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Last updated: May 23, 2026, 8:43 AM ET

Playoff Pulse

Oklahoma City's reserves exploded for 45 points to erase an early 15-0 hole, fueling a critical Game 3 Western Conference finals win over San Antonio. The Spurs' early blitz was neutralized by a bench surge that included 14 points from Isaiah Joe, shifting series momentum. In the East, Darius Garland emerged as Cleveland's crutch amid a turbulent season, averaging 27.3 points in the playoffs as the Cavaliers aim to stabilize their campaign. Potential Finals matchups are taking shape, with analysts breaking down all four scenarios; a Thunder-Cavaliers pairing would feature the league's top offenses, while a Spurs-Knicks reunion would evoke historic 1990s rivalries.