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PREVIEW: The Philadelphia 76ers host the Boston Celtics for Game 3 on Friday at 7:00 PM ET at the Xfinity Mobile Arena, with the 2026 NBA Playoff first-round series tied at 1-1. The 76ers pulled off an upset 111-97 win over the Celtics in Game 2 after falling to a one-sided 123-91 loss in Game 1. Philadelphia's defensive intensity proved decisive in Game 2, restricting Boston to just 26.0 percent from three while their own 48.7 percent three-point shooting overwhelmed the visitors. Rookie VJ Edgecombe emerged as a star with a 30-point triple-double, while Tyrese Maxey delivered 29 points and...

PREVIEW: The Cleveland Cavaliers hold a 2-1 series lead over the Toronto Raptors heading into Game 4 at Scotiabank Arena , but momentum has shifted dramatically in Toronto's favor. After losing Game 3 by 22 points, 126-104 , the Cavaliers face a resilient Raptors team that refuses to go quietly. Cleveland's efficient attacking at the rim ranks third in the league, while Toronto counters with the league's best passing and second-ranked rim attacking efficiency . The critical difference in Game 3 centered on three-point shooting, where Toronto made 14 of 23 attempts from deep while Cleveland managed just 14 of...

PREVIEW: The Los Angeles Lakers have seized a commanding 3-0 series lead following a heart-stopping 112-108 overtime victory , putting the Houston Rockets on the brink of elimination in their first-round matchup. LeBron James delivered a clutch performance with 29 points and 13 rebounds, including a game-tying three-pointer with just 13 seconds left in regulation , showcasing the veteran poise that has defined this series. The Lakers rank first in efficient attacking the rim and have the league's best free throw rate at 0.32 , giving them a significant advantage in controlling the paint and drawing fouls. James has carried...

PREVIEW: The Portland Trail Blazers are hosting Game 4 of their first-round playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday, with the Spurs holding a 2-1 series lead. After Portland's thrilling comeback victory in Game 2, San Antonio responded decisively with a 120-108 victory on Friday. The Blazers hope to rebound with home-court advantage to force the series to a Game 5, while the second-seeded Spurs aim to return to San Antonio with a commanding 3-1 lead. The dominant storyline remains the health of Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama, currently listed as questionable to play after sustaining a concussion. Portland excels...