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Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic, and Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo were all named MVP finalists by the NBA. After the association’s highly anticipated MVP race between Thunder’s Gilgeous-Alexander and Nuggets’ Jokic, the two are officially finalists for Most Valuable Player, with Antetokounmpo in the hunt. The NBA’s announcement […]

The Memphis Grizzlies did not have their best game to start the NBA playoffs, to say the least. But one stat, in particular, really puts into perspective how historically bad Memphis, as well as how great the Oklahoma City Thunder, played on Saturday. Almost from the opening tip, the Thunder were in complete control of […]

The Boston Celtics had a couple of scares in their Game 1 triumph over the Orlando Magic. The first one came in the opening 24 minutes when the visitors took a one-point lead into the lockerroom at halftime and appeared to have the fight and determination to stay with the defending NBA champions. Jayson Tatum […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has come a long way from a young prospect GM Sam Presti traded for with the Los Angeles Clippers to an ascending MVP candidate. After Game 1 against the Memphis Grizzlies, where the Thunder defeated their opponent by 51 points, 131-80, Gilgeous-Alexander took a moment to […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers dropped Game 1 of their opening round playoff series, 117-95, against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Starting guard Austin Reaves, who has formed a sort of ‘Big 3‘ for the Lakers alongside LeBron James and Luka Doncic, didn’t quite have the game fans have come to expect from him. In […]

The Los Angeles Lakers watched the Minnesota Timberwolves rain down on them in game one. The visitors and No. 6 seed launched 42 three-point attempts to trounce the Lakers 117-95. But the 42 isn’t the only wild stat on Minnesota’s side for this NBA playoffs romp. NBA writer Keith Smith outlined some uncanny numbers after […]

Many wish the Phoenix Suns missing the playoffs was the worst part of the 2024-25 season. However, Kevin Durant might be ready to head out of Phoenix, and general manager James Jones is more than aware. During Thursday’s end-of-season availability, Jones spoke to a room full of reporters. When asked about what he will do […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — For only the second time in his career, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams embarked on a postseason run in Game 1’s historic 51-point win against the Memphis Grizzlies. It set the NBA record for the largest margin of victory in a series opener. After the victory, Williams shared the difference in […]

LeBron James doesn’t have “2 Phones,” but he delivered a savage response to rapper/singer Kevin Gates. The Los Angeles Lakers star took a break from the NBA Playoffs. All to go on Instagram to respond to the emcee’s criticism of James’ wife. The Baton Rouge musician weighed in on James’ marriage to wife Savannah. Gates […]

On Sunday afternoon, the Memphis Grizzlies fell behind 0-1 in their first round Western Conference playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a 51-point loss. This game was only close for the first few minutes, as the Thunder eventually went on an epic 53-17 run and ended up winning the game by the largest […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After an unprecedented 2024-25 regular season, head coach Mark Daigneault and his Oklahoma City Thunder made NBA history in their 131-80 series-opening blowout win against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Thunder’s 51-point victory is the largest Game 1 win the association has ever seen. However, on Tuesday, Daigneault is prepared to see a […]

LOS ANGELES — When the Minnesota Timberwolves needed a spark in their playoff opener against the Lakers, it wasn’t their All-Star guard who stole the show, it was Jaden McDaniels. When the Timberwolves needed it the most, the 6-foot-11 power forward got active, racking 14 first-half points. Minnesota overcame an early deficit to dominate the […]

With fans predicting the upcoming Miami Heat playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round, there’s no doubt people are wondering how star Tyler Herro will perform. Besides the Heat looking to steal a game in Cleveland, Herro’s future could be intriguing, especially in regards to a contract extension. Starting on Oct. 1, […]

With the Miami Heat taking on the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, it will be another marchup where players will reunite with former teammate Max Strus. Before the Heat try to steal a game in Cleveland, star Bam Adebayo didn’t hesitate when talking about Strus posisbly giving tips about the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies suffered a rough 131-80 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs, and it was an especially rough game for Desmond Bane, who posted a plus/minus of -51 in the contest. Bane’s plus/minus of -51 was the worst in a playoff game in […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder came out in Game 1 against the Memphis Grizzlies and put on a masterclass, winning 131-80. From the beginning of the game until the end, the Thunder dominated on both sides of the ball, and when the clock hit zero, they ended up making history. “The Thunder won by 51 points […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are in a chase to win an NBA championship, and it all starts with their first-round matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. It looks like the Thunder are trying to send a statement, and the first half of Game 1 was becoming a blowout before the Grizzlies could even get settled in. […]

We’re back for another betting prediction and pick inside the NBA as we head towards the Western Conference for Game 2 of this razor-thin series. The No. 5 Los Angeles Clippers will visit the No. 4 Denver Nuggets as Denver leads the series 1-0 following their overtime win in Game 1. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series […]

As the Miami Heat playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers starts with Game 1 on Sunday night, it will no doubt be a tough matchup, looking at the pathway the team took through the play-in tournament. With the Heat beating the Atlanta Hawks, they are the first tenth seed to make it through the tourney […]

DALLAS — On Saturday, the Dallas Mavericks held their end-of-season press conference. According to Daniel Gafford, who was among the players who spoke to reporters on Saturday, the team also held an end-of-season meeting. Gafford revealed the Mavs discussed a number of topics in the meeting, including the shocking Luka Doncic trade. Daniel Gafford revealed […]

On Saturday afternoon, the Milwaukee Bucks fell behind 0-1 in their first round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers thanks to a listless showing on the offensive end of the floor. Giannis Antetokounmpo did his part, but virtually none of his Milwaukee teammates were able to put the ball in the basket consistently. The biggest […]

We’re back for another betting prediction and pick for the 2025 NBA Playoffs as we look toward this Game 2 in the Eastern Conference. The No. 6 Detroit Pistons will visit the No. 3 New York Knicks for Game 2 after New York took a 1-0 lead in the series. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with […]

On Sunday afternoon, the Oklahoma City Thunder started out their 2025 NBA playoff run with a home Game 1 vs the eight seed Memphis Grizzlies. This matchup was solidified after the Grizzlies defeated the Dallas Mavericks in the final round of the play-in tournament on Friday. The Thunder wasted no time showcasing their elite defense […]

DeMar DeRozan joined the Sacramento Kings in a sign-and-trade deal just last offseason. Now, he could be on the move again. The Kings lost in the Play-in Tournament, and the big three of DeRozan, Domantas Sabonis, and Zach LaVine doesn’t seem like it will work, meaning a blockbuster trade involving one or more of those […]

On Saturday afternoon, the Los Angeles Clippers fell behind 0-1 in their first round playoff series vs the Denver Nuggets. The Clippers got a strong performance from James Harden, but ultimately, turnovers and an inability to get stops down the stretch doomed Los Angeles’ chances of stealing the game. After the game, Clippers head coach […]

On Saturday afternoon, the Milwaukee Bucks fell behind 0-1 in their first round playoff series vs the Indiana Pacers with a blowout loss in Game 1. While Giannis Antetokounmpo did his part, virtually none of his supporting cast showed up ready to play, and the Bucks will now be praying that Damian Lillard is able […]

On Saturday afternoon, the Los Angeles Clippers fell behind 0-1 in their first round playoff series vs the Denver Nuggets with a hard-fought road loss in overtime. The Clippers controlled this game for large stretches of the afternoon thanks to a strong performance from James Harden, but ultimately, turnovers and an inability to get stops […]

The New York Knicks mounted a late-game comeback to steal Game 1 from the grasp of the Detroit Pistons, thanks in large part to a huge fourth quarter from Jalen Brunson and Cameron Payne. However, Brunson’s heroics almost appeared unlikely after he scared fans by seemingly going to the locker room in the second half. […]

With the Sacramento Kings going into the offseason, the players are probably looking to relax and enjoy the next couple of months before getting back into training. That’s probably what DeMar DeRozan was trying to do while at a sushi restaurant, but a fan came up to him and started bothering him, which led to […]

For the second consecutive season, the Indiana Pacers are threatening to eliminate the Milwaukee Bucks early in the NBA playoffs. However, after winning Game 1 in decisive fashion, Rick Carlisle implored his players not to get too far ahead of themselves. While the 117-98 win was encouraging, Carlisle knows the process is only one step […]

With the Miami Heat facing the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the first-round series in the NBA Playoffs, the path to the dance was an impressive one. After the Heat beat the Atlanta Hawks in the play-in tournament, the team became the first to make it through the tourney as the tenth seed and […]

Perhaps even more meaningful than an outright blowout, the New York Knicks used a massive fourth-quarter comeback to take Game 1 over the Detroit Pistons 123-112. However, despite Jalen Brunson’s team-high 34 points, Magic Johnson believes the real catalyst of the victory was backup point guard Cameron Payne. Johnson, like most fans watching, was blown […]

The sixth-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves knew they were underdogs heading into their first-round playoff series against the third-seeded Los Angeles Lakers. The Timberwolves didn’t play like underdogs on Saturday night, destroying the Lakers in a 117-95 romp. After the game, Wolves star Anthony Edwards was asked about being picked against by so many NBA pundits. “The […]

Much of the noise coming into the highly-anticipated first round series between the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Clippers was that the Clippers had the better team, but the Nuggets still have the best player on the court. That was on display in Saturday’s epic Game 1, won by the Nuggets 112-110 in overtime […]

The Denver Nuggets came out with a 112-110 win against the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 1 of the playoffs. The Clippers were in control for most of the first half, but it was the second half where the Nuggets locked in and made it a game. It took for overtime to decide a winner, […]

The Russell Westbrook experience has been a roller coaster ride for many fanbases in recent years, and this season it is the Denver Nuggets’ turn to ride. Westbrook has had his dramatic ups and downs all season for a Nuggets team that has been filled with chaos. Game 1 of their first round playoff series […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves stole home-court advantage away from the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series, and Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards let his opponents, but particularly, Luka Doncic know it. During the 117-95 win Saturday, Edwards taunted Doncic after hitting a 3-pointer over the Lakers guard. While backpedaling down the court […]

While the Los Angeles Lakers could not stop the Minnesota Timberwolves’ shot-making in Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, Luka Doncic believes it was his team’s lack of physicality that led to the loss. Though he believes the Lakers were competitive in moments, Doncic criticized their inability to lock in from bell to bell. […]

NEW YORK — The New York Knicks took Game 1 of their first-round matchup with the Detroit Pistons, 123-112, using a 21-0 run to take control in the fourth quarter. While Karl-Anthony Towns was rarely featured as the team’s primary weapon, he was a major part of the Knicks’ success, and that is pretty much […]