NBA Basketball 3 Days

Last updated: May 15, 2026, 2:48 AM ET

Playoff Action & Series Updates

The Cleveland Cavaliers rallied from a nine-point deficit in the final minutes of regulation to defeat the Detroit Pistons 117-113 in overtime, taking a commanding 3-2 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series. Despite the NBA confirming that officials made the correct decision not to call a foul on Jarrett Allen in the closing seconds of regulation, Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff expressed frustration over the "unacceptable" disparity in free throw attempts between the teams. The Cavaliers will return home for Game 6 with momentum on their side, while the Pistons will be without starting guard Duncan Robinson due to lower back soreness for the remainder of the series.

In the Western Conference, the Oklahoma City Thunder completed a sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers after holding off a late charge in Game, improving to 8-0 this postseason. The Lakers' protest over officiating against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder continued to fuel debates around the league about the NBA's newest villains. Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs maintained control against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game, with Spurs star Victor Wembanyama receiving no additional discipline for an elbow on Naz Reid and playing in the series-clinching game. Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards remained defiant despite his team facing elimination, stating nobody in the locker room is "too worried" about their 3-2 series deficit.

Player News & Injuries

There is growing optimism that New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby will return from his hamstring injury in time for the Eastern Conference Finals, potentially providing a significant boost to a team that has advanced to the conference semifinals. In more somber news, the NBA community mourned the passing of Memphis Grizzlies forward