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The Houston Rockets came out swinging in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series against the Golden State Warriors, delivering a jaw-dropping offensive performance that has already cemented its place in franchise history. Houston dropped 76 points in the first half, the most they’ve ever scored in a single half during the playoffs since the […]

The Golden State Warriors had their first chance to close out the Houston Rockets in Game 5 on Wednesday night, but nothing went right for Steve Kerr and company from the start. The Rockets took a massive lead in the first half and have continued to pour it on as they lead 112-97 with just […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick was not in a playful mood heading into Game 5 against Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves. That was evident as early as the coach’s pre-game press conference, when he had the decision to play five players in the entire fourth quarter questioned. Needless to say, Redick didn’t […]

Stephen Curry saw himself move up one spot in one of the playoff records during Game 5 between the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. Going into the game, Curry created 936 assists throughout his career in the postseason. He ranked 19th on the all-time chart for assists, having himself between Bob […]

The Houston Rockets are completely dominating the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 of their NBA playoffs series, and Amen Thompson has been outstanding so far in the game. The Rockets are trailing 3-1 in the series, so they need to win to force Game 6 back in San Francisco. Thompson is certainly doing his […]

The Golden State Warriors need just one more win to eliminate the Houston Rockets from the NBA Playoffs. However, Game 5 is seemingly a struggle for Golden State, as the team is down 76-49 at halftime. One key issue is that Stephen Curry couldn’t score until late, and the superstar guard finally recorded his first […]

The Golden State Warriors have become known for closing out series in cutthroat fashion in recent years, and they have another chance to do so in Game 5 against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. However, things aren’t going according to plan through two quarters. After 24 minutes, the Rockets have a dominating 76-49 lead […]

The Houston Rockets are off to a good start with their backs against the wall in Game 5 on Wednesday night, but everything isn’t quite going to plan during an excellent first half for Ime Udoka and company. During the first quarter, top scorer Jalen Green left the game in pain after banging knees with […]

After a first-round playoff sweep by the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Memphis Grizzlies face a bombshell-filled offseason with Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. in place as All-Star cornerstones. EVP Zach Kleiman must seize the opportunity to transform the team into a championship contender by trading for a bit more help, even if it means […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels has been named the recipient of the George Mikan Trophy as the 2024-25 Kia NBA Most Improved Player, the league announced on Wednesday night. As a result of receiving more votes than Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac and Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham, Daniels become only the second player […]

Oklahoma City Thunder bigs Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein combined for six steals and four blocks in Saturday’s 117-115 series-clinching win against the Memphis Grizzlies. The tandem played a significant role in forcing 21 turnovers as the Thunder narrowly defeated the Grizzlies in Game 4 to complete a 4-0 sweep and advance to the Western […]

Charles Barkley has never been afraid to criticize NBA players and talking heads alike throughout his career. With the playoffs in the midst, the former superstar power forward critiqued the league again, only this time, he focused on personalities that cover the league at ESPN. During a guest appearance on “The Dan Patrick Show,” the […]

As Ja Morant’s Memphis Grizzlies regroup from a first-round playoff sweep at the hands of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s near-perfect Oklahoma City Thunder, EVP Zach Kleiman faces a pivotal offseason to elevate the franchise from perennial playoff hopeful to bona fide championship contender. With a young core led by Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr., the offseason roster-building […]

The Orlando Magic were eliminated from the NBA Playoffs on Tuesday following their 120-89 loss to the Boston Celtics. As the Magic continue to try and climb the hierarchy in the Eastern Conference, one piece some have suggested the Magic need is a consistent scoring guard. And there is one prominent NBA media voice who […]

The only thing better than one freakishly tall basketball player who is capable of doing things on the court that players of that size shouldn’t be able to do is two players who fit that description like Milwaukee Bucks MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. This upcoming NBA offseason, there is a legitimate chance that the San Antonio […]

Recently, the Miami Heat were on the wrong end of the most lopsided playoff series in NBA history, being outscored by the Cleveland Cavaliers by 122 points in their four-game sweep. Miami had previously become the first tenth seed ever to backdoor their way into the playoffs via the play-in tournament, and they looked every […]

After watching Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren’s three-point shooting percentage spike in the opening-round series against the Memphis Grizzlies, head coach Mark Daigneault is encouraging more of the same from his starting big man. Holmgren and the Thunder swept the Grizzlies 4-0, and as they await their second-round opponent, Daigneault revealed Chet’s 6.5 attempts […]

The Indiana Pacers eliminated the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 5 of their first-round series, and it happened with a comeback victory in overtime. The Bucks had a seven-point lead with less than a minute left, but that didn’t bother the Pacers, and they went on a big run to seal the deal. It was Tyrese […]

The Houston Rockets are still alive in the NBA Playoffs this season, but they will need a miracle to move on to the next round. After the No. 2 seed split its opening two games at home, the Golden State Warriors picked up a pair of gritty wins in The Bay to take a 3-1 […]

The Clippers host the Nuggets in Game 6 on Thursday! The Nuggets have a 3-2 lead, and the Clippers need a win to stay alive. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Nuggets-Clippers prediction and pick. The Nuggets hold a 3-2 series lead over the Clippers after a win in Game Five. […]

What has transpired with the Milwaukee Bucks over the last few seasons has led to what will be an offseason full of trade rumors surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo. For the third straight year, the Bucks have fallen in the first round of the playoffs after losing Game 5 of their first-round series to the Indiana Pacers […]

While the 2024-25 NBA MVP has yet to be announced, Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is expected to beat out Nikola Jokic for the award. SGA had a historic regular season where he led the league in scoring (32.7 PPG) and also led the Thunder to the best record in the Association at 68-14. […]

There have been a lot of question marks surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo and his future with the Milwaukee Bucks, and now that the Bucks have been eliminated, the chatter is even louder. Milwaukee led by seven points with under 40 seconds to go in overtime, and the Indiana Pacers still found a way to win. Now, […]

The Orlando Magic’s 2024-25 season came to an end Tuesday night with a 120-89 loss to the defending champion Boston Celtics in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series. Despite the early exit, there is substantial optimism surrounding the franchise’s trajectory, led by Paolo Banchero and a young core poised for immediate growth. Banchero, in […]

The Milwaukee Bucks took a risk when they shook up the team at the trade deadline and traded for Kyle Kuzma. They lost a key veteran and important piece in Khris Middleton. But there was one prominent NBA voice who believed the Kyle Kuzma trade would be the difference for the Bucks in the second […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat were swept by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the playoffs in dreadful fashion, the team now reflects on what has been an endlessly tumultuous season. One of the reasons was the events leading up to the Heat trading Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors, as […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, and Indiana Pacers have all advanced to the next round of the playoffs, and the schedule has officially dropped. The Cavs and the Pacers series will start on May 4th, while the Celtics and whoever advances between the New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons will start their series on May […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Max Christie is a promising player. Although Christie dealt with some adversity after being included in the shocking Luka Doncic trade this past season, he made an overall strong first impression with the Mavs. In the latest episode of It Takes A Village presented by TISSOT (via the Dallas Mavericks), Christie sat […]

After Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics eliminated the Orlando Magic in a 120-87 win in Game 5, he gave his opponent its due. The Celtics’ 36-13 third-quarter run made playoff history en route to a blowout victory to complete their first-round series win, 4-1. After the game, Brown addressed the Magic before leaving TD […]

Recently, Miami Heat forward Kevin Love announced on Instagram that his father Stan, a former player for the Los Angeles Lakers, had sadly passed away. Love missed the final portion of the season as well as the Heat’s playoff loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers to be with his family. At age 36, some are wondering […]

While the Houston Rockets have not yet been eliminated from the playoffs as they currently trail the Golden State Warriors, 3-1, in their opening round series, they are primed to make a potential major offseason trade. With the Rockets potentially hunting for a star player for them to take the next step, it will almost […]

As the Houston Rockets attempt to avoid elimination in their first-round playoff series against the Golden State Warriors, one surprising name has emerged as the organization’s top offensive prospect: rookie guard Reed Sheppard. According to a report by ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, the Rockets’ front office views Sheppard — not first-time All-Star center Alperen Sengun — […]

The Houston Rockets are on the verge of being eliminated as they trail the Golden State Warriors 3-1 in the series. With the hopes of participating in the NBA Playoffs dwindling, many are wondering what moves the franchise may make in the offseason to improve the roster. Head coach Ime Udoka opened up about what […]

The Denver Nuggets went up 3-2 against the Los Angeles Clippers, defeating them 131-115 in Game 5. It was Nuggets playing some of their best basketball, and Jamal Murray led the way with a game-high 43 points. Murray has shown throughout his career that he can go off for games like this, and he did […]

The Pistons host the Knicks in Game 6 to try and stay alive! The Knicks have a 3-2 lead, but this series has gone back and forth, setting the stage for a big Game 6! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Knicks-Pistons prediction and pick. The Knicks are up 3-2 and […]

The Orlando Magic’s 2024-25 season came to a close Tuesday night following a 120-89 defeat to the defending champion Boston Celtics in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series. Despite the loss, forward Franz Wagner left the court with a message of optimism for the future. Wagner led Orlando in scoring with 25 points to […]

In the aftermath of the Indiana Pacers’ Game 5 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, Tyrese Haliburton’s father John walked onto the court and got into a heated confrontation with Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. The younger Haliburton, who hit the game winning layup to allow Indiana to advance, was quick to denounce his father’s actions during […]

The Eastern Conference playoff matchup between the Detroit Pistons and New York Knicks is turning into must-watch television. Jalen Duren and Jalen Brunson are doing their part to try and help their team advance to the next round to face the Boston Celtics. A funny moment happened during Game 5 when Brunson drove to the […]

The Golden State Warriors recently took a 3-1 lead in their first round playoff series against the Houston Rockets thanks to a strong defensive performance in Game 4. Draymond Green made his mark down the stretch of this one, locking up Alperen Sengun in the closing seconds to seal the victory for Golden State. One […]