NBA Playoffs Articles - Page 165

The Miami Heat could potentially get a key part of their rotation back for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday against the Boston Celtics. Guard Kyle Lowry, who has missed eight of the last 10 games in the 2022 NBA Playoffs, has been upgraded to questionable for this contest. Via Chris Haynes: […]

The Golden State Warriors have a 1-0 lead over the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Finals. Before Game 1, Charles Barkley was seen chanting “Let’s go Mavs” to a crowd of Warriors fans outside of the Chase Center. Unsurprisingly, Draymond Green got word of Barkley backing the Mavs, and had a lot to say […]

Before Dillon Brooks took out Gary Payton II in the second round, the Golden State Warriors guard made a name for himself in the playoffs with his hard-nosed defense and knack for making big plays. This came after a regular season in which Payton finally became a legitimate rotation player, which followed years of him […]

The Boston Celtics bounced back in a huge way in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference Final series vs. the Miami Heat, winning 127-102. The turnaround coincided with the return of veterans Al Horford and Defensive Player of the Year, Marcus Smart. Horford missed Game 1 while in health and safety protocols. Smart also missed […]

The Boston Celtics lost Game 1 of their NBA Playoff matchup against the Miami Heat after entering the locker room with an eight-point lead at the half. A third quarter collapse led to the Celtics’ loss, which was unacceptable in the eyes of the team. No one took the third quarter meltdown harder than Marcus […]

Through the first three games of the 2022 NBA Conference Finals, it has been three straight convincing wins. Neither conference has produced a nailbiter thus far. After the Miami Heat took down the Boston Celtics 118-107 in Game 1, Boston responded with a dominant performance on Thursday night in Game 2. After initially falling behind […]

The Golden State Warriors dominated Game 1 as they look to go up 2-0 on the Dallas Mavericks! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Mavericks-Warriors prediction and pick.   The Dallas Mavericks did not show up for Game 1. It’s as simple as that. In every way possible, the Warriors dominated […]

The Golden State Warriors had the ideal start to the Western Conference Finals with their Game 1 demolition of the Dallas Mavericks. But there was one small blemish that continues to haunt point guard Stephen Curry. The Warriors star has been *gulp* an average free-throw shooter. Steph Curry shot 92.3% from the charity stripe during […]

The Boston Celtics took Game 2 against the Miami Heat Thursday night. This road win was huge for the Celtics for a few reasons. It evened out the Eastern Conference Finals series 1-1, and Boston proved once again that they are a serious championship contending team. Jayson Tatum discussed how put together his team is […]

There were a number of reasons the Boston Celtics flipped the script on the Miami Heat in Game 2. At the top of the list is the return of Marcus Smart. Smart played exactly like he had to make up for his Game 1 absence. He poured in 24 points and led the point of […]

The Boston Celtics have put the Miami Heat in a serious predicament. Despite the series being tied at 1-1, the Celtics’ dominant 127-102 victory on Saturday put the world on notice, proving that the Jayson Tatum-led offense is a dangerous weapon even in a tough road environment. Many have begun speculation on how the Heat […]

The Dallas Mavericks had all the momentum on their side heading into the Western Conference Finals. But Luka Doncic and Co. ran into a buzzsaw in Game 1 known to most NBA observers as the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors took control of the ball game in the first quarter and never looked back, leading […]

The Boston Celtics dismantled the Miami Heat in Game 2. In all reality, other than a third quarter that saw the Heat outscore the Celtics 39-14 in Game 1, Boston has been in control through the first two games of the Eastern Conference Finals. Nonetheless, Miami was fortunate to earn a split at home. But […]

San Francisco, Ca – This season, the Golden State Warriors briefly got their big three back together for the first time since the 2019 season. It didn’t last long because of injuries that Draymond Green and Stephen Curry suffered. But when the trio all played together, it wasn’t for long because Klay Thompson was on […]

The Miami Heat did not know what hit them in Game 2 as the Boston Celtics cruised to a 127-102 blowout win on Thursday night. This was exactly what Bam Adebayo thought of his team’s performance in their embarrassing loss on their own home floor. According to the Heat big man, his team just couldn’t […]

Jimmy Butler dropped 29 points all over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night as he led the Miami Heat in scoring yet again. Despite his strong play, however, the Celtics were still able to blow out the Heat, 127-102, leaving Butler’s heroics with nothing to show for. Also, the 29 points he logged in Game […]

To say that the Miami Heat’s Game 2 was embarrassing is an understatement. After starting off strong, the home team seemingly lost all its momentum during the first half. The result was one of the most lopsided wins of the playoffs this year, as Jimmy Butler and co. failed to mount another come back. Speaking […]

Marcus Smart made headlines on Thursday night after he led the Boston Celtics to a highly impressive 127-102 blowout win against the Miami Heat to even out the Eastern Conference Finals series at 1-1. The newly-crowned Defensive Player of the Year was not only a menace on the defensive end, but he also showcased his […]

The Miami Heat dealt the first blow of the Eastern Conference Finals in Game 1. But the Boston Celtics came back with an even harder haymaker in Game 2, running away with the 127-102 win. The Heat took an early 10-point lead midway through the first quarter, which turned out to be the best they’ll […]

A few days removed from completely annihilating the Phoenix Suns, the Dallas Mavericks looked like a different team to start the Western Conference Finals. Luka Doncic and the rest of the squad looked overmatched against the Golden State Warriors, failing to put up much of a fight in a 112-87 Game 1 loss. Doncic, in particular, […]

The Boston Celtics were out for blood in Game 2. They came out fired up from the jump and stormed to a 127-102 win over the Miami Heat on Thursday. It was night and day compared to their underwhelming performance in Game 1. Celtics head coach Ime Udoka was vocal on what fueled their huge […]

All eyes were on the Boston Celtics on Thursday night as they looked to even out the series against the Miami Heat in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Marcus Smart stole the show for the Celtics and his strong performance drew quite a reaction from Los Angeles Lakers icon Magic Johnson. Johnson took […]

Marcus Smart came back with a vengeance on Thursday night as he helped the Boston Celtics blow out the Miami Heat, 127-102, in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. After missing Game 1 due to an injury, Smart absolutely made up for lost time on Thursday. The newly-minted Defensive Player of the Year came […]

The Miami Heat lost in more ways than one in Game 2. Aside from getting blown out by the Boston Celtics, the team lost one of their most important players. PJ Tucker abruptly left the game after suffering an injury. Team doctors initially ruled it as a “knee contusion”, and kept the forward out of […]

It was clear after the Boston Celtics’ Game 1 collapse that they badly needed Marcus Smart back. The newly-crowned Defensive Player of the Year is the glue that held this team together for a long time. Without him and Al Horford on the court, the Cs looked like a completely different team in the worst […]

The Boston Celtics are rolling over the Miami Heat… again. Jayson Tatum and co. have been absolutely electric in the first half of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals yet again. It’s led to them taking a huge lead over their opponents yet again in the first half. This time, though, there’s something different […]

The NBA Playoffs are underway and all eyes are on the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat. Both organizations are battling out to see who will represent the Eastern Conference in the Finals. However, the postseason has been plagued with questionable calls throughout or lack thereof. So much so, that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James […]

The Dallas Mavericks were slapped with a hefty fine for their antics during their Game 7 win over the Phoenix Suns in the second round. This was also the second time the Mavs were asked to pay up after a similar offense earlier in the series. The NBA’s official statement pointed out that there was […]

Jimmy Butler has been doing some tremendous things for the Miami Heat during the postseason. He’s been integral to the success of this squad, and it’s hard to deny that this team would not be where they are right now had it not been for the six-time All-Star. Butler has been so good in the […]

At this point, it’s hard to argue against the notion that Jimmy Butler has been the best player in the postseason. The Miami Heat are now in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics and are just one step away from reaching the NBA Finals for the second time in three years. There’s no […]

San Francisco, CA – Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals was a one-sided victory for the Golden State Warriors over the visiting Dallas Mavericks. The final score was 112-87, and the Dubs led almost from start to finish. Steve Kerr’s team dominated on both sides of the floor, and not once did they consider […]

The Boston Celtics were playing short-handed in their Game 1 loss to the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals Tuesday. Both center Al Horford and Defensive Player of the Year, Marcus Smart, missed the game. Smart is currently listed as probable for Game 2 with his foot sprain. Horford was initially considered to be […]

The Boston Celtics will be looking to bounce back in Game 2 after a brutal loss in the series opener to the Miami Heat. Marcus Smart is expected to return to the lineup after missing Game 1, while Derrick White is out due to the birth of his newborn. Al Horford meanwhile, was in health […]

The Golden State Warriors have to be feeling pretty good after their Game 1 win Wednesday night. Now, they lead their Western Conference Finals series against the Dallas Mavericks 1-0. The road to the third round hasn’t been easy for either team, making this such a huge matchup. The Warriors beat the MVP-led Denver Nuggets […]

San Francisco, CA – We’ve all heard the saying offense wins games, and defense wins championships. Well in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, the Golden State Warriors did both. They held the Dallas Mavericks to 87 points on Wednesday night, and if there is such a thing as shutting down All-Star Luka Doncic, […]

The Boston Celtics were outplayed by the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday, losing 118-107 in South Beach. But, it didn’t help that Marcus Smart and Al Horford both didn’t suit up. Smart will likely return for Game 2 after sustaining a foot injury, which is huge for the […]

San Francisco, CA – The Golden State Warriors took care of business in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. It was a solid performance by Stephen Curry and his crew that resulted in a 112-87 blowout victory over Luka Doncic’s Dallas Mavericks. The Warriors won big in a game where Klay Thompson didn’t score […]

The Golden State Warriors did more than just defeat the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. In addition to taking the series lead over the Mavs, they forced Luka Doncic into one of his worst performances in the NBA playoffs. Andrew Wiggins, in addition to scoring 19 points on 8-17 shooting, […]

The Boston Celtics didn’t have Marcus Smart for Game 1 of the 2022 Eastern Conference Finals because of a mid-foot sprain. The Celtics certainly missed Smart’s presence, with Jimmy Butler and the Heat dominating the second half in a 118-107 Miami victory. Boston could really use the guard back because of his importance on both […]