West playoff takeaways: Timberwolves rally past Nuggets to even series
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:27:27 EST

McCollum plays MSG villain as Hawks tie series
CJ McCollum became the latest to join the list of Madison Square Garden villains as his fourth-quarter exploits helped the Hawks tie their first-round series against the Knicks with a come-from-behind 107-106 win in Game 2.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:49:42 EST

Gobert carries DPOY snub into Jokic matchup, win
On the same day he finished fourth in Defensive Player of the Year voting, Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert held three-time MVP Nikola Jokic to 1-of-8 shooting in their Game 2 matchup, helping Minnesota to a series-tying 119-114 win.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:49:41 EST

Martinook lifts Canes in 2OT after goal overturn
Jordan Martinook, who was stopped on a penalty shot in the first overtime session after a potential winning goal was overturned, beat Linus Ullmark at 13:53 of the second overtime to help the Carolina Hurricanes past the Ottawa Senators 3-2 Monday night.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:49:41 EST

Wemby captures DPOY as first unanimous winner
Victor Wembanyama, 22, is both the youngest DPOY winner in NBA history and the first to win the award unanimously.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:49:41 EST