Russian president Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping met in China, marking a crucial step in strengthening bilateral relations. The summit also served as a backdrop for the two leaders to discuss global issues such as countering terrorism and maintaining stability in the world order. While attention was initially focused on Putin's visit, Xi used the opportunity to reaffirm China's commitment to working closely with the United States to uphold global peace and stability, following the completion of Trump-Xi summit in Washington D.C. This latest development adds weight to the ongoing geopolitical discourse, with implications for future international relations.
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San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama celebrates with teammates after winning Game 1 in a third-round NBA basketball playoffs series against the Oklahoma City Thunder Monday, May 18, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Spike Lee celebrates during a break in the second half of Game 1 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in New York.
New York Knicks’ Jalen Brunson reacts after a basket during the second half of Game 1 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in New York. Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein fouls San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet during the first half of Game 1 in a third-round NBA basketball playoffs series Monday, May 18, 2026, in Oklahoma City.
New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet celebrates with teammates after scoring a three-point basket during the first overtime of Game 1 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in New York. New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet celebrates with teammates after scoring a three-point basket during the first overtime of Game 1 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in New York.
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama celebrates with teammates after winning Game 1 in a third-round NBA basketball playoffs series against the Oklahoma City Thunder Monday, May 18, 2026, in Oklahoma City. San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama celebrates with teammates after winning Game 1 in a third-round NBA basketball playoffs series against the Oklahoma City Thunder Monday, May 18, 2026, in Oklahoma City.
Spike Lee celebrates during a break in the second half of Game 1 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in New York. Spike Lee celebrates during a break in the second half of Game 1 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in New York.
New York Knicks’ Jalen Brunson reacts after a basket during the second half of Game 1 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in New York. New York Knicks’ Jalen Brunson reacts after a basket during the second half of Game 1 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in New York.
Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein fouls San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet during the first half of Game 1 in a third-round NBA basketball playoffs series Monday, May 18, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein fouls San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet during the first half of Game 1 in a third-round NBA basketball playoffs series Monday, May 18, 2026, in Oklahoma City.
If the NBA had screenwriters, not even they could come up with a start this good to the conference finals.with about eight minutes left in regulation, then beats Cleveland. Both games go to overtime, a conference finals first. And the score at the end of regulation in both games — 101-101.
If there was a common trend in both games, it was that the best player on the winning teams decided to become the best player on the floor at crunch time. On Monday night, it was Wembanyama for the Spurs. On Tuesday night, it was Jalen Brunson for the Knicks — who led a 44-11 run over the last 13 minutes.
“I don’t know if I’ve seen that in a playoff game,” Knicks coach Mike Brown said. “I take my hat off to my group. ” Game 2 of Spurs-Thunder is Wednesday. Game 2 of Knicks-Cavaliers is Thursday.
The drama is only going to keep building. The numbers — from both games — are of the video game variety. Start with what happened at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night. A 44-11 run doesn’t happen in the NBA, certainly not in the conference finals.
Teams that led by 22 points or more in the fourth quarter were 452-1 this season, including playoffs. They’re 452-2 now. In the playoffs, teams had won 330 consecutive games when leading by 22 or more points in the fourth quarter since 2013. They’re 330-1 now.
Neither did the Cavaliers, either as it was happening or in the immediate aftermath.
“We got a little unlucky,” Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson said. “Brunson obviously took over at the end. ... We played great basketball tonight for three quarters.
Unfortunately, the fourth quarter, they dominated us in the fourth quarter. ” A 41-point, 24-rebound game doesn’t happen that often, either. Wembanyama was brilliant in his conference finals debut, as was Spurs rookie guard Dylan Harper. The Spurs, like the Cavs, wasted a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter of Game 1 and settled for overtime; San Antonio’s lead was 10, not 22, but still double digits.
Unlike the Cavs, they found a way to settle down — repeatedly, really — in the two extra periods Monday night.
“That game was in the balance multiple times for both teams,” Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said Tuesday. “You can’t get preoccupied with the outcome because there was so much in the balance that could have went either way. ” In short, stealing home-court advantage by winning Game 1 doesn’t mean the Spurs think the series is over. And the Thunder know that Game 1 is meaningful — but not a deciding game by any stretch.
“The cumulative experience just teaches you that it’s a series,” Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said Tuesday. “Game 1’s a starting point, not an end point. We’ve lost playoff series that we’ve won Game 1 pretty convincingly. And we’ve also won series that we won Game 1.
So, every series is different. It’s the first to four. They’re 25% of the way there and we’re at zero right now. But there’s a lot of basketball left to be played.
I think this team kind of understands the length of the series, the length of the playoff run and the length of a playoff game. ” The defending champions are feeling some pressure. New York is rocking. Wembanyama’s star keeps rising.
The Cavaliers — winners of two Game 7s in these playoffs — need to dig their way out of trouble, again.
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