The NBA playoffs saw the 76ers, Trail Blazers, and Lakers secure key wins, with upsets and injuries impacting several series.
Philadelphia evened its series against Boston, Portland capitalized after Victor Wembanyama’s injury, and the Lakers beat the Rockets, who missed Kevin Durant in Game 1.
Star performances, unexpected injuries, and shooting swings are shaping the playoff landscape, with teams adjusting strategies as they seek to advance.
After a stunning loss, is Boston's high-volume three-point strategy a fatal flaw?
How can the Spurs survive the playoffs after losing Defensive Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama?
Can a rookie's record night lead the Embiid-less 76ers to a series upset over the Celtics?
Do widespread injuries make the NBA playoffs more exciting by creating new underdog stories?
Will LeBron's experience or Durant's return decide the injury-plagued Lakers-Rockets series?
Is the 2026 NBA championship being decided by injuries rather than by the league's best talent?