2026 NBA playoffs: Western Conference first-round takeaways

Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.
National Hockey League

Avalanche to play Stars or Wild in 2nd round of Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Avalanche, the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, won the Presidents' Trophy and will have home-ice advantage against either the Stars, the No. 2 seed from the Central Division, or the Wild, the No. 3 seed from the Central. That series is tied 2-2 with Game 5 in Dallas on Tuesday (8 p.m. ET; FDSNWI, FDSNNO, Victory+, ESPN2, TVAS2, SN360).

NBA Playoffs Scores, Live Updates: Joel Embiid Back in 76ers’ Lineup, Spurs Dominate in Game 4 Win

Following along with Sunday’s slate of NBA playoff action with live scores and updates from Celtics-76ers and Lakers-Rockets.

Celtics wing gives honest take on guarding Tyrese Maxey in playoffs

While Tyrese Maxey can get hot, the Celtics have given him some trouble through the first three games of the first-round series.