NBA Playoffs Articles - Page 19

Nikola Jokic led the Denver Nuggets to their first NBA championship in 2023 and helped them survive end-of-season turbulence this year, but he is also a big reason why they do not have a commanding 3-1 lead versus the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Semifinals. The three-time MVP was ice cold from the […]

The Indiana Pacers are not to be trifled with come postseason time, and the Cleveland Cavaliers learned that the hard way. Despite being heavy underdogs entering the series, the Pacers finished off the 64-win, Eastern Conference-leading Cavs in five games. In Game 5, Indiana took care of business, securing their spot in the Eastern Conference […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers were one of the best teams in the NBA all season long, but it all came crashing down in the second round of the NBA playoffs against the Indiana Pacers. A combination of injuries, a late-game collapse in Game 2, and a great Pacers team that was hot all series long led […]

After brutal showings in Games 2 and 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals versus the Oklahoma City Thunder, everyone concluded that Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is in fact mortal. Following another rough outing in a potentially costly Game 4 loss, it seemed like someone possessed the stupendous center’s body or stole his talent a […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers were a historically great team to begin the 2024-25 season. They won 33 of their first 37 games and went on three separate 12-plus game winning streaks during the regular season. From the looks of it, the stars were aligning for the Cavs to make it deeper than they ever have in […]

In a defining moment of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, Tyrese Haliburton delivered a memorable send-off to the Cleveland Cavaliers as the Indiana Pacers clinched a 114–105 victory in Game 5, eliminating the top-seeded Cavs from the Eastern Conference semifinals. With just over 25 seconds left on the clock and the Pacers holding onto a 111–105 […]

The Indiana Pacers have displayed incredible poise all playoffs long, and Tuesday night was no different for them even as they faced a desperate Cleveland Cavaliers team that was on the brink of elimination in Game 5 of their second-round matchup. During the dying minutes of the game, the Cavs were still scrapping and clawing […]

With the Cleveland Cavaliers’ backs against the wall in Game 5 of their second-round matchup against the Indiana Pacers, they needed a herculean effort from Donovan Mitchell to avoid seeing their season come to such a premature end. Mitchell may have struggled shooting from the field, but his effort and will was undeniable, as he […]

Tyrese Haliburton has been one of the biggest stars of these playoffs so far due to his late-game heroics and control of the game. His performance has the Pacers on the brink of advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals for the second year in a row, as Indiana currently leads the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers in […]

The Indiana Pacers have become one of the peskiest squads in the league, using an onslaught of offense and an undying motor to shift momentum in their favor. Tyrese Haliburton has epitomized that style of play and set the tone for his team during the 2025 NBA playoffs. He knows what is asked of him […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After limiting Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic to two of the worst shooting performances of his playoff career, Jaylin Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder will look to push the MVP to the brink of elimination in Game 5. Jokic helped Isaiah Hartenstein develop into a starting center in the NBA, and […]

The Boston Celtics received brutal news on Tuesday after it was confirmed that Jayson Tatum suffered a serious Achilles injury during the team’s 121-113 Game 4 loss to the New York Knicks. It’s unclear exactly when he’ll return, but the sports world sent its condolences to the 27-year-old forward. USA Basketball even sent its own […]

The Golden State Warriors did what they could to maximize their title contention window this season, acquiring Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat and signing him to a two-year, $121 million contract extension. The move made an immediate difference and helped the Dubs reach the Western Conference Semifinals. However, their championship hopes have been crumbling […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum underwent surgery on Tuesday after suffering an Achilles injury in the team’s 121-113 Game 4 loss to the New York Knicks. It’s an injury we’ve seen several players suffer before, including Kevin Durant in 2019 when he tore his Achilles with the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals. Hall […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault named Aaron Wiggins a key contributor who helped secure Game 4 against the Denver Nuggets. Tied 2- 2 in their best-of-7 series 2 2, the Thunder will look to take their first lead in the Western Conference semifinals. After dropping the series opener 121-119, Oklahoma City bounced back […]

While the NBA is no longer a league that can be dominated by a single player carrying his team to a championship, Stephen Curry is the identity of the Golden State Warriors. Without him on the floor, this team is a shell of the contenders they know they can be, and that has been evident […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards sat at the press conference table wearing black shades, studying the box score while clutching a Gary Payton Sr. jersey. A smirk appeared on Edwards’ face when asked about the audible pain of Warriors fans witnessing their team’s downfall. “Satisfaction,” Edwards said, his grin widening. “Just the best satisfaction ever.” The […]

Boston Celtics star forward Jayson Tatum has been diagnosed with a torn right Achilles tendon and underwent surgery on Tuesday, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. An MRI revealed the severity of the injury, which effectively ends the Celtics’ title hopes and puts Tatum out for a vast majority, if not all, of the 2025-26 […]

The Boston Celtics seemed poised to win back-to-back NBA championships. That is, until the New York Knicks came along and took a 3-1 lead over the Celtics in the second round of the playoffs. Beyond that, Boston is poised to continue a 6-year trend that has prevented recent dynasties. Over the last six years, the […]

The “beef” between Jerry “Mr. Bing Bong” O’Connell and Barstool’s Dave Portnoy as the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics has paused amid the NBA Playoffs — at least for now. O’Connell posted on X, formerly Twitter, to announce that Mr. Bing Bong will be taking a sabbatical until the series is over. He posted […]

Between the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever, there’s never been a better time to be a pro basketball fan in the Hoosier State. You can count Caitlin Clark among those fans. The Fever star has been a consistent attendee at Pacers playoff games and they haven’t lost any of the contests she’s attended. After the […]

DENVER — After Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander closed out the Denver Nuggets in Game 4, Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein reflected on his history with Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic. Hartenstein played 30 games in his lone season in Denver — a short but productive stint for the then 22-year-old center who was Jokic’s understudy. […]

The Denver Nuggets are currently gearing up for a highly important Game 5 of their second-round series vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Nuggets had a golden opportunity to go up 3-1 in their series on Sunday but suffered through a brutal fourth quarter that left things tied at 2-2. It’s been a rough series […]

The New York Knicks gutted out a 121-113 win at home in Game 4 of their second-round NBA Playoffs series against the Boston Celtics on Monday. They bounced back from a momentum-shifting Game 3 loss in which they trailed by as many as 30 points. They also turned the corner on their poor play in […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves took a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Golden State Warriors on Monday night, winning 117-110 in Game 4 of their Western Conference Semifinals matchup. Anthony Edwards led the way with 30 points, five assists, four rebounds, and two steals, shooting 11-for-21 from the field and 6-for-11 from beyond the arc. His […]

After the Golden State Warriors’ 117-110 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4, head coach Steve Kerr discussed his, Jimmy Butler, and the rest of his team’s reality in All-Star Stephen Curry’s absence. Before veteran Draymond Green revealed the shortcomings in Monday’s loss, Kerr reacted to Butler’s 14-point performance. Kerr credited the Timberwolves’ defense […]

Being down 3-1 hasn’t fazed the Golden State Warriors in the slightest. Following Monday’s 117-110 loss to the Timberwolves in their second-round NBA Playoffs series, Jonathan Kuminga explained what life is like in the locker room. Jonathan Kuminga: “The mindset and mood is still very high. Energy and vibe is still great.” pic.twitter.com/xmJpBzZhVJ — 95.7 […]

The New York Knicks pushed the defending champion Boston Celtics to the brink of elimination Monday night with a 121-113 win in Game 4 at Madison Square Garden, taking a 3-1 lead in their second-round series. But the spotlight quickly shifted from the Knicks’ commanding performance to a potentially devastating injury to Celtics star Jayson […]

The NBA playoffs are the toughest part of a team’s championship campaign. It involves plenty of make-or-break situations that can alter the landscape. Unfortunately, even the best teams in the league fail to conquer the gold. Here are the 10 most heartbreaking NBA Playoffs eliminations, ranked. Check out the gallery below for the complete list. […]

Draymond Green appeared to get away with a clear foul on Donte DiVincenzo during the first half of Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinal matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night at Chase Center, adding to the intensity of an already physical contest between both teams. During the […]

Although Jalen Brunson gave a message to the New York Knicks following their Game 4 win against the Boston Celtics, he forgot to mention making history. Brunson broke Kobe Bryant’s record for the most fourth-quarter points through ten games in the playoffs. According to Tommy Breer on X (formerly Twitter), he had a list for […]

After sweeping the Miami Heat in the first round, the Cleveland Cavaliers find themselves in a shocking 3-1 hole against the Indiana Pacers. The Cavs’ injury struggles have contributed to the disappointment with Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Evan Mobley all missing time. With Game 5 on deck, Mitchell remains questionable with an ankle sprain. […]

After Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green accused the media of negative portrayal as an “angry Black man” during his postgame media availability after Game 2, he offered a follow-up after Monday’s loss. The Minnesota Timberwolves took a 3-1 lead in their Western Conference semifinal series, beating the Warriors 117-110 in Game 4. Golden State […]

Without Stephen Curry on the court, the Golden State Warriors are desperately searching for answers to avoid elimination against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Through four games, Brandin Podziemski has not been that guy. Despite starting each of the series’ first four games, Podziemski has been arguably the Warriors’ biggest offensive liability. The second-year guard has gone […]

Five years into his NBA career, Anthony Edwards is already developing a reputation as one of the league’s best playoff performers. While his on-court heroics stole the show in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Game 4 win over the Golden State Warriors, his behind-the-scenes leadership was even more critical. When the Timberwolves entered the locker room with […]

After a 117-110 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green went off on what led to his team to trail 3-1 in their Western Conference semifinal series. Green also apologized to the Warriors’ media as the veteran was in rare form, looking back on the past two games. Green also commended […]

Finally, Oscar-nominated actor and New York Knicks fan Timothée Chalamet finished his story with former center Amar’e Stoudemire at the team’s Game 4 win over the Boston Celtics. Chalamet posted two images of him with Stoudemire on his Instagram Stories (via Complex Sports) 15 years apart. In the first, he was 14 years old and […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry admitted to Andscape’s Marc J. Spears on Monday night that he doesn’t expect to return for Wednesday’s must-win Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk. Draymond Green said after Monday’s 117-110 Game 4 loss that the Warriors wouldn’t plan to “Superman” an expedited Curry return […]

The Golden State Warriors’ season is now on life support after losing Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Minnesota Timberwoles. The Warriors were at home on Monday night, and they desperately needed a win to avoid a 3-1 hole. The game was close for a long time, but the Timberwolves pulled a […]