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The Boston Celtics got a much needed victory Saturday night as they took down the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 to take a 2-1 series lead in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Boston was coming off of a frustrating Game 2 performance where they lost by 24 points at home, but bounced back […]

The San Antonio Spurs now have three images of one of their fabled 7-footers holding a Rookie of the Year trophy. With Saturday’s presentation, Victor Wembanyama joins David Robinson and Tim Duncan as Silver and Black icons who’ve won the honor. “It’s always something that pushes me even more,” Wemby said. “You have to carry […]

Through seven playoff games this year, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum had failed to score 30 points or more in all of them. But when the C’s needed him to step up in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals versus the Cleveland Cavaliers, he delivered with 33 points en route to a 106-93 win […]

The Boston Celtics hold a 2-1 series lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers heading into game four of the playoff series. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Celtics-Cavaliers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Celtics, as mentioned, are up 2-1 in the series. […]

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics were in a dogfight exiting halftime of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. At least it felt that way until the Celtics opened the second half on a 14-0 run, with the Cavs not stopping the bleeding until Donovan Mitchell connected on a turnaround jumper nearly […]

The Boston Celtics have reclaimed the lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers in their conference semifinal series after winning Game 3. Jayson Tatum led the way with 33 points, 13 rebounds and six assists to win 106-93, giving Boston a 2-1 advantage. Tatum has faced lots of criticism for not always stepping up in the playoffs. […]

After a disheartening Game 2, the Boston Celtics needed their top guys to be at their best in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. And on Saturday night they did just that, as stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combined for 61 points during the Green Team’s 106-93 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The […]

DALLAS — PJ Washington led the Dallas Mavericks to a 105-101 victory on Saturday in Game 3 of the team’s Western Conference Semifinals clash against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Washington scored 27 points in the victory, while Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic both scored 22 points. Doncic continued to battle despite dealing with a knee […]

During Game 3 of the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves matchup, things got a bit tense. In the fourth quarter, Nuggets head coach Michael Malone had a heated interaction with two Timberwolves fans in the crowd. Target Center security was seen escorting the fans away afterward. According to Malone, he didn’t ask for the two […]

The Boston Celtics lost game two of their current series with the Cleveland Cavaliers at home, and that set up a huge game three in Cleveland. The winner of game three went up 2-1 in the series, and the Celtics found a way to get the job done. Had they lost, they would’ve been down […]

The Boston Celtics got a much-needed bounce back win on Saturday against the Cleveland Cavaliers after losing game two of their series at home. The Celtics got a road win of their own on Saturday, and they are now up 2-1 in the series. Losing game three would’ve been bad for Boston as they would’ve […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are continuing their intense second-round matchup in the 2024 NBA Playoffs. The Cavs lost Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinal 106-93 to a reenergized Boston Celtics team. Many factors went into Cleveland’s brutal loss, but the play of Darius Garland, Max Strus, and parts of the team’s offensive performance are the […]

The Indiana Pacers grabbed a much needed win in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference Semifinal series of the NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks. Facing the devastating prospect of dropping to an 0-3 hole, the Pacers responded with clutch play down the stretch to hold the Knicks off. But injuries have been piling […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks took care of business in Game 3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, earning a 105-101 home victory. PJ Washington led the way with 27 points, while Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic both performed well. One of the primary storylines that emerged from the game was Oklahoma City’s Hack-a-Shaq approach on […]

As the Western Conference semifinals unfold, the Oklahoma City Thunder find themselves in an unexpected and challenging position. Seeded first after a standout regular season, the Thunder is currently down 2-1 against the fifth-seeded Dallas Mavericks. At the heart of this young Thunder team is rookie sensation Chet Holmgren, who despite the team’s current standing, […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday by a final score of 105-101. Dallas now holds a 2-1 series lead over Oklahoma City. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving both scored 22 points in the game, but it was PJ Washington who led the charge with 27 points. Washington went 11-23 […]

The Dallas Mavericks didn’t get off to a strong start in their recent series against the Oklahoma City Thunder as they dropped game one by over 20 points. However, they are now in control of the series after three games. The Mavericks bounced back in game two and got a huge win on the road […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder now find themselves behind the 8-ball in their series with the Dallas Mavericks, down 2-1 after the 105-101 loss on Saturday. Oklahoma City’s main stars had solid performances, but its supporting cast left a lot to be desired. Two players in particular who may want to forget their outings are Lu […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are now up 2-1 on the defending champion Denver Nuggets with the series shifting to Game Four on Monday at 9:30 p.m. ET. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder’s former MVP candidate, had a short and sweet comment on what has been helping the Mavericks to re-claim their foothold in the series. Gilgeous-Alexander’s […]

The Dallas Mavericks stole Game 3 away from the Oklahoma City Thunder and now lead the series 2-1. Both Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving balled out as usual. However, it was PJ Washington that turned out to be the hero in this contest. After the game, Washington opened up about his big performance. PJ Washington […]

The Sacramento Kings roster is bracing for pivotal changes during the 2024 offseason after they failed to make the NBA Playoffs. Sacramento lost their second Play-In Tournament game to the New Orleans Pelicans, ending their postseason early. Moreover, the Kings must address several areas to reach the 2025 NBA Playoffs, highlighted by improvement offensively, defensively, […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder find themselves down 1-2 after losing Game 3 to the Dallas Mavericks. The No. 1 seed of the Western Conference now faces an uphill battle. After the contest, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander provided a stern challenge to his teammates for the upcoming Game 4 matchup. Gilgeous-Alexander wants the Thunder to play more aggressively […]

Golden State Warriors superstar point guard Stephen Curry got his shooting skills from his dad, Dell Curry. However, the two-time MVP also has his mom, Sonya Curry, to thank for his overall athleticism. Who is Sonya Curry? Best 2 Mom's I know. THANK YOU for all you do every single day! pic.twitter.com/4QEBhEDJrL — Stephen Curry […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is widely regarded as one of the best players to have ever played basketball. Throughout his illustrious career, the four-time NBA champion and future Hall of Famer has passed on the credit of his many achievements to who he considers to be the greatest mother in the world: none […]

Tyrese Haliburton’s mom and dad have been his biggest supporters throughout his NBA career. Tyrese Haliburton’s mom, Brenda, and his dad, John, have been there every step of the way. Haliburton was born in Oshkosh, Wis., on Feb. 29, 2000. He played college basketball for the Iowa State Cyclones, which led to the Sacramento Kings […]

The Orlando Magic put on an admirable display in the 2024 NBA Playoffs. However, the team unfortunately lost their first-round matchup to the Cleveland Cavaliers in seven games. To make matters worse, the Magic received a tough Wendell Carter Jr. injury update after the postseason. Carter will undergo surgery to stabilize the third metacarpal in […]

In a significant turnaround from their sluggish start to the season, Magic Gaming claimed their first victory in a 5v5 format against NBL Oz, an achievement that may signal a turning point in their NBA 2K League campaign. After beginning the season with two consecutive defeats against Cavs Legion GC and Wizards District Gaming, Magic […]

In games 1 and 2 of the series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the defending champion Denver Nuggets looked nothing like the dominant team we’ve seen all season. Despite it being the playoffs and every game being extremely important, the Nuggets looked tired and uninspired. Nuggets’ point guard Jamal Murray, who had been extremely clutch in […]

Nikola Jokic’s mom is Reda Jokic. She raised Nikola and his two brothers alongside her husband, Branislav Jokic. Jokic grew up in Sombor, Serbia. He developed a love for basketball at an early age, but no one could have predicted that he’d be one of the greatest basketball players ever. The Denver Nuggets drafted him […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder are locked into a competitive Western Conference semifinals series. There is a strong desire to win on both sides, but the teams also respect one another. Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault shared his honest thoughts on the Mavericks being a “good team” before Saturday’s Game 3. […]

We should have known that the defending champs wouldn’t go down as easy as it looked in Games 1 and 2. The Minnesota Timberwolves dominated Denver, beating the Nuggets by 34 points combined and holding Denver to 179 in two road games. The Timberwolves had taken control of home-court advantage, with a two-game lead and […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have the opportunity to go up 2-1 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Boston Celtics Saturday night as the series shifts to Cleveland’s home floor. The Cavs are coming off a shocking 118-94 victory in Game 2 at the TD Garden, putting them in the driver’s seat with two home games coming […]

Nikola Jokic took home the MVP award for the third time in his career after having another monstrous season. However, many believe Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was much more deserving of the award. NBA legend Kevin Garnett is one of them as he explains why the Oklahoma City Thunder star should’ve won the MVP over Jokic. Kevin […]

While there has been immense talk around the Miami Heat and the idea of giving players contract extensions, the focus is usually drawn to star Jimmy Butler and the buzz going around that situation. However, another player eligible for an extension and could be in line to get one this summer is Heat star Bam […]

DALLAS — It is no secret that Luka Doncic has been dealing with an injury against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference semifinals. He suffered a right knee sprain in the first-round of the NBA playoffs against the Los Angeles Clippers. The injury has continued to bother Doncic against the Thunder, but Luka […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have 10 free agents hitting the open market this summer. Even when accounting for players with player options that could allow them to hit unrestricted free agency, Philly has the most of any NBA team. Daryl Morey said it best: this offseason will feature a lot of change for the Sixers’ roster. […]

The 2023-24 season was yet another lost one for the Charlotte Hornets. Injuries deprived them from making the jump from the bottom of the league to competing for a potential play-in spot. LaMelo Ball played in just 22 games after playing in 36 games the year prior. Burgeoning second-year center Mark Williams appeared in only […]

Jalen Brunson’s mom is Sandra Brunson. Jalen has a famous father, former NBA player and current New York Knicks assistant coach, Rick Brunson. Jalen is also a member of the New York Knicks, playing under his father. Jalen Brunson was born in New Brunswick, N.J. His mom, Sandra, raised him in Southern New Jersey until […]

Anthony Edwards’ mother was Yvette Edwards. She died tragically from cancer when Anthony was in the eighth grade. We are certain that Yvette would be proud of the man Anthony has become, as he has risen to one of the top up-and-coming superstars in the NBA and a role model off the court for the […]