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The NBA playoffs’ second round remains on hold as three Eastern Conference series head to Game 7. The 76ers-Celtics, Magic-Pistons and Raptors-Cavaliers matchups will determine the final pieces of the next round.
Karl-Anthony Towns appears in ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2,’ which opened in theaters on Friday. The release came one day after the Knicks advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Mitchell Robinson and Dyson Daniels were both fined for their involvement in a scuffle during the Knicks’ Game 6 win over the Hawks. Robinson received the larger penalty due to an inappropriate social media post related to the incident.
The Lakers closed out their series against the Rockets with a decisive win Friday night, advancing to face the Thunder. After the game, LeBron James reflected on the significance of still experiencing these playoff moments at this stage of his career.
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers were in front as the Houston Rockets mounted a challenge. The matchup kept attention on two Western Conference teams looking to strengthen their position.
RJ Barrett hit the decisive 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds left in overtime as the Raptors edged the Cavaliers 112-110 on Friday night. The win kept Toronto’s season alive and forced a Game 7.
The top-seeded Detroit Pistons completed a dramatic comeback to keep their season alive, defeating the Orlando Magic 93-79. Detroit rallied from 24 points down to force a decisive Game 7 in their Eastern Conference first-round series.
The Big Ten Conference distributed a record $1.37 billion to its 18 member schools for the 2024-25 fiscal year. The total represents an increase of nearly $500 million from the previous distribution.
The No. 1-seeded Pistons are facing a tense situation on the road in Orlando. Detroit’s postseason position adds weight to a matchup that has become one to monitor closely.
Raptors All-Star forward Brandon Ingram missed Friday night’s Game 6 against the Cavaliers due to right heel inflammation. His absence removed a key scoring option from Toronto’s lineup in an elimination-stage matchup.
With more than 2,500 players entering the transfer portal, high school recruits are facing a changed college basketball recruiting environment. The movement has added another layer to roster-building as programs balance experienced transfers with incoming talent.
The comparison between elite 2025 and 2026 basketball prospects has placed Tyran Stokes and AJ Dybantsa at the center of the conversation. Evaluations of next season’s incoming freshmen suggest one 2026 standout holds a slight edge over the top player in the 2025 class.
Nikola Jokic said he wants to remain with the Denver Nuggets for the long term after their first-round playoff elimination. The star center also acknowledged that the team is still “far away” from title contention.
Jaden McDaniels delivered 32 points and 10 rebounds as Minnesota defeated Denver 110-98 in Game 6. The victory eliminated the Nuggets and kept the Timberwolves’ postseason run alive.
The Timberwolves used their Game 6 arrival to recognize guard Donte DiVincenzo after his postseason-ending injury. DiVincenzo suffered a torn Achilles in Game 4 of Minnesota’s first-round series against the Nuggets.
The Knicks delivered a historic playoff performance, building a 47-point halftime lead over the Hawks to set an NBA postseason record. The dominant win also marked the largest playoff victory in franchise history and sent New York into the second round.
Atlanta’s Dyson Daniels and New York’s Mitchell Robinson were ejected Thursday night following a fight during Game 6 of the Hawks-Knicks playoff series. The incident resulted in offsetting technical fouls.
Tyrese Maxey and Paul George combined for 53 points as Philadelphia beat Boston 106-93. The Sixers led from start to finish to extend the series to a decisive Game 7.
A pair of size 14 Air Jordan 1s worn and signed by Kobe Bryant has been photo-matched to games during one of his notable scoring runs. The sneakers were linked to matchups against the Spurs and Rockets.
The NBA has urged the nation’s top commodities regulator to tighten restrictions on prediction markets involving league personnel. The request is aimed at safeguarding sports integrity and maintaining fan confidence.
Franz Wagner will miss Game 6 against the Pistons due to a calf strain. It will be his second consecutive absence as Orlando continues the series without one of its key players.
Charlotte Hornets forward-center Moussa Diabaté has been named the NBA’s Hustle Award winner for the season. The honor recognizes effort-driven contributions that often extend beyond traditional box-score production.
UC Irvine’s Olivier Rioux, listed at 7-foot-9, is the tallest player in Division I men’s college basketball history. His height places him at the top of a notable group of exceptionally tall players who have competed at the sport’s highest collegiate level.
Duke has entered a first-of-its-kind enterprise partnership with Amazon that will include coverage of three marquee men’s basketball games next season. The agreement marks a notable step in the growing connection between major college programs and streaming platforms.
Olivier Rioux, listed at 7-foot-9, has committed to play for UC Irvine. Rioux is recognized as the tallest player in college basketball history and the tallest player to score in a Division I game.
The opening round of the NBA playoffs has delivered several defining developments, from standout individual responses to unexpected team runs. As the postseason moves forward, those early themes are helping shape the broader playoff narrative.
Kevin Durant will miss Game 6 against the Lakers as he continues to deal with an ankle injury. The Rockets star has been sidelined for most of Houston’s first-round playoff series.
Five-time NBA All-Star John Wall is returning to Washington in a new basketball leadership role at Howard University. Wall has been named the school’s president of basketball operations.
The Rockets stayed alive Wednesday by closing out a late win over the Lakers, trimming Los Angeles’ series lead to 3-2. Houston avoided elimination for the second consecutive game and pushed the matchup to Game 6.
Dennis Schroder broke through after a quiet start to the series, scoring 11 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter. The Cavaliers held off a late challenge to win 125-120 and move ahead 3-2 in the series.
