Detroit Pistons, top seed, clawed back from a 3‑1 deficit against the Orlando Magic to force a Game 7. A furious seven‑game stretch saw the Pistons win five straight, including the first two of the series. They now face the Cavaliers in Game 4, looking to take a 3‑1 lead before a full‑court showdown.

Cleveland capitalised on the Magic’s collapse, posting a 116‑109 home win in Game 3. Donovan Mitchell poured in a double‑double with 35 points and 10 rebounds, while James Harden added 19. The Cavaliers’ 3.5‑point advantage over the Pistons is reflected in the latest odds, but the Pistons’ recent resilience could swing the series.

Across the NBA, the Thunder, 11.5‑point favorites, swept the Phoenix Suns and now face the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. In the NHL, the Avalanche, favored at –141, host the Minnesota Wild after a 5‑1 loss that highlighted Kirill Kaprizov’s 16‑game point streak. These matchups will decide who advances.

Meanwhile, Major League Baseball will see the Toronto Blue Jays host the Tampa Bay Rays in a pivotal series opener. With both teams boasting solid pitching—Rasmussen’s 2.95 ERA and Gausman’s 3.09—fans expect a tight contest. The Rays’ recent 14‑of‑16 run advantage could tip the scales in their favour.