2026 NBA playoffs: Eastern Conference first-round takeaways

Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.

NBA player prop picks, odds, free best bets: Model including Jaylen Brown for 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 21

The SportsLine model and team of experts reveal top NBA props picks and NBA predictions for the NBA Playoffs on Tuesday

Best NBA Prop Bets Today (Predictions for Victor Wembanyama, LeBron James, Paul George)

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New Kevin Durant Injury Update on Rockets Star's Status vs. Lakers for NBA Playoffs Game 2

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant will return to the court for Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night, per ESPN's Shams Charania.

Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers: How to watch, updates from Game 2 of NBA playoff series

Live updates and analysis throughout the night from Los Angeles as the Rockets look to even their first-round series against the Lakers.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is NBA's Clutch Player of the Year

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the fourth different Kia NBA Clutch Player of the Year winner in the award’s four seasons. A global media panel of 100 voters made the selection. Complete voting results ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/1vu3ixK1pJ

Victor Wembanyama Injured, Latest Updates on Spurs Star After Exiting vs. Blazers in NBA Playoffs G2

San Antonio Spurs star center Victor Wembanyama entered concussion protocol and was ruled out for the remainder of the team's Game 2 clash with the Portland Trail Blazers in the first round of the playoffs on Tuesday,

Grizzlies 2026 Mock Draft: Morant Trade Shakes Up the NBA

Memphis is locked into the 6th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The only way they can move up is if they win the draft lottery and leapfrog into the top four. They

"Smelling Like Doo-Doo": Victor Wembanyama, Luka Doncic get unsavory NBA MVP jabs from Jason Williams

Former champion Jason Williams had some charged NBA MVP takes that took jabs at Spurs' Victor Wembanyama and Luka Doncic.

Where to watch the Lakers game today vs the Rockets (4/21): FREE NBA live stream

The Los Angeles Lakers face the Houston Rockets in game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs today at 10:30 p.m. ET — here’s how to watch. The Lakers are currently leading the series 1-0.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named 2025-26 Kia NBA Clutch Player of the Year

De’Aaron Fox (then of Sacramento, now of San Antonio) was the first clutch award recipient in 2023, followed by Golden State’s Stephen Curry in 2024 and New York’s Jalen Brunson last season. Brunson was a nominee again this year.

76ers 111-97 Celtics (Apr 21, 2026) Final Score - ESPN

Game summary of the Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics NBA game, final score 111-97, from April 21, 2026 on ESPN.