The Orlando Magic forced a Game 7 in their first-round NBA playoff series with a 103–96 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Donovan Mitchell scored 50 points for the Cavs.
Celtics top assistant Charles Lee reportedly is among the Lakers' candidates to replace Darvin Ham as head coach.
Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Beverley indicated a video showing him throwing a ball at a spectator on Thursday was misleading but later added that “I have to be better.”
This series is going to be physical and go six or seven games.