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The Los Angeles Lakers are fighting to keep their season alive on Wednesday night in Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but the first half didn’t go according to plan. The Lakers were able to recover from a big deficit in the first quarter, but they still trail the Wolves 59-49 at halftime. Late in […]

The Milwaukee Bucks early playoff exit might sting, but it didn’t stop NBA on TNT from having a little fun at the expense of Doc Rivers. In a segment that quickly went viral, Kenny Smith revealed he asked his barber for the “Doc Rivers” cut– a subtle jab that drew uncontrollable laughter from the studio […]

Ime Udoka wasn’t having it when it came to questions about Dillon Brooks trying to hurt Stephen Curry during Game 5 between the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors. Throughout Wednesday night’s contest, Brooks was active with his defense on Curry. He refused to let the Warriors star get any easy shots, going as far […]

In a high-stakes Game 5 matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves, Rui Hachimura delivered one of the most electrifying plays of the night. With 7:18 remaining in the first quarter and the Timberwolves holding a 12–5 lead, Hachimura attacked the lane and rose to dunk over Rudy Gobert, the four-time Defensive […]

For the Cleveland Cavaliers, fresh off an emphatic first-round sweep of the Miami Heat, Round 2 isn’t just a continuation, it’s a collision. And as the Indiana Pacers prepare to bring their relentless pace and perimeter firepower to the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Cavs may be forced to do something unthinkable: limit Jarrett Allen’s time […]

The Golden State Warriors are heading back home for Game 6 against the Houston Rockets after failing to close out the series on Wednesday night in Houston. The Rockets led from wire to wire in a dominant 131-116 victory to force that Game 6 and keep their season alive for at least 48 more hours. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have their backs against the wall in Game 5 as they are currently hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves. After splitting the first two games in LA, the Timberwolves defended their home court in Minnesota, and they have a 3-1 lead in the series. A win in Game 5 for Minnesota will end […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving went out for the season after tearing his ACL in March. But that didn’t stop him from taking in the festivities of the NBA Playoffs.  On Wednesday, he was captured sitting courtside for Game 4 of the first-round matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves, per Ben Golliver […]

After the Indiana Pacers pulled off a thrilling 119–118 overtime win over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 5, the celebration on the court was briefly overshadowed by a tense interaction between Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo and Tyrese Haliburton’s father, John Haliburton. As the Pacers celebrated, cameras caught Antetokounmpo walking toward John near the sideline with […]

In Game 5 against the Golden State Warriors, Amen Thompson had himself a game. With his team facing elimination if they dropped another game to Steve Kerr’s squad, the Rockets came out of the gates ready to rock, scoring 40 in the first half plus 36 more in the second to lead Houston past Stephen […]

Alperen Sengun joined Nikola Jokic in an exclusive club during the Houston Rockets’ 131-116 win against the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 of the West First Round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. In 31 minutes of action, Sengun finished with a stat line of 15 points, nine rebounds, nine assists, two steals, and two […]

The Houston Rockets stayed alive on Wednesday night with a big win at home to fight off elimination. The Golden State Warriors came into Game 5 leading the series 3-1, and they had an opportunity to advance to the next round of the NBA Playoffs. They will have to wait until Game 6 now as […]

The Golden State Warriors fell short and failed miserably in their first chance to close out the Houston Rockets in Game 5 of this first-round playoff series on Wednesday night. The Rockets came out and played with a bunch of energy while the Warriors fell flat. Houston raced out to a 27-point halftime lead before […]

Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry is on a roll. Curry achieved a milestone for the most playoff assists during Game 5 of the first-round series against the Houston Rockets.  He is now 18th on the all-time list after surpassing Bob Cousy.  Now, he provided Rockets guard Tari Eason with a moment he will never […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have their backs against the wall on Wednesday night at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5. It looked like the Lakers were going to even this series up at two apiece in Game 4 as they had a comfortable lead in the fourth quarter, but the Timberwolves stormed back […]

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 […]