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The Minnesota Timberwolves prevailed in Game 2 against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. Due to a fourth quarter surge, the Timberwolves brought home a 105-93 victory to take a 2-0 lead in the first round of the playoffs. As the series shifts to Arizona for Games 3 and 4, Devin Booker isn’t fazed. Speaking to […]

After a stellar playoff opener from the Minnesota Timberwolves, Game 2 became a prime opportunity for them to take a commanding lead in the first round. With the Phoenix Suns looking to turn their fortunes around, Minnesota came in ready to roll again. A bevy of stops out of the gate cemented ferocious 8-0 start […]

In a game that featured no shortage of physicality and emotion, the Dallas Mavericks earned a 96-93 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 2 of their playoff series. Luka Doncic led the way with 32 points, nine assists and six rebounds, while Kyrie Irving added 23 points, three assists, and six rebounds in […]

In Game 1 of their matchup on Sunday, Damian Lillard scored 35 points – all in the first half – against the Indiana Pacers as the Milwaukee Bucks cruised to a 15-point victory in their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series. During Game 2 on Tuesday night, Lillard scored 34 points – 26 in the first […]

Damian Lillard got off to a hot start in their NBA Playoffs series against the Indiana Pacers. The Milwaukee Bucks did not even need him to produce in the second half to win Game 1. However, it was Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton’s turn to hit their opponents back. Coach Doc Rivers could not find […]

Tyrese Haliburton said Tuesday night that a racial slur was directed at his younger brother during the Indiana Pacers’ two-game stay in his hometown state for a pair of playoff battles against the Milwaukee Bucks. Asked after the Pacers’ commanding 125-108 Game 2 win over the Bucks what it was like to be playing back […]

It’s a bit funny to look at now, but the Phoenix Suns actually entered their first-round matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2024 NBA playoffs as the favorite to advance. This appears to have been nothing but bulletin board material for a Timberwolves team that is now leading the series 2-0 after taking a […]

Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns fell into an 0-2 hole in their first round NBA Playoffs series against the Minnesota Timberwolves after falling 105-93 on Tuesday night. Devin Booker led the Suns with 20 points on 6-for-13 shooting, though he was 1-for-6 from 3-point range. Durant finished with just 18 points – and he […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are currently up 1-0 in their first-round NBA playoffs series against the New Orleans Pelicans. They also have a lottery pick waiting for them in June. The Thunder have the 12th-best odds in the upcoming NBA Draft lottery courtesy of a previous trade with the Houston Rockets. That pick was acquired […]

Tim Hardaway Jr. exited Tuesday’s Dallas Mavericks-Los Angeles Clippers playoff game with an apparent injury. The TNT broadcast later revealed that Hardaway had suffered a right ankle sprain and will miss the remainder of the game. Hardaway, a three-point threat, will be missed as Dallas looks to close out a victory in Game 2 against […]

The Phoenix Suns are facing an uphill battle against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2024 NBA Playoffs. Phoenix is down 2-0 after their 93-105 loss to Minnesota on Tuesday night. Kevin Durant and Devin Booker are struggling to get things going, and some key stats could signal a bad omen for the stars. Tuesday night’s […]

Grayson Allen has been the x-factor for the Phoenix Suns throughout the regular season. If Frank Vogel doesn’t see much offensive momentum between Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, and Devin Booker, he would likely be the guy to step up. The former Duke star has not gotten many opportunities to shine because of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ […]

The Phoenix Suns are getting all they can handle from the Minnesota Timberwolves. The No. 3 seed’s talent and defensive aggression has given this group fits in the opening round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs, winning the first two games of this best-of-seven showdown. Phoenix’s troubles extend beyond its play, however. Grayson Allen, who received […]

The New Orleans Pelicans and Oklahoma City Thunder have been credited for building out deep rosters capable of weathering storms. Both small-market franchises have the feeling of young, upstart contenders after a tense Game 1 battle in the NBA Playoffs, Oklahoma City narrowly escaping with a victory. But those NBA Finals futures are looking too […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves took on the Phoenix Suns in a heated Game 2 Western Conference Quarterfinal matchup. Minnesota beat Phoenix 105-93 off another stellar effort from Anthony Edwards. Moreover, Edwards put on a hilarious display with a ref after an impressive defensive play against Bradley Beal. Edwards came from the defensive help side and blocked […]

There are not many players in league history who could compete with the resume of Kobe Bryant. The Black Mamba solidified himself as arguably the greatest player to come out of the Los Angeles Lakers system. One big reason for his legendary status was the insane NBA Playoffs run he had back in 2010. Goran […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey was named the NBA Most Improved Player on Tuesday night. Maxey’s scoring rose for the third consecutive year, and he finished the regular season averaging 25.9 points, 6.2 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.0 steals per game — all career bests. Appearing on NBA TV, the 76ers star reacted to […]

There will be a lot of scouting tape getting watched this weekend in the Crescent City. Whether a fan or a front office employee, there is plenty of film to comb over this April. The New Orleans Pelicans and Oklahoma City Thunder’s first-round NBA Playoffs series will overlap with the 2024 NFL Draft. The best […]

In the first-round playoff battle between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic, Jarrett Allen has been playing like a big man possessed. Through two games, Allen has averaged 16.0 points on 60.0% shooting, 19.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.5 blocks in 37.0 minutes per game. Allen has become the arbiter of Orlando’s fate, […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard has missed the last nine games, including Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. That absence will end with Leonard set to return for Game 2 on Tuesday night. Kawhi Leonard came out to warm up at his usual time, something he hadn’t […]

When Nikola Jokic won his first title last year, many were placing him in the greatest center conversation. After all, he does have two MVP awards in addition to his championship ring. While some are convinced that the Denver Nuggets star could already be the best five-man of all time, Lou Williams isn’t one of […]

The first thing Los Angeles Lakers fans and some members of the team went out to do after Game 2 of their NBA Playoffs clash was blast the officiating. Many heated heads were not pleased with how certain fouls committed by the Nikola Jokic-led Denver Nuggets to players like Anthony Davis, LeBron James, and D’Angelo […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ 104-101 loss to the New York Knicks in Game 2 of their NBA Playoffs matchup was notable for its controversial ending. In a wild final sequence, the Knicks scored eight points in the span of about 30 seconds to steal the win from the 76ers. But reaction was swift regarding a foul […]

Rui Hachimura is facing a tough customer in the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, and ESPN analyst Shannon Sharpe did not hold back on his critique of the Los Angeles Lakers forward’s lackluster play. Sharpe made a tongue-in-cheek reference to disgraced former Toronto Raptors reserve Jontay Porter as he took […]

Bulls guard Coby White came seemingly out of nowhere to thrill fans both locally and nationally en route to consideration for the NBA’s Most Improved Player Award, which was ultimately won by 76ers star Tyrese Maxey. White’s improvement was not lost on his peers, as he received votes for ‘most underrated player’ according to an […]

“Shocking” might be the only word in the dictionary fit to describe the Los Angeles Lakers’ 101-99 collapse against the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. And with good reason, too. With 7:15 left in the third quarter, LeBron James and company were given a 95.6 percent chance […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are riding the momentum of their Game 1 NBA Playoffs victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Los Angeles beat Dallas 109-97 off stout performances from Paul George and James Harden. However, let George tell the story, Harden made the most impact. Harden finished Sunday’s afternoon game with a team-high 28 points, eight […]

The best players usually prove themselves in the NBA Playoffs and the same goes for coaches. Each postseason series is defined by big moments made by All-NBA stars and small adjustments by coaching staffs working the margins of every matchup. Willie Green’s New Orleans Pelicans are no different. They are also not being too secretive […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey has won the NBA’s Most Improved Player award for the 2023-24 season. Maxey took home the hardware in his fourth season after becoming an All-Star and the 76ers’ second option behind Joel Embiid. Each season, the 21st overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft continued to improve. Now he has […]

Shocker! The officiating crew in the New York Knicks’ wild 104-101 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night at Madison Square Garden didn’t get every call or non-call correct in real-time. The NBA released the Last Two Minute Report for Game 2 on Tuesday afternoon, revealing four referee mistakes of omission—three of which benefitted […]

The Phoenix Suns currently trail the Minnesota Timberwolves 1-0 in their playoff series. Phoenix would love nothing more than to even the series at one game apiece on Tuesday night in Minnesota. Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal will lead the way, but Phoenix’s top three-point option Grayson Allen is battling an injury concern. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are expecting frontcourt reinforcements before their must-win Game 3 at Crypto.com Arena. Whether that’ll be enough to solve their lingering issues against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets is another matter. “We’ve shown that we’re more than capable,” Anthony Davis said after the Lakers’ gut-wrenching last-second 101-99 Game 2 loss at […]

Last year, the Milwaukee Bucks had the best record in the NBA, only to lose in the first round of the playoffs to the Miami Heat. The team looked to overcome those postseason woes in 2023-24, acquiring star point guard Damian Lillard and replacing head coach Mike Budenholzer, with Adrian Griffin. The addition of Lillard […]

The Miami Heat look to come in to Game 2 and shock the world against the Boston Celtics after an ugly loss Sunday afternoon as they look to make this competitive, avoiding going down 0-2 in the series. However, if the Heat want to have success Wednesday night in the first round of the NBA […]

Going from the No. 3 seed and a close matchup with a Steph Curry-led Golden State Warriors squad in the Western Conference Playoffs to a spot on the couch and — as the joke goes, Cancun — isn’t a transition any NBA team aspires to experience, especially with a young team. Unfortunately for the Sacramento […]

Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics are currently in the process of gearing up for Game 2 of their first round playoff series vs the Miami Heat, which is slated to take place on Wednesday evening from the TD Garden in Boston. The Celtics got off to a great start to the series on Sunday […]

Fans of the New Orleans Pelicans can be forgiven for getting their hopes up following an under-the-radar injury status update on Zion Williamson. The two-time NBA All-Star spoke a day before facing off against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second game of their first-round NBA Playoffs series. Williamson’s words immediately stoked the fires of […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are not looking for moral victories following a Game 1 road loss to open an NBA Playoffs series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Zion Williamson may be out with an injury and Brandon Ingram is still seemingly shaking off some rust but there are some silver linings to consider. Trey Murphy […]

In an exciting opener to their playoff series, the Minnesota Timberwolves, led by a dominant performance from Anthony Edwards, topped the Phoenix Suns with a decisive 120-95 victory in Game 1. The matchup not only highlighted the young star’s rising prowess but also his spirited trash-talk with NBA star Kevin Durant, a scene that has […]