James went to the bench. Oklahoma City converted 17 Lakers turnovers into 21 second-cha…
winnipegfreepress.com76ers Coach Nick Nurse Attends Brother's Funeral During Knicks Playoff Series
Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse missed Game 2 preparations to attend the funeral of his brother Steve in Iowa. Steve Nurse, 62, died on April 29. The coach is expected to rejoin the team for Game 2 on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden.
nypost.comQuinn Hughes Scores Twice in 5-2 Win to Advance Team in Playoffs
Quinn Hughes scored two goals and added an assist in a 5-2 victory over the Dallas Stars in Game 6 on Thursday night. This marked the team's first playoff series win in 11 years. The team will face Colorado in the second round.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTimberwolves Defeat Nuggets 112-96 in Game 4, Take 3-1 Series Lead
The Minnesota Timberwolves secured a 112-96 victory over the Denver Nuggets, advancing to a 3-1 series lead. A late layup by Jaden McDaniels sparked a confrontation with Nikola Jokic, leading to ejections of Jokic and Julius Randle. Injuries sidelined Donte DiVincenzo and Anthony…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewDevin Booker Injures Ankle Tripping Over Thunder Player's Foot in Game 3
Phoenix Suns player Devin Booker sustained a left ankle injury during Game 3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder after tripping over Lu Dort's foot. Booker returned to the game shortly after and stated he was unsure if the action was intentional. The Suns lost the game, and Booker…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTyrese Maxey leads 76ers past Magic in NBA play-in tournament
Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Orlando Magic 109-97. The victory secured the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewHockey Team Suffers 3-0 Defeat, Narrowing Playoff Contention Path
A hockey team lost 3-0 to another team on Saturday, leaving them still in playoff contention but with significantly reduced chances. The defeat highlighted the challenges remaining in their postseason hopes. Coverage noted the technical status of their elimination avoidance.