The Cavs won the first two games to build a strong series lead, but the Raptors punched back in Games 3 and 4. The first-round playoff series is tied.

Houston reverted to its pre-Kevin Durant play style in Game 4, but that could be the key to a comeback against Los Angeles.

Marcus Smart won't blame physical fatigue for the Los Angeles Lakers' mistakes in their Game 4 loss to the Houston Rockets.

The Los Angeles Lakers looked exhausted in a 115-96 Game 4 loss to the Houston Rockets, with LeBron James and an aging roster showing signs of fatigue after logging heavy minutes in Game 3.

Minnesota guard Ayo Dosunmu – who scored 43 points in the crucial Game 4 victory – has been ruled out of Thursday’s contest due to a calf injury. The news was first reported by ESPN. UPDATED Minnesota @Timberwolves Status Report in advance of tonight’s Game 6 vs. Denver Nuggets:

John Tortorella, head coach of the Vegas Golden Knights, stood in a scrum on Monday morning before an optional skate. He fielded five different questions, but the message remained consistent throughout his various answers.

“I didn’t give up on this series, and I just wanted to let everybody know,” Alperen Sengun says of his shootaround speech before Rockets-Lakers Game 4.

The Magic keep their mind right, Cade Cunningham can't find the openings and more from Orlando's pivotal Game 4 victory. Steve Aschburner The Orlando Magic defeat the Detroit Pistons, 94-88, taking a 3-1 lead in the series.