NBA Playoffs Articles - Page 178

There’s no doubt that Tyrese Maxey has been a game-changer for the Philadelphia 76ers this season. His energy and tenacity to win have directly contributed to the Sixers’ overarching success. Maxey continues to prove his worth deep into the 2022 NBA Playoffs. Most recently, the 21-year-old had a remarkable second half in Game 3 of […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are still very much in their round two series against the Miami Heat. After going 0-2 the first two games, the Sixers earned a Game 3 win with the heroics of Joel Embiid. The center put up 18 points, 11 rebounds, and one assist, along with a remarkable defensive outing in the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies visit San Francisco to take on the Golden State Warriors for Game 3 of their Western Conference semi-finals series. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NBA odds series, which includes our Grizzlies-Warriors prediction and pick we have laid out below.   This Grizzlies-Warriors series has only gone […]

The Phoenix Suns got the job done in the first two games of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Dallas Mavericks. However, neither game was a picture of perfection and there was no shortage of worrisome moments. And the underlying problems that Phoenix overcame in Games 1 and 2 reared themselves in Game 3. The […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are tied 1-1 in their Eastern Conference Semifinals series against Boston Celtics. Ahead of Game 3, the team released the latest injury update on George Hill. The point guard is now listed as “probable” for the 3:30 afternoon game in Milwaukee. Celtics reporter Keith Smith tweeted the news Saturday morning, less than […]

After winning the first two contests of their series against the Philadelphia 76ers, the Miami Heat suffered a lopsided loss in Game 3 as Joel Embiid finally made his return. The star big man has yet to be in the pink of health though his presence surely uplifted the spirits of his teammates and made […]

The Boston Celtics will take on the Milwaukee Bucks for Game 3 of their Eastern Conference best-of-seven series. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NBA odds series, which includes our Celtics-Bucks prediction, odds, and pick we have laid out below.   This series definitely had the makings of a classic. […]

It is not hyperbole to say that Joel Embiid saved the Philadelphia 76ers’ entire season and NBA playoffs hopes. Facing a 0-3 series deficit to the Miami Heat, Embiid returned to action with several injuries to uplift James Harden, Tyrese Maxey and the Sixers. The masked-up MVP finalist led them to a 99-79 win, bringing […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are officially on the board in the Eastern Conference semifinals, beating the Miami Heat 99-79 on Friday night in Joel Embiid’s return. The Sixers big man only had 18 points and 11 rebounds, but you could just tell the squad had much different energy with their star on the floor again. James […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are back in business in the NBA playoffs now that Joel Embiid is. In what was as close to a do-or-die game as you could get (aside from actual elimination games), the Sixers won 99-79. Despite a great game from Jimmy Butler, the Sixers clamped down on Tyler Herro, Kyle Lowry, Bam […]

Joel Embiid’s return to the court did just what it needed to do for the Philadelphia 76ers. The MVP finalist fought through facial and thumb injuries to give his team a new life with their backs against the wall. The Sixers. defeated the Miami Heat in Game 3 of their second-round NBA playoff series. Embiid […]

The status of Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was a huge story leading up to the team’s Game 3 NBA Playoff matchup vs. the Miami Heat. Embiid, who has been dealing with a torn ligament in his thumb, a concussion and a broken orbital bone, was in jeopardy of missing the contest, though he was […]

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams’ job is simple heading into Sunday’s Game 4 against the Dallas Mavericks. All he needs to do is take the Game 3 film, dig a hole and toss the tape in. Lighting it on fire is optional. The Suns put up a dud in Dallas Friday night, dropping the […]

It’s safe to say that Joel Embiid has been… different the past few seasons. The Philadelphia 76ers star has always had the potential to be a dominant force. However, Embiid hasn’t been able to put it together consistently… until last season. Now, he’s one of the most dominant stars in the league, with the ability […]

Devin Booker knows exactly why the Phoenix Suns lost Game 3 to the Dallas Mavericks: Luka Doncic and co. simply wanted it more. The Suns’ sharpshooter admitted that they were uncharacteristic all game long. From turnovers to shooting attempts, they just didn’t have that same grit and edge they showed in their dominant showings in […]

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks finally got one win against the Phoenix Suns in their Western Conference semifinals series, thanks to their brilliant defense in Game 3. Before the match, Mavs head coach Jason Kidd emphasized the need for Doncic to be aggressive and engaged on the defensive end. The Slovenian star agreed, noting […]

Once upon a time, Stephen Curry made a punitive agreement with his mother Sonya that helped him stay alert during Golden State Warriors contests. Back in 2015 the Warriors star revealed that if he committed more than three turnovers in a contest, that’s $100 towards Sonya above the threshold. With Mother’s Day looming, Steph Curry […]

Before facing off in the second round of the playoffs, Jimmy Butler and Joel Embiid were once teammates. The two were part of the 2019 Philadelphia 76ers team that lost in heartbreaking fashion to the Toronto Raptors. In that short time together, Butler and Embiid built a solid friendship that lasted even after the former […]

Luka Doncic is turning into a playoff demon right before our very eyes. The Dallas Mavericks star has been lights out during their entire postseason run, carrying his team on his back. His incredible performances have more than a few legends calling him the MVP of the playoffs. One legend that is singing praises for […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic couldn’t help but mock Chris Paul after the Phoenix Suns vet perfectly sold a foul by flopping. Late in the second quarter of the game, Doncic got called for offensive foul on Paul. The Suns guard can be seen flailing and whipping his head back to sell the foul before […]

Joel Embiid suffered a freak injury in the first round that kept him out of Games 1 and 2 against the Miami Heat. He made a triumphant comeback in Game 3 as the Philadelphia 76ers picked up a 99-79 win. Embiid, who wore a protective mask due to his orbital bone fracture, was asked about […]

Jimmy Butler admitted that the Miami Heat committed a lot of errors in their shocking Game 3 blowout at the hands of the Philadelphia 7ers. However, he couldn’t deny Joel Embiid played a huge role in the 99-79 loss as well. While Butler refused to give all the credit to Embiid, he emphasized that the […]

The first-round series between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Toronto Raptors was incredibly entertaining to watch. After dropping the first three-games, the young Raptors attempted the impossible. However, they were shut down by the might of Philly. However, a few unfortunate accidents ruined the fun for both sides. Of course, we’re talking about Raptors star […]

Dallas Mavericks frontman Luka Doncic is basically a walking highlight waiting to happen – or should I say sitting. Doncic stumbled onto the floor early in Game 3 of Mavs-Suns after missing a shot but saw the ball batted right back to him. The cerebral superstar was able to find a cutting Dorian Finney-Smith even […]

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks got off to a brilliant start in Game 3 of their showdown with the Phoenix Suns, even giving Chris Paul a massive blemish in his playoff résumé. The Mavs jumped to a 51-44 lead in the first half as they attempt to win their first game in the Western […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra was not very pleased with his team’s performance in Game 3 after they were blown out by the Sixers, 99-79. After the game, coach Spo made sure to let his team know that their effort was simply unacceptable. The Heat coach admitted that he was pleased by his team’s […]

Joel Embiid has a message for everyone after he helped the Philadelphia 76ers take down the Miami Heat in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series, and he didn’t have to say or write any word to declare it. On Twitter, the Sixers big man posted a plain photo of a popular Idris Elba […]

After what seemed like ages for Philadelphia 76ers fans, Joel Embiid has returned to action. The Cameroonian superstar has missed Games 1 and 2 due to an orbital fracture AND a concussion. Embiid was finally cleared to play in Game 3, and he had an immediate impact on the team. Despite the win, though, Joel […]

The Philadelphia 76ers bounced back with authority in Game 3 against the Miami Heat on Friday, winning 99-79 in Joel Embiid’s return. We now have a brand new series and Magic Johnson was loving what he saw from Sixers head coach Doc Rivers. Great coaching job by Doc Rivers! He made great in-game adjustments all […]

James Harden has been heavily criticized of late for the role he has played — or the lack thereof — for the Sixers as they fell to an 0-2 hole against the Miami Heat. The former league MVP bounced back in a major way on Friday as he helped Philly to a season-saving Game 3 […]

Joel Embiid didn’t have his best game in his return to the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, but his presence was enough for them to destroy the Miami Heat. Just ask Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green. The Cameroonian center made just 12 shot attempts in the game and made five, though he did connect eight […]

Steve Kerr sees one major similarity between Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry and Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant: that is in the way they play with joy. While Morant’s on-court antics of celebrating and trash-talking don’t sit well with some people, Kerr has no problem with it. He even admitted that he loves watching […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is coming off a 47-point showing on Tuesday night against the Golden State Warriors as the series shifts to the West Coast for Game 3. On Thursday however, it appears Ja was enjoying the Bay Area nightlife before Saturday’s contest at the Chase Center. Via ClutchPoints: "We gon' have some […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry has no problem with Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant doing the griddy on the court or trash-talking him. In fact, he loves it. Everyone knows Curry is the same, often shimmying and celebrating wins in a really expressive manner. With that said, the Warriors sharpshooter knows where the Grizzlies […]

Mavs superstar Luka Doncic has been receiving a lot of stick after he got schooled by Chris Paul in Game 2 of their second-round series against the Phoenix Suns. For Stephen A. Smith, however, it shouldn’t be all about Luka. The NBA on ESPN panel was at a loss in terms of what else Luka […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd couldn’t believe that the NBA really fined his team for improper bench behavior. On Friday, the NBA slapped the Mavs organization with a $25,000 fine for “violating league rules regarding team bench decorum.” The announcement noted that “several players and a member of the coaching staff stood away from […]

It looks like the Boston Celtics could get Defensive Player of the Year winner Marcus Smart back for Saturday’s Game 3 matchup against the Bucks. The 28-year-old missed Game 2 with a thigh injury but he has now been tagged as probable for Game 3. Smart appears to be well prepared to suit up for […]

Luka Doncic knows exactly what he needs to do to help the Dallas Mavericks beat the Phoenix Suns, but it’s easier said than done. The Suns are picking Doncic on defense, which has allowed them to dominate Games 1 and 2 offensively. Even Mavs head coach Jason Kidd called out the Slovenian wonderboy on Friday, […]

The second-round series between the Golden State Warriors and the Memphis Grizzlies has not been short of controversial moments — and we’re only two games into this seven-game war. Dubs star Draymond Green has now come out with a bold warning for Ja Morant and the Grizzlies ahead of their Game 3 tussle on Saturday: […]