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Warriors vs. Rockets

VanVleet, Thompson star as Rockets avoid elimination, rout Warriors in Game 5

Fred VanVleet scored 26 points, Amen Thompson added 25 and the Houston Rockets avoided elimination with a 131-116 rout of the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 of a first-round playoff series Wednesday night.

Clippers vs. Nuggets

Murray, Westbrook spark Nuggets to win over Clippers in Game 5

Jamal Murray erupted for 43 points and Russell Westbrook chipped in 21 in his return from a foot injury, sparking the Nuggets' 131-115 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night that gave Denver a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series.

Magic vs. Celtics

Celtics bounce Magic in five games to advance to second round

The defending champion Boston Celtics have taken their first step back to the Finals as they defeated Orlando Magic 120-89 in Game 5 on Tuesday to advance to the second round of the NBA playoffs.

Pistons vs. Knicks

Pistons beat Knicks in Game 5 to stay alive in series

Cade Cunningham had 24 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, and the Detroit Pistons stayed alive in their first postseason appearance since 2019 by beating the New York Knicks 106-103 on Tuesday night in Game 5 of their first-round series.

Cavaliers vs. Heat

Cavaliers rout Heat to complete first-round sweep

Cleveland moved into Round 2 with the most lopsided series win in NBA playoff history. Donovan Mitchell scored 22 points, De’Andre Hunter added 19 and the Cavaliers led by as many as 60 points before beating the Miami Heat 138-83 on Monday night to sweep their Eastern Conference first-round series in four games.

Rockets vs. Warriors

Butler returns to lead Warriors past Rockets for 3-1 series lead

Jimmy Butler converted three free throws with 58.7 seconds left, grabbed the game-clinching rebound with 4 seconds to go and then made two more free throws on the way to 27 points in his return from a pelvic injury, sending the Golden State Warriors past the Houston Rockets 109-106 on Monday night in a heated Game 4 to take a 3-1 lead in the first-round playoff series.

PacersBucks

Pacers roll to victory in Game 4 to take 3-1 lead after Bucks lose Lillard to injury

Myles Turner scored 23 points and the Indiana Pacers won 129-103 on Sunday night to grab a commanding 3-1 lead in their Eastern Conference playoff series with the Milwaukee Bucks, who lost Damian Lillard to a lower left leg injury.

CelticsMagic

Tatum and Brown pace Celtics past Magic to take a 3-1 series lead

Jayson Tatum had 37 points and 14 rebounds, Jaylen Brown added 21 points and 11 rebounds and the Boston Celtics took a 3-1 lead in their NBA playoff series with a 107-98 win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night.

LakersWolves

Timberwolves push Lakers to edge of elimination with comeback win behind Edwards' 43 points

Jaden McDaniels converted a three-point play with 39.5 seconds left for the lead and stole the ensuing inbounds pass from LeBron James, leading a rally by the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 116-113 win over the Los Angeles Lakers that put them up 3-1 in the first-round series on Sunday.

RocketsWarriors

Curry heats up with Butler out, scores 36 as Warriors beat Rockets for 2-1 lead

Stephen Curry eventually found his shooting groove while Houston tried everything to stop him, finishing with 36 points, nine assists and seven rebounds to lead the Golden State Warriors past the Rockets 104-93 on Saturday night without Jimmy Butler for a 2-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.

GrizzliesThunder

Thunder sweep Grizzlies to advance to second round of NBA playoffs

Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 38 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Memphis Grizzlies 117-115 to complete the sweep and advance to the second round of the NBA playoffs.

NuggetsClippers

Gordon's dunk at buzzer lifts Nuggets over Clippers, ties series 2-2

Aaron Gordon slammed down Nikola Jokic's miss as time expired to lift the Denver Nuggets over the Los Angeles Clippers 101-99 on Saturday to tie their playoff series 2-2.

CavsHeat

Cavs hand Heat worst-ever playoff loss, roll for 3-0 lead in series

Jarrett Allen scored 22 points, De’Andre Hunter added 21 and the Cleveland Cavaliers handed Miami its worst-ever playoff loss by topping the Heat 124-87 on Saturday for a 3-0 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series.