NBA playoffs 2026: LeBron James and the Lakers turning back the clock? 1 defining stat for each series so far

Here's a look at a key number that emerged from each game, one that could serve as a solve-or-sink point as we get deeper into the series.
The Portland Mercury

Blazers vs Lakers – Hot Live Blog Action

Live from the Rose Garden as the Portland Trail Blazers go for 10 straight homecourt wins against the Los Angeles Lakers. Tonight would be a bit more festive if Brandon Roy wasn’t—right this very second—giving a press conference to discuss his ...

2026 NBA playoffs schedule: Game times, dates announced for entire first round

The NBA postseason is underway, and the full schedule for the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs is set. The playoffs tip off this Saturday (April 18) and the first round, with eight best-of-seven series, could run through May 3. The NBA announced the full schedule for the first round late on Tuesday night.

Rasheed Wallace on Blazers Game 7 collapse vs. Lakers in 2000: I blame myself

Rasheed Wallace on Blazers Game 7 collapse vs. Lakers in 2000: I blame myself
Arizona Sports

Should Suns prefer Clippers or Blazers as play-in opponent?

The Phoenix Suns are going to be far more interested in a game going on elsewhere Friday while they take on the Los Angeles Lakers.