NBA Playoffs Articles - Page 217

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young knows there is no one to blame but himself in their shocking 125-91 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Young was actually the Hawks’ top-scorer, but that statement is a bit misleading and doesn’t give the whole picture if you consider his shooting […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young not only struggled against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 2, but the most effective aspect of his game was also shut down. The Hawks were absolutely destroyed by the Bucks in their Game 2 showdown in the Eastern Conference Finals, with Young being a non-factor in the 125-91 defeat. The […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have absolutely missed the services of Kawhi Leonard since their superstar went down with a knee injury a few weeks back. Despite not being able to take the floor, Leonard has been very supportive of his teammates as they look to book their place in the NBA Finals. All does not […]

The LA Clippers have played the last five playoff games without star Kawhi Leonard. Game 4 on Saturday night against the Phoenix Suns will be no different. The team announced Leonard will miss his sixth straight game since suffering a sprained knee in Game 4 in the Clippers’ second round series against the Utah Jazz. […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo just showed Atlanta Hawks big man John Collins that he is more than just dunks, and Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is impressed. Early in the first quarter of the Eastern Conference Finals Game 2 between the Bucks and Hawks, Antetokounmpo put Collins in the spin-cycle before elevating for a […]

When Mikal Bridges was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in 2018, it was one of the better feel-good stories at the time. After all, Bridges’ mom works for the Sixers as the Vice President of Human Resources and the selection served as some sort of reunion for them. Unfortunately, moments later, the youngster was traded […]

The Phoenix Suns dropped Game 3 against the Los Angeles Clippers to shrink their series lead to one game. During the game, Cam Payne hurt his ankle and left early, and Chris Paul made his return but was seen grasping his hand in discomfort time and time again. On Friday, Suns head coach Monty Williams […]

The Atlanta Hawks marched into the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday after a mammoth effort from Trae Young, who continues to thrive on the big stage. He dropped 48 points to lead them to victory on the road– the third straight road Game 1 victory for the Hawks. […]

With just a single-game slate on Friday that features the Atlanta Hawks facing off against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Daily Fantasy Basketball players will need to ensure they make the most optimal selections for their roster. The Atlanta Hawks are currently up 1-0 in the series due to […]

The Atlanta Hawks play their second game in Fiserv Forum on Friday night, looking to take a 2-0 series lead against the   Milwaukee Bucks. It’s time to continue our NBA Playoffs odds series and make a Hawks-Bucks prediction and pick for Game 2. The Bucks hold an overall record of 8-4 in the postseason but are only […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young might be small in stature, but head coach Nate McMillan says his presence is the size of a mountain. McMillan praised Young’s cold-blooded mindset and ability to stay the course even in the midst of individual struggles. He said the Hawks star has an infectious confidence about him, giving […]

The Atlanta Hawks were dismayed by the officiating crew in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals for failing to enforce Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s apparent free-throw violations. Sam Amick of The Athletic reported the Hawks are expressing frustrating at the fact officials are looking the other way when Antetokounmpo exceeds the 10-second limit […]

The Phoenix Suns came out and took the first two games from the Los Angeles Clippers and seemed to be in serious control of the Western Conference Finals. Devin Booker was fantastic, Cam Payne did more than people thought he could, and Chris Paul had yet to step on the court after COVID-19 issues. Booker […]

The Atlanta Hawks continued to shock the 2021 NBA Playoffs system after they took Game 1 over the Milwaukee Bucks to take a 1-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference Finals. Hawks superstar Trae Young put on an absolute show, torching the Bucks for 48 points on 17-of-34 shooting, to go along with 11 assists. […]

Admit it, you got excited when you heard Devin Booker was going to be rocking the mask. The Phoenix Suns guard was set to rock the famous (non-covid) face mask donned at one time or another by legends like Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and even Kawhi Leonard. But instead of putting up an iconic performance, […]

For the third series in a row, Paul George, Tyronn Lue, and the LA Clippers bounced back from an 0-2 hole to win Game 3. The Clippers defeated the Phoenix Suns in Game 3, 106-92, giving them their first win of the series. Bouncing back from the heartbreaking Game 2 loss wasn’t easy, however. Paul […]

Terance Mann has been one of the biggest breakout stories in these NBA playoffs. The 2nd-year guard has been cooking for the Los Angeles Clippers, and has figured in some big-time performances when his team needed it most. Former Clippers guard Sindarius Thornwell has taken notice of Mann’s postseason coming out party, and couldn’t help […]

Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne suffered an ankle injury in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals and did not return versus the Los Angeles Clippers. He played just four minutes and had two points. Though the Suns’ loss is not the direct consequence of his absence, there’s no denying Payne has been a key […]

Chris Paul’s return for Game 3 was highly anticipated but it didn’t exactly end in an ideal way. The Phoenix Suns lost to the Los Angeles Clippers, 106-92, seeing an end to their nine-game winning streak. It was a bit ironic that the Suns tasted defeat in Paul’s return after sitting out several days for […]

After finally being cleared to play for Game 3 of the WCF, Chris Paul finally spoke up about recently testing positive of COVID-19. The Phoenix Suns star had to miss the first two games of the series after it was confirmed that the 36-year-old did test positive shortly after they wrapped up their second-round series […]

Kawhi Leonard has, and always will be, an enigma in the NBA. The Los Angeles Clippers superstar is the hardest man to read in the entire league, and his Game 3 experience felt extremely on-brand. As the Clippers took on the Phoenix Suns in a virtual do-or-die contest, Kawhi Leonard was seen enjoying the action […]

Los Angeles Clippers superstar Paul George continued his insane scoring run on Thursday to lead his team to a huge 106-92 win over the Phoenix Suns. The 31-year-old swingman silenced all his haters once again and dropped another impressive game, scoring 27 points, 15 rebounds, and eight assists to lead the way for LA. PG […]

Things got a bit chippy between Los Angeles Clippers superstar Paul George and Phoenix Suns’ Chris Paul. The tension between the two went up in the middle of Game 3 in Staples Center as the two were seen exchanging some sweet nothings as the series between the Clippers and the Suns continues to heat up. […]

Everything’s coming up Clippers in Game 3. Los Angeles got a miraculous gift from their All-Star Paul George, who made an improbable half-court buzzer-beater to end the third quarter. Check out the Clippers star showing off his loooong-range skills here below: PAUL GEORGE BANKS IT IN FROM HALFCOURT AT THE 3RD QUARTER BUZZER!pic.twitter.com/RTZzmDsP8i — ClutchPoints […]

The Phoenix Suns just got one point guard back from the sidelines, but now they lose another. Spark plug point guard Cameron Payne has been ruled out for the rest of Game 3. The news on the Suns guard was reported by ClutchPoints’ Clippers reporter Tomer Azarly. Cam Payne (left ankle) will not return to […]

Trae Young is the superstar everyone loves to hate. The Atlanta Hawks guard has been spectacular in these playoffs thus far, but it’s his unabashed taunts to the crowd and trash talk to opposing players that’s gotten people’s attention. Decades ago, there was another offensive juggernaut tormenting the New York Knicks as well. Reggie Miller […]

There is a new normal for the Phoenix Suns in Game 3—at least for Devin Booker who will be wearing a protective mask Thursday night. To recall, the All-Star shooting guard broke his nose in Game 2 after what seemed to be a collision with L.A. Clippers point guard Patrick Beverley. Despite being hurt, Booker […]

Game 3 between the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers features the return of Chris Paul. The game also includes Suns guard Devin Booker sporting a mask after receiving stitches in a Game 2 incident. To prepare for the wearing of said mask, Booker reached out to former NBA star and Detroit Pistons star Richard […]

The Phoenix Suns will finally get their star point guard back on Wednesday when they take on the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals. Chris Paul has finally cleared the league’s health and safety protocols and has been confirmed for Game 3 — excellent news for the Suns, no doubt. […]

The Phoenix Suns have taken a commanding 2-0 lead and are now heading to Los Angeles for Game 3. The Clippers have been down 2-0 in both of the first two series and came back to win. With star Suns guard Chris Paul returning and Clippers star Kawhi Leonard still out, the Suns will be […]

Atlanta Hawks superstar Trae Young is garnering most of the attention during the team’s playoff run, but John Collins is quietly proving why he’s a max player in the NBA. Collins has had something of a tumultuous season. He voiced displeasure at his lack of involvement in the team’s offense early in the season, notably […]

The Los Angeles Clippers return to Staples Center to face the Phoenix Suns in a must-win Game 3 on Thursday night. It’s time to continue our NBA Playoffs odds series and make a Suns-Clippers prediction and pick. The Suns now stand at 10-2 in the postseason both overall and against the spread. The Suns have […]

The Phoenix Suns raced out two a 2-0 lead over the Los Angeles Clippers in the Western Conference finals without Chris Paul, but the “Point God” is back. The Suns have officially listed Paul as available for Game 3 on Thursday night in Los Angeles after CP3 missed the first two games of the series […]

Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals took place on Wednesday night between the Atlanta Hawks and Milwaukee Bucks. Atlanta took an early 1-0 lead in the series after stealing a win on the road. Trae Young was unstoppable as he recorded 48 points, 11 assists, and 7 rebounds. His teammates stepped up as well, […]

When the Atlanta Hawks handled the New York Knicks with ease in the first round of these playoffs, many saw it as both an impressive showing by the Hawks and an indictment of a Knicks roster that maxed out in the regular season but didn’t have the horses for the playoffs. Atlanta would surely come […]

Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks are three wins away from a trip to the NBA Finals. If you told any NBA fan that, even the most avid ATL supporter, they’d laugh you out of the room. A trip the the second round? Maybe. After all, the Hawks and the New York Knicks were considered […]

The Atlanta Hawks went on the road again and won a Game 1 in the playoffs. This time, on the other end of the coin was the Milwaukee Bucks. Atlanta did it in round 1, winning Game 1 against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. They won Game 1 on the road in Philadelphia in […]

Losing a game, let alone one in the playoffs, is not exactly the best precedent to making jokes, but that’s exactly what Patrick Beverley and the Los Angeles Clippers did after absorbing a bitter loss in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals at the hands of the Phoenix Suns. It wasn’t because they were […]

Many people’s jaws are probably still on the floor after Deandre Ayton’s game-winning alley-oop extravaganza on Tuesday. It was a perfectly drawn play by Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams to give the Phoenix Suns the nail-biting win over the Los Angeles Clippers. While it was Williams’ call to run the play, which is not an […]