Bryan Bash posted a 1-2 record on April 26, 2026, connecting on a Toronto spread but falling short in Philadelphia and Portland as playoff underdogs struggled to keep pace with higher-seeded opponents.
Cavaliers at Raptors
Bash opened the day with a winner, backing the Raptors +4.0 (-115) in a 93-89 Toronto victory that evened their first-round series with Cleveland at two games apiece. Scottie Barnes hit the go-ahead free throws in the final minute and finished with 23 points, while Brandon Ingram also contributed 23 points for the Raptors. The cover came despite an offensive struggle from both sides, with Toronto shooting just 32.0% from the field and a dismal 13.3% from three-point range. Cleveland fared only marginally better at 36.8% from the field and 25.0% from deep. The Raptors’ advantage came at the free-throw line, where they converted 75.0% compared to Cleveland’s 65.2%, and on the boards, where Toronto’s 59 rebounds outpaced the Cavaliers’ 56. RJ Barrett added 18 points and Collin Murray-Boyles posted a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds as Toronto held on in a low-scoring fourth quarter that saw them outscore Cleveland 33-31. Won
Celtics at 76ers
The 76ers +7.5 (-110) selection never had a chance as Boston dominated from the opening tip in a 128-96 blowout that gave the Celtics a commanding 3-1 series lead. Philadelphia fell behind 34-18 in the first quarter and never recovered, despite Joel Embiid’s return from an appendectomy. Embiid managed 26 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists, but the Celtics’ offensive firepower was overwhelming. Payton Pritchard led the charge with 32 points on six three-pointers, while Jayson Tatum posted 30 points and 11 assists. Boston’s 24 three-pointers came at a blistering 45.3% clip, and the Celtics shot 48.3% overall from the field. The third quarter proved particularly devastating for the 76ers, as Boston poured in 39 points to Philadelphia’s 36, extending an already insurmountable lead. The Celtics also dominated the glass with 51 rebounds to Philadelphia’s 30, and their 28 assists reflected efficient ball movement throughout. The 32-point final margin left Bash’s spread bet well short. Lost
Spurs at Trail Blazers
Bash’s final play on the Blazers +5.5 (-110) fell apart in the second half as San Antonio pulled away for a 114-93 victory and a 3-1 series advantage. Victor Wembanyama returned from a concussion to post 27 points, 11 rebounds, and seven blocks, while De’Aaron Fox added 28 points for the Spurs. Portland actually led 33-18 after the second quarter, but the game turned dramatically in the third when San Antonio outscored the Blazers 33-16 to seize control. The Spurs then closed with a dominant 40-19 fourth quarter that turned a competitive game into a rout. San Antonio’s shooting efficiency proved decisive, as the Spurs hit 49.4% from the field and 42.4% from three-point range compared to Portland’s 40.0% and 32.3%, respectively. The 21-point final margin easily covered the 5.5-point spread, leaving Bash with his second loss of the day. Deni Avdija led Portland with 26 points and seven rebounds, but the Blazers couldn’t contain the Spurs’ balanced attack. Lost
Bash salvaged a winning pick in Toronto’s low-scoring defensive battle but couldn’t overcome lopsided performances in Boston and San Antonio, where both favorites dominated in the second half to secure comfortable series leads heading into potential closeout games.
