The Latest Breaking News from NBA Playoffs

NBA Playoffs Takeaways: Cavaliers Steal Game 5 in Overtime After Questionable No-Call

The Cavaliers will have a chance to close out the series against the Pistons on Friday night.

Sports Illustrated · May 13

NBA Playoffs: Four Takeaways After Thunder Sweep Lakers, Cavaliers Square Up With Pistons

Cleveland revved its engines vs. a sputtering Detroit squad, while the Lakers gave everything they had in a hard-fought finish.

Sports Illustrated · May 11

NBA Playoffs: Four Numbers That Tell the Story of Game 2 of Pistons-Cavs, Lakers-Thunder

Cade Cunningham is off to a historic start to his postseason career, while James Harden is making the wrong kind of history.

Sports Illustrated · May 7

NBA Playoffs Update: LeBron James Takes The Blame Following Lakers' Brutal Game 4 Loss To Rockets

The Lakers lost to the Rockets in Game 4 due to turnovers and controversial ejections. LeBron James took responsibility, while the Rockets capitalized on the Lakers' mistakes.

International Business Times UK · Apr 27

NBA Playoffs: Timberwolves Overcome Injuries, Knicks Fight Back and More Saturday Takeaways

Four takeaways from Sunday's NBA playoff action.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 25

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Sports Illustrated · Apr 23

NBA Playoff Takeaways: Lakers Lock Up Kevin Durant; 76ers, Trail Blazers Pull Off Huge Road Upsets

Portland and Philadelphia evened their series at 1–1, but Houston couldn’t do the same in a tough outing in Los Angeles.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 21

NBA Playoff Takeaways: Hawks Stun Knicks, Timberwolves Take Down Nugs

The Hawks shocked the Knicks with a comeback to claim Game 2 as the nightcap between the Nuggets and Timberwolves is shaping up to be another great finish.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 20

NBA Playoffs: Takeaways As Magic Upset Pistons, Victor Wembanyama Shines in Playoff Debut

Live scores, updates and takeaways from Sunday’s NBA playoff games.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 19

NBA Playoffs: Lakers Steal Game 1 as Rockets Offense Collapses Without Kevin Durant

Despite forcing turnovers and dominating the glass, Houston’s cold shooting without Durant gives shorthanded L.A. just enough of an opening for postseason life.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 19