From NBA Playoffs sweeps to Game 7s: Predicting how long each first-round series goes
We now have one game of evidence to see how long we think each series will go. Who is getting swept and who is going seven?

We now have one game of evidence to see how long we think each series will go. Who is getting swept and who is going seven?

Pistons vs. Magic schedule: Dates, times, TV channels, scores for 2026 NBA Playoffs first-round series sportingnews.com

The Spurs and Trail Blazers will open their first-round series Sunday night in a matchup the betting market views as one of the most lopsided on the board.

Penguins vs. Flyers schedule: Dates, times, TV channels, scores for NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round series sportingnews.com

Stars vs. Wild schedule: Dates, times, TV channels, scores for NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round series sportingnews.com

Let’s cut to the chase: The Lakers should be underdogs for their first-round NBA playoff series against the Rockets. The Lakers’ Luka Doncic is expected to watch Saturday’s game from the bench while he recovers from injury. If you took the top-two scorers away from most playoff teams, which is the reality the Lakers faced...

Despite injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the Lakers’ chemistry built during a dominant March run could be the X-factor against the Rockets in their first-round playoff series.

Oilers vs. Ducks schedule: Dates, times, TV channels, scores for NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round series sportingnews.com

Avalanche vs. Kings schedule: Dates, times, TV channels, scores for NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round series sportingnews.com

Hurricanes vs. Senators schedule: Dates, times, TV channels, scores for NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round series sportingnews.com

Spurs vs. Blazers schedule: Dates, times, TV channels, scores for 2026 NBA Playoffs first-round series sportingnews.com


NBA insider Ramona Shelburne claims Luka Doncic can still return if the LA Lakers can force a long first-round series.
