Tag: #playoffs

Knicks Sweep Cavaliers, Reach NBA Finals for First Time Since 1999

Knicks sweep Cavaliers 111-76 in Game 4 to reach the 2026 NBA Finals — New York's first Finals appearance since 1999 after an 11-game playoff win streak.

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Knicks One Win From NBA Finals After 121-108 Victory in Cleveland

Jalen Brunson's 30 and Mikal Bridges' 22 lift New York to a 121-108 road win over Cleveland, giving the Knicks a 3-0 lead in the East finals.

#knicks, #cavaliers, #nba, #easternconference, #playoffs

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

Thunder Beat Spurs 122-113 to Even Western Conference Finals 1-1

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 as the Thunder rallied to a 122-113 win over the Spurs in Game 2, evening the Western Conference finals 1-1.

#thunder, #spurs, #nba, #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

Wembanyama’s 41-24 Lifts Spurs Past Thunder in Double-Overtime Game 1

Victor Wembanyama scored 41 points and grabbed 24 rebounds as the Spurs beat the Thunder 122-115 in double overtime to take a 1-0 Western Conference Finals lead.

#nba, #spurs, #wembanyama, #playoffs

Cavaliers Rout Pistons 118-88 in Game 7 to Reach Eastern Conference Finals

Donovan Mitchell scored 26 as the Cavaliers beat the Pistons 118-88 in Game 7 in Detroit, sending Cleveland to the Eastern Conference finals.

#nba, #cavaliers, #pistons, #playoffs

Pistons Force Game 7, Beat Cavaliers 115-94 in Game 6

Detroit beat Cleveland 115-94 in Game 6, outscoring the Cavs 61-43 after halftime to even the series 3-3 and force a Game 7 in Detroit.

#detroitpistons, #clevelandcavaliers, #nba, #playoffs

Thunder Sweep Lakers, 115-110, to Reach Western Conference Finals

Oklahoma City completed a 4-0 sweep of the Lakers with a 115-110 Game 4 win, moving to 8-0 in the 2026 playoffs and into the West finals.

#thunder, #lakers, #nba, #playoffs

Chet Holmgren leads Thunder to 108-90 Game 1 win over Lakers, gives OKC 1-0 series lead

Holmgren had 24 points, 12 rebounds and 3 blocks as the Thunder beat the Lakers 108-90 in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals at Paycom Center.

#nba, #thunder, #lakers, #playoffs

Sixers Rally From 3-1 Deficit to Beat Celtics 109-100 in Game 7

The Philadelphia 76ers rallied from a 3-1 series deficit to beat the Boston Celtics 109-100 in Game 7, advancing to the Eastern Conference semifinals.

#nba, #sixers, #celtics, #playoffs, #game7

Rockets Force Game 6 After 99-93 Win, Seek to Extend Series Against Lakers

Houston rallied to a 99-93 win in Los Angeles to extend its first-round series with the Lakers to Game 6, despite Kevin Durant’s limited availability.

#rockets, #lakers, #nba, #playoffs

Wembanyama Dominates in Return, Spurs Rally to Take 3-1 Lead Over Trail Blazers

Victor Wembanyama returned from concussion protocol to record 27 points, 11 rebounds and 7 blocks as the Spurs rallied past the Blazers 114-93 to go up 3-1.

#spurs, #nba, #victorwembanyama, #playoffs

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

FIFA’s New Six-Team Playoff Lands in Mexico, With Final 2026 World Cup Spots at Stake

Six nations meet in Guadalajara and Monterrey in March for the last two 2026 World Cup berths, as Mexico tests logistics and security.

#worldcup2026, #fifa, #mexico, #soccer, #playoffs