NBA Playoffs Articles - Page 213

The Milwaukee Bucks just booked their spot in the NBA Finals after taking down the Atlanta Hawks on their home floor in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday. This was thanks in large part to an epic third-quarter performance by Khris Middleton en route to setting a new franchise record for the […]

Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul apparently played through the Western Conference Finals with an injured shooting hand, shocking everyone and raising questions how he was able to pull it off while still impacting the team. On Saturday as the Suns await their opponents from the East, Paul opened up on what exactly he did to […]

It has just been revealed that Atlanta Hawks superstar Trae Young is set to suit up for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday. This report was first broken by NBA insider Malika Andrews of ESPN: Hawks star Trae Young will play in Game 6 tonight vs. Milwaukee, sources […]

The Milwaukee Bucks will once again be without superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo on Saturday night in a possible series-clinching Game 6, per the Athletic’s Eric Niehm: The Bucks have officially listed Giannis Antetokounmpo as out (left knee hyperextension) for Game 6 tonight on today's injury report. — Eric Nehm (@eric_nehm) July 3, 2021 Giannis missed Game […]

Patrick Beverley’s infamous shoving incident was the talk of NBA Twitter during the final game of the hard-fought Los Angeles Clippers vs. Phoenix Suns series. The league clearly took notice as well. Days after the series end of Clippers-Suns, the NBA has officially hit Pat Bev with his punishment – a one-game suspension without pay, […]

Charles Barkley is an old-school NBA legend, known for his toughness and rugged play. However, even Chuck wasn’t feeling what he saw during Game 6 of the Los Angeles Clippers vs. Phoenix Suns, when Patrick Beverley gave All-Star Chris Paul a hard shove from behind. Patrick Beverley was ejected after shoving Chris Paul from behind. […]

The Milwaukee Bucks head south to face off against the Atlanta Hawks in a pivotal Game 6 matchup. A victory for the Bucks means they advance to the NBA Finals. For Atlanta, they must win to stay alive. It’s to continue our NBA odds series with a Bucks-Hawks prediction and pick. The Bucks played great […]

When the Phoenix Suns secured their NBA Finals ticket on Wednesday, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was across the street from Staples Center to watch a WNBA game. He didn’t even congratulate his good friend Chris Paul–at least not publicly on social media–despite it being CP3’s biggest career milestone. Such snub didn’t go unnoticed […]

Chris Paul is a true leader and mentor to Devin Booker, and he proved as much when Book suffered from a broken nose in Game 2 of the Phoenix Suns-Los Angeles Clippers Western Conference Finals series. To recall, Booker broke his nose after a headbutt with Patrick Beverley in the third quarter of the contest. […]

In the closing seconds of the Western Conference Finals Game 6, Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul was seen sharing an emotional moment and hug with head coach Monty Williams. Obviously, there is more to it. Thanks to the NBA, a mic’d up version of the moment has been released. And in a rather heartwarming talk, […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is unlikely to take the court for the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday when they take on the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals. However, it looks like the former back-to-back MVP could be good to go if the series goes to Game 7. Giannis is still dealing with a […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young has been listed as questionable for Game 6 of their Eastern Conference Finals series against the Milwaukee Bucks, but there is hope he could return for the contest. Head coach Nate McMillan pointed out that Young missed the past two contests in the series because of some pain that had […]

As expected, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has been officially listed as doubtful for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Atlanta Hawks. Antetokounmpo suffered from a hyperextended left knee injury in Game 4 of the series, causing him to miss Game 5 as well. While no structural damage has been discovered in […]

Atlanta Hawks superstar point guard Trae Young missed Games 4 and 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks with a bone bruise in his right foot, but there’s some optimism that he’ll be able to give it a go in Saturday’s must-win Game 6 back in Atlanta. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst discussed Young’s […]

The Milwaukee Bucks hold a 3-2 series lead over the Atlanta Hawks. It’s do-or-die time for the Hawks, as they’ll need to string together two wins in a row to advance to the NBA Finals. They had an opportunity in Game 5 with Giannis Antetokounmpo on the sideline, but they couldn’t outplay the Bucks in […]

The Phoenix Suns are waiting patiently for their NBA Finals opponent as the Eastern Conference Finals draw closer to a conclusion. For now, the Milwaukee Bucks lead the series 3-2 over the Atlanta Hawks, with Game 6 taking place back in Atlanta on Saturday. This series has been close throughout, and the next matchup should […]

The Milwaukee Bucks needed guys to step up with Giannis Antetokounmpo out for Game 5 against the Atlanta Hawks in the Eastern Conference Finals. Little did the Bucks know that Brook Lopez would do his own Giannis impression in a pivotal 123-112 victory that has them sitting on the precipice of the NBA Finals. Lopez […]

The biggest Lakers news in La La Land from this latest media cycle has far and away been LeBron James and Damian Lillard being spotted together in public. Amid all the internal drama the Portland Trail Blazers star has been going through with his own franchise, there was LeBron, knowingly sparking some Dame to the […]

With Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined for a crucial Game 5 against the Atlanta Hawks in the Eastern Conference Finals, the Milwaukee Bucks needed a spark. The Bucks got one from several of their normal starters, with Brook Lopez, Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday all delivering standout performances. But they also got a huge effort from a […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Khris Middleton saved the day once again for his team as the Bucks survive Game 5 without their two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. Middleton was deep in his bag against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday and dropped an all-around game with 26 points, 13 boards, and eight dimes to mount a crucial 3-2 […]

After years of toiling in the bottom half of the NBA, Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns have finally made it back on top. Now, they’re in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1993 and awaiting the winner between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Atlanta Hawks. The Suns could tip their hat to […]

Call him Brook Lopezinikous. Brook Lopez stepped up huge for the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday to carry them to the crucial Game 5 win sans main man Giannis Antetokounmpo. Apparently, even when he’s not suited up, Giannis made his presence felt in the game by transferring his elastic soul to Lopez, who scored a postseason career-high […]

Atlanta Hawks superstar Trae Young missed his second straight playoff game on Wednesday night as his team dropped a pivotal Game 5 loss against the Milwaukee Bucks. Young, who’s dealing with a bone bruise on his right foot, was a game-time decision for Wednesday night but was pulled out of the line-up since he was […]

Phoenix Suns superstar Chris Paul was a man on a mission in Game 6 of the WCF against the Los Angeles Clippers and, apparently, Shaquille O’Neal knew what fueled CP3’s epic performance. According to the Los Angeles Lakers icon, Paul was so comfortable playing in Staples Center that it felt like a home game for […]

No Giannis Antetokounmpo? No problem. The Milwaukee Bucks took care of business in Game 5 against the Atlanta Hawks, despite playing without their franchise player. One of their remaining All-Stars Jrue Holiday was asked by Shaquille O’Neal about Brook Lopez’s vintage big man performance for the Bucks. The point guard revealed that The Diesel might […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo may have been watching from the sidelines for the Milwaukee Bucks’ pivotal Game 5 matchup against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday but this did not stop him from cheering his team on. The former back-to-back MVP went bonkers on the bench after a rare Brook Lopez poster. Lopez took off from way out […]

It was a historic evening for the Phoenix Suns on Thursday as they booked their spot in the NBA Finals for the first time in nearly three decades. Devin Booker was at the center of Phoenix’s triumph and it comes as no surprise that his girlfriend, Kendall Jenner had quite a message for him and […]

The Milwaukee Bucks announced that star Giannis Antetokounmpo was ruled out for Game 5 as he rehabs the knee injury that forced him out early from Game 4 against the Atlanta Hawks. While there is no concrete timetable of when the two-time MVP will return to action, Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer gave an update […]

The Atlanta Hawks are in a tied series with the Milwaukee Bucks and are preparing for Game 5 on Thursday night and an opportunity to take a crucial 3-2 lead. Now, they will not have Trae Young for Game 5 either as he continues to rehab his injury that also kept him out of Game […]

It’s official. The Phoenix Suns have booked their place in the NBA Finals after their momentous Game 6 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in Staples Center on Wednesday night. This is the first time the Suns will be in the Finals since 1993 and it’s a truly historic achievement by this group. Chris Paul, […]

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela will play in Game 5 against the Milwaukee Bucks after getting elbowed in the face in Game 4, according to Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes. Capela had been listed as questionable with right eye inflammation, but there was optimism he was going to suit up. Sure enough, Capela will be giving […]

While Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley was actin’ a fool on the court as his team was eliminated from the Western Conference Finals by the Phoenix Suns, there was also tomfoolery in the stands at Staples Center at the tail end of Wednesday’s Game 6. A massive brawl broke out among some fans, with […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley is facing a suspension for his dirty shove on Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul on Wednesday night. Nonetheless, Beverley has addressed the issue and apologized to CP3. @CP3 emotions got the best of me last night gang. My bad wasn’t meant for you. Congrats on making it to the Finals. […]

The 2021 NBA Playoffs have been a disaster in terms of all the injuries that have occurred. Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was the latest to fall as he went down with a hyperextended knee in Game 4 against the Atlanta Hawks. Now, the two-time MVP is out for Game 5 on Thursday. Despite that, […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has officially been ruled out for Game 5 against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday night, the team announced. This was expected after Giannis was initially ruled doubtful due to a hyperextended knee. The Greek Freak suffered the injury in a Game 4 blowout loss that saw the Hawks tie up […]

Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals is on Thursday night. The Atlanta Hawks head north once again to face off against the Milwaukee Bucks in a pivotal matchup. Both organizations are dealing with injuries, with Giannis Antetokounmpo out due to a knee injury and Trae Young in danger of missing another game with his […]

The Devin Booker-Chris Paul partnership has gone swimmingly in Year 1, with the Phoenix Suns reaching the NBA Finals for the first time since 1993 courtesy of their Game 6 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. Booker knew from the start that he and CP3 could make magic together after last offseason’s […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo had a scary fall in Game 4, hyperextending his knee while contesting Clint Capela. Luckily for him, and the Milwaukee Bucks for that matter, no serious damage was done to his leg. Even so, Antetokounmpo is listed as doubtful, and we likely won’t see him participate in Game 5 against the Atlanta Hawks. […]

Reggie Jackson was one of the final players to be signed to the Los Angeles Clippers prior to the start of the regular season. In one season, Jackson went from backup point guard to the Clippers’ second-most important player in the team’s deepest postseason run. He called the entire season a blessing. “I’m extremely proud of […]