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The Philadelphia 76ers were dealt a brutal blow when Joel Embiid suffered a broken face late in the Sixers’ Game 6 victory over the Toronto Raptors. The injury kept him out of Game 1 against the Miami Heat in the second round and will keep him sidelined for at least another game and perhaps longer. […]

The Dallas Mavericks were outclassed by the Phoenix Suns in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals on Monday night, losing 121-114. This was the 10th game in a row that Phoenix has beaten the Mavs, which isn’t exactly a good sign for the series. But, there are still some reasons for optimism moving forward. […]

With a Milwaukee Bucks Game 2 scheduled against the Boston Celtics, a lot of eyes will be on the Bucks’ road to repeat. Ahead of the Bucks-Celtics game, we’ll be making our Bucks Game 2 predictions. The Bucks came out with a dominant win in Game 1 on the road in Boston. Even with star, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves had a disappointing exit in the 2022 NBA Playoffs, losing to the Memphis Grizzlies, 4-2 in the first round. While making the postseason alone is already a win for the young team, the Timberwolves blew multiple double-digit leads throughout the series that ultimately cost them. Nonetheless, their postseason run is certainly going […]

The recent spat between Kevin Durant and Charles Barkley has stirred up quite the conversation on the internet. The accusation from Barkley that KD is simply a “bus rider” on championship teams caused quite the response from the Nets star. While Durant is an undeniable talent, his tenure in Golden State remains controversial. If he […]

If the Phoenix Suns’ first-round series against the New Orleans Pelicans was a heavyweight bout, the second-round matchup with the Dallas Mavericks will be a track meet. It’s time to get into some predictions for the Suns’ second-round series against the Mavs. The Pelicans series was as unpredictable as it gets. Between the Chris Paul […]

The matchup between the Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies lived up to the hype in Game 1. It had all the action you could hope for, including a Draymond Green ejection and a game-winning shot attempt by Ja Morant. Unfortunately for the Grizzlies, the layup attempt at the buzzer was unable to fall and […]

The Memphis Grizzlies desperately need a win in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals. After dropping a heartbreaker in Game 1, the last thing they want to do is travel to Oracle Arena and try to comeback against the Warriors down 2-0. A win on Tuesday in Game 2 guarantees that there will be […]

The Eastern Conference heavyweight battle between the Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks tipped off on Sunday. The winner of this series is expected to come out of the East. In Game 1, the Bucks were able to maintain control. The final score was 101-89, and the Celtics were never able to fully climb back into […]

In Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals, the Memphis Grizzlies were able to hold their ground against the Golden State Warriors but eventually failed to put the finishing touches to absorb a 117-116 defeat. The game could’ve gone either way with both teams playing hard against each other all throughout the tilt. However, the […]

The Dallas Mavericks will meet the Phoenix Suns for Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals in Arizona. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Mavericks-Suns prediction and pick. The Mavericks defeated the Utah Jazz 98-96 in Game 6 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals to win the series in six games. Luka Doncic led the way with 24 points, including four 3-pointers. […]

After a thrilling opening round of NBA basketball, teams began tipping off in the second round of matchups this weekend. The Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies were looked at as a headline matchup and the opening game lived up to the hype. The home Memphis crowd was lively throughout and it was a hard-fought […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will meet the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals in South Florida. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a 76ers-Heat prediction and pick. The 76ers defeated the Toronto Raptors 132-97 in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals to close the series in six games. […]

After a stellar first-round outing against the Brooklyn Nets, the Boston Celtics surprisingly came out flat in Game 1 of their series against the Milwaukee Bucks, suffering a 101-89 loss on their home floor. A strong second-quarter performance allowed Mike Budenholzer’s squad to create separation and eventually secure the victory to steal home-court advantage. Though […]

Mike Breen is one of the most iconic and recognizable voices in NBA television. In this piece, Mike Breen’s net worth in 2022. Mike Breen’s Net Worth in 2022 (estimate): $1.5 Million Mike Breen’s net worth in 2022 is $1.5 million. This is according to numerous reputable sources, including Idol Net Worth. This number will […]

Entering Game 1 of their series against the Boston Celtics, the Milwaukee Bucks were considered the underdogs even though they’re the reigning NBA champions. However, Khris Middleton has been forced to missed the series with an MCL sprain in his left knee that he suffered during the second game of their first round match-up with […]

Round one of the NBA Playoffs was a little too close for comfort for the No. 1 overall seed. Phoenix Suns fans should send their prayers to the Point God after escaping the New Orleans Pelicans in six games. Chris Paul willed Phoenix to victory in three of its four wins in the brutal series, […]

The New Orleans Pelicans finally made it back to the NBA playoffs in the Zion Williamson era. Incredibly, though, they did it without Williamson. He watched from the bench as mid-season trade acquisition CJ McCollum turned the team around and lead them to the playoffs. With Williamson looking to make a long-term commitment to New […]

The Utah Jazz’s season came to a disappointing end once again Thursday night after a six-game series with the Dallas Mavericks. Forward Bojan Bogdanovic got a wide-open look from three to win the game, but it clanked off the iron. As we know, regular season success does not lead to the same in the postseason […]

The Golden State Warriors handily dispatched their first-round matchup in the Denver Nuggets after just five games. But the Western Conference Semi-Finals is likely going to be a vastly different story. The Nuggets were buoyed by the reigning MVP in Nikola Jokic and gave the Warriors everything that they could muster. But they still operated […]

Game 1 between the Golden State Warriors and the Memphis Grizzlies tips off at 3:30 PM ET on Sunday. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NBA odds series, which includes our Warriors-Grizzlies prediction, odds and pick we have laid out below. The Warriors and Grizzlies begin the next chapter of […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are onto the second round of the NBA playoffs after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves. Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and the young Grizzlies won the franchise’s first playoff series since 2015 and are now matching up with the Golden State Warriors this afternoon. Memphis will be tested very harshly by the Warriors. They […]

After going through a tumultuous six-game series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Memphis Grizzlies have a ton of momentum on their side. Ja Morant did not have the best series against the Timberwolves, but he stepped up in the clutch when his team needed it most. Desmond Bane and Brandon Clarke were sensational contributors for […]

Game 1 between the defending NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks and the second-seeded Boston Celtics tips off at TD Garden on Sunday afternoon. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NBA odds series, which includes our Bucks-Celtics prediction, odds, and pick we have laid out below.   This series should be a […]

Coming off a thrilling series win that saw them go six games with the upstart Minnesota Timberwolves, the Memphis Grizzlies have officially established themselves as a Western Conference powerhouse. Their second round match-up with the Golden State Warriors will prove to be the ultimate test for them as they aim to capture their first title […]

The Utah Jazz suffered a first-round exit to the Dallas Mavericks, making many question the future of the franchise. The duo of Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert have been through ups and downs, and it is unknown if they will both be on the roster next season. Regardless of Mitchell and Gobert’s status, the Jazz […]

As the Chicago Bulls went on a terrific overhaul in the offseason by adding big names like DeMar DeRozan, Lonzo Ball, and Alex Caruso, the Bulls surprised most NBA fans by being one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference. It seemed like the year wherein the front office found the supplementary pieces alongside […]

The Dallas Mavericks won its first playoff series in 11 years when they dispatched the Utah Jazz in six games. Up next for them is the top-seeded Phoenix Suns, who also had a challenging six-game series versus the New Orleans Pelicans. Dallas obviously enters this matchup as the underdog. The Suns may have taken a […]

The Chicago Bulls were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs to the Milwaukee Bucks, leaving star Zach LaVine’s future in Chicago in question. LaVine is set to be a free agent this summer, and many teams will express interest in the star guard. Zach on free agency: "I understand the relationship I've had […]

Fresh off a dominant performance in the first round of the 2022 NBA playoffs, the Miami Heat will look to continue this trend against the Philadelphia 76ers. Elite play on both ends of the floor has been the driving force behind their recent success. As they move on to the second round of the playoffs, […]

In the second round of the NBA playoffs, Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies will face Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. The matchup of a new team on the rise and a former contender looking to reestablish its dominance will begin Sunday. The Grizzlies are hungry for more postseason glory to show they […]

All of the pieces are in place for round two of the NBA playoffs, and the Golden State Warriors vs. Memphis Grizzlies series begins Sunday. The Dubs will be on the road for the first two games, with plans to return home to the Bay Area with at least one victory. It won’t be easy, […]

The Miami Heat easily dispatched the Atlanta Hawks as they cruised to a 4-1 series victory in the opening round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs. Now set to play in the second round, they will be matching up against the Philadelphia 76ers, who are coming off a 4-2 series win over the Toronto Raptors. Doc […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are set to take on the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Miami managed to defeat the Atlanta Hawks in five games in the first round. Meanwhile, it took Philadelphia six games to close out the Toronto Raptors. Unfortunately, the Sixers suffered a brutal blow to their starting lineup in just […]

For the second straight season, the Milwaukee Bucks are facing a huge hurdle in the second round of the playoffs. After taking down the Brooklyn Nets in the first round, the defending champs must now get through the hottest team in the NBA since the turn of the calendar year, the Boston Celtics. The Celtics […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are headed to the Eastern Conference Semifinals. They are set to take on the Miami Heat after a six-game series against the Toronto Raptors. A lot happened in the Sixers’ first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs, and a lot of it wasn’t pretty. Philadelphia took a 3-0 lead and planned on […]

The Utah Jazz saw another failed postseason bid after bowing to the Dallas Mavericks on a 4-1 series defeat in their opening-round matchup in the 2022 NBA Playoffs. This loss should be frustrating for the team as they had a golden chance to edge out a Mavericks team that was without an injured Luka Doncic […]

It’s back to the drawing board for the Donovan Mitchell, Rudy Gobert Utah Jazz. Losing to the Dallas Mavericks in the first round of the NBA playoffs when Luka Doncic only played half of the series is a new low. Change is needed, and it should start with the man in the middle. You don’t […]

In what’s been a craze of late, the Sports Wordle phenomenon has led to a series spinoffs over the past several months. One of the hottest new takes on the game is Weddle. Named after standout safety from the University of Utah and recently retired Super Bowl champion with the Los Angeles Rams Eric Weddle, […]