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From The Sports Desk: The NBA’s Final Four is here

The NBA’s Conference Finals kick off Monday with a matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder, while the East gets going tomorrow with the New York Knicks hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket against the Los Angeles Lakers on May 11.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket against the Los Angeles Lakers on May 11.
Received — 18 May 2026 NBC News Top Stories

From The Sports Desk: The NBA’s Final Four is here

The NBA’s Conference Finals kick off Monday with a matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder, while the East gets going tomorrow with the New York Knicks hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers.

© Gregory Shamus

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers on May 11, 2026.

© Adam Pretty

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers on May 11, 2026.
Received — 15 May 2026 NBC News Top Stories
Received — 14 May 2026 NBC News Top Stories

From The Sports Desk: Cleveland rocks

14 May 2026 at 19:00
In the Eastern Conference semifinals, the Detroit Pistons seemed in control in a pivotal Game 5 last night, until the Cleveland Cavaliers stormed back to win in overtime.

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden shoots on Detroit Pistons guard Caris LeVert in the first half during game five of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena.

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden shoots on Detroit Pistons guard Caris LeVert in the first half during game five of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena.

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden shoots on Detroit Pistons guard Caris LeVert in the first half during game five of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena.
Received — 11 May 2026 NBC News Top Stories

From The Sports Desk: Inside the drawing room

The NBA draft lottery is one of the most consequential days of the NBA calendar.

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Michael Winger, president of the Washington Wizards, holds the combination of numbers that won his team the first pick Sunday at the NBA Draft Lottery.

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Michael Winger, president of the Washington Wizards, holds the combination of numbers that won his team the first pick Sunday at the NBA Draft Lottery.
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