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The league’s best defense faced a daunting task on Monday night. Battling with two-time MVP Nikola Jokic, the Minnesota Timberwolves were without their best defender Rudy Gobert against the Denver Nuggets. However, the Wolves weren’t going to let an opportunity to take a 2-0 series lead pass them by. The Timberwolves cruised to a 106-80 […]

The Oklahoma Thunder had a full week of rest after thrashing the New Orleans Pelicans in the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs. It was a fairly easy series for the Thunder as there were two blowouts in the four games, but that will not be the case going up against the Dallas Mavericks […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have taken the NBA world by storm this postseason. The franchise’s first-ever postseason series sweep over the Phoenix Suns first drew attention to the Wolves’ stifling defense. Now, the Timberwolves have the reigning champion Denver Nuggets on the ropes after stealing not one, but two games on the road to begin the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have officially put the NBA on notice. The squad beat the defending champion Denver Nuggets 106-80 on Monday night, taking a 2-0 series lead with two games in Minnesota coming up. Nuggets star Jamal Murray was so frustrated that he threw a heat pack on the floor, causing Wolves coach Chris Finch […]

Days ago, Dwight Howard theorized that the Minnesota Timberwolves would beat the Denver Nuggets in five games. Fast forward to the conclusion of Game 2, and Howard immediately tweaked his prediction. I take it back it’s not Minnesota in 5 I meant 4 lol ya thought Jordan son was going to lose lol — Dwight […]

The reigning champions are on the ropes. The Minnesota Timberwolves did not have Rudy Gobert for Game 2 of their first-round matchup against the Denver Nuggets, but it did not matter; the Timberwolves came out of the gates motivated to choke the life out of the Nuggets, and that’s exactly what they did with a […]

Emotions are always at an all-time high when it comes to the NBA Playoffs. The Denver Nuggets really needed to get a game on their home floor but just could not get close to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Nikola Jokic and Mike Malone could not salvage plays against this tough defense. Moreover, Jamal Murray and the […]

Anthony Edwards led the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 106-80 beatdown of the Denver Nuggets on Monday night that gave the Timberwolves a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals over the reigning NBA champions. Edwards finished the game with 27 points for the Timberwolves, and even received ”MVP’ chants in Ball Arena, the Nuggets’ home […]

In taking NBA Rookie of the Year honors, San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama joined NBA on TNT where he took questions from players-turned-commentators Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith along with host Ernie Johnson Jr. “My goals are always to help my team as best as I could and get better as the […]

On Monday, Jalen Brunson continued his scoring brilliance. Finishing with 43 points, the New York Knicks guard led his team to a 121-117 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 1. Brunson’s big night just cemented him as the first player in NBA history to have at least 40 points and a made three-pointer in […]

On Monday night, it became official: San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama won the 2024 NBA Rookie of the Year Award after an outstanding debut season. Wembanyama won the award in unanimous fashion, which speaks volumes to how well he finished his rookie campaign that the debate as to who was more deserving of […]

The Indiana Pacers gave up a late lead and fell to the New York Knicks 121-117 in Game 1 of their second-round NBA Playoffs series on Monday night. But it turns out that the officials missed a critical call at the end of the game. Late in the fourth quarter, Aaron Nesmith was called for […]

One of the most entertaining aspects of NBA interviews is seeing fellow legends give each other props. Michael Jordan, of course, is one of the most talked about former players when people discuss the league’s history. 15-time NBA All-Star Shaquille O’Neal spoke about the icon via his The Big Podcast. “I don’t know what God […]

It was a hard-fought battle but a win is a win. The New York Knicks go up one win to none against the Indiana Pacers in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Coach Tom Thibodeau stuck with the squad that worked for him all season long despite having them play for nearly 45 minutes. […]

If ever there was a game for the Denver Nuggets to strike back in what’s shaping up to be an epic clash against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round of the 2024 NBA playoffs, it’s in Game 2. Rudy Gobert was not able to suit up after the birth of his first child, and […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has had an awe-inspiring NBA career. James is coming off his 21st season and is the league’s all-time scoring leader in addition to garnering 4 championships. Still, some analysts are not convinced he holds GOAT status. Stephen A Smith explained the coaching reason he is critical of James’ ranking […]

As if playing at the Madison Square Garden wasn’t hard enough for the Indiana Pacers Monday night, the officiating during a crucial moment in the series opener versus the New York Knicks made it harder for Rick Carlisle’s team to steal a win in the Big Apple. A controversial kickball call that favored the Knicks […]

The Madison Square Garden has been home to some of the most exhilarating games of the 2024 NBA playoffs to this point, and on Monday night, the Indiana Pacers gave the New York Knicks one hell of a fight to open up their second-round matchup and rekindle the two franchise’s old rivalry. In the end, […]

The Denver Nuggets are continuing a steep climb in the second round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs. The Nuggets found themselves down early to the Timberwolves in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal. Things got more heated when Michael Malone charged at a referee over a foul dispute. Michael Malone irate at uncalled fouls […]

The Golden State Warriors may not have reached the playoffs this season, but they still have a great core headed by Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. Lakers legend LeBron James, with JJ Redick on the latest edition of Mind the Game, broke down what Green’s biggest asset for the Warriors is: “Draymond Green’s biggest asset, […]

During Miami Heat President Pat Riley’s end of season press conference where he addressed the media about the state of the team, there was one specific aspect that he honed in on. It was the topic of player availability and how throughout the past two seasons, injuries have plagued Miami’s roster. Riley spoke for close […]

San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama sent a message by winning the 2023-24 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year. In becoming the first French player to capture the award and third Spur to earn the honor alongside Tim Duncan and David Robinson, the generational talent lived up to the description again by winning unanimously. In […]

Game 2 of the Minnesota Timberwolves-Denver Nuggets series may be underway, but it seems like Magic Johnson hasn’t gotten over the opening clash yet. Posting on X (Twitter) hours ago, Johnson raved about Anthony Edwards’ 43-point outing this past Saturday. “If you missed the Timberwolves’ victory over the Nuggets, you missed Anthony Edwards’ exciting and […]

Indiana basketball has been gifted with some of the best shooters in basketball history. This lineage continued as the Indiana Fever selected Caitlin Clark as the number one overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, joining the likes of Indiana Pacers guards Reggie Miller and Tyrese Haliburton among the top gunners in the city’s pro […]

Expectations were sky-high when Victor Wembanyama was projected to go as the top pick of last year’s draft. It got even higher once it was known that he would be taken care of in the San Antonio Spurs system with Gregg Popovich still leading the way. Now, he has more than surpassed those expectations and […]

The Portland Trail Blazers will not renew the contracts for assistant coaches Scott Brooks and Rodney Billups, per Aaron Fentress of the Oregonian. The change comes on the heels of assistant Steve Hetzel departing the Blazers on April 22 to join the Brooklyn Nets’ coaching staff following three seasons in Portland. Brooks spent three seasons […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t have time to celebrate after they closed their first-round matchup against the Orlando Magic. The Boston Celtics, who had finished their first-round battle with the Miami Heat in five games, were rested and waiting to go blow for blow in the second round with Cleveland. On paper, the Celtics are the […]

Miami Heat president Pat Riley held his end of season press conference Monday afternoon where he talked for close to 45 minutes about the state of the team heading into the offseason where free agency, the NBA Draft, and others will be important. While he went into detail on a possible contract extension with the […]

The defending champion Denver Nuggets have their hands full with Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves. After losing Game 1 on their home floor, the Nuggets now face a scenario on Monday night where another loss at home could seal their fate in the NBA Playoffs. To make matters worse, star guard Jamal Murray continues […]

The 2024 Met Gala is underway, and the theme this year is “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.” Celebrities donned looks inspired by the “The Garden of Time” dress code, including Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons. Ben Simmons attends the 2024 Met Gala 😎 pic.twitter.com/nFDvas6B5a — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) May 6, 2024 The Nets star arrived on the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves overcame plenty of adversity during the regular season, and now they might be forced to do the same in Game 2 of their 2024 NBA Playoffs series versus the Denver Nuggets. Rudy Gobert is missing Monday’s matchup. The favorite to win his fourth Defensive Player of the Year Award was initially listed […]

The New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers are currently dueling it out in their series opener and there was plenty of hype heading into the matchup. Firstly, it had something to do with their players. After years of seeing the same faces dominate the East, fans will be getting a fresh marquee matchup with […]

It was not even close. The NBA Rookie of the Year award has long been decided but has just been made official. Victor Wembanyama was in a class of his own. Players like Brandon Miller, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and even Chet Holmgren did not stand a chance against the San Antonio Spurs superstar and it […]

In Game 1 against the Boston Celtics, Jarrett Allen is a game-time decision for the Cleveland Cavaliers due to his nagging rib injury. Allen, a constant defensive presence on the interior for the Cavs, missed Cleveland’s last three games in their round one tilt with the Orlando Magic due to the same injury. There hasn’t […]

Another year, another early postseason exit for the Milwaukee Bucks. Even with the addition of superstar point guard Damian Lillard to strengthen the elite duo of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton, the Bucks failed to advance past the First Round of the NBA Playoffs for the second consecutive season despite being the higher seed again. […]

Every decade since 1993, the NBA Playoffs is graced with a matchup between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers. It is absolute cinema every time. Legends like Patrick Ewing, Reggie Miller, Rik Smits, Detlef Schrempf, Mark Jackson, Carmelo Anthony, and Paul George had to go through this chapter to cement their legacies within their […]

A race that essentially ended on February 29 is now officially over. The NBA named San Antonio Spurs generational talent Victor Wembanyama the 2023-2024 NBA Rookie of the Year on Monday. Oklahoma City Thunder big man Chet Holmgren finishes second for a postseason award that was among the easiest to predict across the league. Wembanyama […]

The Thunder host the Mavericks in the NBA playoffs on Tuesday in Game 1! This has the makings of a great series with well each team is currently playing with the Mavericks beating a stacked Clippers team and the Thunder sweeping the Pelicans. We now continue our NBA odds series with a Mavericks-Thunder prediction and pick. The Mavericks have made it […]

For the first time in 10 years, the Indiana Pacers have reached the second round of the NBA Playoffs. The last time they did it prior to the 2023-24 NBA season was back in 2014 when Paul George was still starring for the franchise and with Frank Vogel at the helm as head coach. This […]