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The NBA decided not to suspend Victor Wembanyama for elbowing Naz Reid in Game 4, upgrading the foul to Flagrant 2 and ejecting him; he will play in Game 5 against the Timberwolves as the series remains tied at 2-2 after Minnesota's 114-109 win. Spurs coach Mitch Johnson defended Wembanyama's handling of physicality and called for protection as the series shifts back to San Antonio.
The NBA decided not to suspend or fine Victor Wembanyama after his flagrant-2 ejection for an elbow to Naz Reid in Game 4, so he’ll play in Game 5 against Minnesota.
Los Angeles faltered in a 99-93 Game 5 loss to Houston, with their offense stalling and a spike in turnovers as 3-point shooting cooled. Houston answered with higher intensity and 40 three-point attempts, knocking down seven more threes than the Lakers. Deandre Ayton delivered 18 points and 17 rebounds, LeBron James continued to drive, and Austin Reaves returned with uneven but promising play. The Lakers must adjust—lineup tweaks, Shengün coverage, and better distribution of touches—to avoid a historic 3-0 collapse in Game 6.
Matt Boldy scored the tiebreaking power-play goal late in the second period as the Minnesota Wild defeated the Dallas Stars 4-2 in Game 5 to take a 3-2 lead in the series. Kirill Kaprizov added an empty-netter with two minutes left and Mats Zuccarello returned with a goal, while Michael McCarron also scored for Minnesota and Jesper Wallstedt stopped 20 shots. Dallas tied the game on a Miro Heiskanen one-timer after a Jason Robertson score late in the third, but the Wild head home for Game 6 with a chance to clinch their first playoff series since 2015.
Cade Cunningham erupted for 45 points on 23 shots to set a Pistons playoff scoring record and lift Detroit to a 116-109 win over the Orlando Magic, trimming the series deficit to 3-2. Paolo Banchero also dropped 45 for Orlando, Franz Wagner was out with a calf strain, and Detroit rode strong early physicality and second-chance points to force a Game 6 in Orlando.
Brunson scored 39 points with eight assists and only one turnover, despite an ankle tweak, guiding the Knicks to a 126-97 Game 5 win over the Hawks and putting New York on the cusp of advancing as he continues to redefine what a 6-foot-2 guard can be in the playoffs.
Jalen Brunson scored a game-high 39 and sparked a decisive fourth-quarter surge in the Knicks' 126-97 Game 5 rout of the Hawks, flipping a shaky series into a commanding advantage at Madison Square Garden.
With a 3-1 series lead, the Flyers head to Pittsburgh for Game 5, eyeing potential lineup tweaks, a sharper transition game, and better discipline as the Penguins look to rebound after a 4-2 Game 4, led by Crosby and an improving power play; game time is 7:00 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Philadelphia and ESPN.
The Dodgers are facing elimination in the World Series after a 6-1 loss to the Blue Jays in Game 5, marked by offensive struggles, ineffective adjustments against rookie pitcher Trey Yesavage, and defensive errors, leaving their season hanging in the balance.
The Toronto Blue Jays lead the World Series 3-2 after a 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5, highlighted by rookie Trey Yesavage's record-breaking 12 strikeouts and back-to-back home runs from Davis Schneider and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. The Blue Jays are now one win away from their first championship since 1993.
Blue Jays' George Springer will not start Game 5 of the World Series due to an apparent arm injury, but may be available off the bench. Bo Bichette will serve as DH in his place, and Springer is optimistic about his recovery for potential participation in Game 6.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are favored to win Game 5 of the World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays, with predictions suggesting they will take a 3-2 series lead after a strong offensive performance and solid pitching from Blake Snell, while the Blue Jays face challenges with rookie Trey Yesavage on the mound.
The 2025 World Series is tied at 2-2 after the Blue Jays' victory in Game 4, setting up a decisive Game 5 in Los Angeles where the winner will be one step away from the championship. The game features starting pitchers Trey Yesavage for Toronto and Blake Snell for the Dodgers, with live updates and analysis available.
The Dodgers and Blue Jays are tied 2-2 in the World Series, with Game 5 at Dodger Stadium featuring lineup changes for Los Angeles and a rematch between Blake Snell and Trey Yesavage. The series is heading to Toronto for potential Game 6 or 7, with live updates and analysis ongoing.
The World Series is tied 2-2 between the Dodgers and Blue Jays, with Game 5 at Dodger Stadium, where the Blue Jays aim to secure the championship at Rogers Centre. The Blue Jays evened the series with a 6-2 win in Game 4, highlighted by Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s homer and Shane Bieber's pitching debut. Shohei Ohtani struggled on the mound but showed resilience, while Guerrero's postseason performance has been outstanding. The series continues with Game 6 in Toronto, and potentially Game 7 if necessary.