NBA Playoffs: Wembanyama leads Spurs past Thunder; Canadiens advance to ECF
Victor Wembanyama dominates the Oklahoma City Thunder in a double-overtime thriller. In other NBA action, the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Buffalo Sabres in Game 7 of overtime to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. CBS Sports also previewed the Eastern Conference finals matchup between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to a victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in a double-overtime game. The win marks a significant moment in the NBA playoffs, with Wembanyama’s performance described as dominant during the extended contest.
In other NBA action, the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Buffalo Sabres in Game 7 of overtime to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. This result secures their place in the next round of the tournament.
CBS Sports provided a preview of the Eastern Conference finals matchup between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers. The network, which offers live scoring, news, stats, and player information for major sports leagues including the NBA, highlighted the upcoming series.
The 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Finals are scheduled to commence on a Tuesday with Game 1 between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers. The game is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden.
The New York Knicks held a 53-29 regular-season record, while the Cleveland Cavaliers held a 52-30 record. According to FanDuel Sportsbook, the Knicks were 7.5-point favourites over the fourth-seeded Cavaliers. The over/under for total points in the Knicks vs. Cavaliers matchup was set at 217.5.
