Spurs' Wembanyama was ejected to excessive contact above neck after elbowing Wolves' Naz Reid. Minnesota won the Game 4, bringing series to a level 2-2 with Game 5 set for Tuesday (May 12).

NBA Playoffs: Spurs' Wembanyama ejected for elbowing Wolves' Naz Reid in Game 4 of conference semis - WATCH

Cleveland's Donovan Mitchell scored a game-high 31 points. Jarrett Allen chipped in 22, but the Cavaliers have a mountain to climb as they head home for game three in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference semi-final series on Saturday.

NBA Playoffs: Pistons hold of Cavaliers to take 2-0 lead in conference semis

Spurs' Wembanyama managed a playoff record 12 blocks in Game 1 of best-of-seven series which the Wolves won by barest of margin as the final tally read 104-102. 

NBA Playoffs | 'Goaltending uncalled': Wolves question Wembanyama's record 12 blocks in Game 1 of conference semis

The Magic was barely back in Florida before team president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman announced Mosley's dismissal.

NBA | Orlando Magic fire coach Jamahl Mosley after first round exit in playoffs

Jokic was not cool about McDaniels breaking the unwritten of sportsman spirit when he scored lay-up with 1.3 second remaining during the Wolves' 112-96 victory over Nuggets. The win took Minnesota to a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. Jokic, however, not happy about McDaniels' conduct.

NBA Play-offs | Nuggets' Jokic ejected after shoving Wolves' McDaniels for lay-up - WATCH

The Thunder, trying to become the first team since Golden State in 2017 and 2018 to repeat as champions, routed the Phoenix Suns 119-84. The Celtics, 2nd seed in the East Conference behind Detroit, dominated the 76ers 123-91, but the Pistons trailed all the way in a 112-101 loss to the Magic.

NBA Playoffs: Thunder, Celtics start with a win but Pistons lose to Magic

Warriors star Step Curry's reaction where he looks flummoxed by what was happening on the court is going viral. The moment came in the second quarter with the Warriors trailing by eight points. Sports

NBA playoffs: Steph Curry's 'shaking head' reaction goes viral as T-Wolves end Warriors' season -WATCH

This is the second time Gordon has taken his team over the line with a clutch game winning shot. He had done the same against the LA Clippers in Game 4 of the first round playoff series on April 26 with a buzzer-beater dunk. NBA Sports

Thunder vs Nuggets, Game 1: WATCH | Aaron Gordon clutch three takes Denver past Oklahoma City in conference semis

Luka Doncic scored 38 points and LeBron James added 27 for the Lakers, who took a 10-point lead into the fourth quarter but are now one game away from elimination. sports NBA World

NBA Playoffs: Lakers on brink of elimination after loss against Timberwolves

NBA Playoffs: The Pacers held on for a wire-to-wire win, and Western Conference top seeds Oklahoma City also led throughout in defeating Memphis 118-99.

NBA Playoffs: Pacers hold on to wire-to-wire win over Bucks; Thunder beat Grizzlies

The Pistons, in the playoffs for the first time since 2019, notched their first playoff victory since game four of the 2008 Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Celtics. Sports NBA

NBA Playoffs: Pistons win first game since 2008; vintage Kawhi Leonard leads Clippers' fightback

World | Sports: Tyler Herro scored 38 points as the Miami Heat cruised past the Chicago Bulls 109-90 to keep their NBA playoff hopes alive on Wednesday.

Miami Heat scorch Chicago Bulls to keep NBA playoff dream alive

Jayson Tatum leads Boston Celtics to clinch record-breaking 18th NBA title after 4-1 win over Dallas Mavericks

Playoffs: Dallas Mavericks crush Minnesota Timberwolves to book title showdown with Boston Celtics

WATCH | Celtics' Brown smacks Pacers' McConnell on face in Game 4 of East finals; Boston enter NBA Finals

Mavs beat Timberwolves in Game 2 after Luka Doncic drops 3P with four seconds left and trash talks Rudy Gobert

Minnesota Timberwolves rally to knock defending champion Denver Nuggets out of playoffs

Playoffs: Nuggets coach Malone loses cool, Edwards trash talks Murray after T-Wolves win West semis

Playoffs: NBA fines Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert $75,000 for 'cash money' gesture in Game 4

Playoffs: Nikola Jokic's 'TOUCHDOWN' pass highlights Nuggets Game 5 win over Timberwolves - WATCH

Playoffs: Boston Celtics hold off depleted Cavaliers to take 3-1lead in NBA Eastern Conference semi-final

Playoffs: 'That's what we like,' Anthony Edwards on sideline 'chat' with Jamal Murray in Game 4 loss

Playoffs: Jamal Murray's 55-foot buzzer-beater highlights Nuggets' Game 4 win against Timberwolves

Playoffs: Timberwolves fans ousted after altercation with Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone in Game 3

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