Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.

Several teams looked to gain an early 2-0 series lead in the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs on Tuesday night.

The SportsLine model and team of experts reveal top NBA props picks and NBA predictions for the NBA Playoffs on Tuesday

Wembanyama was incredible in his playoff debut in Game 1, popping off for 35 points in 33 minutes while dominating defensively like always. He’s playing as well as anyone in the world right now, and losing him for an extended period would throw a wrench in the Western Conference Playoffs.

The San Antonio Spurs lost Victor Wembanyama for the remainder of Game 2 in the second quarter on Tuesday night due to a concussion, putting them at a major disadvantage against the Portland Trail Blazers.

The Los Angeles Lakers face the Houston Rockets in game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs today at 10:30 p.m. ET — here’s how to watch. The Lakers are currently leading the series 1-0.

The Los Angeles Lakers remain without Luka Doncic as they face the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs.

In this 2026 draft projection, a major trade allows Memphis to move on from Ja Morant and causes a ripple effect for other NBA teams

The NBA Playoffs continue today, as three games are scheduled for this evening. Each game can be livestreamed on Peacock, while two of the matchups will also be televised on NBC. NBA Playoff schedule for today: Can you watch the NBA Playoffs on Peacock today?

De’Aaron Fox (then of Sacramento, now of San Antonio) was the first clutch award recipient in 2023, followed by Golden State’s Stephen Curry in 2024 and New York’s Jalen Brunson last season. Brunson was a nominee again this year.

V. J. Edgecombe proved that the 76ers do not need Joel Embiid in the NBA Playoffs as his historic performance vs. the Celtics gets on an exclusive Tim Duncan and Magic Johnson record.