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The Phoenix Suns have been on a roll through the first three games of their Western Conference Semi-Finals matchup against the Denver Nuggets led by newly-crowned MVP in Nikola Jokic. On Friday night, the Suns had another stellar showing as they won on a 116-102 victory to put the Nuggets on the brink of elimination […]

The Phoenix Suns took a commanding 3-0 lead over the Denver Nuggets and look to close out the series on Sunday. Denver has given it their all, and even after Nikola Jokic recorded a 32-20-10 triple-double stat line, it still wan’t enough to defeat the Suns. The Nuggets are going to have to do something […]

It took them a couple days, but Paul George and the Los Angeles Clippers finally took a game from Joe Ingles and the Utah Jazz in the Western Conference Semifinals. George in particular got loose for a postseason-high 31 points on 12-of-24 shooting from the field, including 6-of-10 from beyond the arc. George and Ingles […]

The 2021 NBA playoffs are heating up with the race to the Larry O’Brien trophy getting tighter and it’s still anybody’s ball game at this point. This season figures to be a historical one for the remaining protagonists. Five of the remaining franchises — the L.A. Clippers, Brooklyn Nets, Utah Jazz, Phoenix Suns, and Denver […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have a vacancy for a head coach. Among the candidates that are reportedly in the mix to fill in the spot is current Brooklyn Nets assistant coach Mike D’Antoni, who has had several coaching gigs in the past decade. D’Antoni has won two Coach of the Year awards, specifically back in […]

Spencer Dinwiddie of the Brooklyn Nets has been sidelined throughout the year after suffering a partial ACL tear back in December. The Nets guard wasn’t originally due to come back until next season. However, according to NY Daily News, if Brooklyn makes it to the NBA Finals, Dinwiddie hopes to return to make an impact […]

Stephen A. Smith has done it again. He has triggered people with another incredible hot take probably meant to make older fans of the NBA shake their fists and yell at the clouds. In a recent appearance on ESPN’s Get Up show, Smith ran to the top of the nearest hill, thumped his chest several […]

Almost nobody would have called the Utah Jazz legitimate title contenders coming into the 2020-21 NBA season. But after dispatching the Los Angeles Clippers in Games 1 and 2, they now stand 10 wins away from a championship. While the Jazz are far from the unbeatable favorites, they look just as likely to win it […]

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers stole back home-court advantage from the Atlanta Hawks in convincing fashion by winning Game 3 to the tune of a 127-111 blowout on Friday night. Philadelphia dominated from the get-go and while Atlanta managed to close the gap to end the first half, the Sixers put their foot on […]

The human civilization enjoyed at least two things on Friday: the celebrity boxing match between former Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom and singer Aaron Carter and the second round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs, which featured Game 3 of the Phoenix Suns-Denver Nuggets series.  Well, maybe “enjoyed” is too much of an adjective because […]

The Denver Nuggets are officially on the brink of elimination after suffering yet another defeat to the Phoenix Suns on Friday night. They now sit in a 3-0 hole and at this point, it seems unlikely a heroic comeback could actually happen based on just how dominant this Suns team has been. While Nikola Jokic […]

The Utah Jazz head to southern California to take on the Los Angeles Clippers for their Game 3 matchup in the 2021 NBA Playoffs. It’s time to continue our NBA Playoffs odds series with a Jazz-Clippers Game 3 prediction and pick. The Jazz currently hold a 2-0 lead to start the series and hope to […]

There’s no doubt that the Chicago Bulls were the most dominant team in the 1990s. Having won no less than six championships between 1991 and 1998, the Michael Jordan-led Bulls established their unrivaled dynasty in the ’90s, and they will forever go down in history as one of the greatest teams this league has ever […]

Given his current status with the Toronto Raptors, it’s becoming more likely that Kyle Lowry will be looking for a new home in NBA free agency. It would not be anything that’s considered cruel and cowardly on his part by any means, especially when you factor in that Kyle Lowry helped deliver the Raptors their […]

After taking the league by surprise during the 2020 NBA playoffs and pushing the Boston Celtics to seven games in the eastern conference semifinals, the Toronto Raptors are staring at a possible rebuild.  They’re now caught between deciding on where they see injured star Pascal Siakam fitting into the picture long-term, and whether or not […]

On March 8, 2021, the Brooklyn Nets signed Blake Griffin after he was bought out from the Detroit Pistons. After Griffin left the Los Angeles Clippers, the suddenly stacked duo of Andre Drummond and Blake Griffin had NBA teams in fear. Unfortunately, it didn’t work out and the Pistons saw the end of the road […]

The Milwaukee Bucks knew they had to make a big change after suffering an embarrassing playoff defeat in the bubble. With Giannis Antetokounmpo’s supermax decision coming up, the status quo simply wasn’t working and a bold move was needed to secure the signature of the two-time MVP. The Bucks got real bold by trading a […]

The Brooklyn Nets currently hold a 2-1 lead over the Milwaukee Bucks after losing Game 3 in a nail biter. Things are getting heated between the two squads, as PJ Tucker and Kevin Durant had to be separated by security at one point in Game 3. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton took off for a […]

Kawhi Leonard can opt out of his current contract at the end of the season. He has zero incentive to stay in Los Angeles if the Clippers fall to the Utah Jazz. Kawhi Leonard signed with the Clippers ahead of the 2019-20 season to have a chance to play at home. He also enjoyed the […]

The Denver Nuggets and Phoenix Suns face off for the first time in the Mile High City on Friday night.  It’s time to continue our NBA Playoffs odds series and make a Suns-Nuggets prediction and pick. The Nuggets are now 4-4 in the postseason after dropping two straight games in the desert. Denver is 2-1 ATS when marked […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell has developed into one of the best young players in the NBA, but when you look at his regular-season numbers, they don’t stand out that much. While they’re very good, he’s not the most efficient player (right around average) and is a good but not great 3-point shooter. It wasn’t […]

Last year during the Coronavirus pandemic, nearly everything was shutdown, including sports. Fans found relief through ‘The Last Dance,’ the docu-series detailing Michael Jordan’s career and final years with the Chicago Bulls. The lead up to the release was immense, and the payoff was well worth it. Millions tuned in to ‘The Last Dance’ and […]

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 […]

The Atlanta Hawks will host the Philadelphia 76ers for Game 3 of this best-of-seven playoff series. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a 76ers-Hawks prediction and pick. This series is tied up at one game apiece as Atlanta stole Game 1 in Philly and the 76ers bounced back with a big […]

The Milwaukee Bucks blew a massive first quarter lead and nearly faltered in the end, but came up clutch down the stretch to prevent themselves from falling to an impossible 3-0 hole in their second round series against the Brooklyn Nets. It certainly looked like another one of those playoff meltdowns from Milwaukee after Kevin […]

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 […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks saved their season, at least for now, with an ugly 86-83 victory over the Brooklyn Nets in Game 3 on Thursday. The Bucks blew an early 30-9 lead and looked doomed when Kevin Durant buried a 3-pointer to put the Nets up 83-80 late, but Milwaukee made enough plays […]

After rallying from a 2-0 deficit in round one against the Dallas Mavericks, the Los Angeles Clippers will be tasked with repeating those efforts if they hope to stay alive in the NBA playoffs. That’s because they once again find themselves in a hole, this time to the Utah Jazz. Donovan Mitchell and company have […]

The loudest narrative back in 2019, when Kawhi Leonard and Paul George joined forces on the Los Angeles Clippers, was how their wing defenders would terrorize the league. But after Luka Doncic ripped the Clippers to shreds in round one, we’re seeing more of the same against Donovan Mitchell in Game 2. The Clippers eventually […]

In his prime, Dwyane Wade was one of the most exciting stars to ever step on the court. Without a doubt, his championship run with the Miami Heat in 2006 against the Dallas Mavericks was the stuff of legends. Now in 2021, the same thing can happen to the Utah Jazz with Donovan Mitchell in […]

If going down 0-2 in a playoff series wasn’t bad enough, Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and the LA Clippers have now done it twice. Donovan Mitchell and the Utah Jazz won Game 2 of their best-of-seven series with the Clippers Thursday night, 117-111, taking a 2-0 series lead head to Los Angeles for Game 3. […]

The Utah Jazz were able to hold off a late effort from the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 1 of their best-of-seven series in the Western Conference Semifinals. They pulled away in Game 2 late as well. Donovan Mitchell played out of his mind in both, pouring in 45 points for Utah in Game 1 and […]

At face value, the Los Angeles Clippers and Utah Jazz seem to have no harsh feelings for one another. Players of respective teams seem to be all business in the series so far. However, a closer look at two of the players reveals a deep beef history. The two players are none other than Paul […]

Chris Paul of the Phoenix Suns is a future Hall of Famer, but as he gets older many are questioning where he ranks among all-time point guards. Chris Paul is one of the best passers of all time but his lack of playoff success has hindered where he ranks amongst the other top point guards […]

After an exciting finish in Game 1 of the series between the Los Angeles Clippers and Utah Jazz, there’s no knowing what will happen for the rest of this series. With Game 2 taking place tonight, you can definitely expect some major adjustments to be made by both teams. It’s safe to say that there will […]

The Brooklyn Nets have taken a commanding lead in the second-round series as they are up 2-0 over the Milwaukee Bucks. Game 3 will head to Milwaukee, where the Bucks will need to defend home court to stay in the series. The Bucks need to make some adjustments to get themselves back into the series. […]

The Boston Celtics made a big splash by signing Kemba Walker in 2019, swapping out Terry Rozier for him in a sign-and-trade deal with the Charlotte Hornets. While the intentions were good and made sense at the time, things just haven’t worked out for Walker in Boston, and the Celtics should do everything they can […]