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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Cleveland let a potential 3-1 series lead slip away as Toronto escaped with a 93-89 victory in a game defined by brutal shooting (Raptors 32% FG, 4-30 from three) and a heavy emphasis on second chances (21 offensive rebounds) that fueled 19-7 in second-chance points. Cleveland’s turnover woes (18 to Toronto’s 12) and a poor shooting night from Donovan Mitchell (20 points on 6-24) — including 0-4 at the rim — hamstrung the Cavs’ offense, while Toronto’s relentless grabbing of misses and the Cavs’ inability to get to the rim capped a frustrating night for Cleveland.
With Joel Embiid listed as doubtful for Game 4, the 76ers have ceded home-court to the Celtics and face an uphill battle to even the first‑round series. Without their star, Philadelphia must rely on the rest of the lineup to push back in a must‑win game, while Embiid’s return remains possible for Game 5 but far from guaranteed.
Victor Wembanyama returned from concussion to post 27 points, 11 rebounds and seven blocks as the Spurs routed the Trail Blazers 114-93, taking a 3-1 series lead. De'Aaron Fox added 28 for San Antonio, while Deni Avdija led Portland with 26 in a game SA pulled away after a 17-point first-half deficit.
The Toronto Blue Jays evened the World Series at 2-2 with a 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4, highlighted by Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s home run and strong pitching from Shane Bieber, taking control of the series and securing homefield advantage for the next game.
The Dodgers' bullpen struggled in a 6-2 loss to the Blue Jays in Game 4 of the World Series, tying the series 2-2. The Blue Jays capitalized on fatigue and mistakes, with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and a rally in the seventh inning key to their victory. Shohei Ohtani pitched effectively but was charged with four runs, highlighting the Dodgers' ongoing offensive struggles. The series remains highly competitive as both teams prepare for Game 5.
The Toronto Blue Jays tied the 2025 World Series at 2-2 with a 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4, highlighted by Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s franchise-record seventh postseason home run. Shane Bieber outperformed Shohei Ohtani, helping the Blue Jays secure the win. The series now moves to Toronto for Game 6, with both teams preparing for the next crucial matchups.