NBA Playoffs Sunday Recap: Rockets, Celtics and Spurs

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NBA Playoffs Sunday Recap: Rockets, Celtics and Spurs — HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 26: Jabari Smith Jr. #10 of the Houston Rockets defends LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second quarteri in Game Four of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Toyota Center on April 26, 2026 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Sunday’s NBA playoff games saw four teams pick up important wins to keep their series alive.

The Houston Rockets avoided a sweep with a 115-96 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. After losing the first three games, Houston responded with an impressive performance; all five starters scored at least 16 points. Amen Thompson led the way with 23.

The Boston Celtics put themselves in control of their series with a 128-96 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Boston built an early lead and kept it from there. Payton Pritchard scored 32 points off the bench, while Jayson Tatum finished with 30 points and 11 assists.

The San Antonio Spurs also took a 3-1 series lead after beating the Portland Trail Blazers 114-93. San Antonio turned the game around in the second half to secure the win. De’Aaron Fox scored 28 points, and Victor Wembanyama added 27.

In the final game, the Toronto Raptors beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 93-89 to tie their series at 2-2. Scottie Barnes led Toronto with 23 points in a low-scoring game.

Boston and San Antonio now lead their series 3-1, Houston has forced a Game 5, and Toronto has evened things up heading into the next round of games.

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