LeBron James had 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, and the short-handed Lakers outlasted the Rockets for a victory and a stunning 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series. Marcus Smart had 25 points and seven assists for Los Angeles, which overcame Kevin Durant's return for Houston. LAL lead series 2-0.
Paul George gets the last-second tip-in to fall at the end of the first quarter for the 76ers.
Robert Williams III's and-1 slam secures comeback win for Game 2
VJ Edgecombe dunks it through two Celtics defenders on the fast break for the 76ers.
Scoot Henderson scored 31 points and the Trail Blazers took advantage of an injury to Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, rallying for a victory over San Antonio to even their series at one game apiece. Jrue Holiday had 16 points and nine assists, and Deni Avdija scored 14 in Portland's bounce-back win. Series tied 1-1.
V.J. Edgecombe had 30 points and 10 rebounds while playing through pain after taking a hard fall early in the game, Tyrese Maxey scored 29 points and the 76ers beat the Celtics to even the series. Edgecombe is the first rookie with at least 30 points and 10 rebounds in a playoff game since Tim Duncan in 1998. Series tied 1-1.
Jaylen Brown drives inside and ferociously dunks it all over Adem Bona.
Tyrese Maxey pulls out all the tricks down the stretch to ice the 76ers' Game 2 win over the Celtics.
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was ruled out of the remainder of Tuesday night's first-round playoff game against the Trail Blazers in San Antonio after being placed in the concussion protocol. Wembanyama was hurt when he tumbled face-first to the court in the second quarter.
The Raptors will look to avoid ending up on the wrong side of history as they head back to Toronto for Game 3 on Thursday. They've dropped twelve straight playoff games against Cleveland and are tied for the longest streak against a single opponent in postseason history. Cleveland has never lost when holding a 2-0 series lead.
The guys from TSN's 'Basketball Island' podcast point to Toronto's turnover numbers, not Brandon Ingram's lack of scoring, for the main reason as to why the Raptors find themselves down 0-2 to the Cavaliers.
Kendrick Perkins details why Victor Wembanyama is the best defensive player he has ever seen.
Kendrick Perkins sounds off on the Bulls after Billy Donovan's decision to step down as coach.
Kendrick Perkins reacts to the Hawks' win over the Knicks in Game 2 of their playoff series.
Michael Wilbon shares his thoughts on the Bulls after Billy Donovan's decision to step down as coach.
Anthony Edwards led the way with 30 points and 10 rebounds, Julius Randle scored 24, and the Timberwolves fended off the Nuggets to even the first-round series. Canadian Jamal Murray has 30 points in the loss. Series tied 1-1.
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