NBA Playoffs Articles - Page 214

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 […]

The Los Angeles Clippers’ best season in franchise history came to an unfortunate end on Wednesday night. The Phoenix Suns blew them out, 130-103, in what was the first blowout loss of the postseason. Behind Marcus Morris’ series-high 26 points, the Clippers continued to fight until they had no fight left to give. The loss […]

It was pandemonium in the desert after the Phoenix Suns defeated the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 6 on Wednesday night to clinch a spot in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1993. Suns star Devin Booker put out a call to Suns fans to come meet them at the airport when they […]

Los Angeles Clippers center DeMarcus Cousins was not a fan of Chris Paul’s antics at the end of Game 6. The Phoenix Suns superstar was taking over at the latter part of the game and decided it was funny to jaw at the entire Clippers bench with the game already out of reach. Cousins, who […]

After what felt like an endless stream of heartbreaks, Chris Paul finally punched a ticket to the NBA Finals. In a scene fit for a climactic montage of a syrupy sports movie, Paul exploded for a postseason career-high of 41 points. His buckets felt like they were destined to be there, premeditated by a basketball […]

Chris Paul is on his way to his first NBA Finals appearance, and despite the long time he had to wait to get his chance, the Phoenix Suns star never really doubted that he would make it. In his postgame presser after leading the Suns to a Game 6 victory in the Western Conference Finals […]

After fighting and scrapping for weeks, the LA Clippers were finally eliminated from the NBA Playoffs on Wednesday night. Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns defeated Paul George and the Clippers in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals, advancing to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1993. It took a superhuman effort […]

Chris Paul is finally going to play in his first NBA Finals, and it only took a decade and a half to do it. Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard couldn’t help but react by posting a subtle message on Twitter. Dame was obviously watching the action as it happened, and the Blazers star retweeted […]

Chris Paul, for all his idiosyncrasies and competitiveness, may not be the most liked guy in NBA history, but he sure has enamored himself to fans recently. Now that he’s finally advanced to his first NBA Finals, he’s getting the respect he deserves. Even if Paul cut them to shreds in Game 6 on Wednesday, […]

Clearly, Devin Booker and Chris Paul were having a blast after a series-clinching Game 6 blowout against the Los Angeles Clippers. The Phoenix Suns star backcourt duo were finally able to let a huge sigh of relief after taking care of business on the road as they successfully eliminated the Clippers behind on a resounding […]

Chris Paul was the biggest winner in Game 6 after the Phoenix Suns superstar put on a classic performance for the ages. CP3 was deep in his bag on Wednesday night as his 41-point performance eliminated the Los Angeles Clippers and, more importantly, propelled the Suns to its first-ever WCF title in 28 years. Paul’s […]

When Patrick Beverley lost it and shoved Chris Paul from behind in the fourth quarter of Game 6, it was when Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder knew they had broken the Los Angeles Clippers. Speaking after the Suns’ Western Conference Finals series victory, Crowder addressed the cowardly shove of Beverley and hit the Clippers with […]

The Phoenix Suns are set to take on the Los Angeles Clippers in the Western Conference Finals, starting Sunday with Game 1 out in the desert. In this 2021 NBA Playoffs odds post, we’ll take a look at the Clippers-Suns series odds, schedule, make a prediction and more. The second-seeded Suns have been waiting around […]

Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns have punched their ticket to the NBA Finals. One of the first to congratulate the point guard and his squad is no stranger to the stage himself: Golden State Warriors icon Stephen Curry. The Warriors star didn’t wait long after the final buzzer of Suns-Clippers Game 6 to give […]

Chris Paul may have needed to eliminate his former team to lead the Phoenix Suns to the NBA Finals, but that doesn’t mean he has completely forgotten his time with the Los Angeles Clippers. In fact, in Paul’s emotional speech after winning Game 6 and booking their ticket to the Finals, he sent a heartwarming […]

Chris Paul went to battle on Wednesday and made sure that the entire Phoenix Suns roster had one thing in mind ahead of Game 6. After a huge game to eliminate his former team, the Los Angeles Clippers, Paul was overcome with emotion after one of his more unforgettable playoff performances in his entire 16-year […]

Chris Paul is in the NBA Finals. Let’s repeat that with more emphasis: CHRIS PAUL IS IN THE NBA FINALS! It’s safe to assume that CP3’s heart is screaming in all capitals letter as well after the Phoenix Suns eliminated the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday. The Suns advanced to the Last Dance, where Paul […]

Paul George and the Los Angeles Clippers may have lost in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals against Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns; however, PG13 made sure there would be some bad memories for CP3 in the game. Midway through the fourth quarter with the Suns way ahead, George showed he was not […]

With the Los Angeles Clippers on the verge of elimination, Patrick Beverley took his frustrations out on Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul. As the All-Star went en fuego to put his team away, PatBev rushed him from behind with a cowardly shove. Check out Beverley’s cheap shot on the Suns star below: https://twitter.com/WorldWideWob/status/1410442838454804480?s=20 Patrick […]

Phoenix Suns superstar Devin Booker just demolished the rim in the third quarter of Game 6 against the Los Angeles Clippers. Booker was mad mad as he drove hard to the basket en route to a roaring slam to push the Suns’ lead to 13 halfway through the third quarter. Book made sure to flex […]

Deandre Ayton has been a revelation in these NBA playoffs. The big man has reached a gear for the title-contending Phoenix Suns that he’s never displayed consistently throughout his first three seasons. But it appears that at least one voice thinks he’s still being held back – former Los Angeles Lakers center Mychal Thompson. The […]

It’s not every day you see Los Angeles Clippers center DeMarcus Cousins knock down a crazy buzzer-beating, step-back, off-the-glass- three. Lucky for us all, Boogie called the bank on Wednesday night and the bank was still open. Check out Cousins’ crazy shot here: BOOGIE BUZZER BEATER pic.twitter.com/yfanE10uGk — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) July 1, 2021 With one […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are doing everything they can to force a Game 7 against the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference Finals. While Ivica Zubac and Kawhi Leonard remain out, the latter has decided to make a change that might bode well for the Clippers’ fortunes as they return to Staples Center. Kawhi Leonard […]

Even if the Los Angeles Clippers force a Game 7 against the Phoenix Suns, it is doubtful Kawhi Leonard will return at all. According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, Leonard is not expected to return in the Western Conference Finals as he recovers from his knee injury. And if ever the Clippers perform a […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has been listed as doubtful for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals, but he is not giving up just yet and is holding out hope he can return sooner rather than later. Head coach Mike Budenholzer talked about Antetokounmpo’s health in length in his latest talk with the media, […]

The Atlanta Hawks have made an official announcement on the status of superstar point guard Trae Young for Thursday’s Game 5 bout against the Milwaukee Bucks. Young sustained an ankle injury in Game 3 and was unable to suit up for Atlanta’s blowout win in Game 4. By the looks of it, it does appear […]

The Milwaukee Bucks were hit with awful news as Giannis Antetokounmpo left Game 4 early against the Atlanta Hawks after landing awkwardly and his knee buckling. On Wednesday, it was reported that there was no structural damage, but he is doubtful for Game 5 on Thursday night. It seems unlikely for Antetokounmpo to suit up […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has been officially listed as doubtful for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Atlanta Hawks. According to the Bucks’ official announcement, an MRI on Antetokounmpo’s injury confirmed their initial diagnosis of left knee hyperextension. However, it  is worth noting that an earlier report from Adrian Wojnarowski  of […]

The Milwaukee Bucks got hit with devastating news as Giannis Antetokounmpo left Tuesday’s game early with a knee injury. He immediately went to the locker room and there was a fear of it being an ACL injury. However, there is no structural damage to his knee, according to Adrian Wojnarowski and Zach Lowe of ESPN. […]

The Los Angeles Clippers return to Staples Center to face the Phoenix Suns after surviving yet another elimination game in their playoff run. It’s time to continue our NBA Playoffs odds series and make a Suns-Clippers prediction and pick for Game 6. The Suns now stand at 11-4 in the postseason overall and 10-5 against the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are still holding their breath for the official diagnosis of superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo after he suffered a scary left knee injury in the third quarter of their Game 4 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Antetokounmpo will get further evaluation on his knee on Wednesday to determine the severity of his injury and […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Lou Williams is likely glad to be with his current team now, but he was quite frustrated after first being traded by the Los Angeles Clippers. Williams had made it known following the trade he was considering retirement. Those thoughts appear to have been spurred on by his initial belief the Hawks […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo suffered a scary injury that puts a huge question mark over the rest of the NBA playoffs. Bucks fans are holding their breath in the face of a worst case scenario, one that could potentially come true. The Bucks organization is reportedly fearing a ‘severe’ ACL injury as they await […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Lou Williams got the first playoff start of his career in Game 4 against the Milwaukee Bucks due to Trae Young’s foot injury. Williams responded with a huge game, going for 21 points and eight assists while shooting an efficient 7-of-9 from the field. Williams learned he would be starting in place […]