Quentin Richardson: LeBron showing that he's still one of the NBA's top talents
Quentin Richarson breaks down the message LeBron James is sending after his big performance for the Lakers in Game 3 vs. the Rockets.
Could Battle emerge as a trusted shooter for Raptors with IQ out of the lineup?
TSN NBA analyst Jack Armstrong joins Josh Lewenberg to discuss how big of a blow it is for the Raptors that Immanuel Quickley won't play in the series vs. the Cavaliers, and if the team may have found a shooter in Jamison Battle off the bench.
NBA: Spurs 120, Trail Blazers 108
Stephon Castle had a game-high 33 points, and Dylan Harper set a new career mark with 27 points as the Spurs used a fourth quarter surge to power past the Trail Blazers in Game 3 without Victor Wembanyama. SAS leads series 2-1.
NBA: Lakers 112, Rockets 108 (OT)
LeBron James scored 29 points, including a tying 3-pointer with 13 seconds left in regulation, Marcus Smart had eight points in overtime and the Los Angeles Lakers took advantage of a Houston Rockets team missing Kevin Durant for a 112-108 win Friday night to take a commanding lead in the Western Conference first-round series. LAL lead series 3-0.
NBA: Celtics 108, 76ers 100
Jayson Tatum continued to shine in his return from injury with 25 points and Jaylen Brown also scored 25 to help the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 108-100 on Friday night and take the lead in the Eastern Conference first-round series. BOS leads series 2-1.
Does Barnes' incredible Game 3 performance inch him closer to superstar status?
Scottie Barnes dropped a game-high 33 points and eleven assists Thursday night to help fuel the Raptors Game 3 victory over the Cavaliers. Does his performances on the biggest stage begin to turn heads in the league and change the way people view Barnes as a star? TSN's Raptors reporter Josh Lewenberg and Jack Armstrong discuss.
Could Damian Lillard return for the Trail Blazers in NBA playoffs?
Ramona Shelburne says that the Trail Blazers have not ruled Damian Lillard out from returning for the NBA playoffs.
Stephen A. eviscerates 'sorry' Knicks after Game 3 loss
Stephen A. Smith rips into the Knicks after their Game 3 loss to the Hawks.
Alan Hahn: The Hawks could be a playoff 'dragon-slayer'
Alan Hahn and Monica McNutt join ESPN's "Get Up" to break down how the Hawks have managed to fight their way to a 2-1 series lead over the Knicks.
NBA: Knicks 108, Hawks 109
CJ McCollum hit a fadeaway jumper with 12.5 seconds left to ruin New York's night again, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 109-108 victory and a lead over the Knicks in their first-round playoff series on Thursday night. ATL leads series 2-1.
NBA: Nuggets 96, Timberwolves 113
Jaden McDaniels and the Minnesota Timberwolves flexed even more of their defensive muscle against the flagging Denver Nuggets, seizing a 2-1 lead in the first-round NBA playoff series with a dominant 113-96 victory in Game 3 on Thursday night. MIN leads series 2-1.
Barrett, Barnes, CMB lead the way for Raptors in critical Game 3 win
Josh Lewenberg is joined by TSN Basketball analyst Jack Armstrong to break down the Toronto Raptors' win against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 of their series.
NBA: Cavaliers 104, Raptors 126
Scottie Barnes set career playoff highs with 33 points and 11 assists, RJ Barrett added a career playoff-high 33 points and the Toronto Raptors beat Cleveland 126-104 on Thursday night, snapping a 12-game playoff losing streak against the Cavaliers. CLE leads series 2-1.
'A man amongst boys': Barnes rises to the moment in biggest game of his career
Wes Cheng is joined by TSN Basketball analyst Jevohn Shepherd, who broke down the Raptors' impressive Game 3 win over the Cavaliers, which featured standout performances by Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett and more in the biggest game of the season.
Should Raptors be encouraged by Barrett, Barnes ahead of Game 3?
NBA analyst Jack Armstrong joins Josh Lewenberg to explain how he's expecting the Raptors' centre position to play out in Game 3, and what he expects from RJ Barrett and Scottie Barnes tonight.
Wembanyama will travel with Spurs but status for Game 3 remains uncertain
Victor Wembanyama will travel with the Spurs to Portland for Games 3 and 4 this weekend while continuing to complete the steps mandated by the league's concussion protocol, but his status against the Trail Blazers remains uncertain.
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