It turns out the Western Conference Finals are like a turn-based game... You win one, I win one; you win one, I win one. Currently, the Thunder and the Spurs are tied 2-2, heading toward a grueling Game 7 that drains both teams. The happiest ones are the Knicks, who have already locked in their Finals spot with a 3-0 sweep over the Cavaliers.

103-82, a commanding victory for the Spurs. The Eastern Conference finals are a one-sided affair, while the Western Conference finals head to a pivotal Game 5. The significance of Game 4 for the Spurs goes without saying. The team simply cannot board a flight to Oklahoma City trailing 1-3. A 2-2 tie and a 1-3 hole are entirely different scenarios. If they lose home court today, to be honest, the next stop would likely be a "memorial service." Faced with that, what can they do?

The Eastern Conference Finals have turned into a lopsided affair. The Knicks defeated the Cavaliers 121-108 on the road, taking a 3-0 series lead. The Big Apple has won 10 straight playoff games and is just one win away from their first NBA Finals appearance of the 21st century. The last time the Knicks reached the Finals was in 1999, when they lost 1-4 to the Spurs led by Duncan and Robinson. The franchise's only championship dates back to 1973, a fact that A-Smith knows well.

The CBA finals matchups for this season are set: Guangsha vs. Shanghai. The two best regular-season teams will face off in a thrilling showdown, with the series turning into a best-of-seven format. It promises to be an exciting finals showdown. Today, let's discuss two points: first, why He Xining, the newly crowned regular-season MVP, failed to perform against Guangsha? As expected, if Shenzhen wanted to force the series back to Zhejiang, he absolutely needed to step up tonight—he had to go all out and unleash his offense.

On May 25, Beijing time, the NBA Western Conference Finals continued, with the Spurs defeating the Thunder 103-82 at home to even the series at 2-2, setting up a pivotal Game 5. Victor Wembanyama shot 11-of-22 from the field, posting 33 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, and 3 blocks. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander went 6-of-15 for 19 points, 4 rebounds, and 7 assists. San Antonio opened the first quarter with a 16-0 run and held a 12-point lead at halftime.

On May 25 Beijing time, in Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference Finals, the Spurs hosted the Thunder. The Spurs started strong, completely dominating the Thunder in the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Thunder attempted a comeback, but the Spurs kept scoring to maintain control, with Wembanyama hitting an incredible half-court buzzer-beater. The Spurs exploded in the third quarter, building a lead of over 25 points. The Thunder fought hard in the fourth but couldn't close the gap.

On May 25, Beijing time, the NBA officially released the 2025-26 season All-NBA team list. As in the previous year, players must have appeared in at least 65 regular-season games to be eligible, and the selection process no longer considers positional requirements.

On May 25, Beijing time, The Athletic reporter Wes wrote a comprehensive piece about Wembanyama's world, stating outright that his most incredible moment wasn't during an official match. Here's the full story—During pregame warmups in early January, the French superstar stood under the basket with the ball stuck in the net. Instead of reaching for it, he executed a scissor kick mid-air, kicking the ball cleanly out of the hoop.

According to NBA insider Brandon Robinson, the Washington Wizards have quietly emerged as a dark-horse contender in the race for LeBron James. The Wizards' primary lure for James likely revolves around Anthony Davis. It's an open secret in league circles that Davis and James share a deep personal bond, making a reunion highly appealing. Meanwhile, Davis has publicly remained ambiguous about his long-term future in Washington.

On May 25, Beijing time, the Lakers are approaching a critical 2026 offseason, with multiple major roster adjustments on the horizon. As Doncic leads the charge to reshape the league landscape, the Lakers must retain their two key free agents—James and Reaves—if they want to stay competitive. The trade that brought in Russell Westbrook best exemplifies James's former influence, as it was reportedly orchestrated by him.