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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. […]

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant might be the most difficult player to guard in NBA history. Denver Nuggets wing Jeff Green would know so. Green, who was selected with the No. 5 pick in the 2007 NBA Draft, just three picks after Durant, has known the Suns’ star forward for some time. They were teammates […]

Entering the much-anticipated second-round series between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers, Sixers star center Joel Embiid is dealing with a knee injury. Embiid is currently listed as doubtful to play in Game 1, and it’s unclear at this juncture when exactly he’ll be ready to play for Philadelphia. But ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski […]

After 20 years of being subjected to a lackluster basketball product, Sacramento Kings fans desperately wanted to shout out their celebratory chant one more time. At least one more time. Then there would be no more room for mockery. The long-perceived jesters would be on their way to a true royal coronation. The Golden State […]

The Miami Heat had a bittersweet Game 1 victory against the New York Knicks, as they left the game with uncertainty clouding the status of Jimmy Butler for Game 2. Butler suffered an ankle injury late in the fourth quarter, exactly what the Heat can’t afford if they want to continue their stellar play amid […]

The 2023 NBA Playoffs are officially underway, with organizations being a step closer to the coveted Larry O’Brien Trophy. Unfortunately for the Sacramento Kings, that is not the case. They were recently eliminated by the reigning champion Golden State Warriors, meaning their 2022-23 season is over. Now, the franchise is likely already eyeing the 2023 offseason. […]

After losing his NBA career to cancel culture (and not because he got absolutely sandblasted every time he had to guard a pick and roll), Enes Kanter Freedom,the most annoying man in sports, has his eyes set on a new, more appropriate career: politics. Since getting waved by the Boston Celtics in February 2022, Kanter […]

Another chapter of the rivalry between the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics will be written in the 2023 NBA playoffs. The Celtics have unfinished business in the NBA Finals but the Sixers, tired of getting punked so early in the postseason, want more than anything to get past them and into the conference finals. The […]

Not too long ago, Isaiah Thomas was an NBA All-Star and led the Boston Celtics to one of the best records in the entire league. Now, Thomas finds himself just looking for one more opportunity to prove himself in this league, as he has received very few chances in the league over the last few […]

Despite struggling to win games away from home during the regular season, the Golden State Warriors won their biggest game of the year on the road on Sunday as they beat the Sacramento Kings in Game 7 of their first-round series. Stephen Curry put together one of the best playoff performances of his career in the win, […]

The Miami Heat were able to steal Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Semifinals series against the New York Knicks in Madison Square Garden on Sunday afternoon, but this victory came at a price. With just over five minutes left in the fourth quarter of this game, All-Star forward Jimmy Butler turned his right ankle […]

After some thrilling moments in the first round, the second round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs is officially off and running. Now, organizations are getting closer and closer to reaching the NBA Finals. With the New York Knicks set to host the Miami Heat at the Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, it means it is time […]

Doc Rivers is one of the most respected coaches in the NBA today. He is a former Coach of the Year winner. Moreover, Rivers also led the Boston Celtics to an NBA championship as head coach. With Rivers’ accomplishments in the league, have you ever wondered how an NBA coach like him lives? Well, wonder […]

The Miami Heat continue to wreak havoc on the Eastern Conference playoffs. After upsetting the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks in the first round, the Heat won Game 1 on the road against the New York Knicks in round two. The Heat took Game 1 with a dominant second half, winning by a score of 108-101. It […]

An embattled Memphis Grizzlies season came to an unceremonious end Friday night versus the Los Angeles Lakers. The 125-85 shellacking in Game 6 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs leaves the franchise in need of serious soul-searching and much better luck with injuries. It is difficult to not let frustration creep in when […]

The Memphis Grizzlies season came to a disappointing end on Friday. The Lakers beat the Grizzlies in Game 6 by a final score of 125-85 behind 31 points in 30 minutes from guard D’Angelo Russell. Los Angeles became just the second play-in team in NBA history to go on to win a playoff series, joining […]

Once again, the Los Angeles Clippers will not be winning an NBA Championship after another season of the Paul George and Kawhi Leonard era. The Clippers lost their first round series of the 2023 NBA Playoffs to the Phoenix Suns, following a winning effort in Game 1 with four straight losses. Los Angeles was without […]

The New York Knicks don’t play pretty basketball. At their best, they display a brutal economy, kludging together a shockingly elite offense through by running up big rebounding and turnover margins and winning the possession battle. At their worst, it’s just plain gross. Against their opener against the Miami Heat in the second round of […]

It may have become repetitive for a while, but there’s nothing quite like the power of nostalgia. After five years, LeBron James and Stephen Curry will soon butt heads in the playoffs once more after the Golden State Warriors booked a slot in the NBA’s elite eight with a 120-100 victory over the Sacramento Kings […]

After a lot of basketball, the second round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs is officially underway. Now, teams are one step closer to hoisting the Larry O’Brien Trophy. With the Miami Heat set to face the New York Knicks on the road on Tuesday, it means it is time for some Heat Game 2 bold […]

The defending champion Golden State Warriors kept their repeat hopes alive Sunday afternoon, as they managed to beat the third-seeded Sacramento Kings in Game 7 of what was a highly competitive first-round series. Despite falling 0-2 early on, the Dubs managed to storm back to win three of the final four outings, which, ultimately, was […]

Disgruntled veteran big man Christian Wood isn’t expected to be back with the Dallas Mavericks for the 2023-24 season, according to The Athletic’s Tim Cato. Wood, who the Mavs acquired in a trade with the Houston Rockets last summer, was on the final season of the three-year contract he signed with the Detroit Pistons to […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s inspirational failure speech is making waves throughout the sporting world. After the Bucks exited the playoffs in five games to the Miami Heat last week, Antetokounmpo was asked if he considered the season a failure. The 2021 NBA champion initially displayed frustration since he was asked the same question by […]

Despite being a former league MVP, a 10-time NBA All-Star, a three-time scoring champion, and a member of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team, James Harden still feels like he needs to alter his approach to the game in order to help the Philadelphia 76ers prosper. He appears to be quite alright with it too. After […]

The Sacramento Kings were right there. Maybe they got a bit too ahead of themselves, lacked enough experience, or were just short on talent. Maybe they just had bad injury luck. More than likely, the truth is all of these things but because experience is the best teacher, Sacramento should come back better and more […]

Hypothetical scenarios will do the Miami Heat no good vs. the New York Knicks. Everyone knows what their prospects are if postseason hero Jimmy Butler is sidelined for the remainder or even a portion of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Kyle Lowry is not going to just wait by Butler’s bedside until he gets an answer […]