Taylor Swift Joins Celeb Crowd at NBA Finals Game 4
Taylor Swift was spotted among dozens of celebrities courtside at Game 4 of the NBA Finals, underscoring the intersection of music, pop culture, and basketball.
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Staal again pounces in front of the net as Hurricanes tie the Final
Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal scored twice and added the go-ahead goal in a 5-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4, knotting the Stanley Cup Final at 2-2. At 37, he became the oldest player to score in each of the first four games of a Final and helped keep Carolina alive in the series, with Brind’Amour praising his leadership and front-of-net menace while Tortorella pointed to Vegas needing to clog the blue paint.
Knicks Eye a Momentum Shift in Game 4 Against Spurs
New York hosts San Antonio with a 2-1 series lead after a 115-111 Game 3 setback in which Wembanyama piled up 32 points. The Knicks must regain offensive rhythm, cut turnovers (13) and improve ball movement (18 assists), while containing Wembanyama in pick-and-roll and getting bigger fourth-quarter production from Towns and more help from Bridges. The Spurs’ size and aggressive defense exposed New York’s stagnation, but one bad game isn’t game–planning. ESPN projects the Knicks to win Game 4 by about 5 points with a 57% win probability.
Wembanyama's rise vs. Knicks' depth shapes Finals Game 4
NBA.com’s panel breaks down Game 4 of the 2026 Finals: San Antonio’s edge lies in Victor Wembanyama’s continued growth and two-way impact, while New York counters with rest and depth (fewer playoff minutes, a deeper bench) plus veteran experience and a 2-1 series lead to influence late-game decisions.
Canes Seek To Even Stanley Cup Final in Vegas
The Hurricanes travel to Las Vegas for Game 4 hoping to even the Stanley Cup Final at 2-2, with Rod Brind'Amour weighing lineup tweaks and a decision on goaltender as William Carrier recovers from an upper-body injury; Carolina aims to rebound after Vegas won 5-4 in double overtime in Game 3, leaving the series 2-1 VGK.
Canes Ready for Game 4 After Cup Final Thriller
Carolina Hurricanes head to Game 4 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final in Las Vegas after a chaotic Game 3 that featured a historic hat trick, a four-goal comeback, and double overtime. Rod Brind’Amour will decide between Frederik Andersen and Brandon Bussi in net, with Will Carrier’s injury adding potential lineup tweaks. Monday practice sets the stage for Tuesday’s pivotal game and a chance to reclaim home ice in a best-of-three series.
Knicks finish sweep; Barkley questions Cavs' effort in Game 4
New York completed a four-game sweep of Cleveland with a 130-93 victory in Game 4 to advance to the NBA Finals, while Charles Barkley condemned the Cavaliers' first-half effort as 'quit,' pointing to a 20-0 Knicks run, a wide rebounding edge (60-33) and 33 fast-break points for New York.
Wembanyama's half-court heater fuels Spurs to even West Finals
Victor Wembanyama hit a dramatic half-court jumper at the halftime buzzer on his way to 33 points, lifting San Antonio to a 103-82 Game 4 win over Oklahoma City and knotting the West Finals at 2-2 in a series that has featured big shots and momentum swings.
Wembanyama leads Spurs to 103-82 rout to even West finals at 2-2
Victor Wembanyama scored 33 points as the San Antonio Spurs shut down Oklahoma City and cruised to a 103-82 win in Game 4 to knot the Western Conference finals at 2-2, with the Spurs leveraging strong defense and contributions from their depth to flip the series.
Mitchell's second-half eruption lifts Cavs to 2-2 series tie
Donovan Mitchell scored 39 in the second half as Cleveland surged past Detroit with a 22-0 run to win Game 4 and tie the series at 2-2 (112-103). Mitchell had 21 in the third quarter after a rough first half, finishing with 43 points, while James Harden added 24 points and 11 assists; Caris LeVert and Paul Reed also contributed off the bench as the Cavaliers exploded in the third period and stole momentum heading into Game 5 in Detroit.
Benson’s Birthday Goal Lifts Sabres to 3-2 Win, Series Tied 2-2
Zach Benson scored the deciding goal on a third-period power play to lift the Buffalo Sabres to a 3-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 4, tying the second-round series at 2-2 and sending it back to Buffalo for Game 5. Benson, celebrating his 21st birthday, redirected a skate-pass and beat Jakub Dobes with 15:19 left; Doan added two assists to extend a five-game playoff helper streak, while Mattias Samuelsson and Tage Thompson also scored for Buffalo. The Sabres shuffled lines, leaned on a 6-for-7 penalty kill and Luukkonen in net, and withstood a lengthy first-period video-review delay that briefly gave Montreal a lead.
Habs Brace for Sabres’ Adjustments in Game 4
Montreal expects Buffalo to adjust in Game 4 of the second-round series after the Canadiens’ 6-2 win in Game 3; players emphasize staying smart and in control in a best-of-seven, while 21 skaters hit the ice at the Bell Centre ahead of a 7:00 p.m. puck drop.
Gauthier Eyes Breakout as Ducks Look to Even Series in Game 4
A Covers betting breakdown predicting the Ducks to level the series in Game 4 at home, highlighted by Cutter Gauthier’s potential breakout (Over 0.5 points, +170 for a goal scorer) and Knights-Ducks odds (Moneyline Knights -115, Ducks -105) with Over/Under 6.5. The piece also notes the Ducks’ edge in high-danger chances and home-underdog history, offering several correlated bets and insights for bettors.
Knicks Sweep Sixers, Advance to East Finals with 144-114 Win
The New York Knicks completed a playoff sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers with a dominant 144-114 victory in Game 4, advancing to the Eastern Conference finals. Deuce McBride starred with 25 points on 7-for-9 from three after starting in place of OG Anunoby, while Jalen Brunson added 22 and Karl-Anthony Towns 17 with 10 assists. New York shot extremely well—about 57% from three and 54% from the field—while Philly struggled, especially from beyond the arc, as Embiid led Philadelphia with 24 points. The Knicks now await the winner of Detroit-Cleveland to determine their conference-final opponent.
Sixers Seek Game 4 Rally to Avoid 0-3 Playoff Sweep
Sixers face elimination in Game 4 after trailing 81-57 at halftime as the Knicks heat up from long range (Miles McBride with 20 at intermission) and Jalen Brunson adds to the scoring, while Joel Embiid has 19 for Philly but needs more. Philadelphia must mount a historic comeback to avoid a 0-3 series deficit—no team has won a best-of-seven after falling behind 0-3 in the playoffs—and the game airs on ABC with a potential Game 5 in New York.