John Starks believes his era of basketball was the best. Starks, who played from 1988 to 2002, says the game was more physical then. He isn’t alone, with Gary Payton also stating that the ’90s were the best era.
Jaylon Tyson’s playing time has diminished significantly in the series against the Detroit Pistons, despite being a valuable player earlier in the series. He played 22 minutes in Game 2 and was considered the team’s best defensive option. However, he saw limited action in the last three games.
The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) has released its referee-player survey, polling 411 players to rate 73 NBA officials. Officials were grouped into tiers, with Tier 1 representing ‘Elite & Top Performers’. Tony Brothers is included in Tier 1.
The Colorado Avalanche are looking to even their Western Conference Final series against the Vegas Golden Knights after losing Game 1. Coach Jared Bednar isn’t planning any dramatic speeches, trusting his team’s mindset. Cale Makar’s availability for Game 2 is still uncertain.
Cruz Azul will host Pumas in the first leg of the Liga MX Clausura 2026 final. Pumas are looking to secure their eighth Liga MX title and first in 15 years. Cruz Azul have been knocking on the door of their 10th Liga MX crown over the last two years.
The Carolina Hurricanes will host the Montreal Canadiens in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final. The Hurricanes are aiming for their ninth straight win to start the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Canadiens eliminated the Buffalo Sabres in Game 7 of their second-round series.
The Colorado Rockies are set to play the Arizona Diamondbacks, hoping to win a series for the first time in almost a month. Zach Agnos will start for the Rockies against Eduardo Rodriguez of the Diamondbacks. The Diamondbacks claimed two out of three games when these teams matched up last weekend.
The Montreal Canadiens are preparing to face the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final. Montreal hopes to carry the momentum from their Game 7 win into the series. They aim to avoid the emotional letdown they experienced earlier in the playoffs.
The New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals after an overtime win. The Knicks overcame a 22-point fourth-quarter deficit, completing the largest playoff comeback win in franchise history. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 38 points.
Jalen Brunson led the New York Knicks back from 22 down in the fourth quarter for a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in overtime. Brunson finished with 38 points. The Knicks are now within three wins of their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999.
