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sports14 days ago•2 min saved

Aces Clinch Playoff Spot as Wilson Leads 2026 Championship Push

Las Vegas clinched a 2026 WNBA playoff berth and would currently be the No. 3 seed as they pursue a fourth title in five seasons, led by MVP candidate A’ja Wilson who tops the league in points and blocks and shoots 41.6% from three, with Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young providing strong support. The standings show Minnesota, Golden State, and other contenders like Indiana, Atlanta, and New York in the mix as teams jockey for seeding; Minnesota’s Napheesa Collier has returned and Caitlin Clark is a rising factor for Indiana. The piece notes Vegas’ late-season surge and Wilson’s dominance—echoing last year’s push—making it risky to bet against her in a playoff series.

via Bleacher Report|

#aja-wilson #las-vegas-aces #playoffs-2026

sports2 months ago•12 min saved

OG Anunoby seals Knicks’ Finals surge with clutch moment that defines a legend

OG Anunoby evolved from a soft-spoken, injury-plagued role player into a Knicks legend, delivering the game-winning tip-in with 1.2 seconds left in Game 4 of the NBA Finals to cap a 29-point comeback against the Spurs and solidify his status as a premier two-way star built on resilience and hard work.

via New York Post|

#nba-finals #new-york-knicks #og-anunoby

sports2 months ago•5 min saved

2-0 isn’t a victory lap: Bridges cautions as Knicks push in Finals

Bridges, recalling a 2-0 Finals collapse from his Suns days, warns that a 2-0 lead can disappear and urges staying desperate and levelheaded; the Knicks have a franchise-record 13 straight playoff wins and lead 2-0 heading back to New York, with Bridges posting strong postseason numbers including 20 points in Game 2.

via New York Post|

#basketball #knicks #mikal-bridges

sports3 months ago•9 min saved

VGK Unveil Fan-Focused Activations for Games 3 and 4 of Western Conference Final

The Vegas Golden Knights announced activations for Games 3 and 4 of the Western Conference Final against the Colorado Avalanche, featuring fan events outside T-Mobile Arena, a new all-game pregame show, gold battle towels for attendees, morning practices open to the public, and official road watch parties. The team also promotes the VGK Locals Menu concessions, the Official VGK Mobile App with ticket drops, and the NHL Bracket Challenge, while all seven games will be broadcast on ESPN with extensive TV, radio, and digital coverage.

via NHL.com|

#fan-activations #nhl #playoffs-2026

2026-nba-playoffs3 months ago•46 min saved

Wembanyama erupts for 41 and 24 as Spurs outlast Thunder in double-OT thriller

Victor Wembanyama exploded for 41 points and 24 rebounds as the Spurs survived a double-overtime clash to beat the Thunder 122-115 in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Dylan Harper made an unexpected impact in Fox’s absence with 24 points in the Spurs’ youngest conference finals starting lineup, while OKC’s Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander recovered to finish strong and Alex Caruso dropped 31 for the Thunder. San Antonio seized a 1-0 series lead heading to Game 2 in Oklahoma City.

via NBA|

#2026-nba-playoffs #oklahoma-city-thunder #playoffs-2026

sports3 months ago•5 min saved

LeBron James undecided on NBA future after Lakers bow out in playoffs

After the Lakers’ 115-110 loss to the Thunder ends their 2025-26 season, LeBron James, 41, said he doesn’t know what the future holds and will recalibrate with his family before deciding whether to return, entering unrestricted free agency without a guaranteed deal for the first time in his lengthy career.

via New York Post|

#free-agency #lebron-james #los-angeles-lakers

sports3 months ago•7 min saved

NBC’s Playoff Schedule Fumble: Knicks-Sixers Blowout vs. Wolves-Spurs Thriller

NBC split second-round coverage by airing Knicks-Sixers on NBC and Spurs-Wolves on Peacock in overlapping windows; New York routed Philadelphia 137-98 while Minnesota edged San Antonio 104-102 in a late thriller, highlighting awkward scheduling and limited network visibility for the best game under the new deal.

via Awful Announcing|

#broadcast-scheduling #nba #nbc

sports4 months ago•1 min saved

Timeout mix-up sinks Knicks in late playoff stumble

At the Garden, the Knicks faced 0 timeouts with 5.6 seconds left, a miscount amplified by NBC’s TV graphic; without a reset, Josh Hart couldn’t set up a final play after CJ McCollum missed two free throws, and Mikal Bridges’ 12-foot fadeaway clanged out, sparking debate over whether a timeout should have been called to advance the ball for a cleaner shot. bot_challenge: false} }?}{

via New York Post|

#knicks #miscue #nba

sports4 months ago•4 min saved

McDavid Silent, Oilers Win: Playoff Spotlight on Star Power

Defector writer Ray Ratto argues that Edmonton’s success has long hinged on Connor McDavid’s star power, but the Oilers still won Game 1 against Anaheim 4-3 without a McDavid point, underscoring playoff volatility and Canada’s Cup drought amid Leafs- and Gudas-related tensions.

via Defector|

#connor-mcdavid #edmonton-oilers #nhl

2026-sofi-nba-play-in-tournament4 months ago•37 min saved

Play-In Friday Preview: Hornets, Warriors Eye Playoff Berths

Friday’s SoFi Play-In doubleheader features East No. 9 Charlotte Hornets at No. 8 Orlando Magic (7:30 PM ET, Prime Video) and West No. 10 Golden State Warriors at No. 8 Phoenix Suns (10 PM ET, Prime Video). The preview highlights Paolo Banchero, LaMelo Ball, Devin Booker and Stephen Curry, with Ball vs. Suggs and Curry vs. Brooks as key matchups, and predicts Charlotte and Golden State will advance to the playoffs.

via NBA|

#2026-sofi-nba-play-in-tournament #charlotte-hornets #golden-state-warriors

sports4 months ago•3 min saved

Lakers Draw Rockets in 2026 Playoffs, Opening Game Slated for ABC

The Los Angeles Lakers earned the No. 4 seed in the West with a 53-29 record and will face the Houston Rockets in the first round of the 2026 playoffs. Game 1 is set for Saturday, April 18 at 5:30 p.m. PT on ABC. LA swept Houston 2-1 in the regular season, including two wins after the All-Star break, though Houston also handed the Lakers a Christmas Day blowout. With star availability in flux, the Lakers are viewed as underdogs against a Rockets club that finished strong down the stretch. A Durant–James playoff showdown adds intrigue, and Marcus Smart’s late-season return has the locker room optimistic about competing. Seeding depended on Nuggets–Spurs results; had Denver lost, LA would have moved to third and drawn Minnesota instead.

via Lakers Nation|

#game-1-scheduled #houston-rockets #los-angeles-lakers