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OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander watched Denver Nuggets veteran Russell Westbrook receive a standing ovation in his return to the Paycom Center in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinal series. However, he received a different response throughout Game 2. The Thunder fans remembered Westbrook assisted Aaron Gordon’s game-winning three in […]

Steve Nash’s newest chapter begins not on the hardwood but in the broadcast booth. The two-time NBA MVP and former Brooklyn Nets head coach will join Amazon’s Prime Video coverage of the NBA next season as both a studio analyst and live game commentator. And according to Nash, LeBron James deserves a bit of credit […]

With the Boston Celtics being down 0-2 in the series to the New York Knicks, there is no doubt that the basketball world is still shocked by the events that have transpired in the outcomes so far. While the Celtics are still favored against the Knicks, it’s still been a dreadful first two games, as […]

As the Cleveland Cavaliers prepare for a pivotal Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Indiana Pacers, they’re doing so under a cloud of uncertainty. Three of the Cavs’ key contributors; Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and De’Andre Hunter; remain injured, casting doubt on the team’s chances. Before heading to Indianapolis, Cleveland held what […]

Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic watched his veteran teammate, Russell Westbrook, receive a standing ovation at the Paycom Center in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinal series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He received a very different reception in Game 2. After Westbrook assisted Aaron Gordon’s game-winning shot in the Nuggets’ 121-119 win in […]

In case fans needed a reminder of why he is “The Truth,” Paul Pierce kept his word after losing an absurd bet on the Boston Celtics. Hours before the Celtics’ Game 2 showdown with the New York Knicks, Pierce was confident that his former team would even the series at 1-1. The FOX Sports analyst […]

The Golden State Warriors have a 1-0 lead in their second-round NBA playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, and they’re ready to steal another one on the road. In Game 1, it took a collective group effort as the Warriors ruled Stephen Curry out early in the game because of a hamstring injury, but the […]

LeBron James has voiced his support for Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick following the team’s first-round playoff exit at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite the disappointing end to their 2024-25 campaign, James made it clear that the team did not question Redick’s leadership or game-time decisions. Speaking on the latest episode […]

A Los Angeles Lakers elimination from the first round, at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves, had Steve Nash and LeBron James thinking. However, Nash was straightforward about how Los Angeles was outmatched by Minnesota. “You got to push buttons, you got to try things,” Nash said. “The coaches have a feeling of what’s going […]

It looks like Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson has taken on a new hairstyle in the offseason following the team’s playoff exit in April. Los Angeles barber J Ram (@jramcuts on TikTok) posted a video of Thompson’s visit for a recent cut. The video starts with a look at Thompson before the haircut, and he […]

On Wednesday evening, the New York Knicks took a shocking 2-0 lead in their series vs the Boston Celtics with their second straight 20-point comeback on the road. The Knicks trailed this game 73-53 at one point late in the third quarter but took over from there, getting 14 huge points in the fourth quarter […]

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton’s game-winning shot in Game 2 against the Cleveland Cavs went viral but so did Haliburton’s Sam Cassell-inspired celebration after beating the Cavs 120-119 to take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series. Haliburton mimicked Cassell’s iconic “big balls” celebration, which had many anticipating a fine from the NBA. […]

On Friday, the Nuggets host the Thunder in Game 3, tied at 1-1! The Nuggets stole Game 1 in Oklahoma City, while the Thunder won Game 2 by 43 points. It’s time to continue our NBA Playoffs odds series with a Thunder-Nuggets prediction and pick. The Thunder were shocked in Game 1, but rallied for […]

The Atlanta Hawks showed this season that the future is bright, and they have several players who have the potential to be something special in the league. One of those players is Zaccharie Risacher, who is coming off a strong rookie season after being selected No. 1 in the NBA Draft. Throughout the season, Risacher […]

Even though the success hasn’t been there, Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Mat Ishbia has left a lasting impact. After the Mercury hosted the 2024 All-Star Game and the Suns in 2027, there’s another fun move he’s making for the WNBA franchise. Ishbia made a value menu for Suns fans that included $2 on popcorn, […]

Despite dropping their first two games of the Eastern Conference semifinals, the public still believes in the Boston Celtics. As the series shifts to Madison Square Garden with the New York Knicks up 2-0, the Celtics remain favored to win the series and advance to their second straight Eastern Conference Finals. As the defending champions, […]

Madison Square Garden isn’t just the Mecca of Basketball right now—it’s a marketplace of madness. As the New York Knicks head into Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinals against the Boston Celtics with a shocking 2-0 lead, ticket prices are blowing past the thousand-dollar mark, per TMZ. It’s officially become the hottest seat in […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault had confidence in Chet Holmgren bouncing back from missing clutch free throws in Game 1’s 121-119 loss against the Denver Nuggets. Daigneault’s entire team responded in one form or another en route to a historic 149-106 thrashing to tie the Western Conference semifinal series 1-1. […]

The Boston Celtics are facing a critical turning point in their postseason after falling into a 0-2 hole against the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Following a crushing 91-90 loss in Game 2 on Wednesday night, Jayson Tatum addressed the media on Thursday and accepted responsibility for his underwhelming performance through the […]

During the NBA playoffs, Pat Spencer emerged as an unsung hero for the Golden State Warriors. However, the latter will continue his heroic efforts in Game 2 as he will fill Stephen Curry’s role. He suffered a hamstring injury during Game 1 after taking a jump shot. Now, the former Northwestern guard will have the […]

When LeBron James was diagnosed with an MCL injury after the Los Angeles Lakers lost Game 5 to the Minnesota Timberwolves, it wouldn’t have mattered if it was a win or a loss. As durable as James is, an MCL injury is a serious one. He explained on the Mind The Game Podcast regarding the […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry will miss at least a week with a left hamstring strain he suffered in the team’s 99-88 Game 1 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. While Curry will be out for the next three games due to this injury, he was at the Warriors’ shootaround on Thursday […]

The Indiana Pacers are currently up 2-0 in their second round playoff series vs the Cleveland Cavaliers thanks to the late game heroics of Tyrese Haliburton, who sank a game-winning three to cap off Game 2. Haliburton was recently voted the most overrated player in the NBA in a survey of his peers, and apparently […]

The Golden State Warriors got a big Game 1 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves on the road, and they had to do it without Stephen Curry. That meant that everybody had to step up, and that’s what they did to get a victory to start the series. Buddy Hield once again came up big and […]

On Wednesday evening, the Boston Celtics fell behind 2-0 in their second-round playoff series vs. the New York Knicks with another 20-point collapse in Game 2. The Celtics continue to struggle mightily from beyond the three-point line in this series, and they’ve also seen two disastrous performances from Jayson Tatum that have contributed to the […]

Thanks to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Los Angeles Lakers’ offseason began earlier than expected, and Lakers star LeBron James opened up about the five-game series loss on the latest episode of the ‘Mind the Game’ podcast. James, whose third-seeded Lakers were eliminated in the first round of the NBA playoffs by the sixth-seeded Timberwolves, said […]

Former NBA player and ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins ignited controversy on Thursday morning when he declared the Boston Celtics “done” in their second-round playoff series against the New York Knicks. The comments followed the Celtics’ 91-90 loss in Game 2 on Wednesday night at TD Garden, which gave the Knicks a commanding 2-0 series lead. […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has already been ruled out for Game 2 against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to a hamstring injury. But he was at a shootaround in good spirits before Thursday’s game. Steph Curry is at shootaround this morning with the Warriors in Minnesota pic.twitter.com/m1Oais3N3D — Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) May 8, 2025 […]

The second round of the NBA Playoffs have been a treat for all basketball fans, and they’ve been more dramatic than years past. Road teams have been taking over, but it just hasn’t been in the second round, but in the entire playoffs in general this season. The things that road teams are doing haven’t […]

The NBA record books are mostly filled with legends. In fact, most record holders in the league found themselves inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. However, there are some moments when a random player sets a record. Here is a look at 10 NBA records with the most surprising leaders. Check out the gallery. […]

The New York Knicks pulled off yet another improbable win in Game 2 of their second-round series against the defending champion Boston Celtics, rallying from a 20-point deficit in the third quarter to secure a 91-90 victory at TD Garden. Down 70-50 with just over four minutes remaining in the third, the Knicks mounted a […]

The Boston Celtics might’ve lost more than just a playoff game on Wednesday night to the New York Knicks—they took a hit to pride, momentum, and even Paul Pierce’s soles, per FoxSports. After boldly guaranteeing a Game 2 win on FS1’s Speak, Pierce promised to walk to work barefoot in a bathrobe if Boston dropped […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will travel to Indianapolis, hoping to avoid a 3-0 hole as they face the Indiana Pacers for Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals on Friday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The stakes are higher than ever as we continue our NBA Playoffs odds series with a Cavaliers-Pacers Game 3 prediction and pick. The […]

The Boston Celtics blew another huge lead in Game 2 on Wednesday night against the New York Knicks, ultimately losing 91-90 and falling into a 0-2 series hole heading back to Madison Square Garden for Games 3 and 4. The Cs were an elite shooting team all season long, both from the field and from […]

Jalen Brunson keeps proving he’s built for the playoffs. While plenty of regular-season stars crumble under pressure, the Knicks’ floor general only gets sharper. He delivered again on Wednesday, scoring nine crucial points in the fourth quarter to fuel the New York Knicks’ 91-90 comeback over the Boston Celtics. That performance etched his name in […]

The New York Knicks miraculously won Game 2 91-90 against the Boston Celtics in another 1990s-style basketball game. The Knicks are now up 2-0, which may or may not be insurmountable for the Celtics, having won the first two games on the road against the defending NBA champions. What’s more, New York has come back […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are down 2-0 in their series against the Indiana Pacers, and it has been a shock to many. The Cavs came into the series as favorites, but they’ve also dealt with injuries in the first two games. Nonetheless, the Cavs had the lead for most of Game 2, but the Pacers came […]

The New York Knicks did it again, pulling off a 20-point comeback against the Boston Celtics for the second straight game. The Knicks are now up 2-0 in their second-round series after stealing Game 2, 91-90, with Game 3 on Saturday at what will be a raucous Madison Square Garden in New York. Knicks fans […]

Nia Long did not shy away from her excitement that the New York Knicks won Game 2 in the NBA semifinals. “Let’s f—–g go @nyknicks baby!!!!” Long posted on X Wednesday shortly after the Knicks defeated the Boston Celtics 91-90. The Knicks also won Game 1, 108-105 against the Celtics. Long has had an extensive […]