West playoff takeaways: Spurs eliminate Trail Blaz...
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:18:23 EST

Spurs run away with Game 5 to finish off Blazers
The Spurs are back in the Western Conference semifinals for the first time since 2017 after eliminating the Blazers 114-95 on Tuesday night in Game 5 of their first-round series.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:21:17 EST

Sources: NCAA tournaments set to expand to 76
The NCAA has initiated the final steps to expand the men's and women's basketball tournaments to 76 teams, with sources telling ESPN that clearing the final steps needed is just a formality.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:21:17 EST

Sources: NBA finalizing lottery reform proposal
The NBA has proposed a new anti-tanking draft reform that expands the lottery, flattens odds and penalizes the bottom three teams, sources told ESPN.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:21:17 EST

Embiid's 33 downs Celtics, keeps 76ers alive
Joel Embiid scored 33 points and the 76ers stepped up their defense in holding the Celtics to only 11 points in the final period to stay alive after a Game 5 victory.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:21:17 EST