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After another dominant performance in Game 4, the Los Angeles Clippers are now all knotted up with the Utah Jazz heading into Game 5 back in Utah. With the Clippers setting a certain trend in this year’s postseason and the Jazz looking all out of sorts during the past two games, it’s starting to look […]

The Milwaukee Bucks head back to New York on Tuesday night to match up against the Brooklyn Nets for a critical Game 5. It’s time to continue our NBA Playoffs odds series and make a Bucks-Nets prediction and pick. The Bucks hold an overall record of 6-2 in the postseason but are only 4-4 against […]

The Utah Jazz went up 2-0 on the Los Angeles Clippers in their second-round series, only to get smacked around in Games 3 and 4. With the series now tied up at 2-2 and things shifting back to Utah, it’s time for Quin Snyder to ride or die with three-time Defensive Player of the Year […]

James Harden is going to try to play in a must-win Game 5 for the Brooklyn Nets despite nursing a bad hamstring. He could alter his playoff narrative should he help lead the Nets to a win. James Harden will play in Game 5 on Tuesday barring any pregame setbacks after previously being ruled out. […]

The NBA MVP award is given to the player that had the best performance of the regular season. It is arguably the top individual award any NBA player can receive. Throughout NBA history, we’ve seen various MVPs dominate the game and showcase their greatness. Although a lot of MVPs earn the award by dominating the […]

It was hard to envision any team stopping the Brooklyn Nets led by their trio of Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving on their way to the 2021 NBA championship. However, due to unfortunate luck with injuries, the prized Big Three is now down to a Big One, at least for Brooklyn’s Game 5 […]

Heading to the 2020-21 season, the Atlanta Hawks made a splash in free agency and brought in numerous new faces to advance their rebuilding efforts. Most of the fans didn’t really expect the team to have such a quick turnaround but they still managed to do so – primarily due to the leadership of Trae […]

At this point in the playoffs, there are a few narratives that still evoke a lot of emotion and interest among fans. In this regard, you’ve got the Los Angeles Clippers trying to erase their disappointing postseason run last year and Trae Young becoming the newest villain almost everyone loves to hate on, among others. […]

The underdog is one of the most well-known sporting terms around. Simply put, it’s the player or team that’s the least likely to win their bouts. They’re the ones that have the smaller odds to win, they’re the worse team on paper, and they rarely pull it off. In this post, we’ll be doing exactly […]

The NBA Playoffs are a different monster compared to the regular season. The lights are brighter and the competition is more intense. As a result, it isn’t surprising to see players shine in the season but falter in the postseason, especially for playoff first timers. However, as we all know, pressure has the ability to […]

Kevin Durant is arguably the best scoring forward in the NBA today. Standing at borderline seven feet, equipped with superior ball handling and elite shooting, KD is a matchup nightmare for any defender. Although KD has battled career-threatening injuries as of late, including a torn Achilles’ tendon that sidelined him for the 2019-2020 season, he […]

After witnessing their team get swept in the first round by the Phoenix Suns, Denver Nuggets fans are now trying to address the what-ifs. After all, it was apparent that the Nuggets just didn’t have the “it” factor all series long. The Mike Malone-coached squad was well aware that the playoff campaign will be tough […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo’s next five days could define his career. The Bucks are tied 2-2 with the Brooklyn Nets and Giannis and company have a great shot at winning the series. The Nets’ Big 3 is banged up as both James Harden and Kyrie Irving are officially out for Game 5. Giannis has […]

The Dallas Mavericks are built around superstar guard Luka Doncic, but they need to keep him happy. He is the future of the franchise and the Mavs desperately need to start putting a good team around him. A report on Monday which explored the turbulence in the Mavs’ front office has lent a new level […]

A fantastic season for the Denver Nuggets, unfortunately, came to an end after being eliminated by the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference Semifinals. With different lineup changes along with injuries, the Suns had the Nuggets outnumbered and dominated the entire series. The biggest part of the sweep was the leadership of Chris Paul, both […]

Seeing Blake Griffin flourish with the Brooklyn Nets might have driven the Detroit Pistons to slap themselves silly. They already had an All-Star in the bag yet they failed (or Griffin duped them) to make things work. Lucky for them, Jerami Grant came out of his shell and decided to be a franchise player. Grant […]

After barely missing out on the NBA play-in tournament, the Chicago Bulls hope to come back strong next season. With Zach LaVine expected to be back at full strength and the Bulls having Nikola Vucevic on the roster for a full season, things are starting to look up for a franchise that’s been in a […]

Beginning next season, LeBron James will officially become the greatest player to wear No. 6 for the Los Angeles Lakers. 6️⃣👑 https://t.co/sBixVoUQa8 — LeBron James (@KingJames) June 14, 2021 James won’t be the first notable player to switch numbers while playing for the storied franchise. Hall of Famer Gail Goodrich switched from No. 11 to […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. will be one of the better forwards on the NBA free agent market this summer. Although Oubre is coming off a rollercoaster season with the Golden State Warriors, he was a productive force in the Bay Area. Averaging 15.4 points and six rebounds per game, he was a vital piece to the […]

After a highly promising season that ended in sheer disappointment, it’s definitely fair to say that the Denver Nuggets need to find help for league MVP Nikola Jokic. Granted they did take a big hit near the end of season when star point guard Jamal Murray tore his ACL. However, during their series against the […]

For the second time this season, the Los Angeles Clippers will look to erase an 0-2 playoff deficit, this time against the Utah Jazz. It’s time to continue our NBA Playoffs odds series and make a Jazz-Clippers prediction and pick for Monday night’s Game 4. The Jazz lost their first postseason game with Donovan Mitchell in the […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban will go down in history as one of the most interesting owners in major sports, and he’s in the news again after an explosive report on Luka Doncic and issues with the front office led to him passionately responding. Cuban is deeply devoted to his team, often sitting courtside during […]

The Brooklyn Nets haven’t been able to catch a break this season. Injuries have been the unfortunate storyline, despite finishing as the No. 2 seed in the East. The Big 3 have all dealt with their health issues, having played just eight games together in 2020-21 prior to the postseason. Now, these latest injuries to […]

The Atlanta Hawks need a savior to help them overcome a 2-1 deficit against the Philadelphia 76ers. That savior is not Trae Young. It is Clint Capela. Here’s the thing about this series. Young is always going to hold the keys to the Hawks’ success on the offensive end of the floor. Atlanta relies on […]

For more than a year, the hobby of card collecting has transformed from being a simple pastime to one that’s worth a lot of money now. A huge number of new folks have started purchasing cards during this time, driving demand through the roof. While this growth is a welcome development, there are some issues […]

The Phoenix Suns are officially heading to the Western Conference Finals after sweeping MVP Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night in the Mile High City. Considering where the Suns were sitting at this point last season, this is truly a great story. They’ve defied all the odds and are becoming a legitimate […]

Through two games, it looked like the Brooklyn Nets were going to steamroll right through the Milwaukee Bucks. Then, in Game 3, Milwaukee won a wildly low scoring affair and followed that up by beating the Nets in Game 4. There’s a chance the Nets will be without James Harden and Kyrie Irving in Game […]

The Atlanta Hawks will host the Philadelphia 76ers for Game 4 of this best-of-seven playoff series. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a 76ers-Hawks prediction and pick. Philadelphia got out a 2-1 series lead in the Eastern Conference semi-finals with a 127-111 win over the Hawks in Game 3. Game 4 […]

The Denver Nuggets had an applaudable regular season, garnering a 47-25 record to finish in the third spot of the Western Conference despite Jamal Murray’s torn ACL. Nikola Jokic earned MVP honors for his efforts and then carried the Nuggets past the Portland Trail Blazers in the first round of the playoffs. Unfortunately, the Serbian’s […]

When James Harden limped off the court less than a minute into Game 1 for the Brooklyn Nets against the Milwaukee Bucks, they immediate thought was that it was the perfect opportunity for Milwaukee to pounce. Instead, the Nets handled business in Games 1 and 2 to take a commanding lead. The momentum had shifted […]

The Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets will face off in a highly touted second-round matchup in the Western Conference Semifinals after pulling off massive wins in the first round of the playoffs. In this 2021 NBA Playoffs odds post, we’ll look at the Nuggets-Suns series odds, schedule, make a prediction and more. These teams played each […]

The Orlando Magic have entered a full rebuild and this offseason will be key in building the future. They traded away Aaron Gordon, Nikola Vucevic, and Evan Fournier at the deadline entering full rebuild mode. Look for an eventful offseason for the Magic as they start to acquire pieces that could be a part of […]

The Brooklyn Nets suffered a major setback in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Milwaukee Bucks. Not only did they lose the game but Kyrie Irving also suffered an injury, which does not look good at all. Irving’s status for Game 5 remains uncertain. Head coach Steve Nash has said that this […]

The Toronto Raptors, Fred VanVleet, and Pascal Siakam had a very disappointing season. They missed the playoffs with a record of 27-45. They made the playoffs just a season ago but took a step backward this season and will need to adjust the offseason to improve the roster. Just two seasons ago the Raptors were […]

The Denver Nuggets and Phoenix Suns meet for perhaps the final time in the playoffs on Sunday night. It’s time to continue our NBA Playoffs odds series and make a Suns-Nuggets prediction and pick for Game 4. The Nuggets are now 4-5 in the postseason after falling into an 0-3 hole in the series. Denver is 2-2 ATS […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are up 2-1 on the Atlanta Hawks after three games of their second-round series. The Sixers have momentum on their side ahead of Monday night’s matchup after two consecutive wins. The Hawks will need to make the necessary adjustments to tie the series on their home floor. The Hawks jumped out in […]

The Milwaukee Bucks will host the Brooklyn Nets in a critical Game 4 of this best-of-seven playoff series. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Nets-Bucks prediction and pick. The Bucks picked up a huge win in Game 3 following two straight losses to open the series in Brooklyn. The Nets […]

The Philadelphia 76ers took a 2-1 series lead after defeating the Atlanta Hawks 127-111 in Game 3 on Friday. The Sixers have done a better job containing Trae Young and the rest of the deep Hawks rotation since Game 1, and Joel Embiid has proven to be the difference-maker despite playing on a torn meniscus. […]

Game 3 between the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Clippers turned out to be a blowout. LA just couldn’t miss, as the team shot over 56% from the field. Just an insanely efficient night for the Clippers. Additionally, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George combined for 65 points while Reggie Jackson and Nicolas Batum combined for […]