NBA Playoffs Articles - Page 190

The Miami Heat played Game 5 of their first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks without both Jimmy Butler and Kyle Lowry, but that was no problem. The Heat held off the Hawks in a 97-94 victory, earning a 4-1 series win to advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Miami did it with yet another sterling defensive […]

The 2022 NBA playoffs have been anything but a cakewalk for the Phoenix Suns, though they have taken back the lead in their first-round series against the New Orleans Pelicans. Chris Paul shined as he helped the Devin Booker-less Suns take a 3-2 advantage but he has yet to shake himself free of Jose Alvarado, […]

After climbing their way out of an 0-3 hole and forcing a sixth game back in Toronto, the Raptors have found new life in their first round series against the Philadelphia 76ers. Ready to even things up in Game 6 against the Sixers, the Raptors will continue to make their presence known in Jurassic Park. […]

One of the storylines following Game 5 of the Phoenix Suns battle with the New Orleans Pelicans Tuesday night was the emergence of an unlikely hero. Undrafted rookie Jose Alvarado, who was on a 2-way contract until late March, has been masterful in his role: getting under Chris Paul’s skin. Despite a decisive game 5 […]

After taking a dominant 3-0 lead to open the series, the Sixers have seen this begin to slip away. The Toronto Raptors have awoken after their slow start to the series and rediscovered their team identity. The Raptors have played a swarming defense, dominated the rebounds, and gotten out in transition. The Sixers have produced […]

Ja Morant shocked the entire Minnesota Timberwolves fanbase on Tuesday night after he scored the game-winning lay-up in Game 5 of this first-round series. The Memphis Grizzlies superstar had a clear path to the basket after Anthony Edwards failed to execute his attempted steal on the crucial play. After the game, the Timberwolves’ young star […]

Trae Young’s second trip to the NBA Playoffs didn’t go as swimmingly as the first. After turning into public enemy number one in New York for his demolition of the Knicks in Madison Square Garden, the Atlanta Hawks point guard was completely manhandled by the Miami Heat all series. In what turned out to be […]

Zion Williamson has been reduced to a fan on the sidelines as he’s watched his New Orleans Pelicans take on the Phoenix Suns in the playoffs. But the All-Star is more than just a fan of basketball – he’s also huge on Naruto as well. The Pelicans star just recently flexed his one-of-a-kind art from […]

The Atlanta Hawks were eliminated in Game 5 of their first-round series against the Miami Heat on Tuesday night, losing 97-94. Hawks superstar Trae Young once again struggled in Game 5, scoring only 11 points. After the game, FOX Sports’ Skip Bayless took to Twitter to destroy the rising star. No Kyle Lowry. No Jimmy […]

Once again, the Minnesota Timberwolves seemed to have the game in hand over the Memphis Grizzlies. And once again, they squandered a golden opportunity to take control of their first-round series. Karl-Anthony Towns spoke out after the heartbreaking loss on Ja Morant’s last-second layup to steal victory away from the jaws of defeat. “48 minutes. […]

More than beating the Minnesota Timberwolves, Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies proved in Game 5 that they are as clutch and resilient as they come. Morant and the Grizzlies actually made multiple records in the contest. For one, the superstar guard has now scored the most points in a fourth quarter of a playoff […]

Victor Oladipo was the unlikely hero for a shorthanded Miami Heat team on Tuesday night that had both Kyle Lowry and Jimmy Butler in street clothes as they looked to take out the Atlanta Hawks in Game 5 of this first-round series. It was Oladipo who stepped up for his team, exploding for a team-high […]

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies took care of business on Tuesday night, coming from behind yet again to steal away Game 5 of their first-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Grizzlies were down for the most part of this contest and at one point, it looked like Minnesota was going to upset Memphis […]

Head coach Taylor Jenkins and the Memphis Grizzlies didn’t need to draw an astounding play to win Game 5 of their playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. After all, for them, Ja Morant is THE play. The Grizzlies guard shared as much on Tuesday after his last second layup gave Memphis the 111-109 victory and […]

The season didn’t go as planned for Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets. Off-court issues, a mid-season trade, and now a first-round sweep have come to define what was expected to be a title-contending roster. After the Nets season was ultimately cut short, Kyrie Irving took to Twitter to send out a message to Jayson […]

Ja Morant came up big for the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night, scoring a game-winning bucket to complete his team’s 111-109 comeback victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. After the game, the Grizzlies superstar had a strong message as this series heads back to Minnesota for what could be a season-defining contest Morant and Co. (h/t […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra couldn’t hide his shock after learning that Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of their playoff series. The Timberwolves were up by 11 entering the fourth quarter, and so even though Spoelstra saw that incredible Morant dunk in the penultimate period, he […]

NBA fans were given a treat on Tuesday night, as the Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves put on a show. In what was a back-and-forth affair, the Grizzlies found themselves tied with a couple seconds remaining, inbounding side out. Memphis superstar Ja Morant took the inbounds pass, made a move and hit an incredibly athletic […]

The Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves are engaged in one of the most interesting playoff series NBA fans have seen in a long time. That’s especially true for a first-round series. On Tuesday, the Grizzlies and Timberwolves played their pivotal Game 5, with the series tied at two wins a piece. Memphis jumped out to […]

San Francisco, CA – The Golden State Warriors had Monday night off. Meanwhile, Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics became the first team to advance to the second round. They swept Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and the Brooklyn Nets. Once the game ended, Stephen Curry decided to watch the postgame interviews. While watching, Tatum made a […]

Just like the rest of the NBA world, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was in awe of Ja Morant after his clutch heroics for the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Aside from his incredible dunk that made waves throughout the sports world, Morant also snatched the victory for the Grizzlies […]

Tuesday’s contest between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Minnesota Timberwolves went down the wire with Ja Morant and Co. edging out their opponents for a thrilling 111-109 victory in Memphis. This was a big victory for the Grizzlies who are now just one win away from booking their spot in the second round after taking […]

Ja Morant just put the Memphis Grizzlies on his back. With the score knotted up at 109 with seconds left on the clock, the All-Star point guard made the game-winning drive and finish to win Game 5. Check out Ja Morant ice the game for the Grizzlies: JA MORANT FOR THE WIN! GRIZZLIES TAKE GAME […]

The Atlanta Hawks are out of the playoffs after bowing down to the Miami Heat, 97-94, in Game 5 of their series. Nate McMillan’s men struggled mightily, but none more so than Trae Young who was basically shut down by the Miami defense. According to Stat Muse, Young finished the 2022 playoffs with more turnovers […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Memphis Grizzlies have played arguably the most compelling playoff series thus far. Entering Tuesday night’s pivotal Game 5, the series was tied at two wins a piece. Both the Timberwolves and Grizzlies have each won on the road already. During Game 5, Timberwolves rising star Anthony Edwards accomplished something that […]

Ja Morant just added another massive jam to his extensive highlight reel. The Memphis Grizzlies point guard skied for a monster dunk over Minnesota Timberwolves’ Malik Beasley. Check out the Grizzlies star going airborne below: JA MORANT JUST TOOK OFF ✈️pic.twitter.com/9dQZd4YFmF — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) April 27, 2022 The Grizzlies are getting all that they can […]

Ja Morant’s father, Tee, has been in the headlines of the Memphis Grizzlies–Minnesota Timberwolves opening round playoff series. In Tuesday night’s Game 5, fans got what they wanted: a side-by-side of Tee Morant and Usher. Usher pulled up on Tee Morant for Grizz-Wolves 😂🙌 (via @memgrizz) pic.twitter.com/Kj3o9zN60v — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 27, 2022 Morant’s […]

The Chicago Bulls are facing elimination on Wednesday night, as they travel to Milwaukee to face the defending champion Bucks. Chicago appeared to be in a good spot after Game 2. They had stolen home court with a 114-110 win in Milwaukee. Then news surfaced that Bucks All-Star forward Khris Middleton would miss the rest […]

San Francisco, CA – After missing the playoffs the last two seasons, the Golden State Warriors are back, and so is Klay Thompson. The three-time champion has gotten off to the hottest start from three-point land in the 2022 NBA playoffs. Nobody has made more three-pointers than the Warriors’ sharpshooter. He connected on 21 triples […]

Ever since Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry returned from injury, he’s been a member of the second unit. Throughout the playoffs, the two-time MVP is averaging 27.5 points and 5.5 assists on a minutes restrictions. So ahead of Game 5, the two big questions are: is Curry still on a restriction? If no, will […]

Denver Nuggets big man DeMarcus Cousins had another one of his infamous temper tantrums in Game 4 against Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors and it has now been announced that it’s going to cost him big time. Cousins kicked some towels in the direction of the fans as he was making his way […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry will no longer have minutes restriction when they face the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 on Wednesday. However, Steve Kerr is refusing to say if he’ll return to the starting lineup. Curry has come off the bench for the Warriors in their playoffs series with the Nuggets so far […]

Charles Barkley is not backing down. After Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant clapped back at him for his criticism, the Hall of Famer decided to respond with a bit of name-calling during Tuesday’s NBA on TNT broadcast. Barkley claimed that he isn’t at all troubled by KD’s retort, before labeling the Nets superstar as “sensitive […]

If Kenyon Martin were in Kevin Durant’s position, he would have already asked the Brooklyn Nets to ditch Kyrie Irving. The former NBA All-Star got brutally honest on the Nets’ situation after the Boston Celtics swept them in the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs. Speaking on SiriusXM NBA Radio, the former NBA All-Star […]

James Harden has been quite pedestrian for the Sixers throughout their first-round series against the Toronto Raptors. It was more of the same from the former MVP on Monday in Game 5 as Philly suffered their second consecutive loss in the series, 103-88. After the game, Sixers head coach Doc Rivers admitted that his team […]

With a Dallas Mavericks Game 6 scheduled at the Utah Jazz, the pressure will be on the home team to stay alive. There’s no denying that the Mavericks put on a scoring clinic in Game 5 and completely took the Jazz out of their element. In Luka Doncic’s second game back from a strained calf, […]

The Sixers fell short on Monday night as they failed to close out their first-round series against the Toronto Raptors. Philly conceded a 103-88 loss to the Raptors who have now won back-to-back do-or-die games. After the loss, Sixers superstar Joel Embiid had a strong message amid his team’s two-game losing streak: “We’re good,” Embiid […]

Kendrick Perkins is done defending Ben Simmons. After the Australian guard failed to return in Game 4 of the Brooklyn Nets’ playoff series against the Boston Celtics, Big Perk didn’t hold back in criticizing the three-time All-Star. In his latest appearance on ESPN’s First Take, Perkins dropped a rather big insult for Simmons by calling […]

The New Orleans Pelicans will face the Phoenix Suns in a huge Game 5 on Tuesday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Pelicans-Suns prediction and pick. This series is much closer than everyone expected it to be. The Suns, who were the most dominant team in the NBA during […]