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Thunder Take 2-1 Lead in West Finals with 123-108 Road Win Over Spurs

Shai Gilgeous-Aalexander had 26 and 12 as the Thunder beat the Spurs 123-108 in San Antonio; a 76-23 bench edge helped Oklahoma City take a 2-1 series lead.

#nba, #thunder, #spurs, #basketball, #playoffs

Knicks beat Cavaliers 115-104 in OT to take Game 1 of Eastern Conference finals

Jalen Brunson scored 38 as the New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 in overtime to win Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.

#knicks, #cavaliers, #nba, #playoffs, #basketball

NCAA Expands Men's and Women's March Madness to 76 Teams Starting in 2027

NCAA will add eight bids to both Division I tournaments in 2027, creating 12-game Opening Rounds, new revenue distributions and expanded sponsorships.

#ncaa, #basketball, #marchmadness, #expansion

Victor Wembanyama unanimously named 2025-26 Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year — youngest ever

San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama, 22, was named the 2025-26 Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year — the youngest and first unanimous winner.

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Detroit Pistons Clinch Eastern Conference No. 1 Seed with Dominant Win Over 76ers

Detroit Pistons secure top Eastern Conference seed with a commanding 116-93 victory over Philadelphia 76ers, showcasing depth and defense despite Cade Cunningham's absence.

#nba, #detroitpistons, #philadelphia76ers, #basketball, #playoffs

Hall of Fame Class of 2026 spotlights women’s basketball and the pace-and-space NBA era

Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw and the 1996 U.S. Olympic team headline the Basketball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026.

#basketball, #wnba, #halloffame, #finalfour