Playoffs
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New York Knicks edge Spurs 105-104 in Game 2
Jalen Brunson sank a game-winning free throw, securing the New York Knicks' 13th consecutive playoff victory and a 2-0 NBA Finals lead, but only after surrendering a 14-0 fourth-quarter run that nearl

Montreal Canadiens' historic playoff run analyzed
Just 33 seconds into Game 1 of the Conference Finals, the Carolina Hurricanes opened the scoring against the Montreal Canadiens, setting an immediate uphill battle for a team that has defied expectati

Mike Brown turns Knicks skeptics into believers on Finals run
For the first time since 1999, the New York Knicks are headed to the NBA Finals, achieving this historic feat by becoming the first team ever to win three series-clinching games by 20+ points in a sin

Victor Wembanyama drops 33 points in playoff win
Victor Wembanyama dropped 33 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists, single-handedly evening the Western Conference Finals and handing the Oklahoma City Thunder their worst playoff shooting night since 202

Knicks dominate Cavaliers 109-93 in Game 2
After an initial slump, Josh Hart sank five of his next eight 3-pointers, propelling the New York Knicks to a 109-93 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers and a commanding 2-0 series lead, according to

Cale Makar's Injury Impacts Colorado Avalanche Season Outlook
The Colorado Avalanche, previously 45-0-0 when leading in the final 20 minutes, shockingly collapsed in Game 2 of the Western Conference Final, allowing two goals in just 2 minutes and 7 seconds.

Josh Hart Explodes for 26 Points, Knicks Dominate Cavs
Despite a dismal 26.7% playoff three-point shooting average, Josh Hart erupted for a playoff career-high 26 points in Game 2 against the Cavaliers, sinking five 3-pointers. This unexpected surge, fuel

Oklahoma City basketball team offense falters under playoff pressure
In Game 1 against the San Antonio Spurs, the Oklahoma City Thunder, a team known for offensive firepower, shot a dismal 17-of-45 from three-point range.

Jakub Dobes's Resilience Drives Goaltending Success
In a decisive Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Second Round, Jakub Dobes stopped 37 shots, becoming only the second goalie in NHL history, after Ken Dryden, to win multiple road Game 7s in a single pl

Dylan Harper Starts First Playoff Game for Spurs
In his very first NBA playoff start, rookie Dylan Harper didn't just fill in for an injured star; he set a San Antonio Spurs team playoff record with seven steals.

Cavaliers Advance in NBA Playoffs After Clutch Performances
With 2:39 left in overtime of a pivotal Game 5, Max Strus stole the ball from Cade Cunningham, leading to an easy Donovan Mitchell layup that swung the series for the Cavaliers, according to the Akron