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The Utah Jazz have taken a 2-0 series lead over the Los Angeles Clippers, proving they’re deserving of the number one seed of the Western Conference so far. The first two games have been highly entertaining, as each one has come down to the wire. The Clippers are very familiar with the feeling of falling […]

The Utah Jazz are currently on a six-game winning streak since losing Game 1 in the first round against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Los Angeles Clippers have done everything they can to beat the Jazz, but Utah has so far proven to be the more superior team through two games. Los Angeles is in a […]

The Phoenix Suns currently hold a 2-0 series lead over the Denver Nuggets. Phoenix has been running away with this matchup so far, and Denver needs to make some serious adjustments if they hope to keep their postseason hopes alive. Game 3 is vital, as it has everything on the line for both organizations. The […]

Game 2 between the Philadelphia 76ers and Atlanta Hawks was a bit one-sided for the 76ers. They essentially had control of the entire game and ran away with it in the fourth quarter. It was a big win for the organization, as it brought the series back to 1-1 as Sixers-Hawks Game 3 is set […]

Rudy Gobert was recently named the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year for the third time in his career. He’s been a ferocious defender, especially in the paint, and serves as the defensive anchor for the Utah Jazz. He plays a vital role in Utah’s rotation, as Gobert’s efforts are a perfect compliment to Donovan […]

The Phoenix Suns dominated Game 2 of their second-round series against the Denver Nuggets, 123-98. The game was never really that close from the start, as the Suns outscored Denver in every quarter. If the Nuggets plan to progress past the second round, then they need to make some changes and fast after getting smoked […]

The Los Angeles Clippers lost to the Utah Jazz in the opening game of the series. LA played great in the first half but fell apart in the third and fourth quarters. It came down to the wire though, as the game was finalized by a Rudy Gobert block to seal Utah’s victory. Statistically speaking, […]

The Denver Nuggets fell to the Phoenix Suns in Game 1 of the series after losing the game 122-105. The Nuggets had no answer for the Suns’ backcourt, and Deandre Ayton elevated his game against Nikola Jokic. Denver kept it close in the first half, but the Suns eventually ran away with it. Some obvious […]

Game 1 between the Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets took place on Monday, where the Suns ran away with it, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. Most of the roster lit it up, as Phoenix shot 54.1% from the field as a team. They also went 17/20 from the free-throw line and hardly fouled […]

Game 1 between the Los Angeles Clippers and Utah Jazz took place on Tuesday night, where the Jazz eventually won a close one in the final seconds of the game. Both teams played their hearts out as the final stat lines were incredibly similar. This should be a fantastic series, as the Clippers and the […]

After having a shaky start to the offseason, the Seattle Seahawks seem to have calmed down Russell Wilson and are looking ahead to next year. They only selected three players in the NFL Draft this year, but the front office made up for the lack of youth by signing 13 undrafted free agents. The Seahawks […]

The New York Giants have done a stellar job this offseason, acquiring some top-tier talent to help further develop Daniel Jones. Additionally, the Giants’ defense played surprisingly well last year, and with the addition of Azeez Ojulari, New York’s defense could be dangerous in 2021. After having a rather solid draft, the Giants front office […]

The Tennessee Titans finalized a blockbuster deal with the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday for Julio Jones. The Titans, who already had one of the top offenses in the NFL last year, just acquired the best receiver of this era to become a legitimate Super Bowl contender. Tennessee completed the trade without giving up a first-round pick […]

The Tennessee Titans pulled off a blockbuster trade for Julio Jones on Sunday, with the Titans and Falcons officially announcing the deal shortly after the initial reports. Tennessee is trading a 2022 second-round pick and 2023 fourth-round pick for Jones and a 2023 sixth-round pick. With Jones joining the Titans, they have built themselves a stacked […]

The Las Vegas Raiders and the rest of the NFL brought in a plethora of young talent during and after the NFL Draft. The Raiders were one of the busier teams after the draft though, as the front office signed 10 Undrafted Free Agents. Each rookie will have a chance to prove their worth during […]

Game 7 between the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers is set. The 2021 NBA Playoffs do-or-die game kicks off at 3:30 pm eastern on ABC on Sunday. It’s all or nothing for both franchises, as the winner moves onto the second round of the NBA Playoffs. We’ve witnessed a pure battle from these two […]

NFL teams around the league such as the Denver Broncos have signed undrafted free agents (UDFAs) to create some competition within their roster. It’s a smart way to increase the level of play for a team, while there is also the possibility of finding a hidden gem. We see it almost every year, an Undrafted […]

The main event of the evening at UFC Fight Night is set between Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Augusto Sakai. It’s a Heavyweight matchup with everything on the line, as both fighters are ranked within the top 10. It’s time to continue our UFC odds series with a Rozenstruik Sakai prediction and pick. Rozenstruik has been a […]

The Denver Nuggets put on an impressive performance to close out the Portland Trail Blazers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. They now will face off against the Phoenix Suns, who have been one of the best teams all year long. It’ll be a tough battle, as both rosters match up rather well […]

Game 1 between the Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets is due to tip-off on Monday, June 7th. It’s a highly anticipated matchup, as the Suns have been red hot all year, and the Nuggets just came off a series win over the Portland Trail Blazers, giving Denver a boost of confidence. Devin Booker aims to […]

The round two matchup is set between the Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets. It should be a thrilling series, as Devin Booker and Nikola Jokic battle it out on the court. The Suns entered the postseason as the second seed and just eliminated a LeBron James-led Los Angeles Lakers team. On the other hand, the […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have been eliminated from the 2021 NBA Playoffs and could be looking at a busy offseason. After what has been viewed as the best team to surround Damian Lillard fell short this year, who knows what is going to happen with this franchise. There is speculation there could be multiple trades, […]

The Phoenix Suns pulled off the miraculous feat of eliminating the Los Angeles Lakers from the 2021 NBA Playoffs. They move onto the second round where they’ll take on Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. Although the Suns were the higher seed in the first round, the Lakers were still viewed as the favorite to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have officially been eliminated from the NBA Playoffs after suffering a Game 6 loss to the Phoenix Suns. The Lakers looked lost and couldn’t keep up with the Suns shooting, especially with Anthony Davis sitting out most of the matchup. It was a disappointing ending to the season, as Los Angeles […]

The Los Angele Clippers have struggled in the opening series against the Dallas Maverick. Game 5 was no different, as Dallas held onto the lead and took a 3-2 advantage. Luka Doncic has been the Mavericks’ driving force, as he’s keeping them competitive on a nightly basis. His 42 points, 14 assists, and 8 rebounds […]

The Washington Wizards have been eliminated from the playoffs and the franchise moves onto the offseason. This already has resulted in Bradley Beal trade and Russell Westbrook trade rumors. It might be a busy summer for the Wizards, as there is already speculation that Beal wants out of Washington. If that’s the case and the […]

The Washington Wizards season is finally over after getting eliminated by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2021 NBA Playoffs. They put up a hard fight but were ultimately outmatched by better competition. Now that the Wizards are looking forward to the offseason, there is speculation that Bradley Beal wants out of Washington. During the postgame […]

The Los Angeles Clippers suffered yet another home loss against the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 after evening up the series at 2-2. The Clippers are now down 3-2 in the series and will need to win another road game to force a Game 7 back in Los Angeles. During Wednesday night’s game, the Clippers […]

The Washington Wizards face an important offseason that will shape the future of this franchise for years to come. This team is on the fringe of becoming a legitimate playoff contender every year, and with Bradley Beal and Russell Westbrook on the roster, anything is possible. Washington faced some adversity this season after Thomas Bryant […]

After stealing Game 1 away, the Memphis Grizzlies have lost three straight games to the Utah Jazz. They have an opportunity to close out the series on Wednesday night and eliminate Memphis from the playoffs. The Grizzlies won’t go down without a fight though, as their young roster is poised and hungry. The Jazz have […]

After Joel Embiid fell to injury during Game 4 between the Philadelphia 76ers and Washington Wizards, the Wizards were able to steal a win away from the Sixers. Washington avoided the sweep and aims to achieve a second win in a row to stay alive in the NBA Playoffs. Embiid has been ruled out for […]

Wednesday has been a wild day for the Boston Celtics. Danny Ainge has officially stepped down as general manager and president of the Celtics, which had put Boston in a position to find his replacement. Instead, head coach Brad Stevens has taken over the gig held by Ainge, leaving the head coaching vacancy open. It’s […]

With the 2021 NFL Draft behind us and the next season still down the road, the Cincinnati Bengals made some additions to the roster after signing some Undrafted Free Agents (UDFA). The roster is essentially set, where the team will conduct position battles where necessary. The NFL is essentially in the “tryouts” stage of the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers head over to the nation’s capital to take on the Washington Wizards in a Game 4 NBA Playoff matchup. They hope to sweep the Wizards and progress to the second round. It’s time we continue our NBA odds series with a 76ers-Wizards Game 4 prediction and pick. The 76ers have been running […]

The Miami Heat were swept by the Milwaukee Bucks and their season is now officially over. After making an impressive run a year ago, the Heat were unable to recapture the magic that took them to the 2020 NBA Finals. The front office is looking forward to the offseason, however, they don’t have any decent […]

After losing the first game of the series, the Los Angeles Lakers have fought back and are now up 2-1 over the Phoenix Suns. Game 4 tips off on Sunday, when the Lakers aim to beat the Suns again. It should be a solid game, as the Suns will do everything to prevent falling two […]

Finally, the Los Angeles Clippers came alive in Game 3, winning an important matchup to avoid going down 3-0. Now, just one game back, LA hopes to even up the series on Sunday in Clippers-Mavericks Game 4. Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks will do everything they can to take a commanding 3-1 lead, which […]

The New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks series has been one of the more exciting matchups during the 2021 NBA Playoffs. Derrick Rose is playing like his former MVP self while Trae Young is proving why he’s one of the NBA’s rising stars. It’s nice to have the Knicks back in the playoffs after all […]

The Houston Texans have been in complete turmoil this offseason, and before the 2021 NFL draft. It all began with Deshaun Watson demanding a trade and refusing to play, which then led to the sexual assault accusations against the star quarterback. The Texans had no draft picks in the first two rounds and very little […]