NBA Playoffs Articles - Page 14

Academy Award nominated actor Timothee Chalamet is a New York Knicks fan, who is seen frequently at Madison Square Garden. Chalamet was there again Friday, to watch the team defeat the Boston Celtics. He then celebrated with fellow New York fans following the team’s pivotal win in Game 6 against Boston. The actor went viral […]

Well, that went poorly. Just two nights after the Boston Celtics showed signs of life in the wake of Jayson Tatum suffering a ruptured Achilles with a 25-point blowout victory in Game 5, the Celtics fell flat on their face and got mopped by the New York Knicks in Game 6. With a 119-81 loss, […]

The New York Knicks are advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals. After Karl-Anthony Towns was a major X-factor against the Boston Celtics, he showed some love to his brothers, who helped prepare him for the moment. KAT "For the brothers that was with me Saturdays at Gauchos Gym, Sundays at Rucker Park, to my Dominicans…Washington […]

For the first time since 2000, the New York Knicks’ Game 6 win over the Boston Celtics advances them to the Eastern Conference Finals. The momentous victory gave fans a reason to celebrate in the streets, even if that meant temporarily blocking the road for fan-favorite center Mitchell Robinson. As the 7-foot-1 center attempted to […]

The Boston Celtics season came to a chaotic close at Madison Square Garden, where the New York Knicks not only secured a dominant Game 6 win, but also received an energetic postgame assist from their fans. Following the 119-81 blowout win over the C’s, Knicks fans surrounded and delayed the Boston team’s bus departure outside […]

It was a long time coming—and New York Knicks fans made sure the entire city knew about it. After the Knicks demolished the defending champion Boston Celtics 119-81 in Game 6 to advance to their first Eastern Conference Finals since 2000, the raucous energy inside Madison Square Garden exploded onto the streets of Manhattan. A […]

The Boston Celtics have failed in their quest to repeat as NBA champion with Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury proving to be the mountain they couldn’t scale as they fell in six games to the New York Knicks in the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs. Game 6 was over in the third quarter with […]

There will not be a repeat champion in the NBA in 2025 after the Boston Celtics fell to the New York Knicks on Friday night’s Game 6, 119-81, to seal their series defeat. It became highly unlikely for the Celtics to advance to the next round after Jayson Tatum went down with an injury, and […]

The New York Knicks shut down any notion of a 3-1 comeback from the Boston Celtics by taking care of business at home on Friday night in Game 6 of their second-round matchup. In fact, the Knicks gave the Celtics no chance; they demolished the Celtics and had the game wrapped up by the halftime […]

The Boston Celtics seemed to be cruising for most of the regular season and throughout the first round against the Orlando Magic as they chased a second consecutive NBA Championship, but it all came crashing down in the second round. For reasons both self-inflicted and out of their control, the Celtics bowed out of the […]

The Boston Celtics are officially heading home after losing Game 6 against the New York Knicks in a stunning 119-81 rout at Madison Square Garden on Friday night. The Celtics’ title defense came up short before even reaching the conference finals, a fate that each of the last six champions have all succumbed to now. […]

The New York Knicks are heading to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years, and head coach Tom Thibodeau isn’t spending much time basking in the moment. After his team demolished the defending champion Boston Celtics 119-81 in Game 6 at Madison Square Garden, Thibodeau was already focused on what’s next. […]

When the Boston Celtics took the court at Madison Square Garden for a win-or-go-home Game 6 contest against the New York Knicks, they knew the deck was stacked against them. Sure, they had the better seed, began the series with home field advantage, and still had a roster loaded up with All-Stars and World Champions, […]

After a brutal 119-81 defeat in Game 6 that ended the Boston Celtics’ playoff run, head coach Joe Mazzulla showed class in the face of disappointment—offering praise to the man who helped orchestrate the team’s demise. “I’m happy for Thibs,” Mazzulla said of New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau. “He deserves it.” “I’m happy […]

After appearing on multiple brands over multiple different dates, WWE finally found Tyrese Haliburton an opponent more his speed on an episode of SmackDown when, after teaming up with LA Knight as a special guest manager, the Indiana Pacers’ guard went face to face with none other than New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson. The […]

The Boston Celtics’ season came to a stunning and emphatic end Friday night, falling to the New York Knicks in a 119-81 blowout loss in Game 6 at Madison Square Garden. It marked not only a premature playoff exit for the title-contending Celtics but also a humiliating defeat that sparked widespread backlash—none more notable than […]

After losing Game 5 in Boston against the Celtics, the New York Knicks had one chance to close out this second round series in front of their home fans at Madison Square Garden. With a chance to knock out the defending champs, all of the stars showed out at the world’s most famous arena to […]

The Boston Celtics received contributions from a variety of players in Wednesday’s 127-102 win versus the New York Knicks in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Derrick White led the way with 34 points and six players overall scored double-figures. However, on the road in Friday’s Game 6, it is imperative that the 2024 […]

The Denver Nuggets are getting ready for their second consecutive Game 7. After beating the Los Angeles Clippers in front of the home crowd in Denver in the first round, Nikola Jokic and company will now have to get it done on the road against the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, Kendrick Perkins dropped an insane […]

The stars are aligned as the New York Knicks look to close out the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Speaking of stars, such as NBA legend Walt Frazier and actor Timothée Chalamet showing their love in Game 5, there’s plenty more to dazzle at for Game 6.  The pivotal game at Madison Square […]

The Denver Nuggets have forced a decisive Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night, but they could be without a key player. Aaron Gordon has been diagnosed with a hamstring strain, and his status is in doubt for this contest, via Shams Charania. Gordon has balled out for the Nuggets in the […]

After Thursday’s 119-107 Game 6 loss to the Denver Nuggets, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams looked ahead to Game 7 at the Paycom Center on Sunday. While Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says he isn’t worried about Williams, who finished with six points on 3-of-16 attempts, Jalen addressed a lingering wrist injury he’s been dealing with since […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is looking forward to Game 7 against the Denver Nuggets. He is confident Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams will return from his uninspiring shooting performance in Game 6. After watching Williams finish with six points on 3-of-16 attempts in Thursday’s 119-107 loss, Gilgeous-Alexander has no doubt his fellow All-Star will […]

The Golden State Warriors suffered a 121-110 Game 5 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, eliminating the Lakers from the NBA Playoffs. With the team now focusing on the offseason, head coach Steve Kerr opened up about his future with the franchise. During a press conference, the 59-year-old head coach admitted that he’s taking it “year-to-year,” […]

Like all of Boston, Neal McDonough has full faith that the Celtics will beat the New York Knicks in Game 7 of their heated playoff series. Of course, the Celtics will first have to win Game 6, which takes place on May 16, 2025, at Madison Square Garden. Despite Jayson Tatum’s devastating injury, McDonough didn’t waver. Speaking […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are one step closer to exacting their revenge in the Western Conference Finals and superstar Anthony Edwards is just four wins away from his first NBA Finals. It’s been a whirlwind for the young franchise star through his first four years in the Association and he’s arguably made a greater impact by […]

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray has been one of several players on the roster frustrated by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s foul-baiting antics. After a questionable whistle favored the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6, Murray took a jab at the MVP candidate’s ability to sell contact, clearly unimpressed with the officiating. The clip shows the Thunder star […]

Don’t expect Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce to be present at The Big Apple anytime soon. Pierce remains active in his support for the Celtics, the franchise he represented from 1998 to 2013. He was a 10-time All Star and won the championship in 2008, landing on the All-NBA team four times. Enjoying his retirement, […]

As the Oklahoma City Thunder prepares for Game 7 against the Denver Nuggets, one would think that the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference doesn’t have as much pressure as the other team, but Frank Isola would argue that point. With the Thunder looking for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and others to lead them to the […]

Julian Strawther made the most of his opportunity in Denver’s crucial Game 6 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The young guard caught fire off the bench, providing an offensive spark that played a major role in the Nuggets’ 119-107 victory. With the series now heading to a decisive Game 7 in Oklahoma City on […]

Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers suffered a shocking second-round exit in the 2025 NBA Playoffs. This drew significant criticism from Kenyon Martin. Martin appeared on an episode of Gilbert Arenas’ “Gil’s Arena Podcast” on Friday. He called out Darius Garland, Evan Mobley and De’Andre Hunter for not fighting through the injuries they had throughout […]

With the season-ending injury to Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum, there’s no doubt a feeling of sadness among the fans who were hoping to see him lead the team to a second straight championship. As Jaylen Brown now leads the Celtics into Game 6 against the New York Knicks, the team will look to shock […]

Jayson Tatum may not be on the court, but he will still find ways to support the Boston Celtics. Tatum has been absent from the hardwood after suffering a torn Achilles in the fourth quarter of Game 4 on May 12. The injury will keep him out for the remainder of the postseason and at […]

Playing under the bright lights of the NBA Playoffs always comes with pressure. In fact, even the NBA stars should easily get some jitters during their first postseason contest. However, some have found a way to overcome their nerves, as they put out all-time classics to kick off their postseason career. Here are the 10 […]

There is no room for excuses within the Denver Nuggets squad, especially with David Adelman at the helm. Adelman and the Nuggets are coming off a 119-107 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 of the West Semis of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on Thursday night. This allowed them to even up the […]

Michael Porter Jr. provided an update on his shoulder injury after the Denver Nuggets’ 119-107 victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 of the West Semis of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. In 29 minutes of action, Porter finished with a stat line of 10 points, four rebounds, a steal, and a block. He […]

Jamal Murray fought through an illness as he helped the Denver Nuggets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-107 in Game 6 of the West Semis of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on Thursday night. In 42 minutes of action, Murray finished with a stat line of 25 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, and a block. He […]

The Denver Nuggets kept their playoff hopes alive with a 119-107 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night, forcing a decisive Game 7. Nikola Jokic led the charge with 29 points, 14 rebounds, and eight assists. The three-time MVP was also one of five different Nuggets who finished the game in double figures. […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder came up short in Game 6 against the Denver Nuggets, falling 119–107 and setting up a must-win Game 7. For Thunder forward Jalen Williams, the cause of the loss was clear: too many trips to the free-throw line for the Nuggets. After the game, Williams did not hold back when asked […]