East playoff takeaways: Raptors force Game 7 in OT...
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.
Sat, 2 May 2026 01:03:31 EST

Lakers blow out Rockets, advance to face Thunder
LeBron James took time to enjoy the Lakers' series-clinching win over the Rockets on Friday night, saying the moments are still special, especially because he doesn't know how many more seasons he has left in his career.
Sat, 2 May 2026 00:57:46 EST

Pistons roar back to stun ice-cold Magic, force G7...
The top-seeded Detroit Pistons pulled off an incredible rally, erasing a 24-point deficit and beating the Orlando Magic 93-79 to force a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference first-round series.
Sat, 2 May 2026 00:57:46 EST

Barrett saves Raptors' season with dramatic 3
Reminiscent of Kawhi Leonard's iconic playoff winner in 2019, RJ Barrett got a friendly bounce to hit the winning 3-pointer in overtime, helping the Raptors force a Game 7 with a 112-110 win over the Cavs on Friday night.
Sat, 2 May 2026 00:57:46 EST

Sabres win playoff series for 1st time since 2007
The Sabres defeated the Bruins 4-1 on Friday night in Game 6 to advance to the second round of the NHL playoffs for the first time since 2007.
Sat, 2 May 2026 00:57:46 EST