NBA Playoffs Articles - Page 125

To end the 2022-23 season, the discussion revolving Denver Nuggets star big man Nikola Jokic has turned sour. Jokic received plenty of criticisms regarding his defensive impact (or lack thereof), and the Nuggets proceeded to limp into the playoffs as a result. However, Jokic and the Nuggets appeared to have put all this toxicity behind […]

Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul was forced to leave Game 2 of their NBA Playoffs showdown with the Denver Nuggets due to a groin injury. Unfortunately for the team, the latest update on his status isn’t encouraging at all. While Paul has yet to undergo tests to determine the severity of the issue, Suns head […]

Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns entered Game 2 with a strong mindset, especially as they try to bounce back from their blowout Game 1 loss to the Denver Nuggets. And for much of Game 2, it seemed like the hard-fought battle between two Western Conference titans could go either way. However, the Suns seemed […]

James Harden may have yet to reach two full seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers, but he has already achieved a playoff feat that not even Joel Embiid has done. In Game 1 of their second round series with the Boston Celtics, Harden exploded for 45 points on 17-of-30 shooting. He also recorded six assists and […]

Ahead of Game 1 between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, NBA star James Harden’s unique outfit choice captured the attention of Twitter users and sparked a wave of reactions. When you have the Met Gala at 6 and Game 1 at 7 😅 pic.twitter.com/J0l1utQS4C — Ball Don’t Lie […]

Jayson Tatum busted out on Monday night for the Boston Celtics in their series opener against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Celtics superstar went off for 39 points and 11 rebounds, but in the end, Tatum’s heroics just weren’t enough. James Harden was the man of the hour as he led the Sixers to a huge […]

It was a scary sight for Phoenix Suns fans when they watched Chris Paul gingerly walk to the locker room after suffering what appears to be a groin injury in Game 2 against the Denver Nuggets. It looked like a non-contact injury too, which could be an even more troubling sign for the Suns. Here’s […]

James Harden had a memorable night in Beantown on Monday, as the Philadelphia 76ers superstar exploded for 45 points to lead the Sixers to a 119-115 win in Game 1 of this second-round series. However, Harden was not able to make NBA history quite like PJ Tucker. According to EastMuse, the Sixers forward became just […]

Monty Williams and the Phoenix Suns are gifted with the NBA’s best foursome: guards Chris Paul and Devin Booker; forward Kevin Durant; and center Deandre Ayton. Paul is considered one of the best point guards of all time. Durant is arguably the greatest scorer ever and Booker had a legitimate argument to be realized as […]

The Philadelphia 76ers gave Boston sports fans another heartbreak in the playoffs. A day after the Boston Bruins got stunned by the Florida Panthers in a Game 7 at TD Garden, James Harden and the Sixers, playing without Joel Embiid, shocked the Celtics in Beantown in a 119-115 victory in Game 1 of their second-round […]

The Boston Celtics just lost at home to a Philadelphia 76ers team missing its superstar in Joel Embiid. Naturally, the unforgiving Beantown fans and all of NBA Twitter are mad and absolutely horrified over the poor showing. Boston led by as much as 14 points in the contest, but the Sixers fought hard and was […]

The Golden State Warriors will score enough to beat the Los Angeles Lakers of Klay Thompson and Jordan Poole shoot like we know they can. Reliable contributions from Gary Payton II, Donte DiVincenzo and Moses Moody would finally fortify the defending champions’ bench, a debilitating weakness as they scraped by the Sacramento Kings. Jonathan Kuminga’s […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics began their second-round matchup in the 2023 NBA playoffs, playing each other in the postseason for the third time in six years. Without Joel Embiid, the Sixers stole Game 1 by a score of 119-115. Let’s break down Game 1 between the Sixers and Celtics. Sixers player notes: James […]

Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets made a loud statement in Game 1 of their second-round series versus Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns. The No. 1 seed in the Western Conference stomped all over the Sun in the series opener, which Denver won convincingly, 125-107. Among the chief reasons for that win by Nikola […]

The Philadelphia 76ers came into Game 1 without their best player on the roster. This was after Joel Embiid was ruled out for their series opener against the Boston Celtics due to a sprained right knee. It wasn’t the ideal start to the series for the Sixers, and it now sounds like Embiid is now in […]

Most fans of the Boston Celtics fondly remember how Doc Rivers, who now plied his trade with the Philadelphia 76ers, coached the iconic 2008 squad to a championship over Kobe Bryant and their bitter rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers. It was the last time the Celtics lifted the title, and the Boston faithful certainly appreciates […]

The Philadelphia 76ers know that if they are to beat Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of their second-round series at TD Garden, they are going to need a big, throwback performance from guard James Harden. It appeared that the bearded superstar was up to the task when he exploded for 16 […]

When LeBron James was on the verge of breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time scoring record, Golden State Warriors vet Draymond Green vowed to be there live to witness history happen. Come the day the Los Angeles Lakers star broke the record, though, Green was a no-show. Apparently, there was a reason for that. To recall, James […]

James Harden has made personal history with an electric first quarter which saw him score 12 points within just a few minutes of game time. That was en route to 16 in the quarter of the opening game of his Philadelphia 76ers Eastern Conference Semifinal matchup with the Boston Celtics. Harden reached 12 points in […]

All eyes are on the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers right now as they battle in Game 1 of their NBA Playoffs second-round series. Joel Embiid was forced to sit out this pivotal matchup, which means that the Sixers have to rely heavily on James Harden to carry them in this one against the mighty […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will need all the help they can get in the second round when they battle a scorching-hot Steph Curry and the defending champs Golden State Warriors. LA will need to have every man healthy in their battle against a Dubs side that is also at relatively full strength. Unfortunately for the […]

The New York Knicks can’t afford to lose Game 2 of their second-round series against the Miami Heat. After losing 108-101 in Game 1, the Knicks have to play much better Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks should be able to take care of business at home and tie up the series before […]

Sacramento Kings star Domantas Sabonis made all sorts of headlines in the aftermath of their heartbreaking Game 7 loss against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday. This was especially after Draymond Green called Domas out for not shaking hands with his opponents after the game. According to the outspoken Warriors veteran, he “lost a lot […]

Joel Embiid had been ruled OUT for Game 1 vs. the Boston Celtics, reports ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Philadelphia 76ers will now lean on James Harden, Tyrese Maxey, and Tobias Harris for their scoring. Joel Embiid OUT for Game 1 vs. Celtics Embiid’s status has been murky in the week leading up to Game 1 […]

The Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets will resume their Western Conference Semifinals series on Monday night after Denver took care of Phoenix fairly easily in Game 1. Defeating the Suns 125-107, the Nuggets reminded everyone why they are the team to beat as the 1-seed in the West, but the Suns are a very formidable […]

There was no shortage of unforgettable moments from Steph Curry‘s epic Game 7 performance against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday. After all, the greatest shooter of all time put on a show en route to setting a new playoff career-high as well as an all-time NBA Playoffs scoring record by dropping 50 points all over […]

The NBA Playoffs continue on Tuesday as the Los Angeles Lakers (43-39) visit the Golden State Warriors (44-38) for the first game in the Western Conference semifinals. Action tips off at 10:00 p.m. ET. Los Angeles won their first-round series 4-2 while Golden State took theirs 4-3. Below we continue our NBA odds series with […]

LeBron James wants the Los Angeles Lakers to be “super-duper locked in” when they face the Golden State Warriors in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Of course that reason is none other than Stephen Curry.. Speaking to reporters on Monday after the Lakers’ practice, James compared the Warriors to the great San Antonio […]

The Miami Heat are dealing with a concerning Jimmy Butler injury right now that has put the status of the six-time All-Star for Game 2 on Tuesday in jeopardy. The New York Knicks are struggling to stay healthy themselves, and as it turns out, they have a bigger problem on their hands right now. Unfortunately […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors are preparing for one of the most anticipated second round matchups in NBA Playoffs history. So much so, the ticket prices to get into the series are currently breaking records. Right now, the Lakers-Warriors series is the most expensive NBA Playoff ticket on record, outside of an […]

The NBA Playoffs continue on Tuesday as the Miami Heat (44-38) visit the New York Knicks (47-35) for the second game in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Action tips off at 7:30 p.m. ET. Miami took a 1-0 series lead thanks to their 108-101 win in Game 1. Below we continue our NBA odds series with […]

The Los Angeles Clippers saw yet another season cut short due to injuries to stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. Speaking on his podcast, George believes the Clippers could have easily beaten the Phoenix Suns in the 2023 NBA Playoffs if not for the aforementioned injuries, via Podcast P with Paul George presented by Wave […]

LeBron James knows the Los Angeles Lakers have basically no margin for error against Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. At Lakers practice on Monday, LeBron said he’s “super-duper locked in” (super-duper!) for the Dubs matchup. “You can’t make a mistake. They’ll make you pay. You can’t make a mistake. It’s that simple,” he […]

The 2023 NBA Playoffs have featured some of the best matchups we’ve seen in a while, and the Eastern Conference Semifinals between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers are no exception. The old foes haven’t faced each other in the postseason since the 2020 Bubble, yet they’ll renew their rivalry tonight in Boston for Game […]

LeBron James and Stephen Curry have memorably competed against each other in four NBA Finals. On Tuesday, they’ll square off in an earlier round for the first time in their storied careers (not counting their wild Play-In game in 2021), when the No. 7-seeded Los Angeles Lakers and No. 6-seed Golden State Warriors tip off […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. of the Memphis Grizzlies put out a cryptic tweet after the team’s playoff exit. The Los Angeles Lakers eliminated the Grizzlies in six games in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. “Memphis I’m forever grateful,” Jaren Jackson Jr. wrote on Twitter. In the replies, Grizzlies fans were concerned that Jackson Jr. […]

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant might be the most difficult player to guard in NBA history. Denver Nuggets wing Jeff Green would know so. Green, who was selected with the No. 5 pick in the 2007 NBA Draft, just three picks after Durant, has known the Suns’ star forward for some time. They were teammates […]

Entering the much-anticipated second-round series between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers, Sixers star center Joel Embiid is dealing with a knee injury. Embiid is currently listed as doubtful to play in Game 1, and it’s unclear at this juncture when exactly he’ll be ready to play for Philadelphia. But ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski […]

After 20 years of being subjected to a lackluster basketball product, Sacramento Kings fans desperately wanted to shout out their celebratory chant one more time. At least one more time. Then there would be no more room for mockery. The long-perceived jesters would be on their way to a true royal coronation. The Golden State […]