Trending Now - Playoff Showdown: Key Picks and Highlights From Sunday’s Games
WHO:
Action Network - LeBron James became the first player age 41 or older to record both double-digit assists and a points/assists double-double in a playoff game.
Action Network - Luke Kennard scored a playoff career-high of 27 points and made 5 three-pointers (100% shooting) in the Lakers' Game 1 win over the Rockets.
NBA - Donovan Mitchell set an NBA record with his ninth straight 30+ point performance in a series opener during the Cavaliers' Game 1 win over the Raptors.
Action Network - Jalen Duren scored only eight points and seven rebounds in 33 minutes during Game 1 against the Magic.
Action Network - Cade Cunningham scored 39 points in Game 1 against the Magic, but he noted, “We came out a little too tight, lax, whatever the word is,” reflecting on the Pistons' performance.
Action Network - Victor Wembanyama is making his Playoff debut for the San Antonio Spurs against the Portland Trail Blazers.
Action Network - Jalen Duren is one of three finalists for the Most Improved Player Award, having averaged 19.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 3.8 offensive rebounds per game this season.
Action Network - Victor Wembanyama is making his Playoff debut for the San Antonio Spurs against the Portland Trail Blazers.
Action Network - Jalen Duren is one of three finalists for the Most Improved Player Award, having averaged 19.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 3.8 offensive rebounds per game this season.
Action Network - Victor Wembanyama is set to make his Playoff debut for the San Antonio Spurs.
Action Network - Jalen Duren is one of three finalists for the Most Improved Player Award.
Action Network - Paolo Banchero led the Orlando Magic in their Play-In win with a game-high 25 points.
Action Network - Cade Cunningham scored 39 points for the Detroit Pistons in their Game 1 loss to the Magic.
Action Network - The NBA Playoffs feature teams including the San Antonio Spurs, Portland Trail Blazers, Detroit Pistons, Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Knicks, Atlanta Hawks, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Toronto Raptors.
NBA - Players mentioned include LeBron James, Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves, Kevin Durant, Nikola Jokić, Jamal Murray, Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Donovan Mitchell, Max Strus, and Tyrese Maxey.
WHAT:
Action Network - The Lakers won their Game 1 against the Rockets with a score of 107-98.
Action Network - The Nuggets defeated the Timberwolves 116-105 in their Game 1.
Action Network - The Knicks won their Game 1 against the Hawks 113-102.
Action Network - The Cavaliers beat the Raptors 126-113 in their Game 1.
Action Network - The Orlando Magic defeated the Detroit Pistons 112-101 in Game 1, marking the Magic's first road playoff victory since 2020.
Action Network - The Pistons had only two players score 10 points or more in Game 1, with Cade Cunningham scoring 39 points and Tobias Harris scoring 17 points on 5-for-15 shooting.
Action Network - The Magic held the Pistons to only six offensive rebounds, significantly below their average.
Action Network - The Orlando Magic defeated the Detroit Pistons 112-101 in Game 1, marking the Magic's first road playoff victory since 2020.
Action Network - The Pistons had only two players score 10 points or more in Game 1, with Cade Cunningham scoring 39 points and Tobias Harris scoring 17 points on 5-for-15 shooting.
Action Network - The Spurs achieved their first 60-win season since 2016-17, flipping from 60 losses to 60 wins in just two years.
Action Network - The Pistons clinched the East's No. 1 seed early in the season, marking their first 60-win season since 2006-07.
Action Network - The Magic's victory over the Pistons was their first road playoff win since 2020.
Action Network - The Pistons are the league leader in both steals (10.4) and blocks (6.4) per game.
Action Network - Cade Cunningham has a 120.4 Offensive Rating with him on the floor, compared to 111.1 with him off, indicating a 9.3-point swing in the Pistons' performance.
Action Network - The Spurs are favored to win against the Blazers with a first-quarter spread of -3.5.
Action Network - The Lakers won their Game 1 against the Rockets with a score of 107-98.
Action Network - The Nuggets defeated the Timberwolves 116-105 in their Game 1.
Action Network - The Knicks won their Game 1 against the Hawks 113-102.
Action Network - The Cavaliers beat the Raptors 126-113 in their Game 1.
Action Network - The Orlando Magic defeated the Detroit Pistons 112-101 in Game 1, marking the Magic's first road playoff victory since 2020.
Action Network - The Pistons had only two players score 10 points or more in Game 1, with Cade Cunningham scoring 39 points and Tobias Harris scoring 17 points on 5-for-15 shooting.
Action Network - The Spurs achieved their first 60-win season since 2016-17, flipping from 60 losses to 60 wins in just two years.
Action Network - The Pistons clinched the East's No. 1 seed early in the season, marking their first 60-win season since 2006-07.
Action Network - The Magic's victory over the Pistons was their first road playoff win since 2020.
Action Network - The Orlando Magic defeated the Detroit Pistons 112-101 in Game 1, marking their first road playoff victory since 2020.
Action Network - The Pistons had only two players score 10 points or more in Game 1, with Cunningham and Tobias Harris being the only contributors.
Action Network - The Spurs have achieved their first 60-win season since 2016-17, flipping from 60 losses to 60 wins in just two years.
NBA - Donovan Mitchell set an NBA record with his ninth straight 30+ point performance in a series opener during the Cavaliers' Game 1 win over the Raptors.
NBA - Max Strus recorded a playoff career-high of 24 points in the Cavaliers' Game 1 victory.
NBA - Jalen Brunson scored 19 of his game-high 28 points in the first quarter of the Knicks' Game 1 win against the Hawks.
NBA - The Pistons are the league leader in both steals (10.4) and blocks (6.4) per game.
NBA - Cade Cunningham has a 120.4 Offensive Rating with him on the floor, compared to 111.1 with him off, indicating a 9.3-point swing in the Pistons' performance.
Action Network - The Spurs are favored to win against the Blazers with a first-quarter spread of -3.5.
NBA - The Lakers won their Game 1 against the Rockets with a score of 107-98.
NBA - The Nuggets defeated the Timberwolves 116-105 in their Game 1.
NBA - The Knicks won their Game 1 against the Hawks 113-102.
NBA - The Cavaliers beat the Raptors 126-113 in their Game 1.
WHERE:
Action Network - The Spurs' game against the Blazers is taking place in San Antonio.
NBA - The Lakers' game against the Rockets is held in Los Angeles.
NBA - The Nuggets' game against the Timberwolves is in Denver.
NBA - The Knicks' game against the Hawks is in New York.
NBA - The Cavaliers' game against the Raptors is in Cleveland.
WHEN:
Action Network - The Lakers vs. Rockets game occurred on April 18th, 2026.
Action Network - The Nuggets vs. Timberwolves game took place on April 18th, 2026.
Action Network - The Knicks vs. Hawks game was played on April 18th, 2026.
Action Network - The Cavaliers vs. Raptors game was held on April 18th, 2026.
Action Network - The Magic's Game 1 victory over the Pistons occurred on April 19th, 2026.
Action Network - The Magic's Game 1 victory over the Pistons occurred on April 19th, 2026.
Action Network - The Spurs vs. Blazers game is scheduled for April 19, 2026, at 9 p.m. ET.
Action Network - The Lakers vs. Rockets game occurred on April 18, 2026.
Action Network - The Nuggets vs. Timberwolves game took place on April 18, 2026.
Action Network - The Knicks vs. Hawks game was played on April 18, 2026.
Action Network - The Cavaliers vs. Raptors game was held on April 18, 2026.
Action Network - The Magic's Game 1 victory over the Pistons occurred on April 19th, 2026.
Action Network - The Spurs vs. Blazers game is scheduled for April 19, 2026, at 9 p.m. ET.
Action Network - The Magic's Game 1 victory over the Pistons occurred on April 19, 2026.
Action Network - The Spurs vs. Blazers game is scheduled for April 19, 2026, at 9 p.m. ET.
NBA - The Lakers vs. Rockets game occurred on April 18, 2026.
NBA - The Nuggets vs. Timberwolves game took place on April 18, 2026.
NBA - The Knicks vs. Hawks game was played on April 18, 2026.
NBA - The Cavaliers vs. Raptors game was held on April 18, 2026.
WHY:
Action Network - Coach Jamahl Mosley stated, “This is a new season,” emphasizing the team's turnaround after a challenging regular season.
Action Network - Cade Cunningham stated, “We came out a little too tight, lax, whatever the word is,” reflecting on the Pistons' performance in Game 1.
Action Network - Coach Jamahl Mosley stated, “This is a new season,” emphasizing the team's turnaround after a challenging regular season.
Action Network - The Spurs are expected to perform well due to a significant statistical mismatch against the Blazers.
Action Network - The Lakers played without top scorers Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, while the Rockets were missing Kevin Durant due to a knee contusion.
Action Network - Cade Cunningham stated, “We came out a little too tight, lax, whatever the word is,” reflecting on the Pistons' performance in Game 1.
Action Network - Cade Cunningham stated, “We came out a little too tight, lax, whatever the word is,” reflecting on the Pistons' performance in Game 1.
Action Network - Coach Jamahl Mosley stated, “This is a new season,” emphasizing the team's turnaround after a challenging regular season.
Action Network - The Spurs are expected to perform well due to a significant statistical mismatch against the Blazers.
NBA - The Lakers played without top scorers Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, while the Rockets were missing Kevin Durant due to a knee contusion.
HOW:
Action Network - Nikola Jokić achieved a triple-double with 25 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists in the Nuggets' game.
Action Network - LeBron James recorded 13 assists in the Lakers' game, marking a career high for assists in a playoff quarter.
Action Network - The Magic held the Pistons to only six offensive rebounds, significantly below their average.
Action Network - The Magic held the Pistons to only six offensive rebounds, significantly below their average.
Action Network - The Magic held the Pistons to only six offensive rebounds, significantly below their average.
Action Network - LeBron James became the first player age 41 or older to record both double-digit assists and a points/assists double-double in a playoff game.
Action Network - Nikola Jokić achieved a triple-double with 25 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists in the Nuggets' game.
Action Network - The Magic held the Pistons to only six offensive rebounds, significantly below their average.
Action Network - The Magic held the Pistons to only six offensive rebounds, significantly below their average.
Action Network - The Magic held the Pistons to only six offensive rebounds, significantly below their average.
NBA - LeBron James became the first player age 41 or older to record both double-digit assists and a points/assists double-double in a playoff game.
Action Network - The Spurs' first-quarter spread is based on their strong performance metrics, including a +14.7 Net Rating.
NBA - LeBron James recorded 13 assists in the Lakers' game, marking a career high for assists in a playoff quarter.
NBA - Nikola Jokić achieved a triple-double with 25 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists in the Nuggets' game.
(UPDATED April 21, 2026 04:02 UTC)
In a historic playoff performance, LeBron James became the first player aged 41 or older to record double-digit assists and achieve a points/assists double-double, while the Lakers secured a 107 to 98 victory over the Rockets on Saturday. Luke Kennard shone with a playoff career-high of 27 points, making all five of his three-point attempts, and Donovan Mitchell set an NBA record with his ninth consecutive 30-plus point game in a series opener as the Cavaliers defeated the Raptors 126 to 113. Additionally, the Nuggets triumphed over the Timberwolves 116 to 105, with Nikola Jokić contributing a triple-double of 25 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists, and the Knicks took down the Hawks 113 to 102.
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(UPDATED April 21, 2026 01:21 UTC)
The Orlando Magic secured a significant victory over the Detroit Pistons, winning Game 1 of their playoff series 112 to 101 on Sunday, marking the Magic's first road playoff win since 2020. Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with an impressive 39 points, but he acknowledged the team's struggle, saying they came out "a little too tight," while Jalen Duren contributed just eight points and seven rebounds in 33 minutes. Coach Jamahl Mosley highlighted the importance of this win, stating, "This is a new season," as the team looks to build on their turnaround after a tough regular season.
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(UPDATED April 20, 2026 23:16 UTC)
In a thrilling start to the playoffs, the Orlando Magic secured a 112 to 101 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, marking their first road playoff win since 2020. Meanwhile, Victor Wembanyama is set to make his playoff debut for the San Antonio Spurs against the Portland Trail Blazers, who are facing a significant statistical mismatch. The Lakers also triumphed over the Rockets with a score of 107 to 98, as LeBron James made history by becoming the first player aged 41 or older to achieve a double-double with double-digit assists in a playoff game.
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(UPDATED April 20, 2026 21:10 UTC)
Victor Wembanyama is making his Playoff debut for the San Antonio Spurs against the Portland Trail Blazers, while Jalen Duren has been named one of three finalists for the Most Improved Player Award after averaging 19.5 points and 10.5 rebounds this season. In other playoff action, the Orlando Magic defeated the Detroit Pistons 112 to 101 in Game 1, marking their first road playoff victory since 2020, with Cade Cunningham leading the Pistons with 39 points. Cunningham reflected on the game, saying, “We came out a little too tight, lax, whatever the word is,” as the Magic limited the Pistons to just six offensive rebounds, well below their average.
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(UPDATED April 20, 2026 15:20 UTC)
Victor Wembanyama is set to make his Playoff debut for the San Antonio Spurs, while Jalen Duren has been named one of three finalists for the Most Improved Player Award. The Pistons clinched the East's No. 1 seed early in the season, achieving their first 60-win season since 2006-07, but the Magic's recent victory over them marked their first road playoff win since 2020. In reflecting on the Pistons' performance in Game 1, Cade Cunningham noted that they came out “a little too tight,” as the Magic held them to just six offensive rebounds, well below their average.
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(UPDATED April 20, 2026 09:32 UTC)
The Orlando Magic secured a 112-101 victory over the Detroit Pistons in Game 1 on Sunday, marking their first road playoff win since 2020. Paolo Banchero led the Magic with a game-high 25 points, while Cade Cunningham scored 39 points for the Pistons, who struggled with only two players reaching double figures. Coach Jamahl Mosley highlighted the team's turnaround after a tough regular season, stating, “This is a new season,” as the Magic held the Pistons to just six offensive rebounds, well below their average.
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(UPDATED April 20, 2026 07:33 UTC)
The Spurs have reached their first 60-win season since 2016-17, marking an impressive turnaround from 60 losses to 60 wins in just two years. In NBA playoff action, Donovan Mitchell set a record with his ninth consecutive 30-plus point performance during the Cavaliers' Game 1 victory over the Raptors, while Max Strus contributed a playoff career-high of 24 points in the same game. Additionally, Jalen Brunson scored 19 of his game-high 28 points in the first quarter of the Knicks' Game 1 win against the Hawks, and LeBron James made history as the first player aged 41 or older to record a double-digit assists and points/assists double-double in a playoff game.
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(UPDATED April 20, 2026 05:49 UTC)
In the NBA Playoffs, the San Antonio Spurs are favored to win against the Portland Trail Blazers in a game scheduled for on Sunday at 9 p.m. ET in San Antonio, while the Los Angeles Lakers secured a victory over the Houston Rockets with a score of 107 to 98 on Saturday. Other notable games on that date included the Denver Nuggets defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 116 to 105, the New York Knicks beating the Atlanta Hawks 113 to 102, and the Cleveland Cavaliers overcoming the Toronto Raptors 126 to 113. LeBron James shined with a career-high 13 assists in the Lakers' game, and Nikola Jokić recorded a triple-double for the Nuggets, showcasing the intense competition in this year's playoffs.