Donovan Mitchell has taken a lot of heat for never getting past the second round in his nine-year career, but was instrumental in the second half for the Cavs to tie the series against the Pistons. Did he prove that he’s ready to take that next step? TSN's Jevohn Shepherd shares his thoughts on this and more.
Donovan Mitchell put home 43 points, including a jaw-dropping 39 in the second half as the Cavs won both games at home to draw even with the Pistons. Cleveland hit 30 of 34 free throws, while Detroit only went to the charity stripe 12 times. Series tied 2-2.
Watch as the Cavaliers catch fire with franchise-record 24-0 run vs. Pistons in the second half.
Victor Wembanyama will not face any further discipline for elbowing Minnesota’s Naz Reid and will play in Game 5 against the Timberwolves in San Antonio. ESPN's Shams Charania has more on the decision by the league to not punish Wembanyama further.
The Thunder go for the series sweep in Los Angeles tonight in potentially LeBron James' final game with the Lakers, or possibly in the NBA altogether. SportsCentre has more on the key storylines as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and OKC attempt to send LeBron packing and keep its perfect playoff run going.
Kendrick Perkins makes the case for the Celtics to swing a trade with the Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
If the Lakers get swept by the Thunder in the West semifinals, what would that mean for LeBron James' future? ESPN's First Take debates.
Pacers GM Kevin Pritchard joins "The Pat McAfee Show" to discuss the reasoning behind the trade for Ivica Zubac that saw them lose their pick in the 2026 NBA draft.
Shams: Bucks are 'fully open for business' on trades and offers for Giannis
Stephen A. doesn't hold back on the Wizards after Washington won the NBA draft lottery.
With the reigning champion Thunder a perfect 7-0 so far in the playoffs, and now holding a 3-0 series lead over the LeBron James and the Lakers, is their dominance good for the NBA? ESPN's First Take debates.
Stephen A. Smith is enthusiastic about the Knicks' chances of winning a championship after New York's sweep of the 76ers.
Stephen A. Smith lauds Thunder GM Sam Presti for the job he has done putting together the roster.
Stephen A. Smith talks about Victor Wembanyama's elbow that led to his first career ejection and explains why the play warrants a suspension for Game 5.
Shaquille O'Neal says the Knicks will "breeze" to the NBA Finals, which Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith push back against.
Jay Williams breaks down the massive deals Philadelphia is locked into with Joel Embiid and Paul George.
Wemby gets ejected for elbowing Naz Reid above the neck
Brian Windhorst reacts to the Knicks' blowout win in Game 4 to sweep the 76ers in the NBA playoffs.
The Washington Wizards have won the 2026 NBA draft lottery and will have the No. 1 overall pick in next month's draft. The Wizards had 14% odds to win the top pick. The Utah Jazz will pick second, the Memphis Grizzlies will pick third and the Chicago Bulls will pick fourth.
Anthony Edwards had 16 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter to help the Timberwolves even their second-round NBA playoff series against the Spurs following the stunning ejection of star Victor Wembanyama early in the second quarter of Game 4 .Series tied 2-2.
Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and the Knicks are back in the Eastern Conference finals, setting an NBA postseason record with 11 3-pointers in the first quarter in front of a raucous crowd rooting for the road team and rolling past the 76ers to sweep the second-round series. NY wins series 4-0.
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