Playoff Survival - Houston avoids sweep with balanced scoring attack led by Amen Thompson's 23 points, forcing the Western Conference series back to Los Angeles for Game 5 on Wednesday night.
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Western Conference Playoffs - LeBron James delivered a clutch 3-pointer with 13 seconds remaining in regulation, while Marcus Smart dominated overtime as the Los Angeles Lakers overcame a late six-point deficit to defeat the Houston Rockets 112-108, moving within one win of a first-round sweep.
Recognition - Victor Wembanyama and Stephen Curry lead the Professional Basketball Writers Association's revived All-Interview team, which celebrates players who consistently provide thoughtful and engaging interactions with media members throughout the season.
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Luka Doncic returns to the US on Friday after treatment in Spain. The Lakers star could be available for the first round of the playoffs against Houston, despite his hamstring injury.
Playoff Preview - The defending champion Thunder lead the field as the NBA postseason approaches, but injury concerns plague several contenders including the Lakers who must navigate the first round without two key stars following Grade 2 strain injuries.
The fastest NBA teams paradoxically have the worst offenses in the league. An unprecedented trend that challenges conventional wisdom about pace of play and could transform the 2025-2026 playoffs.
