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Victor Wembanyama (concussion) is questionable to suit up for the Spurs\u2019 Game 3 tilt in Portland on Prime Video. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photos by Michael Gonzales\/NBAE via Getty Images)<\/p>\n
We\u2019re bringing you the best of the 2026 NBA Playoffs<\/a>, presented by Google, with the NBA.com live blog, featuring all of the meaningful moments, performances, observations, news, notes and highlights from Friday\u2019s action.<\/p>\n An action-packed triple-header awaits on Prime Video, featuring Celtics-76ers (7:00 p.m. ET<\/a>), Lakers-Rockets (8:00 p.m. ET<\/a>), and Spurs-Blazers (10:30 p.m. ET<\/a>)!<\/p>\n What we know about Friday\u2019s Game 3s:<\/p>\n Celtics-76ers shifts to Philadelphia\u00a0with both teams seeking to take a 2-1 series lead (7:00 p.m. ET, Prime<\/a>). Boston and Philly traded double-digit victories in Games 1 and 2, respectively, with Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe combining for 59 points in their dominant 111-97 win on Tuesday. APRIL 24, 2026 \/ 6:43 ET<\/p>\n NAW wins Most Improved Player award<\/p>\n Congratulations to the Atlanta Hawks\u2019 Nickeil Alexander-Walker for being named the 2025-26 Kia NBA Most Improved Player!<\/p>\n NAW: 2025-26 @Kia<\/a> NBA Most Improved Player \ud83c\udfc6<\/p>\n ’24-25: 9.4 PPG, 0.6 SPG, 1.7 3PM, 43.8 FG%<\/p>\n ’25-26: 20.8 PPG, 1.3 SPG, 3.2 3PM, 45.9 FG%<\/p>\n The @ATLHawks<\/a> are the first team in NBA history with back-to-back Kia NBA MIP winners (Dyson Daniels). https:\/\/t.co\/shwOdtTgHZ<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/0axZngFJSd<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Nickeil Alexander-Walker increased his scoring average from 9.4 ppg in 2024-25 to 20.8 ppg in 2025-26 (+11.4).<\/p>\n He is the fifth player in the last 35 seasons with a year-over-year jump of 11.0+ ppg (qualified both seasons). https:\/\/t.co\/n63Iy45WAS<\/a><\/p>\n
\nThe Lakers look to become\u00a0the first team in the 2026 NBA Playoffs to secure a 3-0 series lead when they visit the Rockets (8:00 p.m. ET, Prime<\/a>). LA has held Houston to below 100 points in each of their first two wins, and they could be getting a boost on offense with Austin Reaves (oblique) upgraded to questionable for the first time this postseason. Kevin Durant (ankle) will miss Game 3<\/a> after sitting out Game 1\u2019s loss.
\nA crucial Game 3 in Portland awaits as De\u2019Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and the Spurs take on Scoot Henderson, Deni Avdija and the Trail Blazers with the series tied at one game apiece (10:30 p.m. ET, Prime<\/a>). All eyes will be focused on Victor Wembanyama\u2019s status before tip, who remains questionable to play as he progresses through the league\u2019s concussion protocol.<\/p>\n
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