Basketball News · LatestSaturday, Apr 25, 2026

Extended highlights and box score from the Celtics Game 3 win over the 76ers in Philadelphia.

After stealing Game 3 in Houston, Rui Hachimura was a little too honest about the Lakers.

In a well-rounded performance, Nikola Vučević played a key role in Boston’s Game 3 victory in Philadelphia.

Sorry for the late post. But chat about today’s NBA playoff games here!

Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane each scored 25 points, and the Orlando Magic watched a 17-point fourth-quarter lead evaporate before rallying to defeat the Detroit Pistons 113-105 Saturday, taking a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series.

After dominating the Eastern Conference all season, the top-seeded Detroit Pistons find themselves down 2-1 to the Orlando Magic after dropping Game 3 on the road. The Magic are now firmly in the driver’s seat after Paolo Banchero put the final nail in the coffin in their first home game of the 2026 playoffs. Banchero […] The post Paolo Banchero gets wild bounce to help Magic clinch Game 3 win vs. Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

His first postseason points comes in a 26-second flurry that includes a three-pointer and an alley-oop dunk off a pass from his father in Game 3.

The post Paolo Banchero: We don’t fear Detroit appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Breaking down the fourth quarter that defined game three between the Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Celtics guard may have hit the biggest shot of his NBA career in the Game 3 win over Philadelphia. It’s what he lives for.

Marcus Smart should have been called for a lane violation on the final of his three free throws toward the end of regulation in the Lakers' Game 3 win.

This one sounds a little wild at first. But this is the NBA, so maybe not entirely impossible. According to Bill Oram of The Oregonian, the Trail Blazers haven’t completely ruled out the idea of Damian Lillard making a surprise return during the playoffs. Yes, these playoffs. Lillard hasn’t played all season after tearing his left […] The post Blazers haven’t ruled out Damian Lillard playoff return, eyeing Giannis push appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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One of the biggest questions facing the Warriors this offseason is simple. Namely, what does Steve Kerr want to do next? Kerr has been on the Golden State sideline for 12 seasons. He’s won big. Built a culture. Coached one of the all-time greats in Stephen Curry. And, well, that last part seems to matter […] The post Warriors, Steve Kerr taking time on future: ‘We don’t need to rush’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

In the EuroLeague, the point guard is averaging 13.7 points and 4.6 assists in 21 minutes per game. L'articolo Jean Montero: “We want the Final Four. NBA? Only with a Real Opportunity” proviene da Sportando.

The Orlando Magic have punched above their weight thus far in their first-round series against the No. 1 seed Detroit Pistons. They arrived to the playoffs after defeating the Charlotte Hornets in the play-in, and come into Game 3 against Detroit with the series tied 1-1. And well, Desmond Bane continues to stand out on […] The post Magic’s Desmond Bane goes viral for electric Game 3 performance appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Head coach Mark Daigneault addressed Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams’ left hamstring injury for the first time since the starting forward’s initial diagnosis. Ahead of Game 3 of their best-of-7, first-round series against the Phoenix Suns, Daigneault revealed he’s encouraged by Williams’ Grade 1 left hamstring diagnosis. Daigneault is happy that Williams’ diagnosis of […] The post Mark Daigneault’s encouraging take on Thunder Jalen Williams’ hamstring injury appeared first on Clu...

There isn’t much good news around the Rockets lately. But perhaps they got a dose, even if it is minor. Hey, you’ll take what you can get when you’re in a 3-0 playoff hole. So, that morsel of halfway decent news? Well, it involves Kevin Durant, who missed the Game 3 overtime loss to the […] The post Rockets upgrade Kevin Durant to questionable for Game 4 appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The New York Knicks entered the season as a clear favorite to come out of the East, but the Atlanta Hawks didn't get the memo.

Pistons look to retake control of the series with a road win in Orlando

Part of the pitch head coach Mike Brown brought when he was hired by the Knicks last summer was instituting an offensive scheme that would allow star Jalen Brunson to get easier looks and be less ball-dominant. Through three playoff games, that has not been the case, and Brunson’s effectiveness on offense has suffered because […]

Boston has a 2-1 lead bit Philadelphia looks to even the series at home on Sunday on NBC.

Marcus Smart is quickly entering legendary role player status for the Lakers, helping lead them to a 3-0 series lead.

Former U.S. soccer player Megan Rapinoe believes the WNBA needs to take a hard look in the mirror before the start of the 2026 season. After the Dallas Wings selected UConn star Azzi Fudd with the No. 1 pick in this year's draft, she was asked about her relationship with Paige Bueckers during her ...

When the Los Angeles Lakers signed Marcus Smart this summer, there was risk involved given his injury history, age and not playing for a contender in a few years. However, he has exceeded every expectation and is playing a vital role in L.A. having a commanding 3-0 lead against the Houston Rockets. In Game 2, […]

Things haven’t gone well for the Rockets in their series vs. the Lakers. Like, almost nothing. For starters, Kevin Durant has missed two of the three games (including Game 3 with a sprained ankle). Then the Rockets choked away what seemed like a certain victory, losing in overtime. Then coach Ime Udoka called out the […] The post Rockets’ Alperen Sengun: We believe we can come back from 3-0 appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Hoard is expected to be a cornerstone of the club’s new cycle under coach Kattash. L'articolo Maccabi Tel Aviv Secure Jaylen Hoard with Three-Year Extension proviene da Sportando.

One of the biggest questions that will shape the Warriors‘ offseason is what head coach Steve Kerr decides regarding his future. For the man who has led Golden State for the last 12 seasons, that decision will be determined by several factors, but a crucial part of it is the star player he has spent […]

Wings made of feathers and wax. Flew too high, intoxicated by pride. Sent down crashing by the sun, drowning in hubris inside a dark sea. Will the Knicks bend, or break? Here’s the latest before the biggest game since the bounce that changed the Knicks’—now present—future. Mike Brown On a possible starting lineup change for […]

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