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Wembanyama, Spurs rebound to hand Timberwolves largest postseason defeat to even series

Victor Wembanyama had 19 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs handed Minnesota the worst postseason loss in franchise history, beating the Timberwolves 133-95 on Wednesday night to even their Western Conference semifinal series at one game apiece.

Knicks’ Anunoby exits Game 2 late with apparent leg injury

OG Anunoby exited in the closing minutes of the Knicks' 108-102 Game 2 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night with an apparent leg injury.

Brunson leads to help Knicks take 2-0 series lead over Embiid-less 76ers

Jalen Brunson scored 26 points and helped New York seize control of a close game after a run of blowouts, leading the Knicks to a 108-102 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Knicks without key backup Robinson in Game 2 because of illness

Mitchell Robinson did not play for the New York Knicks on Wednesday night in Game 2 against Philadelphia because of an illness, leaving each team without a center.

Important off-season ahead for Raptors – on and off court

Celtics’ Stevens still reconciling how season that had sudden title hopes ended so quickly

Make no mistake about it, Brad Stevens still expected to be watching the Celtics in the playoffs right now.

Lakers’ Doncic still unsure when he’ll return from injury

Lakers star Luka Doncic said he does not know when he will be able to return from the Grade 2 hamstring strain that has sidelined him since early April.

Knicks jokingly offer Timothée Chalamet 10-day contract

The "Marty Supreme" star showcased his on-court skills, which caught the eye of the Knicks.

Webster says Raptors will do ‘everything we can’ to keep Mamukelashvili

The Toronto Raptors season came to an end following a Game 7 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers Sunday night, and with the playoffs now in the rear-view mirror in Toronto, the focus shifts to the off-season.

76ers star Embiid out for Game 2 due to multiple injuries

Sixers star Joel Embiid has been ruled out for Game 2 against the Knicks due to ankle and hip injuries.

Duren delivers for Pistons, making plays at both ends of court in key moments

Jalen Duren delivered for the Detroit Pistons when they needed him most, making plays at both ends of the court against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Cable TV, sports mogul Turner dead at 87

Cable TV mogul Ted Turner has died, Turner Enterprises announced on Wednesday. The Cincinnati-born pioneer of 24-hour cable news with the founding of CNN was 87.

Knicks aim to stay hot in Game 2 against 76ers tonight on TSN

The New York Knicks are now the favorites to win the Eastern Conference in the sportsbooks and they sure look like it on the court. Watch Game 2 between the Knicks and 76ers LIVE Wednesday evening at 7pm ET/4pm PT on TSN4, TSN5, TSN.ca and the TSN App.

Reaves’ shooting woes persist in Lakers’ Game 1 loss to Thunder

After shooting just 3-for-16 and coughing up a team-high four turnovers as the Lakers dropped Game 1 to the Thunder, Austin Reaves wasn't about to blame his long injury layoff: "I mean, nobody cares about that. I got to go out there and play better."

Cavs' Mitchell on lack of foul calls: 'I don't flop, maybe that's why'

Asked to pinpoint Tuesday night why he wasn't getting to the free throw line during the playoffs as much as he was during the regular season, Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell offered up, "I don't flop, maybe that's why."

Ranking every team after conference semifinal Game 1s

Who is closest to the 2026 title after all four Game 1s? Tim Bontemps and Vincent Goodwill re-rank the full bracket.

Holmgren, Thunder cruise past Lakers in Game 1 of West semis

Chet Holmgren had 24 points and 12 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Los Angeles Lakers 108-90 on Tuesday night in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series.

Report: Vanderbilt dislocates right pinky finger

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt sustained a full dislocation of his right pinky finger during Tuesday’s 108-90 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Cunningham, Harris lead Pistons over Cavaliers in opener

Cade Cunningham scored 23 points, Tobias Harris had 20 and the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 111-101 on Tuesday night in Game 1 of their second-round series.

Celtics’ Brown fined $50K for criticizing officials

The NBA fined Celtics forward Jaylen Brown $50,000 after he said officials had "an agenda" against him in Boston's first-round loss to the 76ers.