[Highlight] LeBron complaining about the game to a kid during last nights game
Rudy Gobert: “A few weeks ago [Victor Wembanyama] asked me what kind of filter I had in my house… It just tells you how his mind is.” Reporter: “[Anthony Edwards] hasn’t asked you about water filters?” Rudy Gobert: “Not yet. I pray for that day.”
[Charania] Boston’s Jayson Tatum is OUT for Game 7 tonight against the Philadelphia 76ers with a left leg injury.
[Durando] Nikola Jokic: Oklahoma missed probably the most players of everybody, and they’re still No. 1 and still dominating the league,” Jokic said. “So I hate those ‘if’ situations. … I don’t want to blame injuries for not making the second round in the playoffs.”
[Guillory] Several league sources with close ties to Rockets players indicated the social media situation was a significant distraction, one that was never truly resolved internally… It is unclear whether Durant ever clarified to his teammates if the account belonged to him.
[Haynes] Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has been downgraded to questionable for Game 7 tonight as he deals with knee stiffness.
In NBA history, players are 6–0 when playing in a Game 7 on their birth day. Paul George turns 36 on the day the Game 7 between the Celtics and the 76ers takes place.
[Fischer] There’s a legitimate chance that Anthony Davis is traded by the Wizards before appearing in a game for the franchise. The Trail Blazers, who previously pursued him at the trade deadline, could be a potential landing spot— especially if they fail in their chase of Giannis Antetokounmpo.
LeBron James on taking a back seat to Luka and Reaves in March: “I was able to put my ego aside for the betterment of the team.”
[The Athletic] Amen Thompson is expected to sign this summer, potentially a five-year deal worth more than $250 million.
[Highlight] Raptors take the lead on a ridiculous bounce for RJ Barrett
[Highlight] Joel Embiid arrives for Game 7 wearing the LeBron 3-1 comeback fit
[Lebron] after winning series: “Father time… already lost to me, it’s over with”
LeBron James has as many playoff wins (188) as Michael Jordan and Dirk Nowitzki combined
The Lakers won the series against the Rockets without any individual player scoring 30 points or more in any game
THE HOUSTON ROCKETS HAVE BEEN ELIMINATED FROM 2026 CHAMPIONSHIP CONTENTION
[King] Head coach Joe Mazzulla said Tatum “came in today with knee discomfort.” “We decided – the medical team and myself – for him not to play,” Mazzulla said. Mazzulla did not share who would start in Tatum’s place
Udonis Haslem: Your stars win you 2 (playoff games), your coach wins you 1, and your role players win you 1
BREAKING: Joe Mazulla changes Boston’s starting lineup for game 7: White, Scheierman, Brown, Harper Jr., and Garza.
[Highlight] Amen Thompson makes a questionable play against Austin Reaves
LeBron James on RJ Barrett’s game-winner forcing a Game 7 and giving the Lakers extra time to rest: “Haven’t seen a shot in Toronto like that since Kawhi. Something about those rims. I’m happy”
[NBA Official] Amen Thompson’s (HOU) foul against Austin Reaves (LAL) at 5:55 of 4th qtr on 5/1/26 has been upgraded to a Flagrant 1 after league review.
[Post Game Thread] The Los Angeles Lakers (4-2) defeat the Houston Rockets (2-2), 98-78, to advance to the WCSF.
[Highlight] Luka Doncic struggles to see the game as he gets repeatedly blocked by Bronny James
[Post Game Thread] The Detroit Pistons (3-3) defeat the Orlando Magic (3-3) after BEING DOWN 24 POINTS, 93-79.
[Scotto] Lakers coach JJ Redick on LeBron James: “Literally every single guy was going bahhh, bahhh (goat noises). It speaks to his greatness. To me, he’s had the greatest career of any NBA player. He’s one of, if not the greatest of all time.”
[Highlight] LeBron James taps the pass by Deandre Ayton, let the ball bounce once, and then sends an absolute laser pass dime to Rui Hachimura for the dunk
LeBron James leads the Lakers to advance to the second round: 28 PTS (10⁄25 FG), 7 REB, 8 AST, +26
[Iko] The Houston Rockets front office is expected to discuss acquiring the following stars this offseason: Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard, Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo, Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell, and 76ers’ Joel Embiid.
[Amick] The Houston Rockets are expected to chase “another star-level talent” like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kawhi Leonard, or Donovan Mitchell this offseason.
[Post Game Thread] The Toronto Raptors (3-3) defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers (3-3), 112-110 to force game 7!
LeBron James Has More Playoff Series Wins (42) Than His Age (41) Again.
[Russo] After taking a 62-38 lead early in the third quarter, the Orlando Magic went 3-for-35 from the field and scored 17 points over the final 23 minutes.
[Krawczynski] Edwards has been doing around-the-clock treatment on his injured left knee, and he has told teammates he plans on returning at some point in the series, team sources told The Athletic.
LeBron James has the 7th most playoff series wins among all franchises in NBA history
The Celtics have set out white t-shirts for the fans ahead of the game 7 matchup tonight. The ironic thing? The Sixers will be the ones wearing their white uniforms tonight.
Micheal Porter Jr. on the Nuggets playoff loss: “Shouldn’t have traded me man.”
Toronto is 0-11 in playoff games in Cleveland in franchise history. Can the Raptors break the curse in Game 7 vs. the Cavaliers?
[Bodner] The Sixers say that Paul George has an illness, and is probable for tonight’s Game 7 against the Celtics.
[Fischer] The Trail Blazers engaged with the Bucks in trade talks at the deadline centered around Giannis Antetokounmpo and are expected to be amongst the more aggressive suitors for the 10x All Star again this Summer. Portland controls Milwaukee’s draft capital in 2028, 2029, and 2030.
Jamal Shead yells “Fuck, yeah, bitch” in referee Mitchell Ervin’s face after the Raptors win Game 6
JJ Redick: “For us to be written off a few weeks ago and to win a playoff series is a big deal”
Nicol Mobley, mother of Evan Mobley, reposts Richard Jefferson’s quote about Donovan Mitchell: “I don’t think how Donovan Mitchell plays basketball is a recipe for success. Him taking a backseat in this series is absolutely necessary…”
[Hine] Media superstar Jaden McDaniels on teams trying to provoke an outburst or get in his head: “I expect people to try and get in my head and try to make me do dumb stuff, so I already know it’s coming. It’s just funny when it doesn’t work.”
LeBron now has more playoff series wins as a vegas underdog than any player in NBA history
Deandre “I looked in the mirror” Ayton finishes with 7 points and 16 rebounds with a 7/16/1/0/1 statline that belies his dominance this game
Jabari “We are obviously the better team” Smith finished the game with 9 PTS | 12 REBS | 3 AST | 3-11 FG | 1-6 3PT | -24 after getting eliminated from the playoffs