PREVIEW: The New York Knicks aim to finish their first-round playoff series against the Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night, holding a commanding 3-1 lead. Jalen Brunson continues his postseason excellence for the Knicks, averaging 33.3 points while approaching Patrick Ewing's franchise record for playoff performances with 30+ points. Karl-Anthony Towns has emerged as a crucial second option, contributing 22.8 points per game and making critical shots down the stretch, including the decisive three-pointer in Game 4. Unfortunately, neither squad has available ShotQuality data for this matchup, though the Knicks' fifth-ranked offense has been running efficiently through Brunson,...

PREVIEW: The Indiana Pacers look to take a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 4 at Fiserv Forum on Sunday night. After dominating Game 3 with a 129-103 victory, the Pacers continue to showcase their offensive firepower that ranked among the top seven during the regular season and now stands as the third-best scoring offense in the postseason. Tyrese Haliburton has been a crucial playmaker against Milwaukee, recording double-digit assists in three consecutive playoff matchups against the Bucks. The Pacers' balanced attack features six players averaging at least 12 points per game in the series, demonstrating their...

PREVIEW: The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers return to Ball Arena for a pivotal Game 5 showdown with their first-round series deadlocked at 2-2. Denver aims to capitalize on home-court advantage after Aaron Gordon's dramatic buzzer-beating putback secured a 101-99 victory in Game 4 to even the series. Nikola Jokić was nothing short of dominant last game, posting a historic 36-point, 21-rebound performance when the Nuggets desperately needed their MVP to step up following their Game 3 collapse. On the Clippers' side, Kawhi Leonard continues his strong playoff form alongside James Harden, while Ivica Zubac has been battling admirably against...

PREVIEW: The Indiana Pacers (50-32) host the Milwaukee Bucks (48-34) in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday, April 29, with the home team holding a commanding 3-1 lead after a convincing 129-103 victory in Game 4. The Pacers lead the series 3-1, coming off a dominant performance at Fiserv Forum where they secured a 129-103 win. Myles Turner led the way with 23 points for Indiana, while Andrew Nembhard added 20 and Tyrese Haliburton contributed 17 points with 15 assists; Giannis Antetokounmpo countered with 28 points and 15 rebounds for Milwaukee, supported by Kevin Porter Jr.'s 23 points...

PREVIEW: The Boston Celtics will look to close out their first-round NBA playoff series against the Orlando Magic in Game 5 at TD Garden on Tuesday, April 29, holding a commanding 3-1 lead. Coming off a 107-98 victory in Game 4, the Celtics were led by Jayson Tatum's impressive 37-point, 14-rebound performance, while Jaylen Brown contributed 21 points and 11 rebounds. ShotQuality data remains unavailable for both teams heading into this potential series-clinching matchup, though Boston's offense has consistently ranked near the top of the league all season. The Celtics' exceptional free-throw shooting proved decisive in Game 4, where they connected...