Sunday delivered another full slate of 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 4 results, and the storylines kept coming. The Raptors tied their series with the Cavaliers in a defensive grinder. The Spurs blew the doors off Portland after halftime. Boston rolled in Philadelphia. And Houston’s young guns refused to go quietly against the Lakers. No second-round tickets got punched yet, but the bracket tightened in a hurry.
The Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers went toe-to-toe in a low-scoring battle that felt more like a street fight than basketball. Both teams shot the ball terribly. The Raptors set a new mark for the worst shooting performance in a playoff win, yet they walked out with a 93-89 victory to knot the series at 2-2. The defense carried them. You could almost feel the tension crackle through the arena every time Toronto forced another stop.
Rookie Collin Murray-Boyles Steals the Show in Toronto
Collin Murray-Boyles turned in the kind of game that gets remembered. The rookie forward posted a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds. He grabbed five offensive boards, including one that led to a thunderous putback dunk that swung momentum. But his biggest moment came with 14 seconds left and the Raptors up three. Donovan Mitchell stepped into a potential game-tying three. Murray-Boyles refused to budge. He stayed grounded through the pump fake and forced a brick. Rookies aren’t supposed to lock down stars like that in crunch time. Murray-Boyles did. His hustle and poise gave Toronto new life heading back to Cleveland for Game 5.
Spurs Erase Big Deficit, Push Blazers to the Brink
San Antonio trailed by 17 at halftime against Portland, even with Victor Wembanyama back from a concussion. The first half looked ugly. Then the third quarter started and the Spurs scored the first 13 points. They outscored the Trail Blazers 73-35 in the second half and cruised to a 114-93 win. That margin marked the largest playoff comeback victory by a team that trailed by 15 or more at the break. The Spurs now lead the series 3-1 and can close it out at home on Tuesday.
Celtics Crush 76ers, Take Commanding Lead
Boston turned in its largest road playoff win in franchise history, hammering Philadelphia 128-96. The Celtics rained threes, going 24-for-53 from deep. Payton Pritchard and Jayson Tatum combined for 62 points on efficient shooting. The blowout spoiled Joel Embiid’s return and handed the Celtics a 3-1 series lead. Philadelphia faces elimination on their home floor next.
Young Rockets Fight Back, Force Lakers to Sweat
Houston entered Game 4 with its back against the wall. Kevin Durant missed his third game of the series. Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams remained sidelined. The Lakers led 3-0. None of it mattered once the second half kicked off. The Rockets pulled away for a 115-96 victory and cut the series deficit to 3-1. Amen Thompson led the way with 23 points, going 10-for-16. Every Houston starter reached double figures. Reed Sheppard knocked down timely threes. Alperen Sengun added 19. The young group finally looked ready for the moment.
Coach Ime Udoka had challenged them after a painful Game 3 collapse. His message was blunt. They responded. Houston generated more turnovers than it committed and locked down the Lakers better than in any previous game. The Toyota Center rocked as the youth movement finally clicked.
Sunday’s NBA Playoffs Game 4 Scores
| Matchup | Final Score | Series Status |
|---|---|---|
| Raptors vs Cavaliers | 93-89 | Tied 2-2 |
| Spurs vs Trail Blazers | 114-93 | Spurs lead 3-1 |
| Celtics vs 76ers | 128-96 | Celtics lead 3-1 |
| Rockets vs Lakers | 115-96 | Lakers lead 3-1 |
Biggest Winners and Losers from Sunday
Winner: Houston’s young core. Tari Eason, at 24, was the oldest starter on the floor. The Rockets didn’t just win—they grew up in front of the home crowd. They defended, shared the ball, and hit shots when it counted. Facing a 3-0 hole, they showed the fight everyone expected them to develop later. No team has ever come back from 3-0, but Houston bought itself at least one more game.
Loser: LeBron James. At 41, the Lakers star finally showed the wear of a long playoff run against younger, athletic wings. He scored just 10 points on 2-of-9 shooting in 33 minutes and turned the ball over eight times. It marked one of the lowest-scoring playoff games of his career. The Lakers leaned on unsustainable shooting earlier in the series. With key creators cooling off, another night like this puts them in real danger if Durant returns.
The series shift back to Cleveland, San Antonio, and Los Angeles this week. One thing is clear after Sunday’s 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 4 results: the first round refuses to end quietly.
