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The New York Knicks stunned the basketball world last night, defeating the Boston Celtics in historic fashion 108-105 in overtime in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The Knicks did the unthinkable, beating the Celtics for the first time this season on the road in Game 1 despite virtually no experts expecting them to […]

On Monday evening, the Oklahoma City dropped Game 1 of their second round playoff series vs the Denver Nuggets in shocking fashion. The Thunder controlled this game for most of the evening but collapsed in the final minute, with their strategy of fouling up three ultimately backfiring when Chet Holmgren missed two free throws and […]

Draymond Green is one of the most polarizing players in NBA history, even among his opponents. The loud, physical, and uber-talented forward has made his fair share of enemies on the court, but after the Golden State Warriors’ first-round series victory over the Houston Rockets, Green handed out praise to the young and scrappy Rockets. […]

On Monday evening, the New York Knicks stole home court advantage in their first round series vs the Boston Celtics with a resounding come from behind road win in overtime. The Knicks were led by 29 points apiece from Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby, and also were benefited by a historically poor shooting performance by […]

The Boston Celtics failed to win Game 1 against the New York Knicks after losing the contest 108-105 in an overtime thriller. It was a rather physical matchup to begin the series, and many fans believed there were a lot of no-calls that should have been made. During the post-game press conference, Jayson Tatum took […]

On Monday evening, the New York Knicks took a 1-0 lead in their second round playoff series vs the Boston Celtics with an epic comeback win in overtime. The Knicks trailed this one by 20 points in the third quarter, but some big plays from Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby, combined with a historically bad […]

While the Boston Celtics made NBA playoff history in a Game 1 loss to the New York Knicks, Jay Williams had had enough. On Get Up on ESPN, he had a blunt message for what he saw on Monday. "The second half was probably the dumbest second half I've ever seen that the Celtics have […]

With the NBA playoffs underway, the offseason rumor mill is already beginning to churn. Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks remains the league’s top point of speculation. Following the Bucks’ third consecutive first-round exit and Damian Lillard’s Achilles tear, an Antetokounmpo trade appears more likely than ever before. The Ringer’s Howard Beck said the […]

Nikola Jokic is just a man enjoying his life. After leading the Denver Nuggets to a thrilling win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals, fans spotted the three-time MVP celebrating the victory. One day after the Nuggets’ Game 1 win over the Thunder, Jokic was out in the […]

Among all of Kevin Durant’s NBA stops, his run with the Golden State Warriors continues to draw the most conversation. Now years removed from his time in the Bay Area, the former MVP recently shared his thoughts on that chapter playing with Stephen Curry via social media. On Monday night, a fan uploaded a compilation […]

Monday night was a busy day in pop culture, with the playoffs in the NBA and the NHL in high gear and the Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City also taking place. Among the notable personalities at the Met Gala was the wife of Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward […]

During NBA Playoffs time, the spotlight is usually focused on the stars. However, given the tough competition in the playoffs, all hands must be on deck. As a result, even the least-played players are expected to step up when called upon. This paves the way for the most overlooked players to piece together unexpected performances. […]

For Alex Caruso, the postseason is a special time. After all, the Oklahoma City Thunder secured the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference. However, his former team, the Chicago Bulls, were eliminated in the play-in game by the Miami Heat. As a result, he’s relishing in the opportunity. Although the Thunder lost Game 1 […]

While he did not attend the Met Gala with Kylie Jenner, Oscar-nominated actor and New York Knicks fan Timothée Chalamet skipped the event to watch the team’s thrilling Game 1 win over the Boston Celtics. Chalamet posted images of his evening, which included cheering on his favorite NBA team, on his Instagram (via TMZ). He […]

The Indiana Pacers had one of the best offenses in NBA history in 2023-24, and it resulted in the Pacers’ surprise run to the Eastern Conference Finals. The team has used the same formula this year, and it has resulted in a first-round victory over the Milwaukee Bucks and an Eastern Conference semifinals Game 1 […]

In one of the most stunning endings in an NBA Playoff game in recent memory, the Denver Nuggets came away with a shocking come-from-behind 121-119 victory in Game 1 of their second-round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder Monday night. Many believe that the Thunder shot themselves in the foot late in the contest by […]

The first-round playoff series between the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets was a smash hit. Although NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and the league office probably would have liked to see less physicality due to all the technical and flagrant fouls assessed to the two teams, the ratings and viewership collected by the NBA prove […]

Even though Nikola Jokic has been a monster for the Denver Nuggets, his triple-double averages have shades of his teammate, Russell Westbrook. IF anyone sees those similarities, it is former NBA player Lou Williams. On the Fan Duel Run It Back Show, he explained how people should temper expectations for Jokic after averaging a triple-double […]

The New York Knicks pulled off a 108-105 overtime win over the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the second round, and as expected, Stephen A. Smith was pumped up on First Take after seeing his team go up 1-0 in the best-of-seven series. “I am not blind. I am not delusional. I recognize the […]

Draymond Green is a fiery player. He plays with his emotions on his sleeve, and he isn’t afraid to speak his mind about any player in the league. That was relevant in the Golden State Warriors’ most recent first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets, and that will be the case again in the Western […]

The Buddy Hield and Dillon Brooks story dates back to the 2016 Elite Eight. However, the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets Game 7 was pure cinema. After Hield dropped a playoff career-high 33 points, he told Amen Thompson what he said to Brooks during the game. “I told him, ‘I sent you home. I’ma […]

The Denver Nuggets looked dead in the water when they trailed by double digits coming down the stretch of Game 1 against the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder. But Nikola Jokic never wavered, surging the Nuggets back in the game before Aaron Gordon finished the job with a shocking game-winning 3-pointer in the final seconds. Jokic […]

The New York Knicks got a signature win in Game 1 against the Boston Celtics. New York won 108-105 against Boston in a close victory that ultimately came down to a crucial steal in overtime. The Knicks grew accustomed to losing to the Celtics during the regular season, coming out on the wrong side of […]

At times, Jalen Green flashes legitimate star power because of his elite athleticism and tough shot-making ability. At other times, he shoots the basketball inefficiently and becomes a complete nonfactor in matchups. This inconsistency cost the Houston Rockets in their first-round playoff matchup against the Golden State Warriors. Green had a 38-point performance against the […]

Mikal Bridges of the New York Knicks played a big role in the 108-105 overtime win in Game 1 against the Boston Celtics, and his corner 3-pointer was huge, putting them up 106-100 at the time. On the broadcast, it looked like a normal corner 3-pointer, but upon slowing the footage, it looks like he […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are certainly out for gold. In the first round, they pulled off a major upset by sending the Los Angeles Lakers home in five games, even if LeBron James and Luka Doncic led the Purple and Gold. However, the playoffs don’t come easier, as they draw another decorated franchise in the second […]

The Denver Nuggets are showing the resilience of a championship team following Michael Malone’s bombshell firing. After taking down the Los Angeles Clippers in seven games in round one, Nikola Jokic’s squad stormed back for an upset road win over the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday. Charles Barkley pointed to Jokic’s increased leadership when […]

He is typically the team’s unsung hero, but Aaron Gordon was the Denver Nuggets’ savior in Game 1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder with his second game-winner of the playoffs. However, he immediately reverted to the father figure he is to his nephews backstage. As Gordon walked into the post-game presser as the man of […]

Following his team’s shocking overtime Game 1 win over the Boston Celtics, the center of the New York Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns, sported a jacket worthy of making it to the Met Gala. He was seen sporting a Knicks bomber jacket following the win. It was predominantly blue and featured the Statue of Liberty outlined with […]

The Boston Celtics were defeated by the New York Knicks 108-105 in Game 1 of their playoffs series on Monday. The difficult game for the Celtics saw Kristaps Porzingis exit early due to an illness. After the defeat, head coach Joe Mazzulla provided an update on the big man, via Noa Dalzell of Celtics on […]

The Boston Celtics were the most prolific team in the league during the 2024-25 NBA regular season when it comes to launching shots from behind the arc, as they were first overall with an average of 47.4 3-point attempts per game. While it hasn’t been the same story in the 2025 NBA Playoffs thus far, […]

The Golden State Warriors temporarily ended their rivalry with the Houston Rockets with an emphatic 103-89 win in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA playoffs, but that has not dulled the feud between Draymond Green and Dillon Brooks. Immediately after returning home from the win, Green wasted no time criticizing Brooks for walking off the […]

Mikal Bridges’ stat line in the New York Knicks’ 108-105 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 1 on Monday does not jump off the page, but his impact was undeniable to those who watched the game. Bridges’ steal on Jaylen Brown to seal the victory was emblematic of his play down the stretch in […]

While known superfan of the New York Knicks Spike Lee is usually at their games, he missed their thrilling Game 1 win against the Boston Celtics in favor of the 2025 Met Gala. Fans have not let Lee off the hook for his decision. Jimmy Traina called him out on X, formerly Twitter, saying, “Spike […]

The Golden State Warriors will visit the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday for Game 1 of their second-round series. Gary Payton II is questionable on the team’s injury report due to an illness. Here’s everything we know about Payton’s playing status vs the Timberwolves. Gary Payton II injury status vs. Timberwolves Payton missed the Warriors’ Game […]

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook is feeling good after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of a NBA Playoffs series. Westbrook was filled with some sentimentality after returning to Oklahoma City, where he once played. “I am always grateful and I am truly indebted to these fans, and the people here, that they […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder could smell a victory in Game 1 when Chet Holmgren went to the foul line for two free throws with just 9.1 seconds left in the fourth quarter of Monday night’s series opener against the Denver Nuggets. Oklahoma City was ahead by a point when Holmgren got fouled by Nuggets guard […]

The Denver Nuggets came away with a surprising 121-119 win on the road over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs. During the game, Thunder fans were heard chanting “free throw merchant” at Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, and he had a funny response to those chants when […]

For all his thank yous as he stepped down as San Antonio Spurs head coach, Gregg Popovich looked forward as much as he reflected. Attending the press conference for new head coach Mitch Johnson, Pop praised his successor. But he also noted the young talent that Johnson will continue to work with. “They’ve got some […]