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The Namibian
Donovan Mitchell added 23 points
“Evan Mobley led Cleveland with 24 points while Donovan Mitchell added 23 and James Harden scored 19 points.”
Knicks beat Cavaliers to reach brink of NBA FinalsThe Namibian
Donovan Mitchell went on a record-tying second-half scoring spree in Cleveland Cavaliers victory 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
Donovan Mitchell added 22 points for Cleveland
“Donovan Mitchell added 22 points for Cleveland and emerged unscathed from his own energetic leap for a ball which landed him in the third row of Rocket Arena seats early in the third quarter.”
Pistons rout Magic to cap comeback, book NBA playoff clash with CavaliersThe Namibian
Donovan Mitchell scored 32 points for Cavaliers; record ninth straight 30-point playoff series opener
“Mitchell has now scored at least 30 points in an NBA record nine straight playoff series openers.”
Lakers down Rockets as Nuggets, Knicks and Cavs win NBA playoff openersThe Knicks defeated Cleveland 121-108 on Saturday to take a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals and move to the brink of their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 30 points as New York stretched their playoff winning streak to 10 games.
24 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Knicks defeated Cleveland 121-108 on Saturday to take a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals and move to the brink of their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 30 points as New York stretched their playoff winning streak to 10 games.
24 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 Detroit Pistons routed the Orlando Magic 116-94 on Sunday to complete a remarkable 4-3 playoff comeback after trailing 3-1 in the best-of-seven series, with Cade Cunningham scoring 32 points and dishing 12 assists. The Pistons will face the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference semi-final after the Cavaliers beat Toronto 114-102 in their own 4-3 series victory.
4 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 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 →