NBA Playoffs Articles - Page 15

The Golden State Warriors watched Jonathan Kuminga step his game up during the NBA Playoffs. But was everything all well between he and Steve Kerr? Kuminga faces a nebulous future with the Warriors. He’s a free agent and likely will command attention. Kuminga earned extensive minutes amid the Stephen Curry injury. The Minnesota Timberwolves, however, […]

The stage is set for Alex Caruso and the Oklahoma City Thunder to reach their first Western Conference Finals in nine years. After the Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 112-105 in Game 5, taking a 3-2 lead in their best-of-seven series, they can eliminate the Nuggets on the road in Game 6. It’s an opportunity, […]

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar guard Darius Garland’s 2025 postseason won’t be remembered for dazzling stats or highlight reels. It’ll be remembered for Garland’s grit and an unwavering commitment to his team despite a painful toe injury that visibly hindered his game and ultimately impacted the Cavs’ Eastern Conference Semifinal loss to the Indiana Pacers. When Garland […]

As the Golden State Warriors were eliminated in the playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves, some people in the basketball world are pointing their fingers at Jimmy Butler for not unleashing his famed playoff mode like with the Miami Heat. While Warriors star Stephen Curry has defended the Butler trade, one person who knows him better […]

The Golden State Warriors’ 2025 postseason run came to an end Tuesday night with a 121-110 Game 5 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Semifinals. While the defeat marked a disappointing finish, veteran guard Jimmy Butler III made it clear that his belief in the team’s future remains strong — and that […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have rewritten franchise history, reaching the Western Conference Finals in consecutive seasons for the first time ever. But do not expect any celebration from this hungry squad.  “There is no satisfaction,” Anthony Edwards told reporters after the Timberwolves closed out the Warriors 121-110 in Game 5. Edwards made a bold promise last year […]

The Golden State Warriors saw their 2025 NBA Playoff run come to an end on Tuesday night, falling 121-110 to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of their second-round series. While the result marked the end of the season, Stephen Curry revealed after the loss that he had been targeting a possible return had the […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After winning Game 5 against the Denver Nuggets, 112-107, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren gave his head coach, Mark Daigneault, credit for keeping faith in his players. Constantly focused on improving and not shocking his doubters, Daigneault is turning NBA fans into believers with a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference […]

The New York Knicks squandered an opportunity to eliminate the Boston Celtics in Game 5. After playing an inspired game, and probably their most complete effort of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, in Game 4, New York failed to play with the same degree of focus and desire despite facing a Celtics team without Jayson Tatum. […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led his team to victory in Game 5 against the Denver Nuggets, Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault pointed to his team’s poise, which erased a 12-point deficit to grab a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semifinals. Lu Dort’s confidence led to making three threes […]

As the Golden State Warriors were eliminated in the playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves, there are major decisions that need to be made this summer in regards to key pieces. While the Warriors duo of Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry looks to come back and redeem themselves next season, there are questions about Jonathan Kuminga, […]

Golden State Warriors chairman Joe Lacob addressed his team’s youth as the franchise heads into a pivotal offseason. After watching the Stephen Curry-less Warriors lose Game 5 to the Minnesota Timerwolves, losing their second-round series 4-1, Lacob berated fans criticizing Golden State’s young players. Lacob is confident his team will improve and blasted Warriors fans […]

Following the Golden State Warriors’ elimination from the 2025 NBA Playoffs in a 121-110 Game 5 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, internal discussions surrounding the future of second-year guard Brandin Podziemski have resurfaced. While Podziemski closed the season on a high note — leading the Warriors with 28 points, six rebounds, four assists, and two […]

The Golden State Warriors were officially eliminated from the 2025 NBA Playoffs following a 121-110 Game 5 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, bringing an end to their postseason campaign. However, one of the few bright spots for the team came in the form of second-year guard Brandin Podziemski, who delivered a breakout performance when the […]

As Golden State Warriors fans react to a 4-1 second-round exit to the Minnesota Timberwolves, their veteran forward Draymond Green delivered a defiant message for those questioning the future of his team’s aging core. In a 121-110 win, the Timberwolves won Game 5, as the Stephen Curry-less Warriors never won a game after the 11-time […]

The Golden State Warriors were in command of Game 1 of their second-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but everything changed once Stephen Curry went out with a hamstring injury. While the Warriors were able to win Game 1 without Curry, they lost the next four as the Timberwolves advanced to the Western Conference Finals […]

As the Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated the Golden State Warriors from the NBA Playoffs, some fans were shocked to hear some of Draymond Green’s comments after Game 5 on Wednesday night. While the Warriors were overall impressed by the Timberwolves, some would specifically give props for how they dominated the series, especially Green, who even shouted […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are moving on to the Western Conference Finals after taking down the Golden State Wariors in Game 5 on Wednesday night. As the six-seed in the West, Minnesota wasn’t expected to make it this far, but it is now just one series win away from going to the NBA Finals. The Timberwolves […]

The Boston Celtics appeared to be down and out after they threw away yet another double-digit lead against the New York Knicks in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series on Monday night. Not only were they suddenly trailing 3-1 in the series, but they also saw their best player, Jayson Tatum, tear his […]

The Golden State Warriors’ season is officially over after losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves 121-110 in Game 5. The Timberwolves won the last four games of the series, and they did it without having to see Stephen Curry, who missed most of the series because of a hamstring injury. After being eliminated, Curry spoke about […]

BOSTON — Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown isn’t always the center of attention in Beantown, but all eyes were on him on Wednesday night during Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Instead of succumbing to the pressure, which was amplified by the absence of fellow star Jayson Tatum, Brown shined against the New York […]

Tensions flared during Game 5 between the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics, but it wasn’t just the action on the court that had fans buzzing. Shannon Hart, wife of Knicks guard Josh Hart, set Twitter on fire with a one-word reaction to a controversial move by Jaylen Brown. During the third quarter, cameras […]

The Golden State Warriors’ playoff dreams came crashing down in Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, and Dwyane Wade was not shy about expressing his frustration. Watching the game unfold live on a PlayBack stream, the Miami Heat legend took a direct shot at his former teammate, Jimmy Butler. His words were sharp and simple: […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves booked their return to the Western Conference Finals on Wednesday after closing out the Stephen Curry-less Golden State Warriors in Game 5 of the second round. This marks their second consecutive trip to the West Finals, where they’ll face either the Oklahoma City Thunder or the Denver Nuggets. Following Minnesota’s series win, […]

The stars delivered the goods for the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of their second-round series versus the Golden State Warriors. Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle, two stars out of the SEC, took turns in pummeling the Warriors on Wednesday, leading Minnesota to a 121-110 victory at Target Center in Minnesota. As Randle was being […]

It took the Minnesota Timberwolves just five games to eliminate the Golden State Warriors in the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. After losing Game 1, Minnesota stitched together four wins in a row to book a return trip to the Western Conference finals, punctuating the Warriors series with an emphatic 121-110 home win […]

The Golden State Warriors’ 2024-25 season has come to an end on Wednesday night after they lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of their second-round matchup, 121-110. It was quite the dispiriting end to what was such a promising season for the Warriors, as they simply did not have enough on their roster […]

The Golden State Warriors’ 2024-25 season came to a frustrating close on Wednesday, as the Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated them in five games to advance to the Western Conference Finals. Without Steph Curry for the final four games due to a hamstring injury, Golden State simply couldn’t keep up. Now, with another season ending in early […]

After being the butt of many jokes after struggling to begin the season in the aftermath of their controversial decision to trade Karl-Anthony Towns for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo, the Minnesota Timberwolves have righted the ship completely and have made it all the way back to the Western Conference Finals after defeating the Golden […]

Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves sent the Golden State Warriors packing for a vacation after just five games in the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. On Wednesday night, Minnesota demolished the Stephen Curry-less Warriors in a 121-110 victory that also saw Edwards take on a bigger role on offense as a table […]

Coming off a seven-game war against the Houston Rockets, the Golden State Warriors had plenty of confidence heading into their second-round matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. But just a little over a week later, the Warriors have seen their season come to an end, and with quite a loud thud as well, as they couldn’t […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have done it. Despite being blasted by plenty of critics for their decision to trade Karl-Anthony Towns away to the New York Knicks in a cost-cutting move that brought back Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo, the Timberwolves have matched last season’s playoff performance by making it all the way to the Western […]

The Golden State Warriors took Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Minnesota Timberwolves on the road, but it was all Timberwolves in the series after that. Minnesota rattled off four straight wins, and they are now moving on to the Western Conference Finals. The Timberwolves finished off the series on Wednesday night […]

The Golden State Warriors are heading home after losing four games in a row without Stephen Curry and bowing out to the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games in the second round. The quest to survive until Curry could get back on the court came to an end with a 121-110 loss in Minnesota in Game […]

What started out as a playoff run filled with so much hope has ended with quite a thud for the Golden State Warriors as they saw their season come to its unfortunate conclusion after the Minnesota Timberwolves took care of business, 121-110, in Game 5 to advance to the Western Conference Finals. In the end, […]

The Golden State Warriors are seeing their season come to an end in the most unfortunate way possible. After winning Game 1 of the second round against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a partial effort from Stephen Curry, the Warriors are on the brink of losing four in a row without their superstar as he watches […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are well on their way to reaching the Western Conference Finals. The Timberwolves are dominating the Steph Curry-less Golden State Warriors in Game 5 of their second-round series. Surprisingly, Anthony Edwards is not the primary reason why on Wednesday night. Julius Randle has the honor of leading the team in scoring thus […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are on the verge of eliminating the Golden State Warriors as they have a comfortable lead in the fourth quarter of Game 5. After losing Game 1 at home, the Timberwolves have rattled off three straight wins against the Stephen Curry-less Warriors, and Golden State hasn’t had an answer in Game 5 […]

The New York Knicks took Game 4 against the Boston Celtics on Monday night, and Jayson Tatum went down with an injury in the process. He tore his Achilles, and he will miss the rest of the postseason. The Knicks took a 3-1 lead in the series with that win, and without Tatum, it seemed […]