NBA Playoffs Articles - Page 20

The Boston Celtics could not have envisaged a worse ending to Game 4 of their second-round matchup against the New York Knicks than the one that transpired on Monday night. In addition to losing a barnburner to the Knicks, 121-113, to fall down 3-1 in the series, they saw Jayson Tatum go down with a […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves need to win just one more game in their second-round matchup against the Golden State Warriors to make it to the Western Conference Finals for the second consecutive season. Thanks to a barrage from Anthony Edwards, who ended the night with 30 points on 11-21 shooting from the field, the Timberwolves overcame […]

In a rare moment of vulnerability, Draymond Green stepped up to the podium after the Golden State Warriors’ 117–110 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 and did something unexpected—he called himself a “coward.” Green had skipped the mandatory media session after Game 3, a move he openly regretted. “Before we start, I want […]

The Golden State Warriors are teetering on the edge of elimination after the Minnesota Timberwolves took a 117-110 win in Game 4 after overturning a halftime deficit with a third-quarter rout of the Dubs. Suffice to say, the Warriors need their best player back in the worst way, as they look dead in the water, […]

What’s been evident over the past three games became so much more obvious for the Golden State Warriors in the aftermath of their 117-110 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 of their series that now has their season on the ropes down 3-1. The Warriors need Stephen Curry to sustain winning basketball, although […]

Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves are only one win away from making it to their second consecutive Western Conference Finals after taking a 117-110 win over the Golden State Warriors in Game 4 of their second-round matchup. Edwards was brilliant once more; he posted his second consecutive 30-point outing, as he dropped 30 points […]

Jayson Tatum, the face of the Boston Celtics and one of the NBA’s most dependable players, was escorted off the court and wheeled through the tunnels of Madison Square Garden after suffering a non-contact injury to his right lower leg during the closing minutes of Boston’s 121-113 defeat to the New York Knicks. NBA insider […]

Boston Celtics superstar forward Jayson Tatum exited Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Knicks with a concerning injury late in the fourth quarter. The Celtics went on to lose the game 121-113. Before exiting with an injury, Jayson Tatum was putting together a remarkable performance, leading all scorers with 42 […]

Jalen Brunson is not getting excited about the New York Knicks going up 3-1 in their series against the Boston Celtics after winning Game 4 by a score of 121-113 on Monday night. In 40 minutes of action, Brunson was dominant with his performance. He finished with 39 points, 12 assists and five rebounds. He […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum did all he could to put his team in a position to win Game 4 on Monday night versus the New York Knicks. Unfortunately, his 42-point performance would have a heartbreaking end, as the reigning NBA champion had to be helped off the court late in the fourth quarter with […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves came into Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Golden State Warriors with a 2-1 series lead, and they are now on the verge of going up 3-1 thanks to Anthony Edwards. Anthony Edwards is once again having a huge game, and he was on fire during the third quarter. […]

Josh Hart doesn’t want the New York Knicks to stop putting their foot off the gas after beating the Boston Celtics 121-113 in Game 4 of the East Semis of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on Monday night. In 30 minutes of action, Hart was all over the court. He finished with six points, nine rebounds, […]

In a heartfelt display of sportsmanship and respect, New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson paused his postgame press conference to share a heartfelt message for Jayson Tatum. The Knicks had just secured a crucial 121–113 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, and despite the intensity of the playoff […]

Karl-Anthony Towns delivered a 21-point, 11-rebound double-double to help the New York Knicks to a 121-113 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of their second-round series on Monday night. With the victory, the Knicks now hold a commanding 3-1 lead over the defending NBA champions. Towns became the first player in Knicks history […]

The Boston Celtics are dealing with more than watching their consecutive NBA title hopes implode. Boston watched Jayson Tatum helped off the court in extremely concerning fashion Monday during the NBA playoffs. The scene left teammate Jaylen Brown shattered, then making a “tough” admission. Tatum left during the fourth quarter with a painful injury. The […]

Al Horford has his mind on Jayson Tatum after seeing the injury his teammate suffered during the Boston Celtics’ Game 4 loss to the New York Knicks on Monday night. The injury happened within the last six minutes of the fourth quarter. Tatum was having a strong scoring performance with 42 points as he kept […]

In a dramatic Game 4 showdown, the New York Knicks secured a hard-fought 121–113 victory over the Boston Celtics, taking a commanding 3–1 series lead in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. But the win was overshadowed by a concerning injury to Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum, who left the game with what appeared to be a non-contact […]

All was going well for the Boston Celtics in Game 4 against the New York Knicks. The Celtics went on a 12-0 run in the first quarter in the remaining 90 seconds led partly by Jayson Tatum.  They jumped out to a 39-28 lead after one and Tatum had scored 15 points, including four 3-pointers. […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James sent his prayers to Jayson Tatum following his injury in Game 4 between the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks on Monday night. The injury happened within the last six minutes of the fourth quarter. Tatum was having a strong scoring performance with 42 points as he kept the […]

The Boston Celtics took on the New York Knicks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Monday night, and Jayson Tatum ended up leaving the game in the fourth quarter after a non-contact injury. Tatum was clearly in a lot of pain as he fell down going for the ball. He went to […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ once-promising postseason now teeters on the edge of collapse, and the status of Donovan Mitchell looms large over what could be their final stand. Mitchell, the Cavs’ undeniable engine and emotional leader, is officially listed as questionable for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Indiana Pacers, a matchup that […]

In basketball, the simplest things can make the difference between winning and losing. For New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson, attempting to make free throws can either help or hurt.  As the Knicks hold a 2-1 second-round series lead over the Boston Celtics, their fate will come down to mastering the little things. Unfortunately for […]

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics went off in the first quarter against the New York Knicks during Game 4 of the East Semis of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on Monday night. The Celtics came out the gates strong in the first 12 minutes of play, scoring 39 points throughout the period as they led […]

The Boston Celtics aim to tie up the series with the New York Knicks after earning a much-needed 115-93 Game 3 win. With what’s deemed as the best roster in the NBA, the franchise is on the path to repeat as a title after winning the Finals last season. However, with Game 4 tipping off […]

The Boston Celtics’ pursuit of a second NBA championship could ultimately evaporate if they do not beat the New York Knicks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals Monday night. They effortlessly withstood the rowdy environment in Madison Square Garden on Saturday, pummeling the home team, 115-93, to avoid going down 3-0 in the […]

On Tuesday, the Thunder host the Nuggets in Game 5, tied at 2-2! This series is one of the best remaining in the playoffs. The Thunder took back the momentum going home. It’s time to continue our NBA Playoffs odds series with a Nuggets-Thunder prediction and pick. The Nuggets shocked the Thunder in Game 1 […]

The New York Knicks own a 2-1 series lead over the Boston Celtics with Game 4 tipping off on Monday. It’s a pivotal moment as New York can take a commanding 3-1 lead with a win, while Boston can steal back home-court advantage and even the series with a win of its own. Leading up […]

The Indiana Pacers have seized control of their second-round series against the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers, taking a commanding 3-1 lead following a dominant 129-109 win in Game 4 on Sunday night. Pascal Siakam led the way for Indiana, scoring 21 points on 9-for-10 shooting while adding six rebounds, three assists and a steal. He finished […]

The Denver Nuggets and the Oklahoma City Thunder played one of the uglier playoff games that you’ll see in Game 4 on Sunday, with the Thunder eventually pulling away with a 92-87 win to even the series at two games each. Sometimes in the playoffs, close games are affected by missed calls at the end […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are down to their final hope as the Indiana Pacers lead their Eastern Conference Semifinals series 3-1, but this team was tested throughout the Regular Season and has all the tools necessary for a comeback. If there’s one person that can lift them over the edge, it’s Donovan Mitchell and the stellar […]

The Boston Celtics find themselves awaiting a pivotal Game 4 in their Eastern Conference Semifinals series with the New York Knicks leading them 2-1. The returning NBA Champions will have a gruesome road ahead of them if they want to hoist the Larry O’Brien trophy, but All-Star Jayson Tatum is ready to give everything he’s […]

Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Julius Randle is in the middle of the best run in the playoffs of his career. The three-time All-Star is averaging 22.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 5.8 assists so far and has been Minnesota’s most consistent player. The Timberwolves are up 2-1 on the Golden State Warriors in the second round […]

The New York Knicks and Boston Celtics Game 4 on Monday could feel like a Game 7. At least that’s what Stephen A Smith believes. On First Take, he explained his thought process for that claim. "I believe tonight's Game 4 winner wins the series. Period… If the New York Knicks are able to turn […]

The New York Knicks enter Game 4 up 2-1 against the Boston Celtics in their second-round NBA Playoffs series. Most recently, the Knicks dropped Game 3 at home in blowout fashion. Despite owning a 27-14 record at home through the 2024-25 regular season, the Knicks’ home struggles have been real in the playoffs. New York […]

With the Minnesota Timberwolves preparing for Game 4 against the Golden State Warriors, as they have a 2-1 series lead, besides star Anthony Edwards leading the charge, the one instrumental piece is Julius Randle. As Randle is the Timberwolves’ X-Factor, which has been said before by figures within the team, some are making the case […]

Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell is in danger of missing Game 5 of their second-round NBA Playoffs series against the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night after suffering an ankle injury in Game 4’s 129-109 loss. Mitchell, who underwent an MRI on Monday morning, was diagnosed with a reaggravation of an ankle injury he’s been dealing […]

All eyes are on Game 4 of the second round series between the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks as the defending champs look to get back on level ground on Monday night. This Eastern Conference battle has been a strange one so far, as the Celtics have been able to build a huge […]

The New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics will be back on the court this Monday evening for the continuation of their second-round series in the 2025 NBA Playoffs. Karl-Anthony Towns and the Knicks are still ahead in the series, two games to one, but the Celtics have the momentum going into Game 4 after […]

The NBA Playoffs continue, as the Indiana Pacers look to close out the series and head to the Eastern Conference Finals when they head to Cleveland to take on the Cavaliers in Game 5 of this semifinal matchup on Tuesday. It’s time to continue our NBA Playoffs odds series with a Pacers-Cavaliers prediction and pick. […]