Game RecapsWednesday, Apr 22, 2026

The Rockets will head to Houston down 0-2 against the shorthanded Lakers with its margin for error wiped away

Grading every Lakers player’s performance from the team’s 101-94 win over the Rockets in Game 2.

VJ Edgecombe was downright heroic (and still just 20 years old) Tuesday night in the Sixers' Game 2 victory over the Celtics.

The Phoenix Suns and Oklahoma City Thunder meet again in the NBA Playoffs, but the injury report adds another layer to a series already tilted early. The Suns trail 0-1 after a crushing 119-84 loss, and now depth concerns come into play as they try to respond against the league-best Thunder. Phoenix fought through the […] The post Suns have 3 key players on injury report for Game 2 vs. Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Rockets had Kevin Durant back for Game 2 of their first-round matchup Tuesday. But the Lakers had Marcus Smart to guard him in their 101-94 win to take a 2-0 series lead.

The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off what was marked down as impossible before their series against the Houston Rockets, defeating Kevin Durant and company 101-94 in Game 2. LeBron James once again led the charge, but the likes of Luke Kennard and Marcus Smart also stepped up in a big way to help their team […] The post Lakers’ Luke Kennard getting MVP chants vs. Rockets is wildest thing of playoffs so far appeared first on ClutchPoints.

VJ Edgecombe delivered one of the most remarkable rookie playoff performances in NBA history Tuesday, scoring 30 points and grabbing 10 rebounds while battling a back injury as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics 111-97 to level their first-round series at 1-1. At 20 years and 265 days old, Edgecombe became the youngest player in NBA history to record 30 points and 10 rebounds in a playoff game, surpassing Magic Johnson, who was 20 years and 276 days old during his celebrated 4...

The Rockets' seem to be falling apart as Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun lashed out at their teammates during the loss against the Lakers in Game 2.

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The Orlando Magic stole Game 1 from the top-seeded Detroit Pistons, and a German core could now shape the rest of the series.

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The Los Angeles Lakers are doing the unexpected as they lead the series 2-0 over the disastrous Houston Rockets thanks to the spectacular play of LeBron James, Luke Kennard, and Marcus Smart.

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Orlando's surge over Charlotte and surprise win over Detroit began with a three-minute highlight reel.

Game 1 didn't go Detroit's way on Sunday, but there are still a lot of reasons to trust these young Pistons.

The Pistons face a must-win Game 2 against the Orlando Magic after a shocking loss in Game 1.

Victor Wembanyama has been diagnosed with a concussion after he was hurt early in the second quarter of the San Antonio Spurs' 106-103 loss in Game 2 to the Portland Trail Blazers. Wembanyama was driving to the basket against Blazers guard Jrue Holiday when he was fouled, lost his footing and fell forward, striking his head on the floor. He remained down briefly, appeared disoriented while attempting to rise and was ultimately escorted to the locker room for evaluation. Spurs general manager ...

Scoot Henderson scored 31 points as the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the San Antonio Spurs 106-103 to win Game 2 and even the series. Henderson, who did not score 30 points in the regular season, finished 11-of-17 from the field. "I'm so blessed to even play in a situation like this," Henderson said. "Playoffs, third year, younger team, with great vets. The picture couldn't have painted itself better." Henderson added that he was focused on being aggressive and getting downhill. "It's just...

The 2026 NBA Playoffs continue this Tuesday, April 21, as the Los Angeles Lakers host the Houston Rockets for Game 2 of their Western Conference first-round series. Los Angeles (1-0) holds the early advantage after a hard-fought 114-108 victory in Game 1. Houston, led by Kevin Durant, is searching for a vital road split to shift the momentum before the series heads to Texas. Catch the action live on Peacock. The status of Lakers star Luka Dončić remains the biggest storyline heading into tip-...

Rudy Gobert delivered a defensive masterclass against three-time MVP Nikola Jokic on Monday, limiting him to 1-of-8 shooting in direct matchups as the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets 119-114 to level their first-round series at 1-1. The performance marked the worst shooting game of Jokic's playoff career against a single defender, with a minimum of six shot attempts. Minnesota generated 1.157 points per possession compared to Denver's 1.109. The result carried added signifi...

Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil break down all eight Game 1s, including the Magic's upset of the Pistons, the Celtics and Thunder's blowouts, the Lakers' surprising win over the Rockets, and more. Timestamps 1:26 Cavaliers-Raptors 12:27 Nuggets-Timberwolves 24:13 Knicks-Hawks 32:50 Lakers-Rockets 39:37 Celtics-76ers 45:30 Thunder-Suns 49:38 Pistons-Magic 1:04:32 Spurs-Blazers Subscribe to RealGM Radio on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or via the RSS feed.

The Denver Nuggets collapsed against the Minnesota Timberwolves, potentially flipping the series. Wes Goldberg and J. Kyle Mann discuss their takeaways from how the Timberwolves are defending Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets and who has the edge going forward. Then they talk about the ways Victor Wembanyama continues to exceed expectations and why the other teams in the West should be worried, and why LeBron James and the Lakers may have the ultimate edge over the Rockets. Meanwhile, the New York...

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The Houston Rockets looked very much in danger after losing Game 1 of their first-round matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2026 NBA playoffs. Kevin Durant’s knee was bothering him enough to the point of having to miss a playoff game, after all. But Durant returned on Tuesday for Game 2, renewing the […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant hits brutal career-tying low in Game 2 loss to Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Portland Trail Blazers gave the San Antonio Spurs a wake-up call on Tuesday, slaying the Western Conference’s two-seed with a huge comeback in the fourth quarter en route to a 106-103 victory. The Spurs did still have a chance to tie the game in the dying embers, but Devin Vassell missed a heavily-contested three-pointer […] The post De’Aaron Fox gives Blazers props for tough Game 2 defense appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Spurs breathe a sigh of relief as Victor Wembanyama's postseason may not be over just yet.

JJ Redick and LeBron James make their feelings known on the impact of Kevin Durant's struggles in the second half tonight.

The "Villain Origins" of the Phoenix Suns and why they need that edge for Game 2.