Los Angeles Lakers put together a better effort in Game 4 but couldn't avoid getting swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Expert recap and game analysis of the New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers NBA game from May 4, 2026 on ESPN.

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The New York Knicks have been to the equivalent of the Eastern Conference finals 11 times, including last year when they lost to the Pacers: In 1974, they lost to the Celtics in the Eastern Conference finals. In 1993, 1994, 1999 and 2000, they lost in the conference finals. The Knicks need one more win to return to the Eastern Conference finals.

ORLANDO, Fla. -- — Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane each scored 25 points, and the Orlando Magic blew a 17-point fourth-quarter lead before rallying to beat the Detroit Pistons 113-105 on Saturday for a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series.

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The Boston Celtics got off to a hot start in the playoffs as they dominated the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden in Game 1 of a best-of-seven series.