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It wasn’t always certain whether or not New York Knicks star Julius Randle was going to be ready for their playoff opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Julius Randle had been sidelined since Mar. 29 with an ankle injury and his status was questionable. He did manage to suit up though for the Knicks and while […]

Julius Randle did not have the best of games on Saturday night as the New York Knicks pulled off a major upset against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of their opening-round NBA Playoffs matchup. The fact that the Knicks star was playing through an ankle injury likely had a significant impact on Randle’s poor […]

Josh Hart delivered the ultimate tribute for Jalen Brunson by wearing a shirt with the face of his New York Knicks teammate on it. While it would have embarrassed anyone, Brunson couldn’t care less, and for good reason. During their postgame presser after the Knicks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of their NBA […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is the greatest shooter of all time, and he made sure to remind the Sacramento Kings of that in Game 1 of their NBA Playoffs series. Shooting is like breathing for Curry. It just comes naturally for him, so it isn’t a surprise why he’s so confident about his […]

The Ohio State Buckeyes can live with losing to any team — except the Michigan Wolverines. That’s why the loss of Ohio State football to the Wolverines last season still stings for Buckeyes nation. Speaking about the rivalry between the two Big Ten schools, former Ohio State football head coach Urban Meyer revealed one key […]

Andrew Wiggins is indeed back. The Golden State Warriors forward successfully made his return to action for the first time since mid-February when he took to the floor Saturday night in Game 1 of their first-round NBA Playoffs series against the Sacramento Kings. Andrew Wiggins got his first bucket in 61 days in the first […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown suffered a bizarre injury earlier this week while apparently watering plants. He dropped a vase and cut his hand while trying to pick up the glass. The cut required stitches and almost put his status for Game 1 against the Hawks in jeopardy. Brown ended up playing in Game 1 […]

After leading the Dallas Mavericks to the Western Conference Finals last season, Luka Doncic watched the Mavs fail sensationally this year by not even making the NBA Play-In Tournament. Dallas’ massive shortcomings this season have been well-documented and it comes as no surprise that the blame game is now at its peak after another wasted […]

Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks have done it. For the first time in 24 years, the Knicks have won an NBA Playoffs series opener on the road in over two decades. RJ Barrett was not even born yet in the Knicks’ most recent Game 1 win away from home prior to Saturday’s meeting […]

Gary Payton II’s second playoff debut for the Golden State Warriors was nearly cut short by injury. This is after the 30-year-old was forced to exit early in Game 1 against the Sacramento Kings due to a yet-to-be-determined issue. Warriors insider Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports that Payton requested to be subbed out immediately […]

The New York Knicks pulled off a huge win on Saturday night after taking down the Cleveland Cavaliers on their own home floor to escape with a 101-97 win in Game 1 of this opening-round NBA Playoffs matchup. Jalen Brunson had himself another majestic performance in the win, but the Knicks star was more than […]

The Boston Celtics cruised to victory on Saturday with a blowout win against the Atlanta Hawks in Game 1 of their NBA Playoffs first-round showdown. It’s as if the mighty Celtics didn’t even need to break out a sweat against a hapless Hawks side that saw another disappointing performance from star point guard Trae Young. […]

The Sacramento Kings will have plenty of support when they take on the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of their NBA playoffs series. There’s plenty of excitement surrounding the series between the Kings and Warriors, and for good reason. It is Sacramento’s first postseason appearance in 16 years–which was previously the longest drought in […]

Jayson Tatum likes the way the Boston Celtics started in Game 1 of the NBA playoffs against the Atlanta Hawks, and he believes it’s the reason they were able to dominate early on. The Celtics really made life difficult for Trae Young and co. While Boston won by just 13 points, 112-99, they actually went […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder had a successful season despite losing in their second round play-in game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continued his upward trajectory as one of the NBA’s elite players and was named a finalist for the Most Improved Player Award. The Thunder have assembled a solid young core of players that […]

NBA Playoffs basketball is upon us. The Los Angeles Lakers get things going on Sunday in a crucial Game 1 matchup against Ja Morant and the No. 2 seeded Memphis Grizzlies. Despite having momentum on their side, LA will need to be at full strength when they take on a Grizzlies side that has bad […]

The Boston Celtics may have won Game 1 against the Atlanta Hawks in dominant fashion, but Jaylen Brown doesn’t want his team to get complacent as their NBA Playoffs series continues. Brown led the way for the Celtics in the 112-99 win, recording 29 points on top of 12 rebounds, three assists and one steal. […]

Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers will be tipping off their first round playoff series against Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns, but they’ll have to do it without Paul George. Ahead of Sunday’s Game 1, the Clippers have ruled Paul George out with a right knee sprain. George has been out since suffering […]

Rudy Gobert returned from his one-game suspension on Friday to help the Minnesota Timberwolves overcome the Oklahoma City Thunder in their do-or-die NBA Play-In showdown. Gobert played a key role for Minnesota, logging a 21-point, 10-rebound double-double as he helped the Wolves secure the No. 8 seed in the West. Minnesota has now set up […]

Jayson Tatum not only led the Boston Celtics to a huge win over the Atlanta Hawks in Game 1 of their playoff series, but he also made history in the process that would have made Kobe Bryant proud. Tatum dropped 25 points, 11 rebounds and two assists in the Celtics’ 112-99 victory over the Hawks […]

The Los Angeles Lakers expect big things from Anthony Davis in their first-round NBA Playoffs matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. Without both Brandon Clarke and Steven Adams in the mix, a shorthanded Grizzlies frontcourt is going to have a tough time trying to keep up with AD in what is expected to be a statement […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers kick off their playoff run on Sunday in a tasty Game 1 encounter against the Memphis Grizzlies. LA comes into the series as the slight underdogs against Ja Morant and the No. 2 seed Grizzlies, but at the end of the day, you just know that LeBron and […]

Atlanta Hawks fans couldn’t hide their disappointment after Trae Young’s poor showing in Game 1 of the team’s NBA playoffs series with the Boston Celtics. While the Celtics were heavily favored in the opener, many thought that Young, Dejounte Murray and the Hawks would at least put up a good fight to entertain the crowd. […]

At this point in his career, Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid has firmly established himself as one of the best players in the entire league. Well, apparently, Embiid himself is scoffing at this notion. This is because the Sixers big man has no doubt in his mind that he isn’t just one of the best. […]

Well, that did not go exactly as this writer expected. The Brooklyn Nets were simply overmatched by the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs. Joel Embiid still did damage despite being double-teamed, James Harden turned back the clock with a barrage of step-back 3-pointers and Paul Reed introduced himself to much of […]

Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul recently made headlines when he said that he is at peace even if he doesn’t win an NBA title. However, that statement has put his winning mentality into question, especially as they head to the 2023 NBA playoffs. However, speaking to reporters on Saturday before they start the postseason on […]

Although the Brooklyn Nets played with a competitive spirit throughout Game 1, they were no match for the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. Sixers superstars Joel Embiid and James Harden led Philly past the Nets 121-101, pulling past Brooklyn in the second half in a playoff series that could end early for them. Following the […]

Joel Embiid and James Harden both balled out in the Philadelphia 76ers’ Game 1 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday. The Nets simply had no answer for the Sixers’ superstar duo, and it is clear that Brooklyn will have to do a far better job in trying to contain Embiid and Harden, among others, […]

Charles Barkley joined Harold Reynolds on MLB Network to discuss Jackie Robinson’s impact with Jackie Robinson Day taking place on Saturday. The NBA Hall of Famer got brutally honest on what Robinson means to him, per MLB Network on Twitter. .@NBA legend Charles Barkley discusses how Jackie Robinson's impact transcended beyond baseball with Harold Reynolds. […]

With the Nets an overwhelming underdog in the first round against the Philadelphia 76ers, the most important Brooklyn storyline centered on one question: Is Mikal Bridges really as good as he’s shown since joining the team? Bridges has flirted with “star” status since the Nets acquired him at the deadline, averaging 26.1 points on 48/38/89 […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn didn’t hide his disappointment about the officiating of Joel Embiid in Game 1 of their playoffs series with the Philadelphia 76ers. The Nets lost to the Sixers in a Saturday blowout, 121-101, with Embiid dominating the game with 26 points, five rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers started off the 2023 NBA playoffs on the right foot. Joel Embiid and James Harden paved the way for a blowout win against the Brooklyn Nets. The Beard, in particular, shined brightly against his former team in the Sixers’ 121-101 win. Harden’s production in this series is one of the […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers stomped the Brooklyn Nets out in Game 1 of their opening series in the 2023 NBA playoffs. The Sixers let the Nets shoot very well but completely controlled the possession battle and won easily. Joel Embiid was the centerpiece of their win, even though the stats don’t show it. The […]

Kyle Lowry managed just 20 minutes for the Miami Heat in their NBA Play-In Game victory over the Chicago Bulls on Friday. The Heat are back in action again on Sunday to kick off their opening-round playoff series against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the mighty Milwaukee Bucks, and at this point, Lowry’s status for that all-important […]

Despite a rather disappointing regular season, the Miami Heat managed to get into the 2023 NBA Playoffs by the skin of their teeth, beating the Chicago Bulls in the Play-In Tournament on Friday evening at Kiseya Arena. That now sets up a first-round date with the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks, who just so happen to be […]

As the Houston Rockets continue to vet out a shortlist of candidates that they want to replace former head coach Stephen Silas, Philadelphia 76ers assistant coach and former NBA standout Sam Cassell has been requested for an interview, per the Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan Feigen. The Rockets are expected to initially interview about eight coaching candidates, […]

All eyes are on Julius Randle and his injury status for Saturday’s Game 1 showdown against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Randle and the New York Knicks have been doing everything they can to get their All-Star power forward ready for their series-opener against the Cavs, but at this point, a nagging ankle injury has put Randle’s […]

The Denver Nuggets’ 2023 NBA Playoff run starts with a first-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Ahead of the Nuggets-Timberwolves series, our Nuggets playoff predictions will forecast an easy trip to the second round for Denver. The Nuggets are heavy favorites to beat the Timberwolves in the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs. Denver […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard couldn’t help but troll Joel Embiid on Saturday after the Philadelphia 76ers center tried to sell a foul in Game 1 of the NBA playoffs against the Brooklyn Nets. Midway through the third quarter, Embiid muscled his way to the rim and tried to throw down a massive dunk. […]