Playoffs

Suns smashing Warriors locks in Thunder’s lottery odds

Apr 18, 2026 @ 11:34am

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The Oklahoma City Thunder saw their draft positioning become clearer Friday night after the Phoenix Suns defeated the Golden State Warriors 111-96 in a do-or-die Play-In Tournament matchup. Phoenix’s victory clinched the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference and locked in a first-round playoff series against Oklahoma City, while also finalizing the lottery outlook […] The post Suns smashing Warriors locks in Thunder’s lottery odds appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Final Injury Report for Timberwolves-Nuggets Game 1: Will Anthony Edwards, Jamal Murray Play?

Apr 18, 2026 @ 11:30am

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Athlon Sports

Both the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets may be without multiple key players in Game 1 of their first-round playoff matchup on Saturday.

"Call him Alcatraz" – Kevin Garnett names a Blazers veteran that might disrupt Victor Wembanyama in a playoff series vs. Spurs – Basketball Network

Apr 18, 2026 @ 11:22am

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Basketball Network

"Call him Alcatraz" - Kevin Garnett names a Blazers veteran that might disrupt Victor Wembanyama in a playoff series vs. Spurs Basketball Network

Jamahl Mosley drops ‘desperation’ truth bomb after Magic’s 31-point whooping of Hornets

Apr 18, 2026 @ 11:11am

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ClutchPoints

Head coach Jamahl Mosley pointed to urgency and “desperation” as the driving force behind the Orlando Magic’s dominant 121–90 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night, a win that secured the No. 8 seed and a first-round matchup with the Detroit Pistons. The result came just days after Orlando suffered a 109–97 loss to […] The post Jamahl Mosley drops ‘desperation’ truth bomb after Magic’s 31-point whooping of Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Ottawa Senators Playoff Hype Video Is A Crime Against Hockey Humanity

Apr 18, 2026 @ 11:00am

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OutKick

The Ottawa Senators are back in the playoffs for the first time in almost a decade, but that joy might be short lived thanks to a brutal fan video making the rounds on social media.

Is Kevin Durant playing tonight? Rockets vs. Lakers 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 1 injury report

Apr 18, 2026 @ 10:49am

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ClutchPoints

The Houston Rockets listed Kevin Durant as questionable ahead of Game 1 against the Los Angeles Lakers, adding uncertainty to Saturday’s playoff opener at Crypto.com Arena. Durant is dealing with a right knee contusion, according to the Rockets’ injury report released Friday morning. The 37-year-old was first added to the report Friday afternoon, joining Steven […] The post Is Kevin Durant playing tonight? Rockets vs. Lakers 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 1 injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Canadiens Insider Delivers Update on Nick Suzuki after Montreal Captain Missed Practice Ahead of Playoffs

Apr 18, 2026 @ 10:30am

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Pro Football Network

Canadiens insider delivers a definitive update on Nick Suzuki after the Montreal captain missed practice ahead of the NHL playoffs.

Suns’ Dillon Brooks immediately calls out Thunder ‘foul baiters’ to get playoff trash talk going

Apr 18, 2026 @ 9:54am

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ClutchPoints

The Phoenix Suns enter the postseason with momentum, but Dillon Brooks’ intensity has already sparked headlines. His remarks about the Oklahoma City Thunder have added early tension to a first-round matchup set after Phoenix’s play-in victory. The Suns secured the No. 8 seed, clinching the final playoff spot in the West with a 111–96 win […] The post Suns’ Dillon Brooks immediately calls out Thunder ‘foul baiters’ to get playoff trash talk going appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LeBron James Sends Blunt Message to Lakers Before Rockets Series

Apr 18, 2026 @ 9:25am

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Athlon Sports

The Los Angeles Lakers will open their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets on Saturday. Ahead of Game 1, Lakers superstar LeBron James issued a blunt message to his team. The Lakers enter the 2026 postseason without two key players, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Both are out ...

Canadiens HC Martin St. Louis Sets the Record Straight on Facing Former Team Tampa Bay Lightning in Playoffs

Apr 18, 2026 @ 9:20am

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Pro Football Network

Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis sets the record straight on facing his former team, the Tampa Bay Lightning, in the playoffs.

Is LeBron James Playing Tonight vs. Rockets? Latest Injury Update on Lakers Star

Apr 18, 2026 @ 8:45am

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Total Pro Sports

LeBron James is expected to play through illness as the Los Angeles Lakers face the Houston Rockets, offering hope despite injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

Knicks Will Easily Cover This Short Spread In Game 1

Apr 18, 2026 @ 8:00am

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OutKick

One of them is the Atlanta Hawks taking on the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden today.

Lakers being counted out —but chemistry one thing Rockets can’t defend

Apr 18, 2026 @ 8:00am

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NY Post Sports

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.

Pistons turn ice cream into a sneaker cup sensation

Apr 18, 2026 @ 7:45am

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Larry Brown Sports

The Detroit Pistons are lacing up for the 2026 playoffs with a concession menu that refuses to play by the rules. At the heart of the fun sits the Full Court Press Sundae: Creamy vanilla ice cream drenched in red or blue soda, showered with sprinkles, and crowned with a Pistons topper. The twist? It … The post Pistons turn ice cream into a sneaker cup sensation appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Timberwolves face impossible problem vs. Nuggets: Nikola Jokić has their number

Apr 18, 2026 @ 7:00am

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FanSided

One does not simply stop Nikola Jokić, but the Minnesota Timberwolves have been uniquely bad at that all season. That might be an issue in the first round.

Steph Curry Sends Strong Encouragement to Phoenix’s Star Ahead of Playoffs Clash vs. OKC

Apr 18, 2026 @ 5:38am

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Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors bowed out of the 2025-2026 NBA season after falling to the Phoenix Suns in the play-in tournament. Despite the loss, Curry still had encouraging words for Suns star Jalen Green, who erupted for 36 points on eight 3-point makes to lead the Suns past the Warriors and book […] The post Steph Curry Sends Strong Encouragement to Phoenix’s Star Ahead of Playoffs Clash vs. OKC appeared first on Heavy Sports.

NHL free live streams: How to watch 2026 Stanley Cup playoff hockey games without cable – sportingnews.com

Apr 18, 2026 @ 5:30am

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NHL free live streams: How to watch 2026 Stanley Cup playoff hockey games without cable sportingnews.com

LeBron James vs. Kevin Durant playoff history: Revisting Thunder-Heat matchup, iconic Warriors-Cavaliers rivalries in finals – sportingnews.com

Apr 18, 2026 @ 4:00am

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Sporting News

LeBron James vs. Kevin Durant playoff history: Revisting Thunder-Heat matchup, iconic Warriors-Cavaliers rivalries in finals sportingnews.com

NBA World Reacts To Anthony Edwards News Before Timberwolves-Nuggets Game

Apr 18, 2026 @ 3:34am

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On Saturday, the Minnesota Timberwolves will play Game 1 of their first-round playoff series with the Denver Nuggets in Colorado.The Timberwolves finished the regular season as the sixth seed in the Western Conference with a 49-33 record.Anthony Edwards News Before Timberwolves-Nuggets GameBefore the game, the Timberwolves announced the news that Anthony Edwards is being listed […] The post NBA World Reacts To Anthony Edwards News Before Timberwolves-Nuggets Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Warriors vs. Suns Play-In Post-Game Stats: Jalen Green Takes Over to End Dubs’ Season

Apr 18, 2026 @ 2:22am

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Total Pro Sports

Jalen Green delivered a dominant performance in the elimination game that officially ended Golden State’s campaign.

Magic Fan Goes Viral for Wild Antics During LaMelo Ball Free-Throws

Apr 18, 2026 @ 2:12am

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Total Pro Sports

Despite a fan’s creative distraction at the free-throw line, LaMelo Ball and the Hornets were overwhelmed by the Magic.

Dillon Brooks cashed $1 million bonus after beating Warriors

Apr 18, 2026 @ 2:12am

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Larry Brown Sports

Dillon Brooks had a million reasons to smile Friday after vanquishing the Golden State Warriors to close out the NBA play-in tournament. Brooks and his Phoenix Suns outlasted the Warriors 111-96 in their do-or-die clash at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Ariz. The victory ensured that the veteran swingman pocketed an extra $1 million in … The post Dillon Brooks cashed $1 million bonus after beating Warriors appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

NBA World Reacts To Kevin Durant News Before Rockets-Lakers Game

Apr 18, 2026 @ 2:02am

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On Saturday night, the Houston Rockets will be in Los Angeles to play the Lakers for Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.The Rockets finished the regular season with a 52-30 record, which has them as the fifth seed in the Western Conference.Kevin Durant News Before Lakers GameBefore the game, the Rockets surprisingly announced that […] The post NBA World Reacts To Kevin Durant News Before Rockets-Lakers Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Suns’ Dillon Brooks Takes Shot at Thunder Ahead of Playoff Matchup

Apr 18, 2026 @ 1:20am

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The Phoenix Suns haven’t played a single playoff game yet, but Dillon Brooks’ trash talk is already in playoff form.After the Suns bested the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Play-In Tournament on Friday night to clinch the final playoff spot in the Western Conference and set up a first-round playoff series with the defending-champion […] The post Suns’ Dillon Brooks Takes Shot at Thunder Ahead of Playoff Matchup appeared first on Heavy Sports.