On April 24 Beijing time, the Rockets updated the injury report for Game 3 of the first round of the playoffs. Adams and VanVleet remain unavailable, while Durant is listed as questionable. The concern is that he was not placed on the injury list due to his previous knee injury, but because he has sustained a new injury—a left ankle sprain. For the Rockets, who currently trail 0-2, this is undoubtedly disastrous news.

On April 24 Beijing time, according to renowned reporter Shams, the Bucks have finalized a coaching contract with Taylor Jenkins and will appoint him as the team's new head coach. The Bucks parted ways with Doc Rivers towards the end of the regular season and subsequently began searching for a new head coach. Rivers himself stated that this departure was entirely his own decision. Shams added that Jenkins is one of the top candidates in this summer's coaching market.

On April 24 Beijing time, the Lakers currently lead the Rockets 2-0 in the series, and the biggest question hanging over the team remains unchanged: When will Luka Doncic return? ESPN reporter Dave McMenamin posted a video on social media, capturing Doncic appearing at the Lakers training facility.

All Game 2s of the first round of the playoffs have concluded. The results are as follows: In the West, Thunder 2-0 Suns, Lakers 2-0 Rockets, Nuggets 1-1 Timberwolves, Spurs 1-1 Trail Blazers; In the East, Pistons 1-1 Magic, Cavaliers 2-0 Raptors, Knicks 1-1 Hawks, Celtics 1-1 Philadelphia. Regarding the recovery and return status of several star players, there are also new developments.

On April 23 Beijing time, Warriors reporter Nick Friedell wrote about Kerr's future. His headline: Kerr could leave the Warriors, but would he really want to leave Curry? Below is the relevant content—Not long ago, the 60-year-old Warriors head coach was asked if he often felt grateful for having Curry. He smiled and answered, for him, this question no longer required deep thought.

Thunder 120-107 Suns, currently leading the series 2-0, but the injury situation is quite bad... In G2, J-Will suffered a left hamstring injury, having previously strained his right hamstring twice. Since helping the Thunder win their first-ever championship last summer and signing a five-year $239 million max contract, this guy has been plagued by injuries. This regular season, he only played 33 games, contributing 17.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, 5.5 assists, and 1.2 steals.

In yesterday's Lakers-Rockets game, during a tussle, LeBron James' left arm was almost pulled and injured by Rockets player Tate, but fortunately, it was just a scare. James quickly adjusted his angle, broke free from the entanglement, and ultimately hit a three-pointer from the top of the arc. By pulling James' arm upward, Tate prevented James from exerting force, forcing James to turn and kneel down to break free. If James hadn't done that, he likely would have suffered a dislocation.

In the playoffs, wherever Dillon is, there will always be competitiveness. Even if you are teammates on the national team, even if you have fought together on the international stage, when you are playing for your respective teams, you still trash talk. In the second quarter of the Thunder vs. Suns game, Dillon defended against Alexander's layup and then cursed at Alexander who was lying on the ground.

On April 23, in Game 2 of the Western Conference first round of the NBA playoffs, the Thunder defeated the Suns 120-107 at home, taking a 2-0 lead in the series.

On April 23 Beijing time, Spurs interior player Wembanyama fell heavily during the second quarter of Game 2 against the Trail Blazers yesterday and was subsequently diagnosed with a concussion. Fortunately, there are currently no signs indicating other accompanying injuries. According to San Antonio Express reporter Mike Finger, head coach Mitch Johnson confirmed this situation in the post-game media interview, and two team staff members also verified it.