'Shaqtin' a Fool' ... with a leaf blower
Shaquille O'Neal unleashes a leaf blower in the "NBA Tip-Off" studio.
Jakob Poeltl rises for a massive poster slam
Raptors centre Jakob Poeltl rises for a massive poster slam.
Donovan Mitchell buries first-quarter buzzer-beater from deep
Donovan Mitchell buries a first-quarter buzzer-beater from deep against the Raptors.
Shepherd: Game 5 was first time you saw the disparity in talent between Raps, Cavs
NBA analyst Jevohn Shepherd joins SportsCentre to take a closer look at how the Raptors went 'completely flat' in the fourth quarter of Game 5 against the Cavaliers, discuss if Toronto could be better off without Brandon Ingram in the lineup, and what the Raps need to do to force a Game 7.
NBA: Raptors 120, Cavaliers 125
Dennis Schroder scored 11 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter, Evan Mobley hit a pair of pivotal three-pointers in the final period and finished with 23 points, and the Cavaliers rallied for a victory over the Raptors on Wednesday night in Game 5 of their first-round series. CLE leads series 3-2.
NBA: Magic 109, Pistons 116
Cade Cunningham scored a franchise playoff-record 45 points, including a step-back jumper with 32 seconds left, and the top-seeded Pistons beat the eighth-seeded Magic on Wednesday night in Game 5 to stave off elimination. ORL leads series 3-2.
What can the Raptors carry over from their home wins to Game 5?
Ahead of a pivotal Game 5 on the road tonight, TSN NBA analyst Jack Armstrong joins Kayla Grey to discuss what the Raptors can carry over from their home wins to Game 5 in Cleveland, and how rookie Collin Murray-Boyles can continue contributing at a high level.
Setting the Pick: Are Pistons too reliant on Cunningham?
TSN NBA analyst Jevohn Shepherd joins Wesley Cheng to set up Game 5 between the Magic and Pistons and discuss if Detroit has been too reliant on superstar Cade Cunningham in the series.
Shepherd explains why Barnes has been the best player in the series
TSN NBA analyst Jevohn Shepherd joins Wesley Cheng to explain why Scottie Barnes has been the best player in the series against the Cavaliers, and how he's levelled up his game in the postseason. Shepherd also discusses the encouraging signs from Brandon Ingram in Game 4.
Walter finding other ways to contribute amid scoring slump
Amid a scoring slump over the past two games against the Cavaliers, Raptors guard Ja'Kobe Walter explains the way Cleveland has been defending him when he has the ball and not letting him get open when he doesn't. RJ Barrett says Walter has found other ways to contribute to their winning efforts with rebounds and the responsibility of guarding Donovan Mitchell.
'The intention to strive to be better is key': Barrett to continue strong defensive mindset
RJ Barrett has shown through four games against the Cavaliers that he is more than just an offensive threat, rounding out a solid defensive game on the other end of the floor. Ahead of Game 5 in Cleveland, Barrett spoke about his intentions to focus more consistently on D and strives to be better with every game.
Shaq has enormous praise for 'first perfect big man' Wemby
Shaquille O'Neal lauds Victor Wembanyama, who won his first playoff series with the Spurs.
Stephen A. has some words for LeBron over MJ GOAT debate
Stephen A. Smith reacts to LeBron James' take on the GOAT debate between himself and Michael Jordan.
Why Stephen A. is thinking NBA Finals again for the Knicks
Stephen A. Smith expresses his optimism about the Knicks' NBA Finals hopes after their Game 5 win against the Hawks
McMenamin: LeBron hopes he made MJ proud wearing No. 23
Dave McMenamin details a conversation he had with LeBron James about Michael Jordan.
Michael Wilbon calls NBA's new anti-tanking draft reform 'nonsense'
Michael Wilbon details why he believes load management is a bigger problem to the NBA than tanking.
NBA: Trail Blazers 95, Spurs 114
Victor Wembanyama had 17 points, 14 rebounds and six blocks and the Spurs never trailed in eliminating the Trail Blazers in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series. San Antonio advances to the Western Conference semifinals for the first time since 2017. SA wins series 4-1.
NBA: Hawks 97, Knicks 126
Jalen Brunson scored 39 points, nearly extending his own franchise record for 40-point playoff games, and the Knicks routed the Hawks for a crucial Game 5 win in their first-round playoff series. NY leads series 3-2.
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