- by Kendra AndrewsThe Magic must rely more on what got them back into the series against the Cavs — physicality, a core of young players, and a bit of trash talking.
- Cleveland Cavaliers starting center Jarrett Allen did not practice as he continues to be slowed by a painful rib injury that could keep him out of Friday night's critical Game 6 in Orlando.
- by Tim BontempsThe New York Knicks escaped from Wells Fargo Center with a thrilling 118-115 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 6 of this memorable first-round series.
- by Tim BontempsThe Bulls' Alex Caruso, one of nine qualifying players this season to average at least a steal and a block per game, was honored with the NBA's Hustle Award.
- by Jamal CollierDamian Lillard returned from his right Achilles injury, but the Bucks lost to the Pacers to end their season. Giannis Antetokounmpo missed the entire playoff series because of a left calf strain.
- by Andrew LopezOne day after having surgery to repair the ruptured patellar tendon in his right knee, Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch was back leading his team through practice on Thursday.
- Obi Toppin scored 21 points, T.J. McConnell had 20 points and nine assists and the Pacers won a playoff series for the first time in a decade, beating the Bucks 120-98 in Game 6.
- by Ohm YoungmisukClippers' star Kawhi Leonard will miss his third straight game since playing limited minutes in Game 3 because of inflammation in his surgically repaired right knee.
- by Jamal CollierDespite two coaching swaps and adding Damian Lillard, the Bucks were eliminated without a healthy Giannis.
- Isaac will start Friday's Game 6 against the Cavaliers, Cody Taylor of USA Today reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.
- Harris (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's Game 6 against the Cavaliers, Kendra Andrews of ESPN.com reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.
- Allen (ribs) is out for Friday's Game 6 against the Magic. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.
- Murray (calf) is listed as questionable for Saturday's Game 1 against the Timberwolves. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.
- Allen (ribs), who's listed as questionable for Friday's Game 6 against the Magic, was present during Cleveland's morning shootaround, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.