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This was supposed to be Derrick Rose’s moment. The narrative was perfect for the New York Knicks guard to complete his redemption story. Rose put the Knicks on his back, tying the game in regulation with this sweet floater that’s just symbolic of the evolution he’s undergone as a player throughout his roller coaster of […]

Trae Young has heard all your slander, and now wants you all to stay quiet. The Atlanta Hawks star silenced the entire Madison Square Garden crowd after hitting the game-winner to stun the New York Knicks, 107-105. Look away if you’re a Knicks fan. Relive the moment if you’re anyone else: TRAE YOUNG SHUT THE […]

Trae Young just played spoiler in the biggest way imaginable. His 2018 Draft classmate in Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic couldn’t help but tweet about his excitement. The New York Knicks have been the feel good story of the season, finding success from an unlikely hodge-podge of misfit toys, led by the Buzz Lightyear of […]

The Washington Wizards were supposed to win Game 1. They had all the elements to pull off an incredible upset against a powerhouse Philadelphia 76ers side that was expected to blow them out of the water. The Sixers were freezing cold from the 3-point line in the first half. They made just three triples on […]

The Washington Wizards were down five with under a minute to play in Game 1 against the Philadelphia 76ers. Washington got the stop, the rebound, and just a sliver of hope remaining as there was still enough time for a quick two-for-one. But that hope proved to be short-lived. Just a few seconds long, in […]

The Washington Wizards were defeated in Game 1 against the Philadelphia 76ers, but it was through no fault of Bradley Beal. The Wizards All-Star showed off his immense scoring ability all night, finishing with 33 points on a stellar 13 for 23 shooting clip from the floor. Not bad for someone who’s been dealing with […]

Chris Paul went down and was seen in a lot of pain after a collision in Game 1 against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Phoenix Suns point guard fell down in a heap and was grabbing his right shoulder. The contact looked to be between Paul and his Suns teammate Cam Johnson, who grazed the […]

LeBron James has been well-known to dominate first-round playoff matchups. The Los Angeles Lakers star famously has not lost in the opening round of the playoffs at any point in his first 17 years in the NBA. His sterling record currently stands at 14-0. While most would expect that to be the best mark in […]

Red Bull Racing are the big winners of the Formula 1 weekend. Their star driver in Max Verstappen emerged victorious in the renowned Monaco Grand Prix. Not only that, but Sergio Perez managed to lock down 4th place. Checo was just a second off of McLaren’s Lando Norris and potentially sharing a podium with his […]

The New York Knicks are locked in a heated playoff battle with the Atlanta Hawks, in what most expect to be a close series. But ask RJ Barrett and Knicks fans everywhere and they’ll tell you that just getting to where they are now has already been special. The gravity of New York’s success throughout […]

Charles Leclerc was on top of the Formula 1 world during Saturday’s qualifying for the Monaco Grand Prix. But the Scuderia Ferrari driver’s rule at the top wouldn’t just be short-lived, it wouldn’t happen at all. After a hugely disappointing Formula 1 season in 2020, things were looking up for Ferrari thanks to Leclerc’s brilliant […]

Damian Lillard came up large for Portland in Game 1 against the Denver Nuggets. But did anyone expect anything less from the Blazers star? Lillard finished with 34 points and 13 assists as the buoyed the Blazers all throughout the game. But Portland’s true advantage came off the bench, as their side outscored the Nuggets’ […]

The Boston Celtics came out swinging against the Brooklyn Nets. Jayson Tatum and Co. led a first-half charge that saw them take control from the start of the game. The Nets fell behind by double digits in the second quarter. But instead of being discouraged, Kevin Durant revealed that the adversity was exactly the wakeup […]

Damian Lillard is not playing around in Game 1 against the Denver Nuggets. The Portland Trail Blazers star was on his game all night, en route to a 1-0 lead in the series. Check out Dame putting the Blazers up 10 to end the 3rd quarter, then spot his epic reaction afterwards: Dame. Lillard. pic.twitter.com/BFzYRU8B8t […]

Jamal Murray isn’t playing in Game 1 against the Portland Trail Blazers. But the Denver Nuggets star is making his presence felt in other ways, and endearing himself to Nuggets fans in the process. Here is Jamal Murray angry about a call going against the Nuggets, being an absolute mood: Jamal Murray wasn't happy with […]

Boston Celtics big man Robert Williams just made all kinds of NBA history in Game 1 against the Brooklyn Nets. But circle back a few hours and he nearly didn’t even play. The Celtics center was questionable for his lingering turf toe issue that’s forced him to miss a good chunk of the regular season. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers officially begin their NBA title defense on Sunday. One thing’s for sure entering their first-round matchup against the Phoenix Suns: LeBron James and Anthony Davis aren’t fully healthy. Whether they’ll play or not is an entirely different matter. Both Lakers superstars appeared on the injury report, with Davis tagged with a […]

Things got quite testy in Game 1 between the Brooklyn Nets and Boston Celtics. Jayson Tatum clearly took exception to Kevin Durant getting away with some excessive contact. Instead, the Celtics star was the one who got called for a foul on KD’s drive. Check out the play below for yourself: Tatum got called for […]

Luka Doncic and his Dallas Mavericks stunned the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 1 of their first round matchup. But after last year’s epic performance from the Mavs star, it isn’t exactly a surprise any more. The Slovenian sensation was terrific all night for the Mavs, just casually dropping a huge triple-double against a team […]

LeBron James has evaded any serious repercussions after violating the NBA’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols. The Los Angeles Lakers star was caught partying with Drake and Michael B. Jordan in honor of some tequila brand. But the league didn’t just give LeBron James a slap on the wrist. They let him off absolutely scot-free. […]

After facing Covid-19 controversy, LeBron James is all set to play for the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of their first-round series against the Phoenix Suns. But head on over to NBA twitter and fans have been quick to call out the double standard that the league is displaying in favor of LeBron and […]

The Brooklyn Nets are seen by a handful of observers as one of the favorites to win the NBA title this season. They might need to find some motivation from a certain Los Angeles Lakers title team. For as talented as the Nets’ squad is, there are just as many questions surrounding the viability of […]

LeBron James had previously been in hot water over his COVID-19 protocol violations. But any heat surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers star has officially been doused. ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the league has decided NOT to penalize LeBron James for his actions that appeared to violate health and safety protocols. This means that […]

Ja Morant won the battle against the Golden State Warriors. But the Memphis Grizzlies star truly believes Stephen Curry won the war – for the MVP award that is. Morant reacted to a touching photo of him and Curry sharing a moment after their play-in tournament clash. Aside from calling it his favorite point guard […]

The Golden State Warriors aren’t even 24 hours off from their season-ending loss at the hands of the Memphis Grizzlies. But somehow the rumor mill is already churning up some speculation, as Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard was caught on Twitter openly lobbying for Draymond Green. The Blazers’ franchise face retweeted a fan who […]

It’s the end of the road for Golden State. Stephen Curry and the Warriors fought valiantly against the Memphis Grizzlies, taking the game all the way into overtime after being down by as much as 17 points. Curry led the way with what felt like the toughest 39 points the Warriors star has ever had […]

The Golden State Warriors were outgunned by the Memphis Grizzlies, ending their season in overtime. Stephen Curry scored 39 huge points, but they honestly felt like the hardest 39 points you’ll ever see a player work for. The Grizzlies sent double-teams at him all night, relentlessly trapping the Warriors star to force him to give […]

The Golden State Warriors are officially eliminated from the 2020-21 NBA playoffs. Stephen Curry did all he could to lift the team, scoring 39 huge points to keep their hopes alive. The Warriors star has been an offensive supernova all season, capable of exploding for 40 points on a whim. But could he have been […]

The entire NBA universe was watching the do-or-die clash between the Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies. That includes the celestial beings that rule it, such as Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. The Lakers icon let out a simple two-letter reaction, letting everybody know he saw what they saw: JA! — LeBron James (@KingJames) […]

Ja Morant do it all. The Memphis Grizzlies stunned the Golden State Warriors and Ja Morant just had to tweet about it immediately after the game’s conclusion DOUBLE TF DOWN ‼️ — Ja Morant (@JaMorant) May 22, 2021 The Grizzlies star was clearly fired up after sealing the victory with a sweet floater to put […]

Ja Morant just slayed the beast. The Memphis Grizzlies star put his team on his narrow shoulders and dropped the final exclamation point to beat the Golden State Warriors, 117-112. Check out the game-sealing floater from the Grizzlies star: JA MORANT CALLED GAMEpic.twitter.com/8PFbPeDZPh — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) May 22, 2021 Stephen Curry and the Warriors have […]

LeBron James is headed for an epic showdown with his long-time friend Chris Paul. The Los Angeles Lakers enter their matchup with the Phoenix Suns as the much lower seed, but nobody sees them as the actual underdog. The Lakers star was asked about Paul’s playoff success, or lack thereof, as reported by ESPN’s Dave […]

Stephen Curry is the rare player whose pregame warmups are already worth the price of admission. The Golden State Warriors star put on a show before the game even began against the Memphis Grizzlies in their do-or-die play-in tournament game. Watch Stephen Curry make three straight triples from the Warriors logo and somehow make it […]

Stephen Curry and his Golden State Warriors are fighting for their playoff lives in the final play-in tournament game against the Memphis Grizzlies. After falling down by as much as 13 points in the first quarter, Curry went en fuego to cap a huge earlier comeback. Curry led the charge as the Warriors stormed back […]

The Washington Wizards have punched their ticket into the postseason. They now have the unenviable task of trying to stop Philadelphia 76ers stars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons. The Wizards have a non-zero chance of winning this series against the Sixers. But obviously that figure is realistically a lot closer to zero than even die-hard […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has probably heard and read it all by now. Throughout his lengthy NBA career which so far spans 18 years, three franchises, and four championship runs, James has faced all sorts of ridicule and criticism. As he enters his second playoff run with the Lakers and 15th overall, James […]

The San Antonio Spurs have officially missed the NBA playoffs for the second year in a row. Dejounte Murray and Co. were outlasted by the Memphis Grizzlies in the play-in tournament, 100-96. After the loss, the Spurs’ fifth-year guard sent out a heartfelt message to fans after the tumultuous year for the Silver and Black: […]

One-eyed LeBron James has now entered NBA lore as one of the greatest superstar alter egos in league history. The Los Angeles Lakers star joins Hoodie Carmelo Anthony, Untucked Kyrie Irving, and Jersey-Biting Kobe Bryant as some of the more iconic figures. As much as fans sensationalized James’ handicap, hitting the dagger over Stephen Curry […]

Jake Paul just got called out by boxing icon Tyson Fury and NBA star Shaquille O’Neal on Instagram to put pen to paper and agree to fight Fury’s half-brother Tommy. Watch the clip below, featuring several members of the Fury family, Shaq, and Fury’s trainer SugarHill Steward:   View this post on Instagram   A […]