Magic, tested all season, find a way in final moments to beat Pistons for 2-1 series lead

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Orlando Magic tend not to do things the easy way.

They lost seven consecutive games in March to put their playoff chances in peril. They needed to survive a play-in tournament elimination game — one that many thought they would lose — just to get into the playoffs. And on Saturday, they wasted a 17-point lead in the fourth quarter and found themselves trailing the Detroit Pistons.

In response, they simply did what they do best.

“Fight,” center Wendell Carter Jr. said.

Fight, they did, and the Magic found a way. They outscored Detroit 9-0 in the final 2:51, getting the last punch and the last word in what became a 113-105 win that gave eighth-seeded Orlando a 2-1 lead over the top-seeded Pistons in their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series.

“We did a good job of staying poised ... not getting rattled,” said Magic forward Paolo Banchero, who finished on the cusp of a triple-double with 25 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists. “Very composed from the team, and we got the job done.”

Banchero had the game-sealing shot, too — a 3-pointer that hit the rim, bounced a couple stories into the air, then dropped through the net with the softest of swishes with about 40 seconds left.

“The basketball gods don't reward hesitation,” Banchero said. “That one, I didn't hesitate and they blessed me with that make. A funny shot, but a big shot.”

Detroit probably had one of those coming.

The Pistons, who trailed for most of the game, went on a 26-8 run in about six minutes to turn a 96-79 deficit into a 105-104 lead on a free throw by Cade Cunningham — who led all scorers with 27 points. Cunningham and Tobias Harris combined for 22 points in that spurt, one where Detroit shot 9-for-11 from the floor.

“For parts of the game, we did some good things,” Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff said. “But down the stretch, they made some tough shots that made it hard for us to finish it out.”

He's half-right. The other half was this — Detroit made no more shots.

When the 26-8 run ended, all nine of the game's remaining points were scored by the Magic. A team that seems to love being in the basketball pressure-cooker found a way, once again.

A 2-1 series lead going into another home game on Monday is Orlando's reward, with the No. 8 seed now two wins away from an upset.

“There's a lot to clean up as well,” Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said.

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Orlando takes over in clutch, closes game on 9-0 run to beat Detroit, take 2-1 series lead

What kind of game was it for Orlando? This kind.

It wasn't just lucky bounces for the Magic. It was a focused defensive effort on Cade Cunningham, holding the All-Star and heart of the Pistons to 8-of-23 shooting with nine turnovers. It was Desmond Bane setting a Magic record with seven 3-pointers in a playoff game. It was Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero stepping up with clutch buckets.

After Detroit had all the momentum, coming from 13 down in the fourth quarter to take a one-point lead at 105-104, Orlando closed the game on a 9-0 run in front of their home crowd.

The result was a 113-104 Magic win, putting them up 2-1 in their first-round series against the No. 1-seeded Pistons. Game 4 is Monday night, in Orlando, a contest you can watch on Peacock.

Coming into the playoffs, the question in Detroit was "who is going to be the second scorer after Cade Cunningham? Three games into the postseason we still don't have that answer..

Orlando did their best defensive work in the series on Saturday, doubling up on Cunningham, throwing different (and fresh) defenders at him all game. It slowed him, forcing him to turn the ball over nine times, tying a Detroit playoff record. Nobody else really stepped up as a secondary playmaker (Daniss Jenkins got just seven minutes off the bench).

Tobias Harris stepped up with 23 points on 8-of-16 shooting and some key plays. Jalen Duran had five blocks and was a defensive force, but he had eight points on 3-of-10 shooting before fouling out.

While the Orlando highlights will focus on Desmond Bane and his 25 points and seven 3-pointers, or on Banchero and his 25, don't sleep on Wendell Carter Jr. — he was key to this win. It wasn't Carter's 14 points or eight rebounds — although he scored nine points on second-chance buckets that were huge — it was his defense. His ability to switch, to guard multiple positions and protect the rim, was critical in how the Magic defended Cunningham.

On the other end, Detroit did a poor job of containing Orlando's drivers much of the night.

This was a close game much of the way. It was tied 26-26 after one quarter, although it was foreshadowing that Orlando forced seven Detroit turnovers in the quarter (resulting in seven points).

Jalen Suggs came out firing and had 12 of his 15 points on the night in the first half, while Desmond Bane had 14. The result was a 61-54 lead for the Magic at the break.

Down eight after three quarters, the Pistons' J.B. Bickerstaff chose to start the fourth quarter with both Cunningham and Duren on the bench. The result was a fast 7-0 Magic run and a 15-point Orlando lead.

It felt like the Magic were in control, but then Cunningham got loose a little, a couple of 3-pointers fell, and the Pistons came storming back to take a one-point lead with 2:52 remaining. The No. 1 seed looked like it had righted the ship.

Then the bounces started going Orlando's way again. And it was the ballgame.

'It keeps getting better and better.' Bronny James settling into Lakers playoff role

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Lakers guard Bronny James had five points in a 26-second flurry during Game 3 on Friday night in Houston. They were the first playoff points in his career. (Kenneth Richmond / Getty Images)

While leading the Lakers to a commanding 3-0 lead over the Houston Rockets in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs, LeBron James has stepped out of his airtight postseason mindset for only a few fleeting moments.

He has a good reason.

“All those moments has been with Bronny,” James said Friday after leading the Lakers to a 112-108 win over Houston. “It keeps getting better and better. It’s like ‘wow.’”

Steadily growing under the postseason spotlight, Bronny James scored his first playoff points Friday in a five-point, 26-second flurry in which he drained a three behind a screen from his dad and then hit a reverse layup to complete the NBA’s first father-son postseason alley-oop. The Lakers can clinch the first-round, best-of-seven series Sunday at the Toyota Center.

Without Luka Doncic (hamstring) and Austin Reaves (oblique) to run the Lakers’ halfcourt sets, the team has placed an emphasis on running in transition. When Deandre Ayton blocked a shot at the rim with 7:18 remaining in the second quarter Friday, LeBron James corralled the rebound and pushed the ball up the court. Bronny James, the youngest player on the Lakers’ roster, knows he can beat anyone up the court. He locked eyes with his dad as they sprinted toward the basket.

It’s been a while since Bronny James caught a lob from his 41-year-old teammate. Maybe not since last year’s training camp, he estimated. Getting to connect again while contributing to the Lakers’ thrilling overtime win is “what I always wanted,” Bronny James said.

“Especially a playoff game, the first playoff bucket is great for me, great for my confidence and how I approach the rest of the playoffs,” he added of his role in the win.

The 21-year-old from USC got his first postseason rotation minutes in Game 1, starting the second quarter. The Crypto.com Arena crowd cheered when he got his first touch on the ball.

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He had one turnover and two fouls in his three-minute, 50-second shift. Even several of his completed passes were slightly off the mark, forcing teammates to reach for the ball. Lakers assistant coach Greg St. Jean pulled him aside in front of the Lakers bench for words of encouragement before the second-year pro returned to the bench. He didn’t re-enter the game.

LeBron James remembered the nerves he had during his first postseason game in 2006 against Washington, he said after Game 1, and there was little advice he could give his son that would make the experience easier until he actually did it.

“I was nervous for my first playoff game, too,” Bronny James said. “I definitely think I've gained a little more confidence and relaxed myself over these three games.”

The Lakers are going to need the younger James’ minutes. Still waiting for Doncic and Reaves to return, the Lakers can’t turn down any advantageous shots, coach JJ Redick said.

Seeing the former second-round pick confidently step into a three-pointer Friday was even more important than the fact that Bronny James made the shot for his first playoff points.

Lakers guard Bronny James, left, and Rockets guard Reed Sheppard chase after a loose ball during Game 3 on Friday night.
Lakers guard Bronny James (9) and Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) chase after a loose ball during Game 3 on Friday night in Houston. (Michael Wyke / Associated Press)

“The amount of confidence that a young kid in our league can get from a postseason game is like — a regular-season game would never,” LeBron James said, “you will never get nervous from a regular-season moment ever again when you play meaningful postseason games and postseason minutes. And he's done that and I think that's pretty cool for his career, for his confidence.”

Not only has Bronny James gained confidence in his shot, but Redick praised his improvement on defense throughout the season. Against the famously physical Rockets, the 6-foot-2 guard doesn’t look out of place on defense. In the moments LeBron James zooms out to realize his son is playing, he marvels at his oldest child’s attention to detail, improvements on the ball and defensive mindset.

Bronny James is appreciative of the coaches’ trust in him. The former five-star recruit out of Sierra Canyon High is still growing into his career, especially after surgery for a congenital heart defect derailed his brief college experience. That he didn’t get to play a March Madness game will irk him for the rest of his life, Bronny James said. But the Lakers postseason run isn’t a bad consolation prize.

“[I] got to do it in the playoffs,” Bronny James said, “and that's just the best feeling.”

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Spurs vs Trail Blazers Prediction, Picks & Odds for NBA Playoffs Game 4

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After narrowly dropping Game 2 at home, the San Antonio Spurs roared back to life with a comfortable victory in Game 3 to take a 2-1 series lead.

With Victor Wembanyama expected back for Game 4, my Spurs vs. Trail Blazers predictions expect San Antonio to deliver another win on the road and cover a modest spread.

Here are my best free NBA picks for Game 4 on Sunday, April 26, from Moda Center.

Spurs vs Trail Blazers prediction

Spurs vs Trail Blazers best bet: Spurs -5.5 (-110)

The San Antonio Spurs and Portland Trail Blazers have faced off six times this season, including the playoffs, and San Antonio is 4-2 ATS in those contests.

San Antonio is 24-17-1 ATS on the road and 14-12-1 ATS as the road favorite. The visiting team covered the spread in 25 of 45 games when favored by at least 5.5 points, including a 10-7 mark when favored by that many on the road.

The Spurs were one of the best two-way teams in the Association this season. San Antonio boasted the second-best net rating (8.4), the third-best offensive rating (118.7), and the third-best defensive rating (110.4).

On the road, the Spurs were even better defensively, with a 109.4 defensive rating, the second-best mark in the league. San Antonio’s 8.4 net rating on the road ranked second in the Association.

Conversely, the Blazers have struggled on both ends of the floor this season. Portland ranks 21st in offensive rating (113.1), 11th in defensive rating (113.5), and 19th in net rating (-0.4).

At Moda Center, Portland has been even worse, ranking 23rd in offensive rating (110.6) and 17th in net rating (-3.2).

Portland was comfortably defeated in Games 1 and 3, and it took a mid-game injury to Victor Wembanyama and a career scoring night from Scoot Henderson to come away with a three-point win in Game 2.

Wemby’s return should fuel the Spurs to victory, as they look ahead to Game 5 and a gentleman’s sweep at home.

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Five of six head-to-head matchups between the Spurs and Blazers have gone Under, and at 219 points, I expect that trend to continue in Game 4. With Defensive Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama back in action, the Spurs can lock down Portland’s offense and keep this matchup low-scoring.

Wembanyama delivered 35 points in Game 1 before getting concussed in Game 2 and missing most of the contest. Including that shortened stint on the court, Wemby has averaged 29.7 points over his last 18 games, scoring 28+ 10 times. He’s cashed the Over on this scoring line in five of his last six healthy games.

Spurs vs Trail Blazers SGP

  • Spurs -5.5
  • Under 219
  • Victor Wembanyama Over 27.5 points

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Reigning Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle and 2026 first-round pick Dylan Harper led the Wembanyama-less Spurs to victory in Game 3, and I expect them to stay productive in Game 4.

Stephon Castle finished with a 33/2/5 line in Game 3 after posting 30 and 31 in Games 1 and 2. Castle has averaged 34.2 PRA across his last 12 games while cashing the Over on this line eight times.

Dylan Harper finished his rookie season with averages of 19.1 PRA, going for at least 17 in 44 of 69 total appearances. He reached that mark in 24 of 38 road games, and he posted a monster 27/10/3 line in Game 3.

Spurs vs Trail Blazers SGP

  • Spurs -5.5
  • Victor Wembanyama Over 27.5 points
  • Stephon Castle Over 30.5 points+rebounds+assists
  • Dylan Harper Over 16.5 points+rebounds+assists

Spurs vs Trail Blazers odds for Game 4

  • Spread: Spurs -5.5 | Trail Blazers +5.5
  • Moneyline: Spurs -220 | Trail Blazers +180
  • Over/Under: Over 219 | Under 219

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How to watch Spurs vs Trail Blazers Game 4

LocationModa Center, Portland, OR
DateSunday, April 26, 2026
Tip-off3:30 p.m. ET
TVESPN

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Nuggets vs Timberwolves Computer Picks: Our Best Player Prop Projections for Game 4

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Our NBA player prop projections are all ready for you before a pivotal Game 4 matchup between the Denver Nuggets & Minnesota Timberwolves tips off, with the model flagging several high-value opportunities.

By breaking down the data and stacking it up against current market lines, we’ve identified where the strongest edges lie.

These Nuggets vs. Timberwolves predictions aren’t based on feel — they’re backed by the numbers.

If you’re building out your card, here are the model’s top NBA picks for Saturday, April 25.

Nuggets vs Timberwolves computer picks for Game 4

Nuggets NuggetsTimberwolves Timberwolves
Jokic u30.5 points 
-120
Randle u25.5 points 
-500
Gordon o2.5 assists
+110
Edwards o3.5 3-pointers 
-105
Jokic o13.5 rebounds
-115
Dosunmu o3.5 assists
-115

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Nuggets Game 4 computer picks

Nikola Jokic Under 30.5 points (-120)

Projection: 28.17 points

Nikola Jokic impacts the game in every area of the floor, and as long as he’s on the court, the Denver Nuggets feel his presence.

Even with him going Under in 7 of his last 10 games at a 30.5-point line against a highly competitive Minnesota Timberwolves defense, Jokic remains just as dangerous by influencing the game in other ways when scoring isn’t at its highest peak.

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Aaron Gordon Over 2.5 assists (+110)

Projection: 2.97 assists

To avoid falling into a 1–3 hole, the Nuggets need Aaron Gordon badly & in a big way for Game 4.

With the Timberwolves playing at the sixth-fastest pace over their last five games, possessions should come in waves, giving Denver more transition chances and Gordon an opportunity to shine as a facilitator within that flow.

If he’s on the floor, his recent production suggests strong value here as well, having cleared his 2.5-assist line in 8 of his last 10 games.

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Nikola Jokic Over 13.5 rebounds (-115)

Projection: 15.13 rebounds

Death, taxes, and Nikola Jokic cleaning up the glass. There may not be a more reliable angle heading into Game 4.

When it comes to his impact beyond scoring, this is exactly where the Nuggets star consistently dominates, turning missed shots into second chances and controlling possessions on the boards.

Jokic has cleared his 13.5-rebound line in 7 of his last 10 games, and with another heavyweight matchup against the T-wolves, there’s every reason to expect him to be active on the glass once again.

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Timberwolves Game 4 computer picks

Julius Randle Under 25.5 points (-500)

Projection: 20.11 points

There’s no better time for the T-wolves. They’ve got the Nuggets exactly where they want them — on the ropes and feeling the pressure in Minnesota.

The question now is whether Julius Randle can elevate his game. He’s come up short of this points line throughout the series despite favorable conditions, but if Minnesota is going to push toward a 3–1 advantage, they’ll need more offensive production from him in Game 4.

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Anthony Edwards Over 3.5 3-pointers

Projection: 3.7 3-pointers

The nagging knee issue for Anthony Edwards will be something to watch closely in Game 4, but when he’s on the floor, there’s not much that can slow him down.

If the injury doesn’t limit him, expect Ant Man to bring the fireworks from deep and put extra pressure on the Denver Nuggets from beyond the arc.

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Ayo Dosunmu Over 3.5 assists (-115)

Projection: 3.7 assists

The Timberwolves are expected to see a boost in pace-driven opportunities tonight against one of the fastest road teams in the league over the last five games, the Nuggets.

That uptempo environment has helped Ayo Dosunmu settle into a strong playmaking rhythm, as he’s cleared his assist line in both Game 2 and Game 3.

With home court energy and the stakes rising in Game 4, the expectation is that he stays involved and clears the mark again.

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How to watch Nuggets vs Timberwolves Game 4

LocationTarget Center, Minneapolis, MN
DateSaturday, April 25, 2026
Tip-off8:30 p.m. ET
TVABC

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Celtics vs 76ers Prediction, Picks & Odds for NBA Playoffs Game 4

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The Boston Celtics got back home-court advantage in Game 3. Now they'll try to put a stranglehold on the series against the Philadelphia 76ers with another win in Philadelphia.

Philly is hampered by injury and had a rare collapse in crunch time to fall behind in the series. Boston seems to have everything going its way.

That's why my Celtics vs. 76ers predictions and NBA picks predict a Celtics cover as a road favorite.

Celtics vs 76ers prediction

Celtics vs 76ers best bet: Celtics -7.5 (-105)

The Boston Celtics thrive as the road favorite. Boston is 16-9 ATS in that position this season and 26-16 ATS overall in road games. The Philadelphia 76ers are below .500 ATS both as a home dog and in all home games.

The Game 3 result added to both trends.

Boston bounced back from a Game Two loss by clamping down on the two players who burned them. VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey combined for 59 points on 23-of-48 shooting, 11-of-22 from three, in Game Two.

Boston put Jayson Tatum on Edgecombe in game three, and both Philly shooters paid the price. They combined to hit just 17 of 47 shots and were 5-of-20 from three.

Maxey stopped trying to drive in the second half and found some success shooting from outside. Philadelphia will need to find an adjustment to get both of its scorers back into the game, however.

Embiid is improving but still listed as doubtful. His replacements in the paint have struggled. Adem Bona had hustle and high-energy plays, but too frequently made costly mistakes, picking up offensive fouls on moving screens and getting called for goaltending.

Backup Andre Drummond has been a defensive liability against the faster Nikola Vucevic.

While Philadelphia's bench players are getting exposed in the post in Embiid's absence, it highlights an overall Boston advantage in depth. The Celtics' bench outscored the Sixers' bench 35-14. They also logged significantly more minutes—92 to 52. 

For the series, the bench scoring mismatch is 92-62 in Boston's favor, and the bench's minutes played are 264-225. The longer the series goes on, the more it will benefit the Boston starters.

Celtics vs 76ers same-game parlay

Boston plays at the slowest tempo in the NBA, and Philadelphia is at No. 15. All three games in the series have gone under. Philly has gone Under in 10 of 15 games as a home dog this season, while Boston has been Under 16 of 25 as a road favorite.

Jayson Tatum is averaging 23 points in the playoffs and has scored 23 or more in nine of the last 10. He's a better bet than Jaylen Brown, whose points prop is 2.5 points below his playoff average, because Brown is less consistent with his scoring. In his last eight, he has three games over 35 points and five at 26 or lower.

Celtics vs 76ers SGP

  • Celtics -7.5
  • Under 213.5 points
  • Jayson Tatum Over 22.5 points

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Nikola Vucevic is in a mismatch with Bona, who can't stay on the floor with fouls and bad plays, and Drummond. He has 17 rebounds in the three games and could increase that if Philly relies more on the outside shot.

VJ Edgecombe has been Philly's best rebounding option with Embiid out. He hit double figures on the boards in each of the last two games and has 39 rebounds in the last five.

Tyrese Maxey found success from outside late in the last game, making four straight from three-point range in the second half. He's been hampered by a finger injury and made just 16 of 55 threes for a .291 percentage over a 10-game stretch before hitting five in each of the last two games.

Jaylen Brown has hit 13 threes in the last five games.

Celtics vs 76ers SGP

  • Nikola Vucevic Over 5.5 rebounds
  • VJ Edgecombe Over 6.5 rebounds
  • Tyrese Maxey Over 2.5 made threes
  • Jaylen Brown Over 1.5 made threes

Celtics vs 76ers odds for Game 4

  • Spread: Celtics -7.5 | 76ers -7.5
  • Moneyline: Celtics -290 | 76ers +237
  • Over/Under: Over 213.5 | Under 213.5

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How to watch Celtics vs 76ers Game 4

LocationXfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA
DateSunday, April 26, 2026
Tip-off7:00 p.m. ET
TVNBC

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Where to watch Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks Game 4 NBA playoffs: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Saturday, April 25

The New York Knicks will try to rebound in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks. The Hawks won Games 2 and 3, each by a single point. The Knicks are slight 1.5-point favorites.

  • Spread: Atlanta Hawks +1.5

  • Moneyline: Atlanta Hawks +105 (46.3%) / New York Knicks -130 (53.7%)

  • Over/Under: 214.5

Game 1:Knicks 113, Hawks 102
Game 2:Hawks 107, Knicks 106
Game 3:Hawks 109, Knicks 108
Game 4: Sat., April 25, at Atlanta (6 p.m., NBC)
*Game 5: Tue., April 28,at New York (TBD)
*Game 6: Thu., April 30, at Atlanta (TBD)
*Game 7: Sat., May 2, at New York (TBD)

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In a larger role in Game 3, Nikola Vučević stepped up

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Starting and finishing the second half to reach the 30-minute mark for the first time as a Celtic, the 35-year-old Nikola Vučević found himself in unfamiliar territory.

Vooch was part of a clutch time win in the playoffs.  

“It’s what you want to do as a professional athlete: Be in these moments, be in big games, be able to deliver for your teammates,” he said. “So, it was a good win, but now we’re on to the next one.”

One more win in this series would match Vučević’s postseason wins for his career before joining the Celtics, but his last win to technically reach the clutch time 5-under-5 threshold came in 2022, when the Bulls led by five with 18 seconds to go against the Milwaukee Bucks. Prior to that, he played in a true back-and-forth clutch game in 2019, when Orlando upset the Toronto Raptors in Game 1 of the first round before losing four straight to the eventual champions. 

The unfamiliarity isn’t in the fact that he reached those clutch opportunities; it’s that, for the first time in his NBA career, it’s with a team that’s expected to win those games. And since he was acquired at the trade deadline, he’s been expected to play a part in reaching those expectations.

With Neemias Queta starting the game in early foul trouble and finishing the night with four fouls in 13 minutes, it opened the door for Vučević to handle the bulk of the big man work load, finishing the night with a well-rounded statline of 11 points (4/10 shooting), 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 blocks. 

“I thought Vooch stepped up for us big time tonight on both ends of the floor,” Joe Mazzulla said after the game. “Anybody we put in has a chance to help us win, so we’ve got to keep that going.”

In the fourth quarter, a corner three less than 90 seconds in and a drive and kick pass to an open Jayson Tatum for his first of two clutch threes played their part in the Game 3 victory. 

Out of the gate in the third quarter, Boston ran a unique action to get Vooch involved in what would become a game he’d feature heavily in. With Maxey matched up on Sam Hauser, the Celtics worked him into an off-ball action, running an inverted pindown with Hauser setting a screen for Vooch to curl around. With Maxey left alone on the 6’9” big man, it forced Adem Bona to help, leaving an open kickout to Hauser for a tone-setting three out of the break. 

It’s not an action you see often for the big man. What you will see is a heavy dose of pick-and-pop basketball, particularly with Andre Drummond as his matchup. In this game, Vučević was the shooter Philly often decided to play off of, leaving him unmanned on his pop outs, instead opting to keep Drummond closer to the paint, or outright committing to cutting off Tatum or Brown’s drives. 

This first quarter three from Vooch is a good indication of the way Philly sold out to protect the paint. As Brown drives, he sees strong-side help from Maxey and from Drummond. It’s a smart kickout from JB, and the 76ers lived with these kinds of attempts all night. 

Vooch made an impact offensively, but surprisingly, it was his defense that was the highlight of the night. While not a high bar to clear, it was by far Vooch’s best defensive outing in a Celtics uniform. 

After a heavy dose of drop pick-and-roll coverage in Game 2 that dared the Sixers to beat them from the outside, the Celtics didn’t go completely away from the drop, but they mixed in more up-to-touch coverage, more off-ball stunts when they went with a drop, and an added wrinkle of more of ice coverage to push the ball away from the middle of the floor. With Vooch playing off the ice coverage, he handled his own, keeping the ball in front of him even with the risk of an open paint. 

By funneling the ball to the side and forcing it away from the middle of the floor, it makes things easier on the off-ball defenders keeping track of where the ball goes next, and forces more baseline shot attempts or ball relocations. 

Maxey had a few instances where his ability to pass and relocate gave Philadelphia a fresh look to reset and find better scoring avenues, but compared to Game 2, the Celtics did a better job making them work for the shots they wanted. 

Credit should go to Vooch for his foot work and hands filling passing lanes during these iced screens, but it’s important to note the way Derrick White, Jordan Walsh and Brown all adjust their positioning and ride the back of the ballhandler to provide pressure from behind and in front of the ball. 

In crunchtime, Vooch did have a few defensive possessions where his screen defense was a little too high on the ball, with one instance putting him out of position as Drummond rolled into an easy dunk to cut the Celtics lead to one with 2:19 to play. In another late-game possession when Paul George broke containment and got into the paint, Vooch committed hard to contest the drive, leaving Drummond open again for a layoff opportunity. 

If we’re putting a grade on his overall defensive performance, something like a solid B feels accurate. Some familiar miscues, but otherwise good screen defense and better-than-usual rim protection.

This wasn’t the heroic, immortalizing performance that Vučević’s 15-year career has been missing, but it was a well-rounded effort at a crucial time. 

How to watch Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers, Game 4: TV, live stream for Sunday's NBA playoff game

Philadelphia looked like a potentially dangerous No. 7 seed entering the postseason it has lived up to that billing through the first three games.

Led by All-Star Tyrese Maxey — scoring 27 points a game this series — and his backcourt running mate, rookie VJ Edgecombe, the 76ers were able to split the two games in Boston. They did that without center Joel Embiid, who has been out recovering from an appendectomy.

It took big nights from "The J's" — Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, who scored 25 points each — to earn Boston a Game 3 win on the road and retake the lead in the series. The Celtics are very difficult to beat when they are hitting their 3-pointers, and they were 20-of-47 (42.6%) in Game 3. Boston needs that to carry over to Sunday.

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How to watch Celtics vs. 76ers, Game 4:

When: Sunday, April 26
Where: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia
Time: 4 p.m. ET
Announcing team: Mike Tirico (play by play), Reggie Miller (analyst), Zora Stephenson (courtside reporter)
TV: NBC
Live Stream:Peacock
Series: Celtics lead 2-1

What other games are on NBC and Peacock Sunday?

• Los Angeles Lakers at Houston Rockets (Game 4), 9:30 ET, NBC and Peacock

Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers game preview

In the playoffs, the little things can be the difference — grabbing a key rebound, making a key steal, knocking down the clutch 3-pointer. In this series between long-time Eastern Conference rivals, it has been Boston doing a little more of that.

In Game 3, it was Jaylen Brown with the key fourth-quarter steal on a Tyrese Maxey pass, turning it into a Derrick White layup. It was Jayson Tatum hitting a clutch 3-pointer. It was White crashing from the corner and getting a key offensive rebound between two 76ers with 35 seconds remaining.

That Game 3 win has Boston up 2-1 in the series: The Celtics are 48-5 all-time when up 2-1 in a series, while the 76ers are 2-21 when trailing 1-2 in a series.

Philadelphia is ignoring those numbers and believes it has a chance to come back in this series — they just have to do the little things better.

"When you play good teams, that's what it is," Tyrese Maxey said. "You've got to be extremely sharp in the playoffs, man. You're seeing it."

Philly's belief starts with Maxey, who is averaging 27 points and 7.7 assists per game, although he has struggled with shots inside the arc, shooting just 39.2% on those. His help has been inconsistent, with Paul George averaging 18 points a game and rookie VJ Edgecombe at 17.7 (but shooting just 27.3% from beyond the arc).

Joel Embiid would be a big boost for Game 4, but his status remains in doubt as he recovers from an appendectomy. Embiid was listed as questionable before Game 3 before being ruled out.

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Rui Hachimura was maybe a little too honest after latest Lakers win

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To call Friday’s Game 3 win for the Lakers over the Rockets improbable would be quite the understatement. Down six without the ball and just 30 seconds left, LA somehow forced overtime before coming away with a win that puts them firmly in the driver’s seat in the series.

It’s a win that required a lot of resilience. Even before the final seconds, the Lakers had to withstand a Rockets run throughout the second half to even be within touching distance late.

Then, in the final seconds, they needed a bit of magic from Marcus Smart before coming up with another late steal to shock Houston. It was all a bit wild and required a lot of belief…

….belief that only existed because it was the playoffs, if you ask a maybe-too-honest Rui.

Look, Rui’s not wrong necessarily, but this is one of those things you don’t admit publicly. I’m pretty sure if head coach JJ Redick saw this clip, it might give him an aneurysm.

In Rui’s defense, there was basically no chance of them winning the game when LeBron missed his 3-pointer with 36.4 seconds left. At that moment, according to ESPN’s win probability chart, the Lakers had a 2.7% chance of winning, which still seems high.

Fortunately, Smart didn’t have quite the same mentality as Rui in that moment.

Jokes aside, the Lakers have been a remarkably resilient bunch this season, both in the big picture and small picture. They’ve battled through injuries all season to even be at this point in the series.

It’s not one of the best teams Lakers fans have seen, but it is one of the most memorable because of that trail alone.

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Lakers vs Rockets Prediction, Picks & Odds for NBA Playoffs Game 4

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The Los Angeles Lakers came through with a clutch victory in Game 3 to take a commanding 3-0 lead, and the Houston Rockets will look to stave off elimination when they host Game 4 at Toyota Center on Sunday.

Marcus Smart has been excellent this postseason, and my Lakers vs. Rockets predictions call for him to keep the momentum going as LA sweeps and advances to the Western Conference semifinals.

Here are my best free NBA picks for Sunday’s Game 4.

Lakers vs Rockets prediction

Lakers vs Rockets best bet: Marcus Smart Over 16.5 points+assists (-110)

Marcus Smart has played tremendously well since returning from a nine-game absence. He logged 18 minutes off the bench in his return, and he’s started four straight games dating back to the season finale.

Smart has been instrumental in the Los Angeles Lakers’ postseason success, and I expect that to continue in Game 4.

Through the first three games of the series, Smart has averaged 28.6 points+assists while logging 36 minutes per game. His usage has increased from 15.1 in the regular season to 23.5 in the postseason.

He finished with 23 points+assists in Game 1 and followed it up with 32 and 31 in Games 2 and 3, respectively.

Smart was instrumental in the Game 3 come-from-behind victory, stealing the ball and knocking down three free throws to cut the lead to three, eventually leading to a LeBron James game-tying triple in the final seconds of regulation.

The Houston Rockets' defense has been poor and undisciplined in the postseason. The Rockets have surrendered the third-most free-throw attempts (28.7), third-most assists (26), and the highest three-point percentage (46.1).

Houston’s 110.3 defensive rating ranks 10th, and the team has allowed the eighth-most points (106.7).

Smart has averaged 8.3 assists and knocked down 8-of-16 triples through the first three games of the series, and the matchup with Houston sets him up favorably to have another successful performance as a scorer and facilitator.

Lakers vs Rockets same-game parlay

The Rockets are in total disarray after squandering a late lead in Friday’s Game 3. The Lakers could take their foot off the gas and wrap up the series at home in Game 5, but getting James some rest would be ideal. 

I expect the Lakers to put the final nail in the coffin of a highly dysfunctional Rockets season.

The Under has hit in four of six head-to-head matchups between these two teams, but I fully expect the Lakers to take care of business in this one and put up more than enough points to push this one to the Over.

After Friday’s 220-point total, the number has moved up just two points to 207.5, making it a value selection.

Lakers vs Rockets SGP

  • Marcus Smart Over 16.5 points+assists
  • Lakers +5.5
  • Over 207.5

Our "from downtown" SGP: Team Effort!


It’s time to put the Rockets out of their misery and wrap up the series early. The Lakers will surely value rest for the players who fought through the series while they anxiously anticipate the return of Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic.

Father Time's undefeated record is certainly in question, as LeBron James’ fingerprints are all over this series. King James has hit the Over on this line in three straight, and he ended the regular season with 40+ PRA in three of four contests.

James knows what it takes to close the series out, and I expect another big game.

Rui Hachimura finished Friday’s win with 22 points, and he’ll look to build on that performance in Game 4. Hachimura has started eight straight games, averaging 16.5 points along the way. He’s scored 15+ in four of those eight.

Like Rui, Luke Kennard has started eight straight games. In that span, he’s averaged 15.6 points and scored 13+ six times. Kennard has really come alive in the playoffs, averaging 21.3 points across the first three games of the series.

Lakers vs Rockets SGP

  • Lakers moneyline
  • LeBron James Over 39.5 points+rebounds+assists
  • Marcus Smart Over 16.5 points+assists
  • Rui Hachimura Over 14.5 points
  • Luke Kennard Over 12.5 points

Lakers vs Rockets odds for Game 4

  • Spread: Lakers +5.5 (-115) | Rockets -5.5 (-105)
  • Moneyline: Lakers +160 | Rockets -190
  • Over/Under: Over 207.5 | Under 207.5

Lakers vs Rockets betting trend to know

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How to watch Lakers vs Rockets Game 4

LocationToyota Center, Houston, TX
DateSunday, April 26, 2026
Tip-off9:30 p.m. ET
TVNBC

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Knicks vs Hawks Win Probability for Game 4 at Prediction Markets

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The New York Knicks are in a must-win situation tonight when they visit State Farm Arena and the Atlanta Hawks in Game 4 of their first-round Eastern Conference NBA matchup with the Atlanta Hawks. 

Our Knicks vs. Hawks predictions and NBA picks are high on the Knicks beating the Hawks on Saturday, April 25.

Who will win Knicks vs Hawks Game 4?

Knicks win probability:54% (-113)
Hawks win probability:47% (+113)

The New York Knicks are in a must-win situation, and they'll need to find a way to beat the Atlanta Hawks on the road. The Knicks beat the Hawks in Atlanta twice during the regular season, and they are short favorites tonight with a 53% chance of victory. 

Our prediction:Knicks to win

A win for New York makes this a best-of-three series with home court advantage, but a loss means the Knicks will need to win three straight. After coming up just shy in Games 2 and 3, I expect the Knicks to play with urgency and get the job done on the road before coming back to the Garden.

Read more in Zak Hanshew's full Knicks vs. Hawks predictions.

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Knicks vs Hawks spread and total at prediction markets

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Knicks -2.548¢ (+108)53¢ (-113)
Over 214.5 points53¢ (-113)48¢ (+108)

Our predictions:Knicks -2.5 — Yes and Over 214.5 points — Yes

This hasn’t been a high-scoring series, but the point totals keep creeping down, and we can find value in the Over. Three of six games between these teams have gone for at least 215 points, and two more went for 213.

Game 3 totaled 217 points despite two of New York’s starters combining for just two points. I’ll bet the Over as New York gets back on track offensively.

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Raptors on Film: How Jamison Battle changes series against Cavaliers

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When Jamison Battle scored his first two points nearly one minute into the fourth quarter, the Toronto Raptors caught a glimpse of something intriguing. 

Over the course of the final frame, the Raptors continued to slow-drip Battle into more actions, before eventually unlocking a new page of the offensive playbook. By the final buzzer, Battle proved that he was worth investing possession equity in.

If the Raptors can build on what Battle provides – and afford to keep him on the court – then it’s not an exaggeration to believe that the Cleveland Cavaliers have a problem. 

Here’s a closer look at what Battle does to warp the defence and what he can do to stay in games.

Let’s begin with what the endgame looks like. The frame below shows what the Raptors might view as their most ideal ‘10’ on the court. The ten on the floor didn’t materialize by accident. It’s a byproduct of a series of actions that the Cavaliers struggled with.

Ultimately, Cleveland can’t hide Donovan Mitchell. Even if the Cavaliers go with Dean Wade instead of Max Strus, Toronto can attempt to drag Mitchell into a screening action with any of Brandon Ingram, RJ Barrett or Battle.

We’ll come back to this, but let’s break down how we got here.

Here’s the aforementioned possession that led to Battle’s first bucket. Toronto tries to get Mitchell involved twice, with an on-ball and an off-ball screen. The Raptors eventually decide to force the issue and set up a right-wing pick-and-roll (PnR) with Scottie Barnes and Battle.

Mitchell traps the ball, Battle slips to the basket for a push shot.

The Raptors go back to it again, this time seemingly by chance because of Barnes’ offensive rebound. Setting up in the left corner, they force Mitchell to deal with a Battle screen again. This time, Mitchell switches onto Barnes and fouls him on the drive.

The next sequence that involves Battle and Barnes is also the play that convinced the Cavaliers to try other defenders. This is a baseline-out-of-bounds action that also incorporates the brick wall that is Collin Murray-Boyles. By the end of the movement, Battle knocks down his first three-pointer.

Cleveland subsequently goes with Harden as the primary defender for a handful of possessions.

With Battle heating up, the Cavaliers immediately attempt to put out the fire by attacking him on the other end (more on that later). But with Harden spending an exorbitant amount of energy isolating on offence, he isn’t able to get back in semi-transition, resulting in Battle’s second triple.

This forces Cleveland’s hand again, and this time, the coaching staff call on Keon Ellis.

Even with Ellis on Battle, Toronto is intent on keeping the sharpshooter involved. In this sequence, he’s responsible for freeing up Barnes, possibly with the intent of attacking Mitchell again. Instead, Jamal Shead goes to Murray-Boyles, who then bullies Evan Mobley. This is significant because it’s the Raptors’ response to the Cavaliers going small. Barrett ducks past Harden and gets two points.

Moments later, the Cavaliers make a few personnel changes and opt to go with Strus on Battle. As long as Barrett is on the floor, it’s an easy decision to put him in a PnR with Barnes to bring Harden into the play. The Raptors score here.

On the very next possession, Cleveland hedges its bet on Shead being less destructive. The Cavaliers move Harden off Barrett and onto Shead. Due to an auto-switch, Barnes gets an easy post-up, which results in two more points.

And that brings everything back to the original frame. With the Cavaliers having trouble with Barnes and Murray-Boyles’ physicality, they deploy both Jarrett Allen and Mobley late. That means Mitchell has to defend Battle or Barrett. For some reason, Mitchell traps Barnes up top after the screen, which results in an open three for Battle.

It’s beneficial to also highlight how the Raptors can keep Battle on the court. Despite his tendency to go nuclear anytime he sees a Cavaliers jersey, there has to be a reason why Battle struggled to find minutes during the regular-season. The film – and assumption – leads the analysis towards his defence.

After Battle hit his first three-pointer, Cleveland attacked him six times on the opposite end and scored nine points on 80 per cent shooting. The lone miss came on a wide-open Jaylon Tyson three-point attempt from the right corner. All six possessions involved Battle guarding Ellis.

With Harden generating quality offence, the Raptors leaned on an assortment of point-of-attack defenders in Barrett, Shead, Barnes and Murray-Boyles. Cleveland also leveraged this advantage off-ball when the Raptors tried to top-lock Mitchell. How Battle fares on the defensive side – particularly in on-ball sequences – over the course of four quarters will have a major impact on game four.

It’s also fascinating that when all three of Harden, Mitchell and Strus were on the court, they didn’t attack Battle. At least for the end of game three, it seemed like the Cavaliers valued Strus as a corner shooter, weren’t thrilled with the idea of having Mitchell or Harden turn into a spot-up shooter from the wing, or chose to keep things hidden with the game nearly out-of-reach.

The Raptors’ hot-shooting could regress to the mean. That’s a likely outcome. But assuming that doesn’t swing too violently the other way, how the Cavaliers scheme their way out of this new Battle plot twist will be one of the key storylines headed into game four.

Cavaliers vs Raptors Prediction, Picks & Odds for NBA Playoffs Game 4

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The Toronto Raptors are alive and kicking in this first-round series, and they’ll try to pull level with the Cleveland Cavaliers in Sunday’s Game 4.

Toronto found a winning formula down the stretch of Thursday’s win, and my Cavaliers vs. Raptors predictions point to Scottie Barnes being a thorn in Cleveland’s side again here as the hosts’ best scoring threat.

Get the lowdown on this April 26 matchup with my free NBA picks and betting angles.

Cavaliers vs Raptors prediction

Cavaliers vs Raptors best bet: Scottie Barnes Over 20.5 points (+100)

The Toronto Raptors have been on the back foot in this series with Brandon Ingram’s slump and Immanuel Quickley’s hamstring injury, but Scottie Barnes is doing his part to wrestle back control from the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Barnes was everywhere in Game 3, with 33 points, 11 assists, and relentless defense to slow down Donovan Mitchell and James Harden, and he’s gone past this points prop number in all three contests so far.

After two off days to recharge, look for Scottie to lead the charge again on Sunday, and one of the advantages of taking assignments on the Cleveland backcourt is that Mitchell or Harden can get stuck guarding him at the other end of the floor.

Though Barnes is most comfortable as a playmaker, the Toronto game plan has shoved him into a bigger scoring role. He’s averaging 26.7 PPG in the series on 54% shooting, and I expect Darko Rajakovic to squeeze another 40-minute shift out of the Raptors’ main man.

The Cavs defense has made stopping Ingram its No.1 focus, and that’s put Barnes in positions to attack one-on-one matchups. He was a +23 in 35 minutes on Thursday, and I’m penciling him in for more scoring spurts in a battle the Raptors can’t afford to lose.

Cavaliers vs Raptors same-game parlay

Coming off a Game 3 performance well below his usual high standards, Donovan Mitchell is a prime bounce-back candidate here. Spida had poured in 30+ points in four straight outings before a quiet night on Thursday, and his 3-point shooting is a natural spark for his stat lines.

Though Barnes has given Toronto a lifeline in this series, the Cavs can lean on more playoff experience and a larger pool of counters, so I’ll lay the small spread and trust in the visitors’ 7-2 SU mark in their last nine contests. Cleveland has also put together a healthy 25-17 record on the road this season.

Cavaliers vs Raptors SGP

  • Cavaliers -3.5
  • Donovan Mitchell Over 26.5 points
  • Donovan Mitchell Over 2.5 made threes

Our "from downtown" SGP: Mobley Magic!

Evan Mobley feasted in the paint in the opening two games of this series, and he’s an X-factor for Sunday. You can’t argue with the recent stats – he’s ended up with 17+ points in four of his last six outings, and he averaged 20 PPG in March.

Sharing the floor with Jarrett Allen can sometimes pull Mobley further from the rim, but there are still ample opportunities to pad his rebounding tally when he’s the lone big man on the floor for Cleveland.

Mobley was ninth in the NBA with 9.0 RPG during the regular season.

Cavaliers vs Raptors SGP

  • Evan Mobley Over 16.5 points
  • Evan Mobley Over 8.5 rebounds
  • Donovan Mitchell Over 2.5 made threes
  • Cavaliers -3.5

Cavaliers vs Raptors odds for Game 4

  • Spread: Cavaliers -3.5 | Raptors +3.5
  • Moneyline: Cavaliers -165 | Raptors +140
  • Over/Under: Over 220.5 | Under 220.5

Cavaliers vs Raptors betting trend to know

The Under is 50-32 for the Raptors this season. Find more NBA betting trends for Cavaliers vs. Raptors.

How to watch Cavaliers vs Raptors Game 4

LocationScotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
DateSunday, April 26, 2026
Tip-off1:00 p.m. ET
TVESPN, TSN

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