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The San Antonio Spurs' lack of postseason experience was not much of a factor in their first playoff series since 2019. San Antonio held Portland under 100 points three times in capturing its Western Conference first-round playoff series in five games. Victor Wembanyama had 17 points, 14 rebounds and six blocks, De'Aaron Fox added 21 points and San Antonio never trailed in eliminating Portland 114-95 on Tuesday night in Game 5.

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The NCAA has reportedly initiated the final steps to expand both men’s and women’s basketball tournaments to 76 teams, with an announcement possible in mid-May L'articolo NCAA basketball tournaments set to expand to 76 teams proviene da Sportando.

The Cavaliers need to get Jarrett Allen much more involved in the offense.

Watch full March Madness highlights from freshman forward Chris Cenac Jr. during Houston's run to the Sweet 16 in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament.

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The San Antonio Spurs progress to the second round of the playoffs after a dominant 114-95 win against the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 5.

The New York Knicks have already had a lot of ups and downs in these NBA playoffs, as they quickly fell into a 2-1 hole in their first round series against the Atlanta Hawks. They have quickly recovered, however, putting together strong performances in Games 4 and 5 to take a 3-2 series lead heading […] The post Knicks’ Jose Alvarado reveals ‘amazing’ reaction to MSG chanting his name appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Celebrities have been out in style courtside at the NBA playoffs.

According to Meridian Sport, Isaac Bonga is expected to leave Partizan and return to the NBA with the Detroit Pistons L'articolo Isaac Bonga nearing Detroit Pistons move from Partizan proviene da Sportando.

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The New York Knicks secured a commanding 126–97 victory over the Atlanta Hawks in Game 5 on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden, taking a 3–2 lead in the series. The win reflected a complete performance, with New York controlling the tempo from the opening tip. The Knicks executed efficiently on both ends of the […] The post Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns’ Gatorade saga continues after Game 5 win over Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The NBA may finally have a lottery plan that hits tanking where it hurts. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the league has presented its 30 general managers with a new draft reform concept being called the “3-2-1 lottery.” If approved at the Board of Governors meeting on May 28, it could go into effect as […] The post NBA’s proposed lottery would punish tanking, reward winning appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Knicks have pushed the Hawks to the brink.

For much of this series, Jalen Brunson was bullied and missing. That changed in a big way on Tuesday night.

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The Orlando Magic will attempt to complete a stunning first-round upset of the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. They could be without star forward Franz Wagner during the Game 5 matchup. Wagner is questionable on Wednesday after exiting Monday’s Game 4 win due to a right calf injury. He underwent an MRI that revealed a low-grade […] The post Is Franz Wagner playing tonight? Magic vs. Pistons 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 5 injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The possible return of Lakers guard Austin Reaves raises the question of if they'd be better off holding him out for Game 5 vs. the Houston Rockets.

The Houston Rockets are now competing against history. In order to advance past the Los Angeles Lakers, the Rockets will need to win their next three games to become the first NBA team to ever come back from a 3-0 deficit and advance. That task gets taller as Austin Reaves seems destined to make his […]

They ran offense through the big man, and the Hawks couldn’t stop him.

See how the experts drafted in their fantasy women's basketball mock draft, including when to pick Napheesa Collier.

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Celtics stars respond after failed close-out attempt at home.

Takeaways from Game 5 between the Hawks and Knicks, with New York taking a commanding 3-2 series lead.

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