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Joel Embiid could not pass up the opportunity to suit up for Game 2 of the Philadelphia 76ers’ second-round battle against noted rivals Boston Celtics. After all, he recently just won the 2022-23 NBA Most Valuable Player honors, and he was eager to prove that he, indeed, was deserving of such a prestigious acclaim. However, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers left Game 2 against the Boston Celtics with one good piece of good news: Joel Embiid returned and looked promising. Just about everything else went Boston’s way as the Sixers got smashed by a score of 121-87. The Sixers let the Celtics scorch them from beyond the arc and couldn’t figure out […]

The Boston Celtics left the Philadelphia 76ers absolutely shell-shocked in Game 2. The Celtics were out for some revenge after their shock Game 1 loss against the Sixers, and they responded with a 121-87 shellacking of Philly on the night that Joel Embiid made his return from injury. Marcus Smart played his role in Boston’s […]

In the heat of the ongoing Eastern Conference semifinals between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics, NBA Twitter has found itself preoccupied with something other than the game itself. A drone camera angle deployed by TNT for broadcasting Game 2 has left viewers with a less than favorable impression, as it captures the court from […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid just can’t catch a break. After people questioned his MVP win on Tuesday, he ended up on the receiving end of another backlash following his Game 2 performance against the Boston Celtics. Embiid returned to action after missing Game 1 of the series due to a knee injury. However, […]

There was some doubt creeping up on the Boston Celtics after they allowed a Joel Embiid-less Philadelphia 76ers to steal away their home-court advantage by winning Game 1 of their NBA Playoffs second-round series. Well, Jayson Tatum and Co. blatantly restored any faith that was lost by completely blowing out the Sixers in Game 2 […]

After a tough loss in Game 1 against the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the NBA playoffs, the Boston Celtics grabbed a much needed win in Game 2. Facing the prospect of heading to the Sixers homecourt and being down 0-2 in the series, the Celtics responded in impressive fashion with a old […]

The Los Angeles Lakers stunned the Chase Center crowd in San Francisco on Tuesday with a 117-112 series opening win over the Golden State Warriors. What made it even more incredible is the manner in which the Lakers were able to pull it out. The Lakers outshot the Warriors from the field by a total […]

After their Game 1 disaster, the Boston Celtics bounced back in Game 2 and destroyed the Philadelphia 76ers to tie the series. It was an absolutely convincing win for the Beantown team, and Jaylen Brown admitted it’s all thanks to their defense and aggressiveness. With Joel Embiid returning for the Sixers, everyone thought it would […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are the real deal. If you still had any doubt with regard to the title credentials of this team then their huge Game 1 win over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night should serve as a clear testament to this fact. LeBron James and Co. came into their NBA Playoffs […]

The Los Angeles Lakers struck first in their second round series against the Golden State Warriors in the NBA playoffs. Stealing homecourt and taking a 1-0 series lead, the Lakers put themselves in good position as this series gets underway. Helping lead the way for the Lakers in Game 1 was Anthony Davis. Davis finished […]

The Boston Celtics had the strongest response possible to their incredibly disappointing Game 1 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, as they punished Joel Embiid and company at home Wednesday night in a 121-87 victory. And you bet, Celtics fans are all over their team’s statement win over the Sixers to level this second-round series at […]

Joel Embiid made his return to the lineup as the Philadelphia 76ers looked to build on their series lead against the Boston Celtics. In Game 2, the Sixers got a solid performance from Embiid but also got buried under a mountain of triples, losing by a score of 121-87. Let’s break down Game 2 between […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are three games away from a trip to the Western Conference finals. Anthony Davis knows he and LeBron James may not get too many more chances to compete for an NBA championship as teammates. Speaking at the Lakers’ team hotel in San Francisco on Wednesday after the Lakers’ Game 1 victory […]

Don’t count Steve Kerr among the many, many Golden State Warriors partisans incensed by their team’s massive free throw discrepancy in Tuesday’s Game 1 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Just because he understands why the Dubs were so egregiously out-shot at the charity stripe, though, doesn’t mean Kerr is satisfied with that losing numbers […]

NBA legend Magic Johnson knows exactly what made the difference for the Los Angeles Lakers in their Game 1 win over the Golden State Warriors. Defense. According to Johnson, the Lakers’ ability to make key stops allowed them to edge the Warriors in crunch time and eventually take the 117-112 win. “The key to last […]

The Golden State Warriors came extremely close to defending their home court on Tuesday night in Game 1 of their NBA Playoffs second-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers. LeBron James and Co. established a big lead in the fourth quarter only for Stephen Curry to lead a 14-0 run to tie the game up at 112-112 […]

Anything is possible amid day-to-day variability of the postseason microscope. As the Golden State Warriors’ playoff run continues with Thursday’s crucial Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers, though, it still seems like Jonathan Kuminga is on the outside looking in at playing time. The sophomore forward didn’t play in the Warriors’ series-opening loss to […]

Draymond Green didn’t hold back in his criticism of his performance on Tuesday in Game 1 of the Golden State Warriors’ NBA Playoffs series against the Los Angeles Lakers. For those who missed it, the Lakers shocked the Warriors in their series opener with the 117-112 win. Both Anthony Davis and LeBron James dominated, with […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves took a big step forward in 2021-22, jumping from 13th to 7th in the West before going down in six games to the Grizzlies. Unfortunately, they were unable to replicate that jump this season, winning four less games and being blown out by the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the […]

The intensity in Game 1 between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers was through the roof. Nevertheless, Steph Curry and LeBron James still found the time to joke around a bit during the game, particularly when the Lakers talisman decided to apply one particular savage defensive tactic on Curry early on. At […]

After the Golden State Warriors secured their ticket to the second round of the NBA Playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers, Magic Johnson predicted that the showdown will result to “sky high” TV ratings. Sure enough, the LA icon couldn’t be more right. The Warriors and Lakers played Game 1 of their series on Tuesday, […]

The Boston Celtics may be the higher seed in their Eastern Conference Semifinal matchup, but it’s the Philadelphia 76ers who currently hold a 1-0 advantage in this best-of-seven series. Now, heading into Wednesday’s Game 2, Joe Mazzulla and company are looking to even things up with a much-needed win before heading on the road to […]

Playing smaller doesn’t exactly seem a prudent way for the Golden State Warriors to even this series after Anthony Davis’ monstrous Game 1. His real impact extended even further than ridiculous numbers of 30 points, 23 rebounds, five assists and four blocks—a playoff line only accomplished by Tim Duncan back in the 2003 Finals before […]

After a painful 119-115 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 at home last Monday, the Boston Celtics are expected to make some adjustments in Wednesday night’s Game 2 of this second-round series in the 2023 NBA Playoffs. Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla even shared how his team plans to attack Philadelphia’s zone defense, […]

The NBA Playoffs continue as the Los Angeles Lakers (43-39) visit the Golden State Warriors (44-38) in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals! Action tips off Thursday at 9:00 p.m. ET. Los Angeles took a 1-0 series lead thanks to their 117-112 win in Game 1. Below we continue our NBA odds series with […]

Chris Paul’s injury is a development that could potentially have a disastrous effect on Phoenix Suns‘ season. It could not have come at a worse time for the Suns, who are currently down 2-0 against the Denver Nuggets in their NBA Playoffs second-round matchup. Now, the Suns will need to navigate the next few games […]

Success is a word that has been hard to come by for the New York Knicks over the last decade, as prior to this season, they had made just one playoff appearance since 2013. While he is not necessarily their best player, Josh Hart is the Knicks’ most impactful player and is one of the […]

Devin Booker is well aware of the harsh reality the Phoenix Suns are facing in the absence of Chris Paul due to injury. Not only did they lose their floor general amid the NBA Playoffs, but also their leader who keeps them together even in tough situations. With that said, Booker understands they have to […]

The Phoenix Suns trail the Denver Nuggets 2-0 in their NBA Playoffs series. Chris Paul is dealing with a groin injury for Phoenix, and his timetable is unclear. Suns head coach Monty Williams provided a fairly positive update on the veteran point guard ahead of Game 3, per Duane Rankin. “I’m optimistic just because I believe […]

The Golden State Warriors narrowly lost Game 1 of their second-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Warriors had the ball down three points with mere seconds remaining in the contest and had a great opportunity to send the game into overtime. But instead of working the ball around for a high-percentage look, Jordan […]

Believe it or not, the Boston Celtics are still the favorite to win this series despite falling short in Game 1. Be sure to stay tuned to our NBA odds series for more on betting around The Association. James Harden was the talk of Game 1. Without MVP Joel Embiid, the former MVP himself went […]

The second round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs is officially off and running with big moments already in the history books. Now, teams are getting a step closer to taking home the Larry O’Brien Trophy, but there is still a long way to go. With the New York Knicks set to travel to face the […]

Heading into the Western Conference first-round playoff series between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Los Angles Lakers, the Grizzlies were the prohibitive favorites to come out on top and advance. After all, the Grizzlies finished the regular season with the second-best record in the conference and the best home record in the NBA at 35-6. […]

The Miami Heat were defeated by the New York Knicks 111-105 in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on Tuesday. Jimmy Butler missed the game due to an ankle injury, and Shams Charania shared a Butler injury update on Wednesday, per Pat McAfee on Twitter. “Jimmy Butler wanted to play (in Game 2),” Charania […]

The second round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs is officially here, and it has already produced some big moments. Organizations are now a step closer to taking home the Larry O’Brien Trophy, but there is still a long way to go when it comes to reaching that ultimate goal. With the Los Angeles Lakers set […]

The second round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs is officially underway, and fans already had the chance of seeing some big games. Now, franchises are getting closer and closer to raising another championship banner soon. With the Golden State Warriors set to host the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, it is time for our Warriors […]

The Boston Celtics have had trouble closing out games all season, and their late-game struggles came back to bite them in Game 1 against the Philadelphia 76ers. With 2023 MVP Joel Embiid out for the Eastern Conference Semifinals opener, the C’s had a great opportunity to take a series lead. Instead, they squandered a four-point […]

Darvin Ham‘s defense on Jordan Poole helped the Los Angeles Lakers win Game 1 of their series against the Golden State Warriors. With 9.1 seconds left in the fourth quarter, Poole shot a 3-pointer that could have tied the game at 115 apiece. Ham put his right hand near his mouth and yelled something as […]