Monday April 27, 2026
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.
Monday April 27, 2026
The Rockets staved off playoff elimination with a 115-96 win over the Lakers in Game 4 on Sunday night and credited Alperen Sengun's speech from morning shootaround for helping them believe they could come back in the series.
Monday April 27, 2026
Victor Wembanyama had 27 points, 12 rebounds and seven blocks in his return from a concussion as the Spurs beat the Blazers for a 3-1 series lead.
Monday April 27, 2026
LeBron James shouldered the blame for the Lakers' 115-96 loss in Game 4 of their first-round Western Conference series against the Rockets on Sunday after he racked up nearly as many turnovers (eight), as he did points (10) in the blowout.
Monday April 27, 2026
Mike Tomlin told NBC's Maria Taylor that he walked away, in part, because of the recent lack of playoff success and a belief that some of his veterans were "worthy of the excitement and the optimism associated with new leadership."
