NBA Basketball 3h Briefing
×Last updated: April 21, 2026, 11:30 PM ET
NBA Eastern Conference Playoff Action
The Philadelphia 76ers leveled their series against the Boston Celtics Tuesday night, securing a convincing 111-97 victory in Game. VJ Edgecombe powered the win with 30 points and 10 rebounds despite taking a hard fall early in the contest, complemented by Tyrese Maxey's 29-point effort. The spirited contest also featured Jaylen Brown receiving a technical foul after aggressively dunking over Adem Bona, showcasing the heightened intensity of the matchup as the series shifts venues.
Western Conference Injury Updates
Meanwhile, the Houston Rockets received a major boost ahead of their pivotal Game 2 matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers, as star forward Kevin Durant received medical clearance. Durant, who sat out the opener due to a nagging knee tendon bruise, is officially available to return to the lineup, a development that substantially alters the competitive balance expected for the next contest.