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📅May 13, 2026 at 1:00 AM
NBA playoffs heat up: Cavaliers tie Pistons series 2-2; Thunder sweep Lakers 4-0, now 8-0 postseason; Big Ten releases UCLA's 2026-27 schedule.
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Cavaliers Defeat Pistons 112-103 in Game 4, Tie Series 2-2

Donovan Mitchell exploded for 43 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 threes, while James Harden added 24 points, 11 assists, and 5 threes to lead Cleveland over Detroit. Caris LeVert scored a team-high 24 points for the Pistons in the loss. The series is now even at 2 games apiece Source 1.

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Thunder Top Lakers 115-110, Complete 4-0 Series Sweep

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led Oklahoma City with 35 points and 8 assists, as Ajay Mitchell contributed 28 points, 4 steals, and 4 assists in the win over LA. Austin Reaves had 27 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists for the Lakers. OKC dominates the series Source 2.

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SGA: 'We Just Let the Game Happen' After Thunder's Round 2 Win

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reflected on the Thunder's series-clinching victory over the Lakers, emphasizing their controlled performance. The win advances OKC in the playoffs. Post-game comments highlight team composure Source 3.

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Thunder Improve to 8-0 in Postseason, Join Elite NBA Company

Oklahoma City defeats the Lakers to reach 8-0 this postseason, becoming the 11th team in NBA history to start playoffs undefeated. They are the 4th reigning champion to achieve this, joining 2016-17 Cavaliers (10-0), 2000-01 Lakers (11-0), and 1988-89 Lakers (11-0). Historic milestone for OKC Source 3.

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Big Ten Announces UCLA Bruins' 2026-27 Conference Schedule

UCLA will play 20 Big Ten games, facing USC, Oregon, and Washington twice (home and away), and the other 14 teams once. Home games include Iowa, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Ohio State, Penn State, and Wisconsin. Road trips feature Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Nebraska, Northwestern, Purdue, and Rutgers Source 4.

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UCLA Bruins to Host 10 Big Ten Home Games Next Season

The Bruins' home slate includes Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Michigan State, Ohio State, Oregon, Penn State, USC, Washington, and Wisconsin. This marks UCLA's third year in the Big Ten. Balanced 10 home and 10 road conference contests Source 4.

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Pistons' Caris LeVert Scores Team-High 24 in Game 4 Loss

Despite LeVert's 24 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 threes, Detroit fell to Cleveland. Cavaliers' stars Mitchell and Harden proved too much. Series tied heading to Game 5 Source 1.

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Donovan Mitchell's 43 Points Power Cavaliers to Series-Tying Win

Mitchell's dominant performance included 43 points, 5 boards, and 4 made threes in Cleveland's victory. Harden's double-double supported the effort. Pivotal Game 4 result evens matchup Source 1.

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Ajay Mitchell Shines with 28 Points in Thunder's Sweep-Clincher

Mitchell tallied 28 points, 4 steals, and 4 assists as OKC swept the Lakers. SGA's 35 points sealed the deal. Thunder's depth on display Source 2.

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Thunder Make NBA History as 11th Team to Go 8-0 in Playoffs Start

OKC joins rare air with perfect 8-0 postseason record after beating Lakers. Only fourth defending champ to do so. Sets stage for deeper run Source 3.