Pro Basketball Archives | The Sports Cast NFL, NBA, College Sports & Soccer Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:09:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://thesportscast.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/cropped-just-icon-circle-32x32.png Pro Basketball Archives | The Sports Cast 32 32 155922707 Rockets hold off Lakers in Game 5 to extend series https://thesportscast.net/2026/04/30/rockets-hold-off-lakers-in-game-5-to-extend-series/ https://thesportscast.net/2026/04/30/rockets-hold-off-lakers-in-game-5-to-extend-series/#respond Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:52:34 +0000 http://thesportscast.net/?p=101713 Jabari Smith Jr. scored 22 points, Tari Eason added 18 and the Houston Rockets avoided playoff elimination for the second straight game with...

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]]> https://thesportscast.net/2026/04/30/rockets-hold-off-lakers-in-game-5-to-extend-series/feed/ 0 101713 Cade’s 45 points help Pistons force Game 6 vs Magic https://thesportscast.net/2026/04/30/cades-45-points-help-pistons-force-game-6-vs-magic/ https://thesportscast.net/2026/04/30/cades-45-points-help-pistons-force-game-6-vs-magic/#respond Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:50:57 +0000 http://thesportscast.net/?p=101711 Cade Cunningham came through for the Pistons when they needed him. With Detroit teetering on the brink of elimination, Cunningham outdueled ...

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]]> https://thesportscast.net/2026/04/30/cades-45-points-help-pistons-force-game-6-vs-magic/feed/ 0 101711 Raptors’ Brandon Ingram (heel) exits Game 5 loss to Cavaliers https://thesportscast.net/2026/04/30/raptors-brandon-ingram-heel-exits-game-5-loss-to-cavaliers/ https://thesportscast.net/2026/04/30/raptors-brandon-ingram-heel-exits-game-5-loss-to-cavaliers/#respond Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:48:02 +0000 http://thesportscast.net/?p=101709 Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram exited Wednesday night's 125-120 loss in Game 5 against the Cavaliers because of right heel inflammat...

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]]> https://thesportscast.net/2026/04/30/raptors-brandon-ingram-heel-exits-game-5-loss-to-cavaliers/feed/ 0 101709 Where to Watch Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers Game 5: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream (April 29, 2026) https://thesportscast.net/2026/04/29/where-to-watch-houston-rockets-vs-los-angeles-lakers-game-5-time-tv-channel-live-stream-april-29-2026/ https://thesportscast.net/2026/04/29/where-to-watch-houston-rockets-vs-los-angeles-lakers-game-5-time-tv-channel-live-stream-april-29-2026/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:42:41 +0000 https://thesportscast.net/?p=101691 The 2026 NBA Playoffs continue Wednesday night with a high-stakes Game 5 matchup between the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers hold a commanding 3-1 series lead and will look to close out the series at home, while the Rockets face a must-win situation to keep their postseason hopes alive. What Time Is...

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]]> https://thesportscast.net/2026/04/29/where-to-watch-houston-rockets-vs-los-angeles-lakers-game-5-time-tv-channel-live-stream-april-29-2026/feed/ 0 101691 Where to Watch Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers Game 5: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream (April 29, 2026) https://thesportscast.net/2026/04/29/where-to-watch-toronto-raptors-vs-cleveland-cavaliers-game-5-time-tv-channel-live-stream-april-29-2026/ https://thesportscast.net/2026/04/29/where-to-watch-toronto-raptors-vs-cleveland-cavaliers-game-5-time-tv-channel-live-stream-april-29-2026/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:39:21 +0000 https://thesportscast.net/?p=101689 The 2026 NBA Playoffs continue with a pivotal Game 5 matchup between the Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night. With the series tied 2-2, both teams enter this game knowing a win could shift momentum heading into the final stretch of the first-round battle. What Time Is Raptors vs Cavaliers Game 5? Tip-off...

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]]> https://thesportscast.net/2026/04/29/where-to-watch-toronto-raptors-vs-cleveland-cavaliers-game-5-time-tv-channel-live-stream-april-29-2026/feed/ 0 101689 Where to Watch Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons Game 5 (NBA Playoffs 2026) https://thesportscast.net/2026/04/29/where-to-watch-orlando-magic-vs-detroit-pistons-game-5-nba-playoffs-2026/ https://thesportscast.net/2026/04/29/where-to-watch-orlando-magic-vs-detroit-pistons-game-5-nba-playoffs-2026/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:36:33 +0000 https://thesportscast.net/?p=101687 The 2026 NBA Playoffs continue with a pivotal Game 5 matchup between the Orlando Magic and the Detroit Pistons. With Orlando holding a commanding 3–1 series lead, Detroit faces a must-win situation to keep its postseason hopes alive. Game 5 promises high stakes, as the Magic look to close out the series, while the Pistons...

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]]> https://thesportscast.net/2026/04/29/where-to-watch-orlando-magic-vs-detroit-pistons-game-5-nba-playoffs-2026/feed/ 0 101687 Spurs top Blazers to win first playoff series in nine years https://thesportscast.net/2026/04/29/spurs-top-blazers-to-win-first-playoff-series-in-nine-years/ https://thesportscast.net/2026/04/29/spurs-top-blazers-to-win-first-playoff-series-in-nine-years/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:06 +0000 http://thesportscast.net/?p=101665 Victor Wembanyama had 17 points, 14 rebounds and six blocks and the San Antonio Spurs never trailed in eliminating the Portland Trail Blazer...

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]]> https://thesportscast.net/2026/04/29/spurs-top-blazers-to-win-first-playoff-series-in-nine-years/feed/ 0 101665 Knicks beat Hawks in Game 5 to take 3-2 series lead https://thesportscast.net/2026/04/29/knicks-beat-hawks-in-game-5-to-take-3-2-series-lead/ https://thesportscast.net/2026/04/29/knicks-beat-hawks-in-game-5-to-take-3-2-series-lead/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:57:00 +0000 http://thesportscast.net/?p=101661 Jalen Brunson scored 39 points, nearly extending his own franchise record for 40-point playoff games, and the New York Knicks routed the Atl...

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]]> https://thesportscast.net/2026/04/29/knicks-beat-hawks-in-game-5-to-take-3-2-series-lead/feed/ 0 101661 76ers storm back in 2nd half vs Celtics to force Game 6 https://thesportscast.net/2026/04/29/76ers-storm-back-in-2nd-half-vs-celtics-to-force-game-6/ https://thesportscast.net/2026/04/29/76ers-storm-back-in-2nd-half-vs-celtics-to-force-game-6/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:53:48 +0000 http://thesportscast.net/?p=101659 Joel Embiid scored 33 points, Tyrese Maxey had 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers avoided elimination, beating the Boston...

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]]> https://thesportscast.net/2026/04/29/76ers-storm-back-in-2nd-half-vs-celtics-to-force-game-6/feed/ 0 101659 NBA moves closer to anti-tanking measures with lottery changes https://thesportscast.net/2026/04/28/nba-moves-closer-to-anti-tanking-measures-with-lottery-changes/ https://thesportscast.net/2026/04/28/nba-moves-closer-to-anti-tanking-measures-with-lottery-changes/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:33:04 +0000 http://thesportscast.net/?p=101647 The NBA moved closer to a slightly expanded 16-team lottery Tuesday, one that will flatten odds of winning the No. 1 pick and try to deter t...

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