
Victor Wembanyama (concussion) has been dominated out of the Spurs’ Game 3 tilt in Portland on Prime Video. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBAE by way of Getty Images)
We’re bringing you the most effective of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, offered by Google, with the NBA.com dwell weblog, that includes the entire significant moments, performances, observations, information, notes and highlights from Friday’s motion.
An action-packed triple-header is underway on Prime Video, that includes Celtics-76ers, Lakers-Rockets, and Spurs-Blazers (Live)!
What we find out about Friday’s Game 3s:
- Jayson Tatum rose to the event in Boston’s 108-100 win over the Sixers in Game 3 to take a 2-1 lead in the collection. JT scored 11 of his 25 factors whereas taking pictures 4-for-5 and 2-for-2 from 3-point vary in all 12 minutes of the fourth quarter.
- The Lakers survive to go up 3-0 on the Houston Rockets behind LeBron James (29 pts, 13 reb, 6 ast, 3 stl, 1 blk) and Marcus Smart (21 pts, 4 reb, 10 ast, 5 stl, 2 blk). The ultimate two minutes of regulation and extra time have been wild, however LA held on to be the primary crew in the 2026 NBA Playoffs to go up 3 video games to none. No crew in postseason historical past has misplaced a collection after being up 3-0 (159-0).
- A vital Game 3 in Portland awaits as De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and the Spurs tackle Scoot Henderson, Deni Avdija and the Trail Blazers with the collection tied at one sport apiece (10:30 p.m. ET, Prime). Victor Wembanyama (concussion protocol) has been ruled out after being listed as questionable main as much as tipoff.
Friday’s finals
APRIL 25, 2026 / 12:52 ET
To the 4th we go!
San Antonio closes the third quarter on a 21-5 run to take an 88-87 lead over Portland as we head to the ultimate quarter on Prime Video.
NOT FINISHED YET! 😤
END 3Q | SAS 88, POR 87 pic.twitter.com/mkHldBw5Z9
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) April 25, 2026
DYLAN HARPER BRINGS THE SPURS WITHIN 2.
WEMBY IS HYPED! pic.twitter.com/ot6IWHo4g9
— NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026
APRIL 25, 2026 / 12:39 ET
Spurs not going away
Jrue Holiday is cooking with a game-high 25 factors on 10-for-15 taking pictures and 5-for-8 from past the arc, including 4 rebounds, one help and a pair of steals in half-hour. Portland leads San Antonio 84-78 with 2:43 left in the third.
5 THREE-POINTERS FOR JRUE HOLIDAY!
He leads all scorers with 25 for the Blazers 🫡
Portland leads halfway via the 3Q in G3! pic.twitter.com/EZhvARLUvz
— NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026
Stephon Castle leads the Spurs with 22 factors on 7-for-14 taking pictures, whereas Dylan Harper chips in 13 factors (4-5 FG, 2-3 3PM), 5 rebounds, one help and one steal in 17 minutes off the bench.
so artful 🪄
📺 @NBAonPrime pic.twitter.com/AFF2LuuiHU
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) April 25, 2026
APRIL 25, 2026 / 12:26 ET
Avdija, Blazers clicking
Portland begins the third quarter sturdy to achieve a 77-66 lead over the Spurs with 6:45 to go in the interval. The Blazers look to safe a 2-1 collection lead and residential courtroom.
am i able to order a deni triple please pic.twitter.com/Y0o9ZO0Kd5
— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) April 25, 2026
APRIL 25, 2026 / 12:22 ET
Smart 🤝 Jordan
Marcus Smart was elite at each ends of the courtroom in the Lakers’ Game 3 victory.
WHAT A PERFORMANCE BY MARCUS SMART.
21 PTS
10 AST
5 STL
2 BLKHe’s the FIRST participant since Michael Jordan (6/12/1991) to file 20+ PTS, 10+ AST, 5+ STL, and a pair of+ BLK in a postseason sport!
LAL leads 3-0 I G4: Sunday, 9:30pm/et, NBC, Peacock pic.twitter.com/6DrNjVhwn9
— NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026
APRIL 25, 2026 / 12:05 ET
Blazers lead 65-59 at half
Portland is getting large performances from Jrue Holiday (17 pts, 3 reb, 1 stl), Scoot Henderson (14 pts, 4 3PM) and Robert Williams III (7 pts, 4 reb, 1 stl, 3 blk) en path to a 7-point benefit on the break.
STRONG FINISH TO THE 1H FOR PORTLAND!
Jerami Grant TRIPLE.
Robert Williams III SWAT.Blazers lead the Spurs by 6 on the half on Prime 👀 pic.twitter.com/riwUAKfjPm
— NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026
Not fooled by pumpfakes 😜
Robert Williams III together with his second swat of the night time!
Blazers seeking to take a 2-1 collection lead on Prime. pic.twitter.com/cHYe7xNKUa
— NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026
Stephon Castle has a game-high 19 factors on 6-for-11 taking pictures (6-7 FT) with 2 rebounds and three assists, whereas De’Aaron Fox (10 pts, 4 reb, 4 ast) and Luke Kornet (9 pts, 7 reb, 2 ast, 2 blk) do a little bit of every part for San Antonio.
DEV THREE BALL 🔥
📺 @NBAonPrime pic.twitter.com/QBrvng0nJM
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) April 25, 2026
The second half will begin quickly on Prime Video. Do the Blazers cling on, or will the Spurs struggle again to seize a 2-1 collection lead without Victor Wembanyama (concussion)?
APRIL 24, 2026 / 11:50 ET
Witness The King
LeBron James took over and got here up clutch to assist the Lakers go up 3-0 on the Rockets.
LEBRON PUT ON A SHOW IN H-TOWN TONIGHT.
👑 29 PTS
👑 13 REB
👑 6 AST
👑 3 STL
👑 4 3PM (1 which pressured OT)@Lakers take a commanding 3-0 collection lead!
Game 4: Sunday, 9:30pm/et, NBC and Peacock pic.twitter.com/cjfOcL89lu
— NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026
Since 1996–97, no participant has made extra clutch-time subject objectives in the postseason than LeBron James (151).
The closest? Kobe Bryant (104).
Tonight… The King added one other memorable second to his resume 👑 https://t.co/1nFMhvLtXu pic.twitter.com/61ZDDQDRGm
— NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026
APRIL 24, 2026 / 11:40 ET
Portland taking management in 2Q
Jrue Holiday fuels a 12-2 run and a 47-43 lead for the Blazers with a game-high 17 pts on 7-for-10 taking pictures (3 3PM) in 16 minutes.
2ND QUARTER JRUE:
11 PTS
(4-4 FG) excellent from the sector 🎯 pic.twitter.com/O0udl9trMg— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) April 25, 2026
Stephon Castle (15 pts, 2 ast) and Luke Kornet (9 pts, 7 reb, 2 blk) tempo the Spurs.
APRIL 24, 2026 / 11:26 ET
Spurs, Blazers in an excellent one early
Portland led 29-27 after the primary quarter, however the Spurs maintain a 36-34 benefit with 8:55 remaining in the second. Stephon Castle has a game-high 15 factors on 5-for-7 taking pictures after a tricky and-1.
subsequent up, second quarter!
END 1Q | SAS 27, POR 29 pic.twitter.com/4pPe11H3AN
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) April 25, 2026
Scoot Henderson has 8 factors with two made 3s, whereas Jrue Holiday has a team-high 9 factors on 4-for-7 taking pictures. Deni Avdija (3 pts, 3 ast) and Robert Williams III (6 pts, 3 reb) proceed to show some elite chemistry this postseason.
2 performs.
2 alley-oops between Deni Avdija and Robert Williams III 🔥
Series tied 1-1 I SAS/POR Game 3 on Prime pic.twitter.com/o6RepJXNei
— NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026
APRIL 24, 2026 / 11:21 ET
Lakers cling on for 3-0 collection lead
LeBron James turns again the clock en path to 29 factors (10-22 FG), 13 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals and one block in 45 minutes through the Lakers’ unreal 112-108 victory over Houston. Marcus Smart provides 21 factors, 4 boards, 10 dimes, 5 steals and a pair of blocks in an all-around efficiency.
WHAT. A. GAME. 😲
LAKERS WIN A THRILLER IN OVERTIME!
THEY TAKE A 3-0 SERIES LEAD!
Game 4: Sunday, 9:30pm/et, NBC and Peacock pic.twitter.com/e87pL6T5JT
— NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026
LeBron and Bronny James (5 pts, 2-2 FG) join on the first-ever father-to-son help in postseason historical past.
“I was like ‘Just go get it!’… that was a special moment.”@KingJames on his alley-oop to Bronny James!
It’s the FIRST father-son help in postseason historical past! https://t.co/P078F11Qvb pic.twitter.com/TFRt2Eg5ve
— NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026
Alperen Sengun drops a game-high 33 factors (15-27 FG) and 16 rebounds to associate with 6 assists, 3 steals and a block, recording a game-best +10 in 47 minutes. Houston had 6-point lead in the ultimate minute of regulation, however some dangerous miscues enable the Lakers to return again and ultimately prevail.
No crew has ever rallied to win a playoff collection when trailing 3-0 (159-0).
APRIL 24, 2026 / 11:04 ET
Spurs-Blazers underway
San Antonio and Portland are tied at 15 with 4:09 to go in the primary quarter.
Steph 🤝 LUUUUUUKE!
📺 @NBAonPrime pic.twitter.com/wGTztUgbOB
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) April 25, 2026
APRIL 24, 2026 / 11:00 ET
Nail-biter in Houston
The Lakers lead the Rockets 112-108 with 7.4 seconds remaining in the additional interval.
LEBRON WANTS THIS W.
WHAT A TIMELY PLAY TO FORCE THE JUMP BALL. pic.twitter.com/mU5G8tBSsm
— NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026
REED SHEPPARD MAKES IT A 3-POINT GAME.
28.6 SECONDS LEFT IN OVERTIME. pic.twitter.com/XH7okaUNzr
— NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026
APRIL 24, 2026 / 10:51 ET
Lakers-Rockets all the way down to the wire
This sport has been unimaginable, particularly in the second half. The Lakers maintain a 109-105 lead with 52.4 seconds left in extra time.
Marcus Smart connects from DOWNTOWN.
Lakers have the lead in OT on Prime 👌 pic.twitter.com/Mjh7o133nZ
— NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026
ALPY GETS THE TOUGH SHOT TO FALL.
2-POINT GAME WITH 2:06 LEFT IN OT. pic.twitter.com/tPYrC61IGh
— NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026
APRIL 24, 2026 / 10:39 ET
Overtime in Houston!
We’re headed to OT after LeBron (29 pts, 12 reb, 5 ast, 2 stl) misses the turnaround 3 simply earlier than the regulation buzzer. Extra postseason basketball is dwell on Prime Video!
HIS FOURTH THREE IN THE GAME.
BUT THE BIGGEST OF THE GAME SO FAR 😮
WE ARE HEADED TO OT ON PRIME!! https://t.co/1nFMhvLtXu pic.twitter.com/rLFI4ks0IC
— NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026
APRIL 24, 2026 / 10:36 ET
The King ties it at 101
LeBron James drills the clutch triple to tie Game 3 at 101 with 13.1 ticks remaining. Insanity.
LEBRON JAMES TIES THE GAME AT 101 🤯
13.1 SECONDS TO GO ON PRIME. pic.twitter.com/V5LqcXlt7I
— NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026
APRIL 24, 2026 / 10:34 ET
3-point sport in H-Town
Houston and LA are battling to the very finish in the fourth, because the Rockets lead 101-98 with 25.4 seconds remaining. Get to this sport NOW!
MARCUS SMART ↗️ LEBRON JAMES ↘️
10 assists for Smart… 26 for Lebron!
2-POINT GAME… 4Q WINDING DOWN ON PRIME. pic.twitter.com/Q3fD7QnI7K
— NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026
SENGUN. pic.twitter.com/HJUaMcQFeD
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) April 25, 2026
APRIL 24, 2026 / 10:26 ET
Rockets storm again in 4Q
Houston is completely buzzing proper now, thanks in massive half to Reed Sheppard (14 pts, 3 3PM, 2 stl, 2 blk) and Amen Thompson (26 pts, 11 reb, 3 stl, 3 blk). The Rockets struggle again to take a 95-91 lead over the Lakers with 3:32 remaining in the competition.
REED SHEPPARD WING 3.
ROCKETS HAVE THEIR FIRST LEAD SINCE THE 1Q!
LAL leads HOU 2-0 I Game 3 on Prime pic.twitter.com/u4H3fgIH0M
— NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026
Alperen Sengun spins..
Alperen Sengun fades…
Alperen Sengun scores!TOUGH… 2-point sport in the 4Q on Prime 👀 pic.twitter.com/jWvNpGqiTj
— NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026
LeBron James continues to steer LA with 24 factors on 8-for-14 taking pictures (3 3PM), 10 rebounds, 5 dimes and one steal in 37 minutes. Tune in now on Prime Video to see if the Rockets maintain on or if the Lakers declare a 3-0 collection lead.
LeBron James couldn’t assist however mess with Bronny throughout his halftime interview 😅 pic.twitter.com/6s8sDvDhpL
— NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026
APRIL 24, 2026 / 10:17 ET

Jrue Holiday and the Blazers host Devin Vassell and the Spurs for Game 3 of their collection tied at 1-1 on Prime Video. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photos by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE by way of Getty Images)
- San Antonio Spurs
- PG – De’Aaron Fox (17.0 ppg, 6.0 apg, 1.5 spg)
- SG – Stephon Castle (17.5 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 6.0 apg, 1.0 spg)
- SF – Devin Vassell (15.5 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 1.5 spg, 1.5 bpg)
- PF – Julian Champagnie (7.5 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 2.0 spg, 1.5 bpg)
- C – Luke Kornet (10.0 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 1.5 spg)
- Portland Trail Blazers
- PG – Scoot Henderson (24.5 ppg on 64.3 FG%, 53.8% on 6.5 3PA)
- SG – Jrue Holiday (12.5 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 10.0 apg, 1.0 spg, 1.0 bpg)
- SF – Deni Avdija (22.0 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 4.0 apg, 1.0 bpg)
- PF – Toumani Camara (9.0 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 2.5 spg, 1.0 bpg)
- C – Donovan Clingan (6.5 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 1.0 bpg)
APRIL 24, 2026 / 10:12 ET
Brown, Tatum mix for 50 in G3 W
Check out the most effective highlights from Boston’s celebrity duo in their thrilling Game 3 victory.
JB’s 25 + JT’s 25 = CELTICS G3 W.@FCHWPO: 25p, 7r, 4a, 3b@jaytatum0: 25p, 7a, 5 3pm
BOS (2-1) PHI I G4: Sunday, 7pm/et, NBC and Peacock pic.twitter.com/FrND3fDkmy
— NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026
APRIL 24, 2026 / 10:03 ET
Lakers up 5 heading to 4Q
Amen Thompson is doing all of it for Houston, tallying 21 factors on 6-for-11 taking pictures with 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals and three blocks. Los Angeles takes an 80-75 lead as we head to the ultimate body on Prime Video.
🗣️ AND-1!
Amen Thompson displaying off his energy!
LAL (2-0) HOU I Game 3 on Prime pic.twitter.com/bYlyTpM7jc
— NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026
LeBron James (20 pts, 8 reb, 5 ast) leads the way in which for the Lakers as they search a 3-0 collection lead.
APRIL 24, 2026 / 9:55 ET
Celtics take Game 3 in Philly
Clutch triples in the ultimate two minutes from Jayson Tatum (25 pts, 5 3PM, 4 reb, 7 ast) and Payton Pritchard (15 pts, 5 3PM) give Boston a 108-100 win over the Sixers and a 2-1 collection lead. JT erupts for 11 factors on 4-for-5 taking pictures (2-2 3PM), 2 boards and a pair of assists whereas taking part in all 12 minutes of the fourth quarter.
NOTHING BUT NET FOR JT.
CELTICS TAKE A 2-1 SERIES LEAD ON THE ROAD!
Game 4: Sunday, 7:00pm/et, NBC and Peacock https://t.co/dacEpUsDtJ pic.twitter.com/prVFID6F9t
— NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026
Jaylen Brown tallies a full line with 25 factors (9-16 FG, 1-2 3PM, 6-6 FT), 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 blocks and one steal in 40 minutes of motion. The Celtics end 20-for-47 (42.6%) from 3-point vary after going 13-for-50 (26%) in Game 2’s defeat.
POV: You witnessed JT’s game-sealing shot 😱
Celtics win Game 3 in Philly! https://t.co/dacEpUsDtJ pic.twitter.com/LjQb0CdtFz
— NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026
Tyrese Maxey drops a game-high 31 factors (12-31 FG, 5-13 3PM, 2-2 FT) to associate with 4 boards, 6 dimes, 2 blocks and one steal in virtually 43 minutes. Paul George provides 18 factors with 4 made 3s, 5 assists and a pair of steals, whereas VJ Edgecombe secures a double-double (10 pts, 10 reb, 5 ast) for the second straight sport.
APRIL 24, 2026 / 9:44 ET
Rockets climb again in 3Q
Houston is outscoring LA 14-7 in the third to trim their deficit to 70-66 with 4:41 left in the interval. Jabari Smith Jr. has a game-high 18 factors on 6-for-10 taking pictures with 4 made 3s.
Bari gettin’ busy 💼 pic.twitter.com/oSyY0Ax2Dn
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) April 25, 2026
APRIL 24, 2026 / 9:40 ET
Clutch time in Celtics-76ers
Two free throws from Kelly Oubre Jr. make it a 103-100 lead for Boston with 1:00 remaining.
HUGE SHOT BY PAYTON PRITCHARD 🥶
BOSTON UP 5. 1 MINUTE REMAINING IN G3! pic.twitter.com/5AFyaeWT8w
— NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026
Jaylen Brown (25 PTS) EXTENDS Boston’s result in 4!
Under 4 to go in Game 3 on Prime 🍿 pic.twitter.com/SLXN5AsGpA
— NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026
APRIL 24, 2026 / 9:30 ET
2-point sport in Philly
The Sixers rattle off a 5-0 run to trim their deficit to only 2, 92-90, with 4:02 remaining on Prime Video!
ANDRE AGAIN! 👌 pic.twitter.com/UT5c24uHWf
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) April 25, 2026
APRIL 24, 2026 / 9:25 ET
Lakers up 11 at halftime
Los Angeles takes a 63-52 lead into the break as LeBron James (3 reb, 4 ast) and Rui Hachimura (3 3PM, 1 stl) pour in 16 factors apiece. The Lakers shoot 57% (23-40 FG) total and 62% (8-13) from downtown, whereas the Rockets end at 37% (16-43 FG) from the sector and 37% (7-19) from 3.
THE FIRST FATHER-TO-SON ASSIST IN POSTSEASON HISTORY 🤯
(Via: @Lakers) pic.twitter.com/kv2y5cESxR
— NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026
Jabari Smith Jr. (14 pts, 4 3PM), Alperen Sengun (11 pts, 4 reb, 3 ast, 1 stl) and Amen Thompson (11 pts, 3 reb, 2 ast, 1 stl, 3 blk) cleared the path for Houston.
straight 🆙 pic.twitter.com/sLfHsZwSJE
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) April 25, 2026
APRIL 24, 2026 / 9:15 ET
Maxey offers Sixers lead in 4Q
Tyrese Maxey has a game-high 29 factors and 5 made 3-pointers to offer Philadelphia an 85-84 lead with 8:41 remaining in the sport.
A GAME-HIGH 29 FOR TYRESE MAXEY.
HE PUTS PHILLY IN FRONT ONCE AGAIN!!
GET TO PRIME FOR 4Q ACTION. pic.twitter.com/uYsN91uhRG
— NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026
TYRESE MAXEY. pic.twitter.com/jFS7eUmBoo
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) April 25, 2026
APRIL 24, 2026 / 9:09 ET
Wemby out for Game 3
ESPN’s Shams Charania reviews that Victor Wembanyama (concussion protocol) is out for tonight’s Game 3 in opposition to Portland.
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama (concussion protocol) has been dominated out of Game 3 in opposition to the Portland Trail Blazers.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 25, 2026
APRIL 24, 2026 / 9:06 ET
Boston leads 79-74 heading to 4Q
Jaylen Brown (17 pts, 7 reb, 3 ast), Jayson Tatum (14 pts, 5 ast) and Payton Pritchard (12 pts, 4 3PM, 4 reb) energy the Celtics’ 5-point benefit heading to the ultimate body on Prime Video.
N🚫🚫🚫 pic.twitter.com/IPvcwuk9z9
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 25, 2026
Tyrese Maxey leads Philadelphia with a game-high 21 factors on 8-for-21 taking pictures (3 3PM), including 3 boards, 5 assists, one steal and a pair of blocks in half-hour.
APRIL 24, 2026 / 8:58 ET
LeBron making performs
LeBron James is as much as 14 factors on 5-for-5 taking pictures (2 3PM) with 3 rebounds, 4 dimes and one steal in 14 minutes, giving the Lakers a 59-46 lead over the Rockets with 4:49 left in the primary half.
LBJ goes no-look to Jake LaRavia for ✌️
Lakers nonetheless forward in the 2Q! pic.twitter.com/KoaegVMyUU
— NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026
The King connects with Bronny for the up-and-under oop. What a second for the father-son duo.
LEBRON TO BRONNY.
FATHER TO SON.BRON ASSIST ➡️ BRONNY REVERSE. pic.twitter.com/OHEWmQuw1O
— NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026
Jabari Smith Jr. (12 pts, 4 3PM), Alperen Sengun (11 pts, 4 reb, 3 ast) and Reed Sheppard (8 pts, 2 3PM, 3 ast) gas Houston’s offense as they appear to climb again in Game 3.
it is slippery round SHEPP ⚠️ pic.twitter.com/8b32EYt36J
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) April 25, 2026
APRIL 24, 2026 / 8:50 ET
Sixers take lead in 3Q
Philadelphia is outscoring Boston 20-12 in the third behind Paul George (16 pts, 4 3PM) and Tyrese Maxey (game-high 19 pts, 3 3PM), and the Sixers seize a 67-66 edge with 5:14 remaining in the quarter.
wanting like @alleniverson on the market. 🍿 pic.twitter.com/hAdADy9P02
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) April 25, 2026
TYRESE MAXEY FOR THE LEAD.
SIXERS ON A 17-4 RUN AT HOME.
PHILLY FANS ARE ON THEIR FEET. pic.twitter.com/vexGKIBuS8
— NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026
The Celtics star duo of Jaylen Brown (6 reb, 2 ast, 1 blk) and Jayson Tatum (2 reb, 5 ast, 1 stl) every have 13 factors apiece.
With his left hand up like woo 🤌 pic.twitter.com/DPwJkr4Vil
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 25, 2026
APRIL 24, 2026 / 8:42 ET
Hachimura catches fireplace in 1Q
Rui Hachimura drops a game-high 16 factors on 6-for-6 taking pictures and 3-for-3 from lengthy vary, giving the Lakers a 39-32 edge over Houston after 12 minutes. Luke Kennard provides 8 factors and 4 dimes, and LA dishes out 14 assists on 14 made subject objectives.
This Lakers sequence…
Jaxson Hayes hustle.
Luke Kennard help.
Rui Hachimura triple.Hachimura: 14 PTS, 3-3 3PM, 5-5 FGM pic.twitter.com/E0DYgAcdRG
— NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026
Jaxson Hayes THROWDOWN.
Lakers lead by 7 after the 1Q in Houston 👌
LAL leads 2-0 I Game 3 on Prime pic.twitter.com/kkZgCHqNd8
— NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026
Alperen Sengun is feeling it for the Rockets, tallying a team-high 11 factors on 4-for-6 taking pictures with 2 boards, 2 assists and one steal.
Alpi for 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙚 🌊 pic.twitter.com/FDCWtAoJ1x
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) April 25, 2026
APRIL 24, 2026 / 8:25 ET
Lakers-Rockets battling early
Rui Hachimura (11 pts on 4-4 FG, 2 3PM) and LeBron James (5 pts, 2 ast) are clicking in the primary quarter, because the Lakers and Rockets are tied at 21 with 4:36 to go in the body.
LeBron James making performs early in H-Town 👀
Dime to Rui Hachimura for 3.
Knocks down his personal 3.Lakers looking for a 3-0 collection lead on Prime! pic.twitter.com/iqqfca6JW6
— NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026
6/6 to start out the sport. 17 factors.@Lakers off to a HOT begin on the highway 👀
LAL leads HOU 2-0 I Game 3 on Prime pic.twitter.com/JecgmBjarQ
— NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026
Jabari Smith Jr. (6 pts, 2 3PM, 2 reb) and Alperen Sengun (5 pts, 1 reb, 2 ast) cleared the path for Houston as they hope to keep away from a 3-0 collection deficit.
hit the 🔄 pic.twitter.com/zxBlFpSBFG
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) April 25, 2026
APRIL 24, 2026 / 8:20 ET
Celtics lead 54-47 at halftime
Jaylen Brown (11 pts, 5 reb, 1 blk), Jayson Tatum (8 pts, 5 ast, 1 stl) and Nikola Vučević (8 pts, 2 3PM, 4 reb, 2 blk) stuff the stat sheet to assist Boston take a 7-point benefit over the Sixers on the break. The Celtics shoot 12-for-28 (43%) from 3 as 4 C’s have hit at the least two 3-pointers.
Things you like to see: HUSTLE PLAYS 🙌
Jaylen Brown runs again for the chasedown swat! pic.twitter.com/OmmwugtjXM
— NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026
Derrick White offers Boston a 7-point benefit heading into halftime 🔥
Series tied 1-1 I BOS/PHI Game 3 on Prime pic.twitter.com/esv7nXGSVq
— NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026
Kelly Oubre Jr. (11 pts, 3 reb) is the one Sixer in double figures, however Tyrese Maxey (9 pts, 4 ast, 1 blk), Paul George (8 pts, 2 3PM) and VJ Edgecombe (8 pts, 5 reb, 1 blk) are proper behind him.
the rook will get it to go. 👊 pic.twitter.com/1NNg2THRcJ
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) April 25, 2026
APRIL 24, 2026 / 8:01 ET

LeBron James and the Lakers search for a commanding 3-0 collection lead after they visit Alperen Sengun and the Rockets on Prime Video. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE by way of Getty Images)
- Los Angeles Lakers
- PG – Luke Kennard (25.0 ppg, 72.7% on 5.5 3PA, 5.0 rpg, 1.5 spg)
- SG – Marcus Smart (20.0 ppg, 7.5 apg, 3.0 spg, 1.5 bpg)
- SF – Rui Hachimura (13.5 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 1.5 spg, 1.0 bpg)
- PF – LeBron James (23.5 ppg, 8.0 rpg, 10.0 apg, 1.5 spg)
- C – Deandre Ayton (12.5 ppg, 8.0 rpg, 1.0 bpg)
- Houston Rockets
- PG – Reed Sheppard (8.5 ppg, 5.5 apg, 1.0 spg)
- SG – Amen Thompson (16.5 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 8.0 apg, 2.0 spg)
- SF – Tari Eason (13.0 ppg, 9.0 rpg, 1.5 spg)
- PF – Jabari Smith Jr. (17.0 ppg, 9.0 rpg, 1.0 spg)
- C – Alperen Sengun (19.5 ppg, 9.5 rpg, 5.5 apg, 2.5 spg, 1.5 bpg)
APRIL 24, 2026 / 7:56 ET
Sixers protecting it shut
Defense to offense brings the Sixers to inside 6, however Boston leads 43-35 with 6:56 remaining in the second quarter.
RIM-ROCKER FROM THE ROOKIE! https://t.co/nImqjIkGwq pic.twitter.com/pGr37MJ1qT
— NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026
After taking pictures 13-for-50 from 3-point vary in Game 2’s loss, the Celtics have already knocked down 11 of their 23 makes an attempt from behind the arc.
This was chilly 🥶 pic.twitter.com/91XulNotN7
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 24, 2026
APRIL 24, 2026 / 7:43 ET
C’s up 5 heading to 2Q
Boston takes a 29-24 edge over Philadelphia heading to the second body behind Jaylen Brown (7 pts, 4 reb, 1 ast) and Jayson Tatum (6 pts, 3 ast). The Celtics are outscoring the Sixers 21-6 from the 3-point line.
Tyrese Maxey (9 PTS) with the rating.
Jayson Tatum (6 PTS) with the response!
High-level hoops early in Game 3 🍿 pic.twitter.com/PDABU46rSw
— NBA (@NBA) April 24, 2026
Tyrese Maxey has a game-high 9 factors on 3-for-9 taking pictures, including 2 boards, 3 assists and one block in 12 minutes.
Paul George & Adem Bona 🤝 taking part in robust protection
Tight contest in the 1Q on Prime! pic.twitter.com/963mwhzD1F
— NBA (@NBA) April 24, 2026
APRIL 24, 2026 / 7:33 ET
Celtics-76ers underway on Prime
It’s been considerably of a gradual begin in Philadelphia, as each groups are taking pictures under 39% from the sector with the sport tied at 18 with 3:08 left in the primary quarter.
TYRESE TRANSITION THREE. 👌 pic.twitter.com/yVxuSfqm04
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) April 24, 2026
Tyrese Maxey (5 pts, 2 reb, 3 ast, 1 blk) and Adem Bona (6 pts, 3 reb, 1 blk) tempo the Sixers early.
VJ Edgecombe’s athleticism 😮
Watch BOS (1-1) PHI Game 3 on Prime! pic.twitter.com/WnLWNalnhl
— NBA (@NBA) April 24, 2026
Jaylen Brown leads six Celtics with 5 factors (2-2 FG, 1-1 3PM) and three rebounds in 9 minutes of play.
Throws it down 😤 pic.twitter.com/8PlQykmqLE
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 24, 2026
APRIL 24, 2026 / 6:43 ET
NAW wins Most Improved Player award
Congratulations to the Atlanta Hawks’ Nickeil Alexander-Walker for being named the 2025-26 Kia NBA Most Improved Player!
NAW: 2025-26 @Kia NBA Most Improved Player 🏆
’24-25: 9.4 PPG, 0.6 SPG, 1.7 3PM, 43.8 FG%
’25-26: 20.8 PPG, 1.3 SPG, 3.2 3PM, 45.9 FG%
The @ATLHawks are the primary crew in NBA historical past with back-to-back Kia NBA MIP winners (Dyson Daniels). https://t.co/shwOdtTgHZ pic.twitter.com/0axZngFJSd
— NBA (@NBA) April 24, 2026
Congrats, Nickeil!@NickeilAW is your 2025-26 @Kia NBA Most Improved Player 🤩
(Via: @ATLHawks) pic.twitter.com/m44yDN2Ifc
— NBA (@NBA) April 24, 2026
APRIL 24, 2026 / 6:15 ET

Jaylen Brown and the Celtics visit Tyrese Maxey and the 76ers for Game 3 of their collection tied at 1-1 on Prime Video. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)
- Boston Celtics:
- PG – Derrick White (9.0 ppg, 4.5 apg, 1.0 bpg)
- SG – Jaylen Brown (31.0 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 3.5 apg, 1.5 spg)
- SF – Sam Hauser (9.0 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 42.9% on 7.0 3PA)
- PF – Jayson Tatum (22.0 ppg, 12.5 rpg, 8.0 apg, 1.5 spg)
- C – Neemias Queta (10.5 ppg on 88.9 FG%, 4.0 rpg)
- Philadelphia 76ers:
- PG – Tyrese Maxey (25.0 ppg, 8.5 apg, 1.0 spg)
- SG – VJ Edgecombe (21.5 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 2.0 spg)
- SF – Kelly Oubre, Jr. (11.0 ppg, 6.0 rpg)
- PF – Paul George (18.0 ppg on 52.4 FG%, 4.0 rpg)
- C – Adem Bona (1.5 ppg, 3.0 rpg)
APRIL 24, 2026 / 9:13 ET
Tonight’s damage report
BOS @ PHI — Joel Embiid is not going to play as he recovers from Appendectomy surgical procedure.
LAL @ HOU — Luka Dončić (hamstring) and Austin Reaves (indirect) are each out for the Lakers.
Kevin Durant (ankle) is out for the Rockets.
SAS @ POR — Victor Wembanyama (concussion protocol) traveled with the Spurs to Portland however has been dominated out. Jordan McLaughlin (ankle) is out for the third straight sport.
Damian Lillard (Achilles) stays out for the Blazers.