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Today's PicksFriday, April 24, 2026

Three more Game 3s on the slate — a team fighting to stay alive, a series that just flipped momentum, and one that could go either way. Here are my picks.

Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers — Game 3 (Series tied 1-1)

🏀 Boston Celtics

Philly made a statement winning Game 2 in Boston, but that's exactly the kind of gut-punch the Celtics tend to respond to. Boston has championship DNA and they've proven they can win in hostile buildings. The 76ers showed they can compete — now Boston shows they can close.

Los Angeles Lakers at Houston Rockets — Game 3 (Lakers lead 2-0)

🏀 Houston Rockets

Down 2-0 and playing at home — this is a must-win for Houston and the crowd is going to be electric. The Rockets are young and athletic and sometimes that energy is enough to steal a game when your season is on the line. The Lakers could be looking ahead. Houston takes one back.

San Antonio Spurs at Portland Trail Blazers — Game 3 (Series tied 1-1)

🏀 Portland Trail Blazers

Portland won Game 2 in a comeback and now they're home with all the momentum. The Blazers are feeding off that energy and San Antonio is a young team still learning how to win on the road in the playoffs. Home crowd, momentum, and a hungry team — Trail Blazers take Game 3.

NBA Playoff Picks — Friday, April 24, 2026
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Three Game 3s on the slate tonight. Series momentum is everything at this point — two series are tied and one team is trying to avoid going down 3-0. Here are my picks.

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