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The Eastern Conference playoff race heats up with Detroit leading the pack, Boston and New York chasing, and several teams battling for play-in spots.
February 13, 2026
Indiana shocked New York 137-134 in overtime behind Pascal Siakam's 30 points and Andrew Nembhard's 24 points, snapping the Knicks' seven-game win streak.
February 11, 2026
Andrew Nembhard's 27 points and 11 assists led the Pacers to a stunning 117-114 upset over the defending champion Thunder despite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 47 points.
January 24, 2026
The Detroit Pistons lead the Central Division with a 32-11 record. The Cavaliers chase behind while the Bulls and Bucks build momentum with recent wins.
A breakdown of the Eastern Conference playoff picture, examining who's competing for the top seed, home court advantage, play-in spots, and who might miss the playoffs.
January 23, 2026
The 2025 NBA playoffs became infamous for a series of devastating torn Achilles injuries that struck three star players at critical moments. Milwaukee's Damian Lillard, Boston's Jason Tatum, and Indiana's Tyrese Haliburton all faced the same horrific fate, leaving fans and teammates in shock and altering the landscape of the playoffs. As these players embark on a challenging road to recovery, the league is left to ponder the factors contributing to such uncommon injuries and how to better protect its athletes in the future.
June 30, 2025
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