NBA Playoffs Articles - Page 212

The Toronto Raptors are the only team in the NBA that isn’t based in the United States. This means that regulations, including those surrounding COVID-19, are different at Scotiabank Arena than at the rest of the stadiums. And, according to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, that isn’t changing just because the regular season is ending. Silver […]

If the playoffs started today, the Brooklyn Nets would be in the play-in tournament against the Charlotte Hornets. The winner of the play-in would go on to face the top seed in the Eastern Conference, currently the Miami Heat. Although the Nets have a long road ahead of them to even get to the first […]

For a team that has reached the Western Conference Finals and Semifinals over the past two seasons, it seems unusual for the Denver Nuggets to cling to a top-six berth this season. Reigning MVP Nikola Jokic is arguably performing better than his MVP campaign last year, but his teammates have struggled with the major injuries […]

As we reach the final lap of the NBA regular season, the playoff picture is starting to take shape. While some teams have already clinched their fate, others continue to jockey for positioning such as the Philadelphia 76ers. Like it’s been for the majority of the year, the Eastern Conference standings are air-tight. While the […]

The Golden State Warriors are well on their way to a playoff run. They are third in the Western Conference with a dominating 47-23 record. However, a few younger guys on the squad have yet to experience the chaos of the NBA playoffs. The intensity of the postseason tournament is much different than that of […]

The Charlotte Hornets were one of the better, surprising stories in the NBA midway through the season. However, over the last five weeks, the Hornets have hit a lull and have lost 11 of their previous 14 games. Their struggles have seen them fall all the way to the #9 seed in the Eastern Conference. […]

LeBron James has ruled the NBA for quite some time now. In his career, he collected various awards highlighted by four MVPs, NBA Championships, and Finals MVPs. Because of this, he certainly makes a strong case to be part of the GOAT conversation. Giannis Antetokounmpo, fresh of a title, is currently on the upswing, but […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo went full Space Jam on the Phoenix Suns at the end of Game 5, soaring for an incredible alley-oop dagger over Chris Paul like he was LeBron James posterizing Al G. Rhythm (spoiler). James was courtside in Phoenix to support his buddy Chris Paul, and — let’s be real — promote Space Jam: […]

Winning the championship is the ultimate goal of every NBA franchise. However to get there, every team must first qualify for the playoffs. And to do that, teams must finish within the top 10 of their conference to have a shot. Although it was previously only the top eight, with the implementation of the NBA […]

Jae Crowder produced one of the more indelible images of the 2021 playoffs when he trolled LeBron James via salsa dance during the Phoenix Suns opening round defeat of the Los Angeles Lakers. Crowder broke out the move in the waning moments of Phoenix’s series-clinching Game 6 win over the Lakers on June 3. (He […]

LA Clippers star Kawhi Leonard underwent successful surgery on Tuesday to repair a partially torn ACL, the team announced. This all but confirms a grade 2 sprain of Leonard’s ACL, which was suffered in Game 4 against the Utah Jazz. Kawhi Leonard has undergone successful surgery to repair a partial tear of his ACL, the […]

Ailing Milwaukee Bucks superstar just asked to be taken out of Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns just three minutes into the game. The two-time MVP has been dealing with a hyperextended left knee he suffered during the Eastern Conference Finals against the Atlanta Hawks. Check out the MVP take a […]

Isaiah Thomas was asked to speak out on Jae Crowder’s impact in these NBA Playoffs as his Phoenix Suns compete for an NBA championship. The former Suns guard couldn’t help but react to one of Crowder’s most iconic moments: His salsa dance mockery of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. Via ESPN’s Zach Lowe: “It […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley lost his cool at the end of the Western Conference Finals, blatantly shoving Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul in the back after the Suns point guard walked past him to head to the bench. It was a cheap shot and a dirty move that resulted in a one-game suspension […]

The Phoenix Suns have taken an early 1-0 series lead over the Milwaukee Bucks. Chris Paul dominated in his first-ever NBA Finals appearance, finishing with 32 points and 9 assists. Meanwhile, Giannis Antetokounmpo looked as healthy as ever, racking up 20 points and 17 rebounds. The scoring was plentiful in Game 1, and it should […]

The Phoenix Suns are currently in the NBA Finals where they may earn a championship. The organization is on the right path towards future success, as most of the roster is young. Devin Booker looks to become the face of the NBA, while Deandre Ayton could turn into one of the best centers in the […]

The LA Clippers had their most successful season in franchise history. It was, by all accounts, their best year, but they still fell short of their ultimate goal of winning an NBA Championship. Paul George did all he could, Reggie Jackson played his way into a lot of money, and Tyronn Lue coached his ass […]

Phoenix Suns superstar Devin Booker is heading to his first-ever NBA Finals appearance and it might not be as smooth-sailing as expected. Booker will be facing an old frenemy in Milwaukee Bucks forward PJ Tucker who will most likely be on his tail for the duration of the entire series. This upcoming reunion brings back […]

Much has been made about the NBA’s compressed schedule this season and how it has been one of the primary reasons behind the multitude of injuries that has mired the playoffs. One of the biggest critics has been LeBron James, but apparently, Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul has a contradicting view to that of his […]

In case you didn’t know, Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer is one of a few select individuals in the NBA today that hails from the Gregg Popovich coaching school. That is, coach Bud once had the privilege of working alongside the great Gregg Popovich with the San Antonio Spurs. Now that Budenholzer is about […]

OK, it’s not an actual club, but an elite one nevertheless. After his memorable run in his first NBA Playoffs, Atlanta Hawks star guard Trae Young joined Los Angeles Lakers main man LeBron James as the only players to achieve a very specific feat. Young averaged 28.8 points and 9.5 assists in 16 postseason games, […]

Along with Devin Booker, Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns’ climb in the playoffs, the fan who went viral for his fight with two Denver Nuggets supporters has also reached new heights in his rise to fame. Dubbed as the “Suns in 4” guy, Nick McKellar has been an absolute celebrity for the Phoenix faithful. […]

The superstar duo of Chris Paul and Devin Booker has taken the Phoenix Suns to unbelievable heights this season. After finishing the regular season as the second-seeded team, they’re now just four wins away from winning their first-ever NBA championship. This wasn’t at all surprising for a guy like Jamal Crawford. Crawford, who had the […]

Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns have a huge ace in their sleeve as they enter the 2021 NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Suns have fallen on an unlikely secret weapon by the name of Torrey Craig who, coincidentally, was part of the Bucks roster to start the 2020-2021 NBA season. “Even though […]

NBA legend and former Phoenix Suns star Charles Barkley is rooting for his old team to win the NBA Finals. However, he knows it is easier said than done, especially if Giannis Antetokounmpo plays and returns to good health for the Milwaukee Bucks. In his latest appearance on Inside the NBA on TNT, Barkley shared […]

The NBA Finals are officially set to tip-off Tuesday night as the Phoenix Suns host the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1. The Bucks secured their trip to the finals with a Game 6 win over the Atlanta Hawks Saturday night. Although this isn’t the highly anticipated matchup that fans expected, both teams earned their way […]

The Phoenix Suns will host the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 of the 2021 NBA Finals on Tuesday night, and odds are already being released for the series and for Finals MVP. The Suns and Bucks have a good amount of star power, especially when Giannis Antetokounmpo is healthy, so there are a number of […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo missed the last two-plus games of the Eastern Conference Finals. With Giannis sidelined, his teammates came up big in Games 5 and 6, winning both contests to advance to the NBA Finals. While The Greek Freak couldn’t put his immense talent to good use on the court, he still made […]

The Atlanta Hawks just lost to the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference Finals, and now attention turns to John Collins’ future with the franchise. Collins is set to be a restricted free agent, giving the Hawks a chance to match any offer sheet he signs. Collins could also just re-up with Atlanta without even […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1974. The entire roster stepped up in Giannis Antetokounmpo’s absence over the last few games, showing the world their roster is deep with talent. They’re taking on a tough Phoenix Suns team that has looked like the best squad in the 2021 […]

The 2021 NBA Finals will be between the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns. Game 1 takes place on Tuesday, July 6 out in the desert. This is Chris Paul’s first Finals appearance of his career, making this a special moment for the 16-year veteran. For the Bucks, this is the first Finals appearance for the […]

The Phoenix Suns recently overcame the Los Angeles Clippers in a 4-2 series victory in the Western Conference Finals to finally advance to the championship stage for the first time in 28 years. They will be facing another tough opponent in the Milwaukee Bucks, who also emerged victorious with a 4-2 series win against the […]

The Atlanta Hawks saw their magnificent 2021 postseason run come to an end on Saturday after losing Game 6 to the NBA Finals-bound Milwaukee Bucks. Atlanta is certainly disappointed for not reaching its goal of winning a championship this year. Nonetheless, the Hawks shouldn’t hang their heads too much and look back on this season […]

The Milwaukee Bucks return to the Eastern Conference Finals and will get set to battle an up-and-coming Atlanta Hawks team that is playing with nothing to lose. This series features two clubs that each won seven-game series’ in the semi-finals as the lower seed. The Bucks knocked off the juggernaut Brooklyn Nets and the Hawks […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young knows winning in the NBA Playoffs is hard, but it is only in his first postseason that he realized how brutal and unforgiving it is. After the Hawks were eliminated by the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Young was asked about how difficult it is […]

Trae Young, John Collins and the Atlanta Hawks exceeded expectations with a deep run in the 2021 playoffs, and head coach Nate McMillan deserves a ton of credit for that. While the Hawks’ Cinderella run ended in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals, no one can deny the massive change they have undergone since […]

The Atlanta Hawks may have bowed out in six games in the Eastern Conference Finals, but they have nothing to be ashamed of. Trae Young and his team weren’t even supposed to be there, and yet they were two games away from a trip to the NBA Finals. Trae Young had three simple words after […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo seems to be progressing positively from his knee injury and could very well suit up for the team when they play Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. According to head coach Mike Budenholzer, Antetokounmpo remains “day-to-day” due to the hyperextended left knee injury he […]

It’s official – the Phoenix Suns and the Milwaukee Bucks are facing off in the 2021 NBA Finals. Who would have predicted that before the season started? Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks were indeed considered title contenders, but they had just as many doubters after two failed postseason runs after league-best NBA records. The Philadelphia […]