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Austin Reaves cleared to return for Lakers in Game 5 vs Rockets
Lakers guard Austin Reaves has been cleared to play in Game 5 against the Houston Rockets, according to Shams Charania.
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Spurs close out Blazers 114-95 to win series 4-1
San Antonio wrapped this up 114–95 and never really let it drift into anything uncertain. Once they settled into their normal rotation, the game had a pretty clear shape.
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Magic match 23-year 3-1 playoff coincidence against Pistons
Orlando picked up a strange bit of playoff trivia with its 3-1 lead over Detroit.
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Nuggets beat Timberwolves 125-113 in Game 5 to keep series alive
Denver kept its season alive with a 125-113 Game 5 win over Minnesota, cutting into the Wolves' series lead and making the next one feel a little less predictable.
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Nuggets keep series alive with Game 5 win over Timberwolves
Denver kept its season alive with a 125-113 Game 5 win over Minnesota, trimming the series deficit and putting some pressure back on the Timberwolves.
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Thunder defense closes doors in 106-98 playoff win over Suns
Oklahoma City didn’t do anything fancy in the 106–98 win. It just handled the dull, easy-to-ignore parts better.
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Anthony Edwards avoids ligament tear but expected to miss time
Anthony Edwards seems to have avoided the nightmare scenario. Early reports say there is no ligament tear, which is huge for Minnesota. But that does not mean he is fine.
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Celtics absorb Embiid return and take firm control of series
Boston handled Joel Embiid’s return with poise, won the key late-possession battles, and tightened its series control through cleaner half-court execution and disciplined defensive rotations.
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LeBron says loss started with him after turnover-heavy night
LeBron James put the loss on himself, and this was not one of those empty accountability quotes.
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Rockets stay alive and rally around Sengun speech in Game 4
Houston extended its season in Game 4, with players pointing to Alperen Sengun’s locker-room message as a tone-setting moment.
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