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There are quite a few people who might only think of Ja Morant when talking about the Memphis Grizzlies. However, another reason the Grizzlies are so dominant is that they have multiple players that can impact the game at a major level. Jaren Jackson Jr., the 2023 Defensive Player of the Year, and Desmond Bane […]

Dillon Brooks talked the talk ahead of and throughout the Memphis Grizzlies’ opening-round series against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Unfortunately for the outspoken forward, he wasn’t able to walk the walk as the No. 2 seed Grizzlies suffered a heartbreaking first-round exit against the Lakers, 4-2. The bad news for Brooks is […]

The Philadelphia 76ers gave Boston sports fans another heartbreak in the playoffs. A day after the Boston Bruins got stunned by the Florida Panthers in a Game 7 at TD Garden, James Harden and the Sixers, playing without Joel Embiid, shocked the Celtics in Beantown in a 119-115 victory in Game 1 of their second-round […]

The Boston Celtics just lost at home to a Philadelphia 76ers team missing its superstar in Joel Embiid. Naturally, the unforgiving Beantown fans and all of NBA Twitter are mad and absolutely horrified over the poor showing. Boston led by as much as 14 points in the contest, but the Sixers fought hard and was […]

The Golden State Warriors will score enough to beat the Los Angeles Lakers of Klay Thompson and Jordan Poole shoot like we know they can. Reliable contributions from Gary Payton II, Donte DiVincenzo and Moses Moody would finally fortify the defending champions’ bench, a debilitating weakness as they scraped by the Sacramento Kings. Jonathan Kuminga’s […]

The Milwaukee Bucks looked, for all money, like a championship team throughout the course of this season. Unfortunately, that all unravelled in the playoffs, and their 4-1 loss to the Miami Heat will go down as one of the biggest shocks in NBA playoff history. So does this ageing core still have something to give? […]

James Harden stole the show on Monday night with an epic Game 1 performance for the Philadelphia 76ers. Joel Embiid was forced to sit out the series opener against the Boston Celtics, but Harden stepped it up in a major way for the Sixers. Harden capped off his 45-point scoring outburst with an epic go-ahead […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics began their second-round matchup in the 2023 NBA playoffs, playing each other in the postseason for the third time in six years. Without Joel Embiid, the Sixers stole Game 1 by a score of 119-115. Let’s break down Game 1 between the Sixers and Celtics. Sixers player notes: James […]

Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets made a loud statement in Game 1 of their second-round series versus Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns. The No. 1 seed in the Western Conference stomped all over the Sun in the series opener, which Denver won convincingly, 125-107. Among the chief reasons for that win by Nikola […]

The Philadelphia 76ers came into Game 1 without their best player on the roster. This was after Joel Embiid was ruled out for their series opener against the Boston Celtics due to a sprained right knee. It wasn’t the ideal start to the series for the Sixers, and it now sounds like Embiid is now in […]

The Sacramento Kings took a significant jump this season and were very successful. They ended their 16-year playoff drought after going 48-34 on the season, which was good enough for third in the Western Conference. The Kings then fought the defending champions Golden State Warriors in a full seven-game series in the first round. While […]

Most fans of the Boston Celtics fondly remember how Doc Rivers, who now plied his trade with the Philadelphia 76ers, coached the iconic 2008 squad to a championship over Kobe Bryant and their bitter rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers. It was the last time the Celtics lifted the title, and the Boston faithful certainly appreciates […]

The Philadelphia 76ers know that if they are to beat Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of their second-round series at TD Garden, they are going to need a big, throwback performance from guard James Harden. It appeared that the bearded superstar was up to the task when he exploded for 16 […]

When LeBron James was on the verge of breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time scoring record, Golden State Warriors vet Draymond Green vowed to be there live to witness history happen. Come the day the Los Angeles Lakers star broke the record, though, Green was a no-show. Apparently, there was a reason for that. To recall, James […]

James Harden has made personal history with an electric first quarter which saw him score 12 points within just a few minutes of game time. That was en route to 16 in the quarter of the opening game of his Philadelphia 76ers Eastern Conference Semifinal matchup with the Boston Celtics. Harden reached 12 points in […]

All eyes are on the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers right now as they battle in Game 1 of their NBA Playoffs second-round series. Joel Embiid was forced to sit out this pivotal matchup, which means that the Sixers have to rely heavily on James Harden to carry them in this one against the mighty […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will need all the help they can get in the second round when they battle a scorching-hot Steph Curry and the defending champs Golden State Warriors. LA will need to have every man healthy in their battle against a Dubs side that is also at relatively full strength. Unfortunately for the […]

The Brooklyn Nets and the Atlanta Hawks are two teams that are entering the offseason faced with a handful of crucial personnel decisions. Both teams made it to the NBA Playoffs this year, only to exit in the first round. A roster reshuffling could be in the works for both sides and at this point, […]

After a second consecutive 50+ win season, the Memphis Grizzlies were quickly bundled out of the playoffs by the Los Angeles Lakers, with the cocky young side sent thudding back to earth by the might and experience of LeBron James, Anthony Davis and their vastly improved supporting cast. That series will leave them with plenty […]

The New York Knicks can’t afford to lose Game 2 of their second-round series against the Miami Heat. After losing 108-101 in Game 1, the Knicks have to play much better Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks should be able to take care of business at home and tie up the series before […]

Sacramento Kings star Domantas Sabonis made all sorts of headlines in the aftermath of their heartbreaking Game 7 loss against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday. This was especially after Draymond Green called Domas out for not shaking hands with his opponents after the game. According to the outspoken Warriors veteran, he “lost a lot […]

The 2022-23 NBA season proved to be a huge success for the Sacramento Kings even though they lost in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, and Malik Monk played a huge role in the organization’s success. Although no team or player wants to lose early on in the postseason, the Kings are very grateful for […]

Joel Embiid had been ruled OUT for Game 1 vs. the Boston Celtics, reports ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Philadelphia 76ers will now lean on James Harden, Tyrese Maxey, and Tobias Harris for their scoring. Joel Embiid OUT for Game 1 vs. Celtics Embiid’s status has been murky in the week leading up to Game 1 […]

The Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets will resume their Western Conference Semifinals series on Monday night after Denver took care of Phoenix fairly easily in Game 1. Defeating the Suns 125-107, the Nuggets reminded everyone why they are the team to beat as the 1-seed in the West, but the Suns are a very formidable […]

There was no shortage of unforgettable moments from Steph Curry‘s epic Game 7 performance against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday. After all, the greatest shooter of all time put on a show en route to setting a new playoff career-high as well as an all-time NBA Playoffs scoring record by dropping 50 points all over […]

The NBA Playoffs continue on Tuesday as the Los Angeles Lakers (43-39) visit the Golden State Warriors (44-38) for the first game in the Western Conference semifinals. Action tips off at 10:00 p.m. ET. Los Angeles won their first-round series 4-2 while Golden State took theirs 4-3. Below we continue our NBA odds series with […]

The second round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs is officially off and running with organizations being a step closer to hoisting the coveted Larry O’Brien Trophy. Unfortunately for some, the dream is already over. That is the case for the Sacramento Kings. On Sunday, they were eliminated by the reigning NBA champion Golden State Warriors […]

Both the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers are at their best in the open floor, but it’s not like either team is the Sacramento Kings. They’re more opportunistic transition attackers than relentless ones, running most off forced turnovers and improper floor balance from the opposition. As long as Golden State and Los Angeles […]

LeBron James wants the Los Angeles Lakers to be “super-duper locked in” when they face the Golden State Warriors in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Of course that reason is none other than Stephen Curry.. Speaking to reporters on Monday after the Lakers’ practice, James compared the Warriors to the great San Antonio […]

The Miami Heat are dealing with a concerning Jimmy Butler injury right now that has put the status of the six-time All-Star for Game 2 on Tuesday in jeopardy. The New York Knicks are struggling to stay healthy themselves, and as it turns out, they have a bigger problem on their hands right now. Unfortunately […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors are preparing for one of the most anticipated second round matchups in NBA Playoffs history. So much so, the ticket prices to get into the series are currently breaking records. Right now, the Lakers-Warriors series is the most expensive NBA Playoff ticket on record, outside of an […]

The NBA Playoffs continue on Tuesday as the Miami Heat (44-38) visit the New York Knicks (47-35) for the second game in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Action tips off at 7:30 p.m. ET. Miami took a 1-0 series lead thanks to their 108-101 win in Game 1. Below we continue our NBA odds series with […]

The Phoenix Suns are currently playing Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in the second round of the Western Conference playoffs. They ended up losing Game 1 by a final score of 125-107 behind 34 points and nine assists from points guard Jamal Murray and so are trailing the series 1-0. But despite Phoenix’s rocky […]

The Los Angeles Clippers saw yet another season cut short due to injuries to stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. Speaking on his podcast, George believes the Clippers could have easily beaten the Phoenix Suns in the 2023 NBA Playoffs if not for the aforementioned injuries, via Podcast P with Paul George presented by Wave […]

LeBron James knows the Los Angeles Lakers have basically no margin for error against Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. At Lakers practice on Monday, LeBron said he’s “super-duper locked in” (super-duper!) for the Dubs matchup. “You can’t make a mistake. They’ll make you pay. You can’t make a mistake. It’s that simple,” he […]

The 2023 NBA Playoffs have featured some of the best matchups we’ve seen in a while, and the Eastern Conference Semifinals between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers are no exception. The old foes haven’t faced each other in the postseason since the 2020 Bubble, yet they’ll renew their rivalry tonight in Boston for Game […]

LeBron James and Stephen Curry have memorably competed against each other in four NBA Finals. On Tuesday, they’ll square off in an earlier round for the first time in their storied careers (not counting their wild Play-In game in 2021), when the No. 7-seeded Los Angeles Lakers and No. 6-seed Golden State Warriors tip off […]

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George responded to critics questioning his ability to play through injury. George missed the first-round playoff series against the Phoenix Suns after a knee sprain ended his regular season following a nasty fall against the Oklahoma City Thunder on March 31. There was hope that George would be able to […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. of the Memphis Grizzlies put out a cryptic tweet after the team’s playoff exit. The Los Angeles Lakers eliminated the Grizzlies in six games in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. “Memphis I’m forever grateful,” Jaren Jackson Jr. wrote on Twitter. In the replies, Grizzlies fans were concerned that Jackson Jr. […]