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The Spurs trail 2-1 in the Western Conference Finals after a Game 3 loss to Oklahoma City, turning Game 4 in San Antonio into a must-win as the Thunder push to close out. OKC showcased depth and grit, with Jarred McCain pouring in a playoff-career-high 24 and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander driving the offense, while Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama remains central as San Antonio tries to rebound and avoid slipping into a 3-1 hole.
Buffalo, down 2-1 in the second-round series, head to Montreal for Game 4 at the Bell Centre with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen back in goal and Konsta Helenius making his playoff debut; lineup tweaks include Ryan McLeod dropping to the fourth line and Luke Schenn returning on defense, as the Sabres try to rebound after two losses while Montreal remains ahead behind Alex Newhook’s recent scoring. ESPN will televise the game; WGR 550 and the Sabres App will carry radio coverage, with a 6:30 p.m. pregame and additional shows on MSG and the team’s channels.
Colorado used relentless pressure, strong depth scoring and solid goaltending to win 5-2 in Game 4 and take a 3-1 series lead over Minnesota. Ross Colton broke the 1-1 tie and Parker Kelly iced it as the Avs leaned on a revamped lineup, including Josh Manson and Jack Ahcan on the blue line, with Mackenzie Blackwood earning his first playoff win. Minnesota tried to bait Colorado with physical play, including a four-minute major on butt-ending, but the Avalanche countered with depth, outshooting and outworking the Wild to seize command of the series.
The Knicks persisted with their starting group, leaned on spacing and next‑play speed to win Game 4, with Brunson drawing double teams and Deuce McBride delivering big plays when open looks arose. Towns and Hart offered veteran perspectives on team effort and locker-room character, while McBride played through pain and the squad emphasized defense and transition as the core ingredients for the victory and momentum ahead of Game 5.