NBA
Detroit Pistons @ Cleveland Cavaliers Game Four at 8:00 p.m. EDT on NBC and Peacock.
Though they're down 2-1 in the series, the Cleveland Cavaliers are no longer at risk of getting swept by the Detroit Pistons after a 116-109 victory in Game Three. The Cavs' stars stepped up in a big way as Donovan Mitchell and James Harden combined for 54 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists with just six total turnovers. While it wasn't his best night scoring, James Harden had nine points in the fourth quarter, including a clutch three-pointer with 25.9 seconds to go in the game to put the Cavs ahead 113-108. Despite the loss, Pistons guard Cade Cunningham was fantastic with a 27-point triple-double. At the same time, forward Tobias Harris recorded his eighth straight game with at least 20 points. Tonight's contest marks the end of a two-game stint in Cleveland before this series returns to Detroit for Game Five on Wednesday.
One question that will be answered: Will James Harden show up once again in the fourth quarter, or was Game Three an outlier performance?
Oklahoma City Thunder @ Los Angeles Lakers Game Four at 10:30 p.m. EDT on Amazon Prime Video.
Not only might the Lakers get swept, but they have been embarrassed in every game so far this series. The last time these teams met in Game Three, second-year Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell was the hero of the evening as he led all players with 24 points in OKC's 131-108 win. Reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a respectable 23 points, four rebounds, and nine assists. For LA, LeBron James scored 19 points in 37 minutes while also tallying six rebounds and eight assists. On top of that, forward Rui Hachimura finished the evening with a team-high 21 points. If the Lakers fall tonight, it'll be the second time that they have been swept in the playoffs over the last three years. Previously, they lost to the Denver Nuggets 4-0 in the 2023 Western Conference Finals.
One question that will be answered: Who will be the Thunder's unexpected hero who leads them in points?
NHL
Colorado Avalanche @ Minnesota Wild Game Four at 8:00 p.m. EDT on ESPN.
After going down 2-0 in the series, the Minnesota Wild finally got one back on the Colorado Avalanche with an impressive 5-1 victory at home on Saturday. Minnesota took advantage of its special teams chances, scoring two goals on three power play opportunities. Star winger Kirill Kaprizov was the player of the game as he tallied a goal and two assists for three points on the evening, bringing his total to 14 in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. We also have to give credit to Wild goalie Jesper Wallstedt, who was back in the net after being benched for Filip Gustavsson in Game Two. Wallstedt made 35 saves on 36 shot attempts for a .972 save percentage. Tonight, Minnesota looks to even up the series before this thing returns to Denver for Game Five on May 13th.
One question that will be answered: Can Avalanche goalie Scott Wedgewood hold the Wild to two goals or fewer?
