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The Brooklyn Nets used a masterful performance from Kevin Durant to win Game 5 against the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Being down Kyrie Irving and with James Harden playing his first game in some time, Durant shouldered the load and went wild with 49 points, 17 rebounds, and 10 assists. Nets head coach Steve […]

Kevin Durant is the talk of the town after recording an impressive triple-double in Game 5 between the Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks. Durant finished the night with 49 points, 17 rebounds, and 10 assists while playing every single minute in the game. He proved to be the difference-maker, setting himself apart from Giannis Antetokounmpo […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash revealed the designations for Kyrie Irving and James Harden as his team prepares for Game 6 against the Bucks. Irving, who missed the Nets’ victory in Game 5, remains out with his ankle sprain. Nash said the star point guard will not travel to Milwaukee, but instead stay in […]

The Milwaukee Bucks looked like they were cruising to yet another victory at halftime of Game 5 against the Brooklyn Nets. They were up by 16 points and firing on all cylinders. Then once the second half rolled around, Milwaukee was absolutely dreadful. The team couldn’t score for their lives, letting Kevin Durant single-handily beat […]

Kevin Durant deserves all the praise in the world after he put up arguably the greatest performance of his career to lift the Brooklyn Nets to a come-from-behind Game 5 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. In the same way, the Bucks deserve all kinds of slander for their colossal second half meltdown that now puts […]

After Kyrie Irving went down in Game 4 for the Brooklyn Nets, everyone expected Kevin Durant to carry the burden by himself for Game 5. While the Nets All-Star forward did exactly that, stunning the Milwaukee Bucks with a 49-point performance of a lifetime, James Harden surprisingly suited up right beside him. The Beard spoke […]

Kevin Durant’s Brooklyn Nets successfully fought back and earned a 114-108 win against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Despite securing a crucial victory, it still wasn’t a perfect game for the Nets because they committed a mistake that could’ve been avoided in the first place. Ahead of Game 5, […]

It’s no doubt that Kevin Durant is one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Many regard him as the best pure scorer in NBA history, as he has the ability to score from anywhere on the court. His height and length make him impossible to defend, as he’s nearly seven feet tall and […]

Brooklyn Nets star James Harden played 46 minutes on a bum leg against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 5 on Tuesday night, but the Bucks weren’t able to punish Harden’s defense in a dreadful second-half performance. Milwaukee’s offense devolved into bad isolations and too often let Harden off the hook despite the fact that he […]

As Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant was roasting the Milwaukee Bucks to a crisp in Tuesday’s epic Game 5 comeback, Giannis Antetokounmpo was getting roasted for not stepping up to the challenge and trying to slow down the scorching-hot KD. As a former Defensive Player of the Year winner, many believe Giannis should have taken […]

Tuesday’s matchup between the Brooklyn Nets and the Milwaukee Bucks was as intense as everyone expected. Kevin Durant and Giannis Antetokounmpo shared a heated moment late in the game, which pretty much epitomized just how much both teams wanted to emerge as the victors here. Durant took exception to a hard foul from Giannis and […]

It’s been a hot minute since the media went crazy over Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant. For much of the 2020-21 NBA regular season and the earlier part of the playoffs, fans and analysts have talked about LeBron James or Luka Doncic. But lo and behold, the media favorites are nowhere near the title chase. […]

After several days of dilly-dallying due to his hamstring injury, James Harden finally decided to suit up for Game 5 on Tuesday. Harden, however, was as rusty as an old nail, tallying only five points on a terrible 1-of-10 shooting from the field. He did have six rebounds and eight assists, but also committed four […]

It’s not really a shade, but it sounds like a shade. But whatever the case may be, Draymond Green was only spitting facts. Golden State Warriors reporter Marcus Thompson, who has gotten close with Green, Stephen Curry, and Klay Thompson, throughout the years, said the former Defensive Player of the Year won’t allow Kevin Durant […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo didn’t have an off night by any stretch of the imagination in Game 5. The Milwaukee Bucks superstar looked every bit the part of a 2-time MVP. The Greek Freak posted a monster double-double with 34 points and 12 assists. But he was clearly overshadowed by an even greater performance from Kevin Durant, […]

If his social media activities are any indication, it looks like Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is backing the Brooklyn Nets. While it’s normal for LeBron to be active on social media and comment on the things he sees in the playoffs now that the Lakers are out, his apparent support for the Nets […]

The number of minutes Kevin Durant rested in Game 5: Zero. Yep, KD played the entire time, and every minute was worth it for the Brooklyn Nets as they took a 3-2 lead over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. With their season on the brink of getting axed, Durant took it upon himself to make […]

Kevin Durant woke up today and casually said: I’m going to drop 50 on Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. While he fell short by a hairline, Durant actually outdid himself with a historic triple-double, tallying 49 points, 17 rebounds, and 10 assists to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a come-from-behind victory over the Bucks […]

James Harden is not exactly an All-Defensive-caliber player. As a matter of fact, his defense has been one of the most heavily-criticized aspects of his game. Well, the  Brooklyn Nets star just proved all his haters wrong with this masterful defensive effort on Giannis Antetokoumpo. Game 5 of the Nets-Bucks series came down the wire […]

Kevin Durant place in the history books has always been in question. Should he be in the GOAT debate? Or does he lack the killer instinct to be in that category? Well, on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Bucks, the Brooklyn Nets star answered just that. With Kyrie Irving out with a sprained ankle and James […]

If there’s anyone who can speak on greatness, it’s LeBron James. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar, who is usually the one showing off his feats of greatness, was made witness to one by Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant. Here’s LeBron James’ reaction to KD’s stunning performance during Nets-Bucks Game 5: GREATNESS!! Appreciate it while you […]

For those not in the know, Travis Scott is a Brooklyn Nets fan now. If you need any proof, then his hyped and rather hilarious reaction to a Giannis Antetokounmpo travel in Game 4 of the series is enough. While Scott has been accused of being a bandwagon fan–previously cheering for James Harden and the […]

Charles Barkley has a rather bold prediction that will make Giannis Antetokounmpo and Milwaukee Bucks fans happy. However, it comes with a rather savage assessment of the team. During the NBA on TNT broadcast on Tuesday for the Bucks’ series against the Brooklyn Nets, Barkley shared his prediction that the Cream City squad will win […]

Monday, the Brooklyn Nets announced that both Kyrie Irving and James Harden would miss Tuesday night’s pivotal Game 5 against the Milwaukee Bucks. But now, Harden has been upgraded twice and is going to try to give it a go despite a nagging hamstring injury that has kept him out since the early moments of […]

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 Brooklyn Nets received some good news on Tuesday with James Harden set to return to the lineup after exiting early in Game 1 with a hamstring injury. However, Kyrie Irving still remains out with an ankle sprain, and it’s unknown when he’ll be able to return to the court. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, […]

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 Brooklyn Nets are down Kyrie Irving but are expected to get James Harden back for Game 5 against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.  Nets‘ James Harden plans to play tonight in Game 5 vs. Milwaukee barring a setback in pregame warmups, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. He’s […]

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 […]

Things haven’t looked good for the Brooklyn Nets as of late. With James Harden still stuck on the sidelines and Kyrie Irving joining him on the injury report, losing the series to the Milwaukee Bucks feels like a looming reality after their 2-0 start. Kevin Durant will have a huge burden to carry as he […]

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 2020-2021 NBA season has been filled with a ton of injuries. The 2021 NBA Playoffs have been no exception, as star players have gone down time and time again, with Brooklyn Nets guards Kyrie Irving and James Harden being the latest stars to get injured amid a playoff run. Oddly enough, history has been […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant became understandably emotional when talking about the injuries Kyrie Irving and James Harden suffered in the 2021 playoffs. Durant got extra real, highlighting that he could only wish both stars were with him to play in their bid to lead Brooklyn to the promised land. Unfortunately, Irving and Harden have […]

When Kyrie Irving rolled his ankle in Game 4, several fans were quick to blame Giannis Antetokounmpo and his “dirty” move. After all, the Milwaukee Bucks star put his foot on the Brooklyn Nets guard’s landing space, causing him to get injured. However, Nets head coach Steve Nash doesn’t believe the Greek Feak did it […]

The Brooklyn Nets face an uphill battle in Game 5 against the Milwaukee Bucks without Kyrie Irving and James Harden, but Kevin Durant is up for the challenge. Irving, who suffered an ankle injury in Game 4, has been ruled out for a pivotal Game 5 with the series potentially hanging in the balance. Harden […]

The Brooklyn Nets went from up 2-0 over the Milwaukee Bucks to a tied series. The Nets will be without Kyrie Irving after he injured his ankle in Game 4, and now they will also remain without James Harden who is still nursing his hamstring injury, according to Malika Andrews of ESPN.  James Harden is […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash told reporters Monday star point guard Kyrie Irving will miss Game 5 against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday due to a sprained right ankle. Nash isn’t sure what Irving’s status will be for the remainder of the series. Kyrie Irving will miss Game 5 on Tuesday with a sprained […]

The Brooklyn Nets have some strange future betting odds after losing Kyrie Irving in an Eastern Conference semifinal series with the Milwaukee Bucks that is now all square. David Purdum of ESPN noted Caesars Sportsbook by William Hill currently has the Bucks as -150 favorites over the Nets with both Irving and James Harden likely […]

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 […]