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NBA Playoffs: 76ers Go Cold, Spurs Don’t Care They’re Young and More Takeaways

Jalen Brunson led the Knicks to a big win over the 76ers after they went cold late, and the Spurs blew out the Timberwolves to even their series. Here are the takeaways from a night of NBA playoff action

Sports Illustrated · May 6

76ers Star Joel Embiid Surprisingly Ruled Out of Game 2 vs. Knicks—Will Philadelphia Be Better Off?

Joel Embiid is out for Game 2. Will the 76ers be better off without him?

Sports Illustrated · May 6

Brad Stevens Addresses Rumors That Jaylen Brown Is Frustrated With Celtics After Playoff Exit

Brown has become a bit of a hot topic in the wake of the Celtics’ stunning playoff exit.

Sports Illustrated · May 6

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Ranking Every Possible NBA Finals Matchup Remaining As Second Round Gets Underway

With the playoffs advancing to the conference semifinal round, we rank each potential NBA Finals matchup from 16 to 1.

Sports Illustrated · May 6

Four Wild Overreactions From Game 1 of Every Second Round NBA Playoff Series

Game 1 is in the books for each NBA conference semifinals series. What have we learned?

Sports Illustrated · May 6

The 10 Most Exciting Players Remaining in the 2026 NBA Playoffs

Ranking the most fun players to tune in to in the second round.

Sports Illustrated · May 6

Ben Stiller Couldn’t Care Less About Your Thoughts on Him Attending Met Gala Over Knicks Game

The Knicks superfan shared a blunt message to his critics after he opted for fashion over basketball.

Sports Illustrated · May 5

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SI:CYMI | The Knicks vs. the Met Gala

Plus, a firing in Orlando.

Sports Illustrated · May 5

The Knicks Are Rolling at a Historic Pace With Game 1 Stomping of 76ers—Can It Continue?

The New York Knicks stomped the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 Monday to continue an incredible run of beatdowns.

Sports Illustrated · May 5

Five Burning Questions for the NBA Playoffs’ Second Round

With contenders reshuffled, stars banged up and old beef taking center stage, the conference semifinals present a wide-open path.

Sports Illustrated · May 4

Jaylen Brown Made a Surprising Admission About the Celtics During Cringy Livestream After Game 7 Loss

The Celtics star ripped the refs for having an “agenda” and said this year was his favorite of his NBA career.

Sports Illustrated · May 4

Winners and Losers From the First Round of the NBA Playoffs

With just eight teams left standing, a look back at one of the best first rounds in recent memory.

Sports Illustrated · May 4

How the Raptors’ Season Grades Out After Game 7 Elimination Against Cavaliers

Evaluating Toronto’s 2025–26 season after a loss to Cleveland in Sunday’s winner-take-all game.

Sports Illustrated · May 4

Three Factors That Explain Cavaliers’ Game 7 Win Over Raptors

Cleveland used a big second half to seal the win at home.

Sports Illustrated · May 3

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Sports Illustrated · May 3

Magic Season Grades: Judging Orlando’s Season After Blowing 3–1 Lead to Pistons

How does the Magic’s season look in retrospect after losing to the Pistons in the first round? Here are our grades of Orlando’s year.

Sports Illustrated · May 3

Pistons vs. Magic Game 7: Four Takeaways From Detroit’s Decisive Win to Avoid First-Round Exit

Four takeaways from the Pistons’ big Game 7 win over the Magic to advance to the second round of the playoffs.

Sports Illustrated · May 3

Joel Embiid Has One Direct Request for 76ers Fans Ahead of Series vs. Knicks

He doesn’t want a repeat of the 2024 playoff series vs. New York.

Sports Illustrated · May 3

Celtics Offseason Preview: How Boston Can Bounce Back After Shocking First-Round Exit to 76ers

A look at the upcoming summer in Boston as the Celtics prepare for a full season with Jayson Tatum after a shocking first-round exit at the hands of the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Sports Illustrated · May 3

Celtics Season Grades: Judging Boston’s Year After Shocking First-Round Exit to 76ers

Grading the Boston Celtics’ season after a shocking first-round exit at the hands of the Philadelphia 76ers.

Sports Illustrated · May 3

Jaylen Brown Calls Out ‘Flopping’ Joel Embiid After Celtics’ Season Ends in Brutal Elimination

The Celtics star also got honest on how he felt about the team’s season following a stunning early playoff exit.

Sports Illustrated · May 3

Celtics' Starting Lineup Made the Wrong Kind of History in Game 7 Loss to 76ers

The Celtics made NBA history in their Game 7 loss to the 76ers, as three new additions to Joe Mazzulla’s revamped starting lineup combined to score zero points.

Sports Illustrated · May 2

NBA Playoff Takeaways: 76ers Win Game 7, Eliminating Celtics After Epic Comeback

Three NBA playoff takeaways after the Philadelphia 76ers completed a comeback from down 3-1 against the Boston Celtics, with a road victory in Game 7.

Sports Illustrated · May 2

Jayson Tatum Ruled Out of Game 7 Between Celtics and 76ers With Sudden Leg Injury

Jayson Tatum will miss Game 7 between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers with a left leg injury.

Sports Illustrated · May 2

Jayson Tatum’s Injury Status Takes Surprising Turn Hours Before 76ers-Celtics Game 7

Tatum is now questionable for Game 7 due to stiffness in his left knee.

Sports Illustrated · May 2

Celtics vs. 76ers Game 7 History: Who Holds the Edge in the Most Common Game 7 Matchup in the NBA?

The Celtics look to avoid a collapse against the 76ers in Boston on Saturday night. History says they should have the edge.

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