Expert Basketball Picks and Previews

Spurs aim to keep rolling as West semis start vs. banged-up Timberwolves The San Antonio Spurs look to parlay their power, overall depth and momentum into a victory when they host the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinal series. Game 2 in the best-of-seven series is on Wednesday in the Alamo City before

76ers looking for historic comeback in Game 7 vs. Celtics The Boston Celtics will try to avoid a series collapse Saturday night when they face the visiting Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series. Second-seeded Boston held a 3-1 lead in the series, but lost Game 5 at home and then dropped Game 6, 106-93,

The Philadelphia 76ers visit the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on Saturday, May 2, 2026, for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference First Round. Tipoff is set for 7:30 PM ET on NBC, and the pressure is obvious. The series is tied 3-3, Boston is trying to avoid a blown 3-1 lead, and Philadelphia is trying to finish one of

Game 6 heads to Kia Center on Friday night with Orlando holding a 3-2 series lead and a real chance to finish off the top seed in the East. Tipoff is set for 7:00 PM ET, the game streams on Amaz, and the pressure is a little different on each bench. Detroit just saved its season with a 116-109 win

Game 6 heads to Scotiabank Arena on Friday night with Cleveland carrying a 3-2 series lead and its first chance to close out this Eastern Conference first-round matchup. Tipoff is set for 7:30 PM ET, the game streams on Prime Video, and the spot is pretty clear for both teams. The Cavaliers are trying to finish the job after a

Game 6 shifts back to Toyota Center on Friday night with the Lakers still holding a 3-2 series lead, but this series does not feel settled. Houston has taken the last two games, both with its defense setting the tone, and now the Rockets are back home with a chance to push this matchup to a winner-take-all Game 7. Tipoff

The Knicks head to Atlanta for Game 6 with a 3-2 series lead and a real chance to finish this first-round matchup on the road. Tipoff is set for 7:00 PM ET on Thursday night at State Farm Arena, with ESPN carrying the broadcast. New York grabbed control again in Game 5 with a 126-97 win, and that result felt

Boston gets its second straight chance to close this series on Thursday night, heading to Xfinity Mobile Arena for Game 6 with a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference first round. Tipoff is set for 8:00 PM ET, and the game is available on Peacock. The Celtics finished the regular season 56-26 and entered the playoffs as the No. 2

Game 6 shifts back to Minneapolis with the Timberwolves holding a 3-2 lead and one more chance to finish this series at home. Tipoff is set for 9:30 PM ET at Target Center on Thursday night, with ESPN carrying the broadcast. Denver kept itself alive with a 125-113 win in Game 5, and that result mattered because it pushed a