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    VanVleet Ignites Rockets’ Fourth-Quarter Surge to Force Game 7

    Fred VanVleet (Houston Rockets)
    Friday, Game 6 of first-round series

    Fred VanVleet’s 29-point night, including a pivotal four-point play to start the fourth, powered the Rockets past Golden State 115-107, evening the series 3-3. He’s hit 18 threes in his last three games.
    VanVleet’s clutch shooting exploited Golden State’s defensive shift toward limiting Jalen Green, who was held to 12 points. Houston opened the final quarter on a 6-0 run and capitalized on Warriors’ poor shooting stretch to pull away late.

    Lakers’ Fourth-Quarter Woes Continue, Face Elimination in Game 5

    Los Angeles Lakers
    April 2025 (Game 4 aftermath, ahead of Game 5)

    The Lakers have fallen 3-1 behind the Timberwolves after another poor fourth quarter, scoring just 19 points and missing crucial shots in Game 4. Coach JJ Redick defended his rotation decisions despite scrutiny.
    Redick became the first coach since 1998 to play the same five men for an entire half. Doncic and James missed key shots late, while Redick benched his usual reserves. The Lakers are being outscored 105-69 in fourth quarters this series.

    Knicks Survive Pistons After Missed Foul Call on Final Shot

    New York Knicks v Detroit Pistons
    April 2025 (Game 4, Eastern Conference First Round)

    The Knicks escaped with a 94-93 win after officials admitted a missed foul call on Josh Hart’s contest of Tim Hardaway Jr.’s potential game-winner; Knicks now lead series 3-1.
    Despite a furious Pistons rally and Cade Cunningham’s triple-double, Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns combined for 59 points, overcoming Brunson’s injury scare to carry New York to victory.

    Aaron Gordon’s Buzzer-Beater Dunk Saves Nuggets in Game 4 Thriller

    Aaron Gordon (Denver Nuggets)
    April 2025 (Game 4, Western Conference First Round)

    Aaron Gordon delivered the first buzzer-beating, game-winning dunk in playoff history to lift the Nuggets over the Clippers 101-99, tying the series 2-2.
    Gordon dunked Nikola Jokic’s last-second airball just before the buzzer, confirmed after a lengthy review; the Nuggets survived a 22-point blown lead to win at Intuit Dome.

    Stephen Curry Leads Warriors to Gutsy Game 3 Win Over Rockets

    Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors)
    April 2025 (Game 3, First-Round Playoffs)

    Stephen Curry scored 36 points to lead the Warriors past the Rockets 104-93, taking a 2-1 series lead despite missing injured star Jimmy Butler.
    Curry overcame a slow start and Houston’s double-teams, with key help from Gary Payton II and Buddy Hield, while Jalen Green struggled as Golden State dominated the second half.

    Cavaliers Crush Heat for 3-0 Series Lead in Historic Blowout

    Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat
    April 27, 2025 (First-Round Playoffs, Game 3)

    Cleveland Cavaliers handed Miami Heat their worst-ever playoff loss with a 124-87 win, taking a commanding 3-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference first round.
    Jarrett Allen scored 22 points and Evan Mobley led a dominant 33-5 first-half run; Cleveland outrebounded Miami 46-29 and outscored them 60-30 in the paint. Game 4 is set for Monday in Miami.

    Thunder Sweep Grizzlies to Reach Western Semifinals

    Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies
    April 27, 2025 (First-Round Playoffs, Game 4)

    Oklahoma City Thunder completed a 4-0 series sweep over the Memphis Grizzlies with a narrow 117-115 win, advancing to the Western Conference semifinals.
    Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 38 points as the Thunder held off a late Grizzlies rally; Memphis played without Ja Morant, and Bane missed a final chance to extend the game.

    Klay Thompson Lifts Mavs Past Kings in Play-In Redemption

    Klay Thompson (Dallas Mavericks)
    April 16, 2025

    Thompson scored 23 points, including 16 in a dominant 44-point second quarter, helping Dallas advance after his scoreless 0-for-10 outing one year ago with Golden State.
    Thompson hit four 3-pointers in Q2 to spark a blowout; Davis led with 27 points. Mavs now face Memphis for West 8-seed and a shot at OKC in the first round.

    Dillon Brooks Suspended After 16th Technical Foul of Season

    Dillon Brooks (Houston Rockets)
    Suspended for Friday’s game vs. Thunder (following tech foul on Wednesday vs. Jazz)

    Brooks received an automatic one-game suspension after being called for his 16th technical foul of the season.
    The incident occurred early in the game when Brooks, posting up Utah’s Collin Sexton, kicked his leg out and appeared to strike Sexton near the groin. The play was reviewed and resulted in a technical foul, triggering the suspension rule. Brooks had hoped the league would rescind the call, but the suspension was confirmed by NBA EVP Joe Dumars.

    NBA & FIBA to Launch New 16-Team European Basketball League in Major Global Expansion

    NBA, FIBA
    March 2025

    The NBA and FIBA are joining forces to create a new 16-team European league, aiming to elevate basketball’s presence on the continent and capitalize on growing global interest.
    The proposed league will feature 12 permanent clubs and four annual qualifiers, with 40-minute games and a salary cap. Backed by unanimous FIBA board approval, it promises major investment and restructuring to rival EuroLeague’s dominance.

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