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The Latest Breaking News from Game 7

NBA Playoff Takeaways: How Cavaliers Dominated Pistons to Punch Ticket to Eastern Conference Finals

Our takeaways from Game 7 as the Cavaliers blew out the top-seeded Pistons to advance to the Eastern Conference finals.

Sports Illustrated · May 17

Cavaliers or Pistons in Game 7? X-Factors That Will Determine Who Advances to Eastern Conference Finals

Specific areas the Cavaliers and Pistons must focus on to win Game 7 of their series.

Sports Illustrated · May 16

One Big Thing the Pistons and Timberwolves Must Do to Force a Game 7

Detroit and Minnesota face elimination from the NBA playoffs Friday night.

Sports Illustrated · May 15

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Raptors Offseason Preview: How Toronto Can Grow Into an Eastern Conference Contender

A look ahead at the Toronto Raptors’ offseason after the disappointing loss in Game 7 to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Sports Illustrated · May 5

NBA Playoff Power Rankings: How the Final Eight Teams Stack Up Entering Second Round

After a wild first round of games, here is how the eight remaining NBA playoff teams compare ahead of the conference semifinals.

Sports Illustrated · May 4

Chris Mannix’s NBA Notes: What’s Next for Orlando After Magic Fire Jamahl Mosley

Plus, the Mavericks land a big name to lead their front office, what will the Rockets do this offseason and what to make of Joe Mazzulla’s late-season decisions.

Sports Illustrated · May 4

Jaylen Brown Made a Surprising Admission About the Celtics During Cringy Livestream After Game 7 Loss

The Celtics star ripped the refs for having an “agenda” and said this year was his favorite of his NBA career.

Sports Illustrated · May 4

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Winners and Losers From the First Round of the NBA Playoffs

With just eight teams left standing, a look back at one of the best first rounds in recent memory.

Sports Illustrated · May 4

How the Raptors’ Season Grades Out After Game 7 Elimination Against Cavaliers

Evaluating Toronto’s 2025–26 season after a loss to Cleveland in Sunday’s winner-take-all game.

Sports Illustrated · May 4

Three Factors That Explain Cavaliers’ Game 7 Win Over Raptors

Cleveland used a big second half to seal the win at home.

Sports Illustrated · May 3

Canadiens Survive Shots on Goal Imbalance, Advance Past Lightning in Game 7

Montreal was outshot 28–9, and still managed to win this one on the road.

Sports Illustrated · May 3

Pistons vs. Magic Game 7: Four Takeaways From Detroit’s Decisive Win to Avoid First-Round Exit

Four takeaways from the Pistons’ big Game 7 win over the Magic to advance to the second round of the playoffs.

Sports Illustrated · May 3

Celtics Season Grades: Judging Boston’s Year After Shocking First-Round Exit to 76ers

Grading the Boston Celtics’ season after a shocking first-round exit at the hands of the Philadelphia 76ers.

Sports Illustrated · May 3

Jaylen Brown Calls Out ‘Flopping’ Joel Embiid After Celtics’ Season Ends in Brutal Elimination

The Celtics star also got honest on how he felt about the team’s season following a stunning early playoff exit.

Sports Illustrated · May 3

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Sports Illustrated · May 3

Celtics' Starting Lineup Made the Wrong Kind of History in Game 7 Loss to 76ers

The Celtics made NBA history in their Game 7 loss to the 76ers, as three new additions to Joe Mazzulla’s revamped starting lineup combined to score zero points.

Sports Illustrated · May 2

NBA Playoff Takeaways: 76ers Win Game 7, Eliminating Celtics After Epic Comeback

Three NBA playoff takeaways after the Philadelphia 76ers completed a comeback from down 3-1 against the Boston Celtics, with a road victory in Game 7.

Sports Illustrated · May 2

Jayson Tatum Ruled Out of Game 7 Between Celtics and 76ers With Sudden Leg Injury

Jayson Tatum will miss Game 7 between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers with a left leg injury.

Sports Illustrated · May 2

Jayson Tatum’s Injury Status Takes Surprising Turn Hours Before 76ers-Celtics Game 7

Tatum is now questionable for Game 7 due to stiffness in his left knee.

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Sports Illustrated · May 2

Celtics vs. 76ers Game 7 History: Who Holds the Edge in the Most Common Game 7 Matchup in the NBA?

The Celtics look to avoid a collapse against the 76ers in Boston on Saturday night. History says they should have the edge.

Sports Illustrated · May 2

Schedule, Game Times for Pistons-Magic, Raptors-Cavaliers Game 7 to Close First Round

A look at the schedule for the two Game 7 matchups slated for Sunday between the Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic, plus the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors.

Sports Illustrated · May 2

RJ Barrett Channeled His Inner Kawhi Leonard With Epic Shot to Keep Raptors' Season Alive

Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett’s game winner to force Game 7 against the Cleveland Cavaliers looked a lot like Kawhi Leonard’s buzzer beater to defeat the 76ers in 2019.

Sports Illustrated · May 2

Magic's Dreadful Shooting Woes Spark Pistons' Historic Comeback to Force Game 7

The Orlando Magic couldn't buy a bucket in the second half in Friday's Game 6 against the Detroit Pistons. Detroit erased a 22-point halftime hole to force a Game 7 back at home.

The Independent UK · Feb 21

Baseball Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski, known for walk-off home run in 1960 World Series, dies at 89

Bill Mazeroski, the Hall of Fame second baseman who won eight Gold Glove awards for his steady work in the field and the hearts of countless Pittsburgh Pirates fans for his historic walk-off home run in Game 7 of the 1960 World Series, has died at the age of 89

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025

Shohei Ohtani is the AP's Male Athlete of the Year for record-tying 4th time

Shohei Ohtani has won The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the fourth time, tying with Lance Armstrong, LeBron James and Tiger Woods for most among male honorees

Sports Illustrated · Nov 6, 2025

Miguel Rojas Shares What Shohei Ohtani Told Him After His Massive Home Run in Game 7

The two-way star had a hyped up message for his teammate after he kept the Dodgers’ chances of winning the World Series alive.

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