Cleveland Cavaliers — NBA team that won 126-113 over Toronto Raptors in playoff opener.
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The Namibian
Cleveland Cavaliers were swept 4-0 by New York Knicks in Eastern Conference finals
“After completing an emphatic 4-0 sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals on May 25, the Knicks were able to recuperate while San Antonio and Oklahoma City traded bodyblows in their gruelling seven-game series.”
Wembanyama chasing dream as Spurs face Knicks in NBA FinalsThe Namibian
Cleveland Cavaliers bagged a series-leveling victory of 112-103 over Detroit Pistons
“Donovan Mitchell went on a record-tying second-half scoring spree as the Cleveland Cavaliers bagged a series-leveling 112-103 victory over the Detroit Pistons.”
James undecided on future after Lakers bow out of NBA playoffsThe Namibian
Cleveland Cavaliers defeated Toronto Raptors 126-113 in playoff opener
“The New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers powered to wins in the Eastern Conference, the Knicks beating the Atlanta Hawks 113-102 and the Cavaliers thumping the Toronto Raptors 126-113.”
Lakers down Rockets as Nuggets, Knicks and Cavs win NBA playoff openersFrench superstar Victor Wembanyama, 22, guides the San Antonio Spurs into game one of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks, who are seeking to end a 53-year championship drought. Wembanyama has transformed the Spurs in three seasons, from 22 wins in his debut year to a 62-win campaign this season.
2 June 2026 · The Namibian →
French superstar Victor Wembanyama, 22, guides the San Antonio Spurs into game one of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks, who are seeking to end a 53-year championship drought. Wembanyama has transformed the Spurs in three seasons, from 22 wins in his debut year to a 62-win campaign this season.
2 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Victor Wembanyama scored 28 points and collected 10 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs defeated Oklahoma City 118-91 on Thursday to force a decisive seventh game in their NBA Western Conference finals series, keeping alive their hopes of reaching the NBA Finals.
29 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points and provided nine assists as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 122-113 to level their Western Conference finals series at 1-1.
21 May 2026 · The Namibian →
LeBron James said he will take time to consider his future after the Los Angeles Lakers were swept out of the NBA playoffs by Oklahoma City, leaving the 41-year-old out of contract and uncertain whether to extend with the Lakers, seek a new team, or retire.
12 May 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 →
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 107-98, while the Denver Nuggets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-105, the New York Knicks defeated the Atlanta Hawks 113-102, and the Cleveland Cavaliers won 126-113 over the Toronto Raptors in opening games of the NBA playoffs.
19 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 →
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to their 11th straight victory, defeating the Washington Wizards 132–111. The game was marred by a first-half brawl that resulted in four player ejections.
22 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 →
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 →