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The TD Garden was waiting for a response. It got one, just not the one it wanted. Two days after steamrolling Philadelphia, Boston took a shot to the jaw just as hard as it was controlled. The Sixers won 111-97, and the series is alive again. But beyond the score, a feeling has settled in.…

After getting thumped in Game 1, Detroit could not afford another meek showing. Carrying an 18-year burden, the Pistons finally got it done at home. It was tight early, but JB Bickerstaff’s men gradually pulled away and closed out a 98-93 win to level the series. [youtube v=”5414-o2q12U. ” maxwidth=”560px”] The series is alive again, and…

There was little pressure on Oklahoma City heading into Game 2. The Thunder had won the opener, but they hadnt exactly buried the Suns. It was the kind of win that leaves a sliver of hope for the other side, a feeling that the whole thing could still swing. [youtube v=”75cpN1tzS7Q” maxwidth=”560px”] Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shut…

On paper, Game 2 between the Spurs and Portland was supposed to follow the script from Game 1, with the Texans having already locked up the home win. Last night, though, it went a very different way – and a much uglier one. Scoot Henderson ended up owning the game, but the night will be…

France will stage the 2031 men’s basketball World Cup It’s official as of Wednesday. Fiba has named France as the host nation for the 2031 men’s Basketball World Cup. Three cities are on the list: Lille, Lyon and Paris. The tournament will run from 29 August to 14 September, with the knockout stage in Paris.…

Minnesota were 19 points down. They had stumbled through a first quarter to forget in a hostile building, with Denver already smelling 2-0 and total control of the series. The Timberwolves could have folded. Instead, they stood up, beat the Nuggets 119-114 on Monday night at Ball Arena, and headed back to Colorado with their…

After a strong Game 1, New York had probably expected to press home the advantage in Game 2 and head to Atlanta up 2-0. On Monday night, CJ McCollum decided that was not happening. 32 points, ice-cold execution in the closing minutes, and a final buzzer that left New York stunned into silence. Atlanta won…

Since arriving in the league three years ago, Wembanyama has not exactly played nice. He has come in hard and made the obvious impossible to ignore. On Monday night, the NBA confirmed what everybody has known for months: the French centre Victor Wembanyama is the league’s best defender, named DPOY 2025-2026. La video des Spurs…

A playoff-level scrap There was a proper postseason feel inside State Farm Arena. Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks delivered exactly what it promised: a hard, sharp, high-wire battle from first whistle to last. In a cracking atmosphere, Atlanta were looking to keep that home run rolling. Instead, up against a New York side with…