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Cavs top Pistons in overtime for 3-2 series lead

LOS ANGELES: The Cleveland Cavaliers held off the Detroit Pistons 117-113 in overtime on Wednesday to move within one win of advancing in the NBA playoffs.The Cavs, fuelled by 30 points from veteran James Harden, claimed...

Detroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins (24) dribbles defended by Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) in the second half during game five of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. — Imagn Images

Jaime Jaquez Jr, Kel’el Ware help Heat rout Wizards

Washington Wizards guard Will Riley drives to the basket as Miami Heat forward Simone Fontecchio and forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. — Imagn Images

Knicks crush Bulls with 40-point rout

New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby takes a three-point shot past Chicago Bulls forward Leonard Miller. — Imagn Images

Thunder crush Lakers, Cavs clinch NBA playoff berth

Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) goes up for a basket between Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) and center Deandre Ayton (5) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Doncic returns with 42 as Lakers down Cavs

Los Angeles Lakers' Luka Doncic (77) is defended by Cleveland Cavaliers' James Harden (1) as he drives to the basket at Crypto.com Arena. — Imagn Images

Thunder use 22-0 second-half run to rally past Bulls

Chicago Bulls forward Leonard Miller (11) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) during the second half at Paycom Center. — Imagn Images

Spurs hammer Heat to stretch win streak to 6

Miami Heat centre Bam Adebayo (13) takes a shot over San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) during the first half at Kaseya Center. — Imagn Images

Gilgeous-Alexander breaks Chamberlain's NBA record 20-point streak

Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) goes up for a basket against the Boston Celtics at Paycom Center. — Imagn Images

James breaks NBA all-time field goal record in Lakers loss

San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama (1) dunks over Detroit Pistons' Isaiah Stewart (28) and at Frost Bank Center. — Imagn Images

Nuggets notch record-setting, 54-point rout of Trail Blazers

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) grabs a rebound over Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday (5) and forward Deni Avdija (8) during. — Imagn Images

Cunningham stars as leaders Pistons ease past Knicks

Detroit Pistons' Cade Cunningham (2) goes up for a dunk against New York Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns (32) at Madison Square Garden. — Imagn Images

Sengun leads Rockets past Pacers, Ball powers Hornets

Houston Rockets' Alperen Sengun (28) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers' Jay Huff (32) defends at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. — Imagn Images

Flagg breaks NBA teen record with 49-point game

Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) shoots over Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate (14) during the second half at American Airlines Center

Lucky Djokovic sets up Sinner semifinal

Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates after winning his quarterfinal match against Ben Shelton of the US.

Doncic magic sparks Lakers over Bulls, Celtics bounce back

Los Angeles Lakers' Luka Doncic (77) goes to the basket against Chicago Bulls' Josh Giddey (3) at United Center. — Imagn Images

Knicks edge 76ers as Warriors-Wolves suspended

ew York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) drives for a score past Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8). — Imagn Images.
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