The NBA playoffs are heating up, and the action has been nothing short of dramatic. Out West, the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled off a stunning upset by eliminating the Denver Nuggets, even with superstar Anthony Edwards sidelined for stretches due to injury. Over in the East, the Orlando Magic pushed the top-seeded Detroit Pistons to the brink of elimination, only to suffer a heartbreaking collapse in Game 6. They ultimately lost Game 7 and promptly fired their head coach—a whirlwind of emotions for any fan base.
Meanwhile, the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder continue their dominant run, looking like a team destined for greatness. Are they among the best squads in NBA history? One opponent certainly thinks so, and we'll dive into that debate in this week's quiz.
But the sports world doesn't stop there. The Kentucky Derby delivered a thrilling come-from-behind victory, a prominent NFL quarterback is reportedly eyeing a move to television, and a two-time Cy Young winner is out indefinitely with an elbow injury. The NHL Draft Lottery is set, with one lucky team securing the top pick, and "Pablo Torre Finds Out" just won a Pulitzer for audio reporting. On the college front, an Oklahoma star is threatening the softball home run record, and 16-year-old Mathis Albert became the youngest American to play in the Bundesliga.
From the NBA to the NHL, MLB, and beyond, there's no shortage of storylines to follow. Test your knowledge with this week's trivia, and don't forget to check out our daily Connections: Sports Edition for more fun. Leave your score in the comments below!
