NBA team that dominated the Philadelphia 76ers 123-91 in their 2026 playoff opener and features star Jayson Tatum.
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The Namibian
Boston Celtics thrashed 76ers 128-96
“San Antonio rallying from 19 points down to beat the Trail Blazers 114-93 in Portland and Boston thrashing the 76ers 128-96 in Philadelphia.”
Rockets thrash Lakers, Wembanyama triumphant on Spurs returnThe Namibian
Boston Celtics dominated Philadelphia 76ers 123-91
“The Celtics, seeded second in the Eastern Conference behind Detroit, dominated the Philadelphia 76ers 123-91, but the Pistons trailed all the way in a 112-101 loss to the Magic.”
Thunder, Celtics open NBA playoffs with big wins, Magic shock PistonsThe Namibian
Boston Celtics defeated Miami Heat 147-129, second quarter 53-point lead
“The Boston Celtics tightened their grip on second seed in the East, and put a little pressure on the conference-leading Detroit Pistons, with a breezy 147-129 win over playoff hopefuls Miami Heat.”
Wemby rampant again as Spurs rack up 10th straight winThe Namibian
Boston Celtics defeated Phoenix Suns 120-112
“The Boston Celtics maintained their pursuit of the Detroit Pistons at the top of the Eastern Conference with a 120-112 defeat of the visiting Phoenix Suns.”
Doncic leads Lakers to sixth straight win, Spurs sink ClippersThe Namibian
Boston Celtics defeated Cleveland Cavaliers 109-98
“Jayson Tatum continued his successful return to action following a 10-month injury layoff with 20 points in the Boston Celtics' 109-98 road win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.”
Wemby shines as Spurs thrash Rockets, Lakers down KnicksThe Namibian
Boston Celtics defeated Dallas Mavericks 120-100
“Jayson Tatum made a triumphant return from long-term injury as the Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks 120-100 in the NBA on Friday.”
Tatum's 'emotional' return, Wemby magic sparks SpursThe Houston Rockets routed the Los Angeles Lakers 115-96 on Sunday to stay alive in the NBA playoffs, with Amen Thompson scoring 23 points. Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to a 114-93 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, putting them on the brink of advancing.
27 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Houston Rockets routed the Los Angeles Lakers 115-96 on Sunday to stay alive in the NBA playoffs, with Amen Thompson scoring 23 points. Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to a 114-93 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, putting them on the brink of advancing.
27 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Phoenix Suns 119-84 and the Boston Celtics dominated the Philadelphia 76ers 123-91 in their playoff openers on Sunday, while the Orlando Magic upset the Detroit Pistons 112-101 after having little rest.
20 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Stephen Curry scored 35 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 126-121 comeback win over the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA play-in tournament, keeping the Warriors' playoff hopes alive. The Philadelphia 76ers secured their playoff spot with a 109-97 victory over the Orlando Magic, powered by 31 points from Tyrese Maxey.
16 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Denver Nuggets secured the Western Conference third seed with a 128-118 win over the Spurs, while the Toronto Raptors clinched the Eastern Conference fifth seed with a 136-101 victory over Brooklyn. Multiple teams finalized their playoff matchups on the final day of the NBA regular season, with Detroit reaching 60 wins for the first time since 2006.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
French star Victor Wembanyama scored 41 points and grabbed 18 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Golden State Warriors 127-113 for their tenth consecutive victory, propelling them to second place in the Western Conference and emerging as genuine NBA title contenders.
3 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Victor Wembanyama scored 41 points and achieved the fastest double-double in NBA history in just 8 minutes 31 seconds as the San Antonio Spurs extended their winning streak to nine games with a 129-114 victory over the Chicago Bulls. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 47 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 114-110 overtime win against Detroit.
31 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Paris St Germain defender Marquinhos will miss Brazil's friendly against France in Boston but may return for the next friendly against Croatia. Coach Carlo Ancelotti said the match offers a chance to evaluate three new centre-backs ahead of the World Cup.
26 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Luka Doncic scored 36 points as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 100-92 for their sixth consecutive victory. The San Antonio Spurs also won, edging the Los Angeles Clippers 119-115 to cement second place in the Western Conference.
17 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Victor Wembanyama scored 29 points as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Houston Rockets 145-120 on Sunday, with six Spurs players reaching double figures in the win. The victory extended San Antonio's winning streak to 15 of their last 16 games as they remain near the top of the Western Conference.
9 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum made his triumphant return after 298 days out with a ruptured Achilles tendon, scoring 15 points as the Celtics defeated Dallas 120-100. Tatum said the emotional comeback, supported by his team and family, represented a huge step forward after months of lonely rehabilitation and self-doubt.
7 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Detroit Pistons defeated the Toronto Raptors 113–95 on Wednesday, with Cade Cunningham scoring 28 points and Paul Reed adding 22 despite the absence of suspended centers Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart. The victory leaves Detroit atop the Eastern Conference with a 40–13 record.
12 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The New York Knicks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 112–100, stretching their win streak to six games. OG Anunoby scored 25 points for the Knicks while LeBron James, playing what could be his last game at Madison Square Garden, scored 22 points for the Lakers.
2 February 2026 · The Namibian →
American Josh Hoey clocked 1min 42.50sec to break the 800m indoor world record at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix in Boston on Saturday, surpassing Denmark's Wilson Kipketer's mark set in 1997. Hoey, the 2025 indoor world champion, was paced by his brother Jaxson Hoey and said he tried to stay calm and felt the support of everyone in the final 200 metres.
25 January 2026 · The Namibian →