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This Week in Sports Trivia: May 7, 2026
TL;DR
The NBA playoffs are heating up with the Minnesota Timberwolves eliminating the Denver Nuggets, while the Orlando Magic fired their coach after a Game 7 loss to the Detroit Pistons. The Oklahoma City Thunder continue their strong playoff run.
Key points
- Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated the Denver Nuggets
- Orlando Magic fired their coach after Game 7 loss
- Oklahoma City Thunder continue strong playoff run
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The NBA playoffs are in full swing, and weâve already seen our share of stunning developments.
Out West, the Minnesota Timberwolves knocked off the Denver Nuggets despite dealing with the frequent absences of hobbled superstar Anthony Edwards. In the East, the Orlando Magic pushed the top-seeded Detroit Pistons to the brink of elimination, blew that opportunity in an epic Game 6 collapse, then fired their coach after losing Game 7.
Meanwhile, the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder continue to roll merrily along, seemingly intent on winning every championship in the near future. Are they among the greatest teams ever? One opponent thinks so.
Weâll get more into that question in this weekâs quiz, but we hope youâve been reading about other sports, too, because weâre going to hit on a wide variety of topics. Give it a shot, and leave your score in the comments below. And keep things rolling by playing our daily Connections: Sports Edition, too.
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Q&A
What happened in the NBA playoffs this week?
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets, and the Orlando Magic lost to the Detroit Pistons, leading to the firing of their coach.
Why did the Orlando Magic fire their coach?
The Orlando Magic fired their coach after a significant collapse in Game 6 and subsequent loss in Game 7 against the Detroit Pistons.
Are the Oklahoma City Thunder considered one of the greatest teams in NBA history?
The Oklahoma City Thunder are being discussed as potential candidates for one of the greatest teams ever due to their strong performance in the playoffs.