NBA Playoffs Articles - Page 16

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 […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder might boast the league’s best record and strongest analytics, but that doesn’t change the stakes ahead. Their season now hinges on Game 7 after failing to close out the Denver Nuggets in Game 6, where Denver responded with a 119-107 victory to even the second-round series. This series […]

After a 119-107 loss to the Denver Nuggets, the Oklahoma City Thunder will host Game 7 at the Paycom Center on Sunday, where Mark Daigneault will look to guide All-Stars Jalen Williams, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and the Thunder to their first Western Conferece Finals. In Game 6, Williams turned in his worst shooting performance of the […]

It seems like the Denver Nuggets have been on the ropes the entire postseason. Their 2024-25 campaign was in dire straits after they blew a 22-point lead and nearly lost Game 4 to the Los Angeles Clippers in the first-round. They hung on and won the series. Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals was […]

For the second straight NBA Playoffs series, the Minnesota Timberwolves made a statement, and Anthony Edwards didn’t need many words to do it. After the Wolves clinched a second consecutive trip to the Western Conference Finals sending the Golden State Warriors home in five games, the Wolves superstar posted a photo on his Instagram with […]

As the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics prepare for a high-stakes Game 6 in the Eastern Conference semifinals, NBA legend Magic Johnson has singled out six players he believes will decide the game. In a bold prediction, Johnson named OG Anunoby, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Mikal Bridges for the Knicks, while pointing to Derrick White, […]

Jamal Murray powered through illness to keep the Denver Nuggets’ title hopes alive. For the second straight series, the 2023 champions are headed to a do-or-die Game 7. Murray led the charge with a 25-point performance, guiding Denver to a 119-107 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night and forcing a decisive showdown […]

Fans are getting excited about the fact that they will witness a Game 7 between Nikola Jokic’s Denver Nuggets and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Oklahoma City Thunder. The Nuggets came out victorious in Thursday’s matchup against the Thunder in Game 6. Oklahoma City led 3-2 in the series, meaning that Denver needed to win to keep their […]

The Denver Nuggets are storming into Game 7 with momentum and confidence after a powerful 119–107 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6. It was a statement game for the Nuggets, who showed grit and resilience when it mattered most. Jamal Murray led the team with 25 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists […]

Christian Braun made franchise history with his excellent performance in Game 6 of the West Semis series between the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night. In 39 minutes of action, Braun finished with a stat line of 23 points, 11 rebounds, five assists, three steals, and a block. He shot 8-of-14 from […]

The Denver Nuggets thwarted elimination Thursday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-107. But Nikola Jokic wasn’t the true hero in this NBA Playoffs thriller. Nor was Jamal Murray — as the Game 6 hero emerged as a surprise. The Nuggets’ X account used two words and a photo to reveal the man who saved […]

New York Knicks legend Charles Oakley defended Tom Thibodeau with a blunt message on the criticism that the head coach overplays his starters. The Knicks’ head coach has dealt with this criticism for much of his career, some of which has been valid. New York’s starters largely have been among leaders in minutes per game […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets series has witnessed momentum shifts and highlight-reel moments. Isaiah Hartenstein used his two hands to deliver the latest NBA Playoffs moment. Right in front of Nikola Jokic. The 27-year-old came out of nowhere and right behind the multiple NBA Most Valuable Player winner. Aaron Wiggins attacked the inside […]

For the second straight year, the Oklahoma City Thunder are learning just how different the game can be in the NBA playoffs. Despite going 68-14 and leaving the rest of the Western Conference in the dust during the regular season, the No. 1 seed has labored for most of its Western Conference Semifinals series with […]

The Western Conference Semifinal series between the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder has been a hard fought battle, with some tensions spilling over in Game 6. During the first half of Game 6 between the Nuggets and Thunder, Aaron Gordon and Alex Caruso got into a little jockeying for position that ultimately resulted in […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are storming through the NBA playoffs, and it’s not just their stars drawing attention. This week, Kendrick Perkins had praise for the Thunder, and it quickly exploded across social media after the ESPN analyst delivered a bold take on the team’s elite bench depth, with quite the comparison for the teams […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves secured a spot in the Western Conference Finals for the second year in a row. Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle led the team to a 4-1 series win in the second round against the Golden State Warriors. After clinching their spot in the next round, veteran point guard Mike Conley posted some […]

Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors saw their season come to an end after losing 121-110 to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 on Wednesday night. However, this happened to them without their franchise star Stephen Curry. Curry injured his hamstring during the first half of Game 1 in the series. The hamstring strain […]

BOSTON — When Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum ruptured his Achilles tendon in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, starters like reigning NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown and fringe All-Star Derrick White were expected to step up. And they did just that during Boston’s 127-102 blowout win over the New York Knicks on Wednesday […]

The Golden State Warriors’ season came to an end after the Minnesota Timberwolves took Game 5 to win the series 4-1. The Warriors absorbed a 121-110 loss to bow out of the postseason. It’s worth noting that Golden State was carrying championship hopes, especially after bringing in All-Star Jimmy Butler into the fold during the […]

Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves continue to proceed with their playoff run. And Stephen A. Smith is taking notice. The Timberwolves won their series against the Golden State Warriors in five games, winning Game 5 on Wednesday night to advance to the Western Conference Finals. Smith reacted to the Timberwolves’ playoff success during May […]

With the Golden State Warriors facing another pivotal offseason, Gary Payton II’s free agency looms as one of several key storylines. Payton, a 32-year-old defensive standout, has expressed his desire to continue his journey with the Golden State franchise, even as his minutes and production declined during the postseason. Payton addressed his NBA future this […]

The Denver Nuggets are fighting to keep their championship hopes alive as they’re down 3-2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. They may get a boost since the game is at home, but things may have taken a turn for the worse as Jamal Murray was listed on […]

Oklahoma City Thunder veteran and lone champion Alex Caruso preached the importance of closing out a series ahead of Game 5 against the Denver Nuggets. Caruso says the Thunder’s late-game execution has grown since the beginning of the postseason. “We’ve done it at times this year against good teams. We were down at home to […]

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 […]