NBA Playoffs Articles - Page 113

The Golden State Warriors found a lot of success with their Stephen Curry-Andrew Wiggins two-man game early in their devastating Game 4 loss against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night. For some reason, though, the Dubs opted to change their tactics in the latter part of the game, and ultimately, they suffered a brutal […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Dennis Schroder and head coach Darvin Ham have hit back at Steve Kerr after the Golden State Warriors coach claimed they had been flopping in the wake of Game 4. After the game, which the Lakers won to take their series lead to 3-1, Kerr said that he “thought they […]

The Phoenix Suns have already announced that Chris Paul will not be available for their do-or-die Game 6 showdown against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night. Unfortunately for them, it’s not just CP3 who could be forced to sit out this crucial matchup, with Deandre Ayton now popping up on the injury report as well. Deandre […]

Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul has been officially ruled out for their must-win Game 6 against the Denver Nuggets as he continues to recover from his groin injury. Paul has been sidelined ever since sustaining a left groin strain in Game 2 of the playoff series. Initial reports indicated that he would be out for […]

There is no further update on Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul‘s return from a left groin strain, coach Monty Williams said after the team’s practice Wednesday. “Nothing’s changed,” Williams said. “He’s working out, but his status hasn’t changed.” Paul was observed working on his mid-range and 3-point shot for over 15 minutes at the end […]

Based on what we’ve been seeing from Joel Embiid in the last four games against the Boston Celtics, it doesn’t seem like the Philadelphia 76ers superstar is dealing with an injury. However, Embiid is still nursing a sprained right knee, and unfortunately for Sixers fans, it could be significant enough for the newly-minted league MVP […]

Andrew Wiggins still relishes going head-to-head with LeBron James. Nearly a decade past his career-beginning trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers, though, it’s not because Wiggins is clinging to any resentment toward James. The Golden State Warriors wing just always appreciates the opportunity to battle with the best. Barely two weeks after Cleveland took Wiggins with […]

The eighth-seeded Miami Heat have been one of the biggest postseason surprises in recent NBA Playoff history here in 2023. First, they took down the league’s top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks in five games during the first round of the postseason and now, heading into Wednesday’s contest, are on the verge of achieving a similar feat in […]

After taking down the league’s leading juggernaut in the Milwaukee Bucks via a gentleman’s sweep during the first round of the playoffs, the Miami Heat find themselves on the verge of accomplishing a similar feat heading into Wednesday’s bout against the New York Knicks. With Erik Spoelstra’s club up 3-1, Game 5 could wind up […]

New York Knicks point guard Immanuel Quickley sat out Monday’s Game 4 against the Miami Heat due to an ankle injury. Without their backup floor general, the Knicks went on to lose to the Heat by a final score of 109-101 behind 27 points and ten assists from Jimmy Butler. So when Butler, Bam Adebayo, […]

There were a handful of forgettable moments for the Golden State Warriors during their crushing Game 4 loss against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Dubs committed a few crucial errors in crunch time that ultimately led to the Lakers escaping with a hard-fought 104-101 victory to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the series. Even […]

Magic Johnson loves how Darvin Ham has made adjustments to guide the Los Angeles Lakers to a 3-1 lead over the Golden State Warriors. However, he doesn’t want the Purple and Gold to be complacent, especially in their closeout Game 5 on Wednesday. The NBA icon emphasized that it will be difficult for the Lakers […]

As exciting as the NBA regular season is, the playoffs are ultimately a different animal altogether. With the best NBA teams competing for the coveted NBA championship, the stakes are higher than ever. However, with the pressure of the playoffs, there’s no doubt that closeout games are a huge contributor to that. But despite the […]

The NBA playoffs are on a burner right now! The Lakers have a chance to advance with a win tonight over Steph Curry and the Warriors. This same-game parlay features Steph Curry and LeBron James. The Lakers won Game 1 and the Warriors tied it up in The Bay. LeBron and the Lakers managed to […]

By the textbook definition, Philadelphia 76ers forward PJ Tucker is a journeyman. He’s played for six different teams across his 12-year NBA career. But wherever Tucker has played, he has always impacted winning with his defensive tenacity, offensive rebounding ability, and stellar leadership. It’s no coincidence that he’s experienced numerous deep playoff runs since joining […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are, miraculously, one win away from eliminating the Golden State Warriors in five games and becoming the first team of the 2023 NBA Playoffs to advance to the conference semifinals. The Lakers have been firing on all cylinders for weeks. They’re 14-4 since LeBron James returned to the starting lineup. They […]

The Boston Celtics currently find themselves at +150 to win the series against the Philadelphia 76ers. A bet on the Celtics might be considered fool’s gold right now, especially given how they looked in Game 5. The Sixers dominated from start to finish, led by a trio of solid performances from James Harden, Joel Embiid […]

The Golden State Warriors were on the wrong side of the most notable 3-1 comeback in NBA annals. Just one round before LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers made history in the 2016 Finals, though, the Dubs came back from that same deep hole against Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder—setting the […]

In their biggest game of the season to this point, the Philadelphia 76ers showed out. The Sixers beat the Boston Celtics in Tuesday night’s Game 5 by a final score of 115-103 behind a 33-point, seven-rebound performance from superstar center Joel Embiid. They now own a 3-2 series lead and are one win away from […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic’s incident with Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia in Game 4 of the second round NBA Playoffs series got a lot of attention. Jokic and Ishbia shared a lighthearted moment before Game 5, and Nuggets coach Michael Malone made a funny comment regarding Jokic’s motivations. “He’s trying to get his 25 […]

The Phoenix Suns were relatively even with the Denver Nuggets through the first half of Game 5, but ultimately succumbed to a team that looked hungrier. The Nuggets prevailed 118-102, and now have the Suns on the ropes with a 3-2 lead. Both teams now head back to Phoenix for a pivotal Game 6, with […]

The NBA Playoffs continue as the Denver Nuggets (53-29) visit the Phoenix Suns (45-37) for Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals! Action tips off Thursday at 10:00 p.m. ET. Denver took a 3-2 advantage thanks to their 118-102 win in Game 5. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Nuggets-Suns prediction, pick, […]

The second round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs is approaching its final stages. Now, every game could mean a spot in the conference finals or the end of a season. With the Denver Nuggets set to travel and face the Phoenix Suns on Thursday, it is time for some Nuggets Game 6 bold predictions. Denver […]

In their biggest game of their season to this point, the Boston Celtics laid an egg. The Celtics lost Game 5 of their second-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers by a final score of 115-103 behind 33 points and seven rebounds from center Joel Embiid. Boston is now trailing in the series 3-2 and is […]

The Boston Celtics didn’t come to play in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, and as a result, they’re one loss away from elimination. Conversely, the Philadelphia 76ers were ready for their Tuesday night showdown with the C’s, as they dominated en route to a 115-103 win. With Game 6 in Philly on Thursday […]

Devin Booker has been having some sensational performances in the NBA Playoffs for the Phoenix Suns. While they lost Game 5 to the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night to fall into a 3-2 deficit in the series, Booker recorded 28 points and made some history along the way. Through the first ten games of the […]

After two straight wins on their home court, the Phoenix Suns couldn’t bring their momentum with them on the road. They were no match for the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena once again, falling 118-102 in a lopsided game. With the win, Denver took a 3-2 lead in the second-round series and pushed Phoenix to […]

The Boston Celtics find themselves on the ropes heading into Game 6 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series against the Philadelphia 76ers. Down 3-2 in the series, and heading back to Philadelphia for a do-or-die game, things aren’t looking great for the Celtics. But anything can happen in the NBA, so with that in mind, […]

For years, the Philadelphia 76ers have been looking to break through and make the Eastern Conference Finals. After their Game 5 victory on the road against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night, the Sixers are one win away from being in the conference finals. The 76ers defeated the Celtics 115-103 in a game that they […]

Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole has struggled throughout the NBA Playoffs, leading to no shortage of criticism from around the sports world. Poole recently received more backlash, this time from an anonymous NBA executive, per Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report. “He’s empty calories,” the NBA executive stated. That is a simple, yet telling statement […]

The second round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs is coming down to the wire, and the next games should be determinant for the fate of many teams. The Larry O’Brien Trophy is getting closer and closer, but there is still a long way to go. With the Philadelphia 76ers set to host the Boston Celtics […]

Through the first four games of the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers’ hard-fought series, the Celtics have looked like the more dominant team. Sure, the Celtics may have lost as many games as they have won, which is what matters in the grand scheme of things, but they have dominated the Sixers in those two […]

The Denver Nuggets pulled out a pivotal win during Tuesday’s Game 5 to give themselves a 3-2 series lead over the Phoenix Suns. While the first half of the contest was tightly contested, the final two periods proved to be heavily in favor of Denver, with Jamal Murray paving the way during this stretch after […]

The Phoenix Suns returned to Colorado for Game 5 against the Denver Nuggets and suffered more of the same from the beginning of this series. The first half was relatively even, but the Nuggets trounced the Suns in the third quarter and never looked back. As the final buzzer sounded, the Nuggets left the court […]

The Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets are two very emotional, passionate teams that have been fighting with one another to try and reach the Western Conference Finals. On Tuesday night, the Nuggets came away with a 118-102 victory at home to take a 3-2 series lead, but the story from this game was what happened […]

The Boston Celtics suffered an ugly Game 5 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers by a score of 115-103. While head coach Joe Mazzulla has been taking a lot of heat for how the Celtics have looked in the 2023 NBA Playoffs, starting point guard Marcus Smart vehemently defends him, reports Heavy Sports’ Steve Bulpett. “We […]

The Phoenix Suns find themselves backed into a corner in the 2023 NBA playoffs after getting beaten badly by the Denver Nuggets. The Suns trail 3-2 despite a spectacular series from Devin Booker. Having no answers from Nikola Jokic and a poor series from Deandre Ayton has Phoenix on the brink of elimination. Ayton has […]

The Western Conference Semifinals series between the Denver Nuggets and Phoenix Suns has been full of very entertaining basketball and this was certainly the case in Game 5 on Tuesday night. The Nuggets came away with another blowout victory at home, defeating the Suns 118-102, but it was what happened late in the third quarter […]

The Golden State Warriors shattered all expectations during the 2021-22 season, winning the 2022 NBA championship after many pundits and fans thought that the Warriors dynasty has already peaked following the departure of Kevin Durant in 2019. But Stephen Curry proved that his time on the NBA mountaintop isn’t yet over. Nevertheless, it sure looks […]