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Boston Celtics — NBA team that dominated Philadelphia 76ers 123-91 in playoff opener and beat Dallas Mavericks 120-100 with returning star Jayson Tatum.

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Thunder, Celtics, Magic win opening NBA playoff games

The News

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

Monday 20 April

  1. Thunder, Celtics, Magic win opening NBA playoff games

    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

Thursday 16 April

  1. NBA play-in: Warriors beat Clippers, 76ers reach playoffs

    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

Monday 13 April

  1. NBA playoffs set: Nuggets, Raptors, and conference contenders clinch

    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

Friday 3 April

  1. Victor Wembanyama leads Spurs to tenth straight NBA win

    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

Tuesday 31 March

  1. Wembanyama sets NBA record as Spurs beat Bulls

    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

Thursday 26 March

  1. Marquinhos out of Brazil-France friendly due to injury

    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

Tuesday 17 March

  1. NBA: Lakers win sixth straight, Spurs beat Clippers

    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

Monday 9 March

  1. Wembanyama leads Spurs to dominant win over Rockets

    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

Saturday 7 March

  1. Jayson Tatum returns from Achilles injury as Celtics beat Mavericks

    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

Thursday 12 February

  1. Pistons beat Raptors despite suspensions ahead of All-Star break

    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

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