[Aubin] Wemby on people calling him “too emotional” and “gay” for crying on the court: I think it’s first and foremost a fear of judgment. Like this feeling that you have to act a certain way, social codes, I guess. Personally, I refuse to carry the burden of having to hide my emotions.”
[Henderson] League sources including Doris Burke are saying the Portland Trailblazers treatment of Tiago Splitter is “the most vicious and disrespectful thing they’ve encountered in 30+ years” as they’re likely looking for the cheapest coach available
Klay Thompson is enjoying life on the ocean
“God, it feels good to be back.”
[Charania] Lakers star Austin Reaves has been cleared to return for Game 5 against the Houston Rockets, sources tell ESPN.
Jeremy Lin: How are the 8th seeded Magic up 3-1 on the 60 win Pistons
Michael Wilbon says Jordan attempted to ‘soften’ media criticism of LeBron James
LeBron admits that people criticizing his Finals record used to bother him: “I am pissed off that I didn’t have a better winning percentage individually in the Finals, but for people to try to turn it into a negative, it doesn’t bother me like it did when I was younger.”
Oso Ighodaro on what he learned from playing the Thunder in the first round: “They were calling out every single one of our plays, immediately. I went through their playbook and knew, pretty much, their actions, but the level at which they knew our plays was definitely different.”
Anthony Davis on joining the Wizards: “When you get into the organization and see how great it is, the owner and DC are amazing. We are a very bad basketball team for sure. On the flip side, I think it’s very tough to go from a bad team to a contender. It takes a couple of years.”
Anthony Davis on his goals before retiring: “I haven’t got MVP. I haven’t got DPOY. I want the parade for a championship, so I want to be able to do that again… it’s still things I want to try to get. I want to get 20,000 points. I want to play 20 years.”
Cade Cunningham shines with 45/4/5 on 77% TS in a huge Pistons win to keep their season alive
Rudy Gobert on Jaden McDaniels as a trash talker: “Jaden is a quiet shit talker, it took me a couple years to realize it. He will score a basket and you can’t read his lips but he’ll say ‘Bitch!’, and I’m like who said that? Jaden will almost whisper”
Kevin Garnett’s Shai impression
[Highlight] Collin Murray-Boyles with the incredible block on Mobley’s dunk attempt
No team in the last 12 seasons has gone onto to win the championship if the first round series lasted more than five games. The last team to do it were the 2014 Spurs who defeated the Mavs in 7 games.
Pelicans’ Jordan wins NBA’s teammate of the year award
[Highlight] Scottie Barnes blocks Harden’s 3pt attempt from behind
[Highlight] Avdija drives to the basket, and Wemby spikes it out of the building
THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS HAVE BEEN ELIMINATED FROM 2026 NBA CHAMPIONSHIP CONTENTION
[Post Game Thread] The Detroit Pistons (2-3) force game 6 as they defeat the Orlando Magic (3-2), 116-109. 45-piece from both Cade and Paolo!
Shaq “Wemby is the first perfect big man that’s ever created”
Paolo Banchero despite the loss: 45/9/7 on 17⁄31 FG
[Fischer] The Lakers, Bulls and Nets are all potential suitors that will likely present Peyton Watson with an offer sheet that may cause “angst” in the Denver front office.
Jakobe Walter at the half in Game 5 vs the Cavaliers: 17 PTS/ 2 REB on 6-9 FGs and 5-8 from 3 in just 15 minutes and a box+/- of +11
[Highlight] Paolo Banchero hits his 6th triple of the night to give him 45 points, cutting the Pistons lead to 3 with a minute to go
[Highlight] Paolo Banchero scores the And-1 jumper to give him 20 points, Desmond Bane hustles for the loose ball, calls a timeout, and tries to get up the floor while Ausar Thompson is over him (with a replay)
[Highlights] Ja’Kobe Walter hits his 4th and 5th triple of the 1st half to give him 17 points
[Highlight] Victor Wembanyama “steals Camara’s soul”
The Spurs fans remind Deni Avdija of the tooth incident with De’Aaron Fox during his free throw, in a creative way.
[Post Game Thread] The Philadelphia 76ers (2-3) storm back to beat the Boston Celtics (3-2), 113-97, behind 33 points and 8 assists from Joel Embiid in his second game back after removing his appendix.
22yo phenom Victor Wembanyama’s averages in his first ever playoff series: 21.0 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 steals, 4.0 blocks on 58/54/91 splits (72 TS%)
Every Remaining Team in the West Besides the Spurs have Major Injuries
[Highlight] Cade Cunningham loses Suggs and gets the clutch bucket
Ausar Thompson tonight: 6/15/6/5/2 in an outstanding all-around performance as Pistons win Game 5
Most Disappointing #1 Seed Upsets
[Highlights] Jeremy Sochan full highlights vs. Atlanta Hawks last night (126-97 W) - Game 5 - First round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs:
10 Points on 4⁄4 FG, 1⁄1 from 3, 1⁄2 FT, 1 Rebound, and a +/- of +2 in 3:28 minutes played.
[Highlight] Teammates fail to restrain Avdija, who picks up a tech and taunts the crowd after foul on De’Aaron Fox
[Highlight] Scottie Barnes with the no look dime to Jakob Poeltl for the easy reverse layup (with replays)
[Highlights] Scottie Barnes blocks James Harden’s 3-point attempt from behind, and shortly after blocks Evan Mobley’s driving attempt from behind (with replays)
Derrick White through 5 playoff games: 8.8 PPG/3.8 RPG/3.5 APG with 2 turnovers on .308/.241/.800 and a .425 TS%. Can Boston continue to win games if Derrick White doesn’t improve?
Victor Wembanyama across his First Career Playoff Series (Excluding His Concussion Game): 26.3 PTS | 60% FG% | 58% 3PT% | 95% FT% | 10.3 REBS | 5 BLKS | 74% TS%
[Charania] The NBA has disclosed to its 30 GMs a singular new anti-tanking reform that expands the draft lottery to 16 teams, flattens odds, and have a relegation zone where the bottom 3 teams are penalized with fewer lottery balls for the No. 1 pick.
[Highlight] Ja’Kobe Walter nails another 3, then gets the steal on the other end for a slam dunk to put the Raptors up 4. Cavaliers call timeout.
[Highlight] Paolo Banchero hits the step back 3 over Jalen Duren to give him 39 points - 4th triple of the night (with a replay)
Game Thread: Orlando Magic (3-1) vs Detroit Pistons (1-3) Live Score | NBA Playoffs | Apr 29, 2026
Brooklyn Nets superfan Mr. Whammy on bringing the team good luck at the Draft Lottery: “Lemme tell you, my wife is up in heaven for two years… she’ll take care of that to make sure we get some players that can really help us greatly.”
[Post Game Thread] The San Antonio Spurs (4-1) defeat the Portland Trail Blazers (1-4), 114-95.
Joel Embiid checks out in a gutsy win: 33/4/8 on 12⁄23 shooting.