NBA Playoffs Articles - Page 167

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics looked poised to take Game 1 on Miami’s home floor. Instead, the Heat turned the tables and took control late. The Celtics led by as much as 13 in the first half which made a Game 1 upset seem completely within reach. Jayson Tatum poured in 21 first-half points […]

Jayson Tatum had another strong performance for the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night, but it just wasn’t enough. It was the Miami Heat who emerged with a 118-107 victory as they drew first blood in their Eastern Conference Finals series. A bit of a silver lining in the loss is the fact that Tatum made […]

The Boston Celtics did not know what hit them in the third quarter of Game 1 against the Miami Heat. The C’s were completely outplayed by their opponents en route to a 39-14 quarter. In the end, the Heat managed to draw first blood in the series after a 118-107 victory. After the loss, Celtics […]

Jimmy Butler proved he is a playoff superstar on Tuesday after he led the Miami Heat to an epic comeback win in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Finals series against the Boston Celtics. Naturally, everyone in the NBA was left in awe. The Heat leader exploded for 41 points on top of nine rebounds, […]

Jimmy Butler was an absolute beast for the Miami Heat as they took down the Boston Celtics, 118-107, in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Heat vet was locked in throughout the game as he exploded for a game-high 41 points all over Jayson Tatum and Co. After the game, Butler was his […]

Jimmy Butler was everything and more for the Miami Heat in Game 1 against the Boston Celtics. Butler was such a dominant force in the opening game of the series that he locked in a stat line that’s never been seen in the recorded history of the NBA. The Heat star poured in 41 points, […]

PJ Tucker suffered a bit of an injury scare in the first half of Game 1 against the Boston Celtics. The Miami Heat veteran limped to the locker room in the opening half with an apparent right foot injury, but the good news is that Tucker came back in the second half to help his […]

Miami Heat icon Dwyane Wade is simply in awe of Jimmy Butler’s performance in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics. Butler had a performance for the ages as he led the Heat to a comeback victory over the Celtics, 118-107. The Miami forward erupted for 41 points, nine rebounds, five […]

Jimmy Butler put on a show on Tuesday night as he led the Miami Heat to a 118-107 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. It was a performance for the ages from the 32-year-old veteran, who set a new franchise record for the Heat — one that not […]

The Portland Trail Blazers were dealt a tough blow during the 2022 NBA Draft lottery and nobody was more bummed about it than Damian Lillard. Not only did the Blazers fail to move up to the top four spots, they also fell even lower than their projected sixth pick. Lillard was Portland’s representative at the […]

The Golden State Warriors and Dallas Mavericks both have championship-caliber coaches leading the way in Jason Kidd and Steve Kerr. Both have won rings from the sidelines, with Kerr leading the Warriors’ dynastic run in the 2010s while Kidd was the lead assistant for the Los Angeles Lakers during their bubble championship. But both were […]

We are all about to get treated to what should be an epic Eastern Conference Finals showdown between the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics. Game 1 is scheduled for Tuesday and already, the smack talking has begun. Heat star Bam Adebayo has taken one of the first shots here as he sent a special […]

Both Marcus Smart and Al Horford have been sidelined for Game 1 of the Boston Celtics’ East Finals series against the Miami Heat, and based on Ime Udoka’s latest comments, their statuses for the next match remain questionable at best. While there is nothing concrete yet on whether Smart and Horford will be available for […]

The Golden State Warriors enter the Western Conference Finals as the favorites against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. The Dubs advancing to the NBA Finals is far from a foregone conclusion, however. As a matter of fact, one NBA scout believes that the Mavs have what it takes to upset Stephen Curry and Co. […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is well aware of what Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson can do to them, but he admits there is another threat that the Mavs should be wary of: Draymond Green. For Doncic, Green will be the key for the Warriors in their attempt to slow him down and the Mavs. […]

The Boston Celtics were just hit with a brutal injury update ahead of their Eastern Conference Finals series opener against the Miami Heat on Tuesday. According to Shams Charania, both Marcus Smart and Al Horford will be unavailable for Game 1 in Miami. Celtics‘ Al Horford and Marcus Smart are out for Game 1 vs. […]

Tyler Herro has been one of the Miami Heat’s best players throughout the regular season. His Sixth Man of the Year title is a clear testament to this fact. Herro’s production, however, has dipped significantly in the playoffs. From averaging 20.7 points during the regular season, the Heat stud’s scoring has dropped to just 13.8 […]

Almost everyone expected the Phoenix Suns to destroy the Dallas Mavericks in the second round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs. The first-seed Suns were led by Devin Booker and Chris Paul, while the fourth-seed Mavs could only really rely on Luka Doncic. After going down 0-2 to start the series, the Mavs defied the odds […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has been often compared to James Harden, thanks to their playing style that relies more on craftiness, body control and passing more than athleticism. However, Golden State Warriors big man Kevon Looney thinks there remains a massive difference between the two. Speaking to reporters ahead of Wednesday’s West Finals Game […]

Perhaps much like many others in the NBA world, Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant is just really tired of hearing Patrick Beverley insult and criticize his peers with baseless and over-the-top accusations. The problem is the Minnesota Timberwolves guard is being given the opportunity to run his mouth on live TV. Beverley has been in […]

The NBA is in a beautiful place right now. The Eastern and Western Conference Finals are about to begin with all four teams looking like they have a legitimate shot at making the NBA Finals and winning it all. After nearly a decade of seemingly sure-win dynasties walking this basketball-shaped earth (sorry, Kyrie) it ironically […]

The Eastern Conference Finals are here as the top-seeded Miami Heat will host the Boston Celtics! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Celtics-Heat prediction and pick.   On Sunday night, the Celtics defeated the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 7 of the second round. The Celtics led by five at the half […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has taken a beating in these playoffs. Smart dealt with several injuries in the second-round series against the Milwaukee Bucks, even missing a game. The Celtics guard then landed on the injury report for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat with a right foot sprain. […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ 123-90 Game 7 victory over the Phoenix Suns was one of the most shocking outcomes in NBA history. The Suns were a juggernaut all season with 64 wins, only to roll over and die on their home floor in Game 7. They managed just 27 first-half points, getting matched by Mavs star […]

San Francisco, CA – The 2019-20 season was a massive disappointment for the Golden State Warriors. But a couple of good things happened that season. The Warriors drafted Jordan Poole, and they traded D’Angelo Russell for Andrew Wiggins. This was a trade Wiggins welcomed because he had high expectations for the team, although they finished […]

The Golden State Warriors are still knee deep in their hunt for another NBA championship. But Stephen Curry already has some additional hardware to add to his trophy case – a college diploma. Steph Curry finished his college degree at Davidson 13 years after he left for the NBA. The Warriors star sent out a […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Patrick Beverley should probably be called Silky Johnson at this point, because he’s the new Player Hater of the Year. Beverley went on a rampage against Chris Paul on Monday after the Phoenix Suns’ embarrassing Game 7 defeat over the weekend, but he also had some time for the Los Angeles Lakers. […]

Luka Doncic was the belle of the NBA ball as he led the Dallas Mavericks to a stunning blowout win against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night. The Slovenian sensation left a certain Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. King James was asked by a random fan on Twitter on his favorite NBA star under […]

The Eastern Conference Finals will tip off on Tuesday night in what should be an epic showdown between the top-seeded Miami Heat and a young and hungry Boston Celtics side. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith has provided his take on the series, and as it turns out, the renowned broadcaster has a bit of a harsh […]

The Golden State Warriors are set to face the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Finals. These are two high-powered offenses that will look to exploit each other’s weaknesses on defense. In the past, Stephen Curry was considered the weakest link, but this year people have started to credit him as a solid defender. Monday […]

While there have been plenty of talks about his not so good relationship with Luka Doncic, former Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle remains supportive of his former player and team. After all, if there is anyone outside the Mavs organization who is well aware of Doncic’s capabilities, it’s Carlisle who coached the youngster for […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar decided to kill off some time on Monday night by going on an impromptu Q&A session on Twitter. After all, there weren’t any games for the playoffs,so what better way to bide the time, right? One of the most intriguing questions the Lakers talisman faced was a query about the best […]

It’s already a given that the Luka Doncic is among the hottest names in the hobby right now. After making it past the Utah Jazz in the first round and leading the Dallas Mavericks to dispatch the top-seeded Phoenix Suns in the second round, there’s really no reason not to gravitate towards the All-Star’s cards […]

In 2020-21 under Rick Carlisle, the Dallas Mavericks suffered another first-round playoffs exit. This 2021-22 under Jason Kidd, the same core plus Spencer Dinwiddie and minus Kristaps Porzingis made it to the Western Conference Finals. Sure enough, Kidd has instilled something in the current Mavs that Carlisle wasn’t able to during his time guiding the […]

Entering the playoffs, the Philadelphia 76ers were considered a legitimate contender for this year’s title — especially since they had MVP frontrunner Joel Embiid on their side. Unfortunately, the Sixers are now on vacation after they were eliminated by the Miami Heat in the second round. Sixers head coach Doc Rivers recently looked back on […]

While the Brooklyn Nets had a rather disappointing end to their 2021-22 season, their goal of winning a championship hasn’t changed. However, general manager Sean Marks admitted their poor season that concluded in a playoff sweep was a “wake-up call” for them. Marks highlighted that the window is closing for them, as for any team […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is well aware of the “crazy” things Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic can do with the basketball. He witnessed that on Sunday in the Mavs’ Game 7 victory over the Phoenix Suns. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Curry shared his thoughts on the Mavs’ Game 7 win and Luka’s […]

After a disappointing finish to their season with a blowout loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Milwaukee Bucks are now looking ahead to next season. With so much promise heading into their highly anticipated showdown with the Celtics, the Bucks definitely underachieved after their dominant first round […]

The spectacular disaster that was Sunday’s Game 7 for the Phoenix Suns have left some major question marks on the future of the team’s core. The once stable and promising future of Deandre Ayton appears murky, as the 23-year old’s disappointing season left his impending restricted free agency as a tough decision for the Suns […]