Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.
Sun, 3 May 2026 22:38:18 EST
The top-seeded Pistons routed the Magic in Sunday's Game 7 to complete a comeback from a 3-1 series deficit and win a playoff series for the first time in 18 years.
Sun, 3 May 2026 21:05:43 EST
Orlando star forward Paolo Banchero, after the Magic lost Game 7 to the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, seemed unsure of his club's prospects in a talented Eastern Conference, saying, "I can't say we're good enough to be in the Finals or the Eastern finals."
Sun, 3 May 2026 21:05:43 EST
Alex Newhook and Nick Suzuki scored goals, and the Montreal Canadiens, despite posting just nine shots on net, defeated the favored Lightning 2-1 in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals Sunday night, a fourth straight Round 1 exit for Tampa Bay.
Sun, 3 May 2026 21:05:43 EST
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards was cleared for on-court activities and is questionable for Game 1 vs. the Spurs on Monday night.
Sun, 3 May 2026 21:05:43 EST