NBA Playoffs Articles - Page 22

The Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a second-half deficit to beat the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night in Game 3 and now lead this best-of-seven series 2-1. Like Games 1 and 2, this was another very gritty contest, and head coach Chris Finch was pleased with his squad for keeping up with the Dubs’ physicality. Via […]

The Golden State Warriors lost Game 3 102-97 against the Minnesota Timberwolves at home. It was a back-and-forth game for most of the night, and the Warriors were led by Jimmy Butler, who finished with 33 points on 12-for-26 shooting. Butler was more aggressive than he has been in this series, and it was obvious […]

In a game where the Golden State Warriors desperately needed Jonathan Kuminga, he delivered everything Steve Kerr, his teammates, the organization, and the fan base wanted from him. He was decisive on offense, engaged on defense, ran the floor well, and provided the Warriors a lifeline with his scoring. With 30 points and six rebounds […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves took a 2-1 series lead against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night, and while Anthony Edwards led the way with 36 points, Julius Randle also showed out. Randle posted a triple-double, scoring 24 points, dishing out 12 assists, and grabbing 10 rebounds. The big man has been doing it all for […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves picked up a hard-fought 102-97 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night, and Anthony Edwards once again turned in a big outing for his squad. While Edwards finished the night with 36 points, he struggled quite a bit in the first half before turning things up a notch in the […]

It wasn’t necessarily pretty, but the Minnesota Timberwolves grinded out a 102-97 victory over the Golden State Warriors in Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinals series on Saturday night. Once again, Julius Randle put together a massive game for the Timberwolves, and he ended up joining some exclusive Kevin Garnett company in the process. […]

The Golden State Warriors dropped a critical Game 3 at home on Saturday night, falling 102-97 to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a back-and-forth battle that exposed the challenges of life without Stephen Curry. While Jimmy Butler (33 points) and Jonathan Kuminga (30) did their part to keep Golden State alive, the spotlight quickly turned to […]

DENVER — After Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams addressed his lack of touches late in the fourth quarter and overtime in Game 3’s 113-104 loss against the Denver Nuggets, Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gave reporters an explanation. During his postgame media availability, Daigneault said he wanted to rewatch Friday’s loss to understand better […]

Steve Kerr still believes in the Golden State Warriors’ chances in the West Semis despite the Game 3 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night. The Warriors competed with the Warriors throughout the course of the game, leading several times in the contest. However, the Timberwolves outscored them 33-24 in the fourth quarter to […]

Anthony Edwards shined in the second half of Game 3 to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 102-97 victory on Saturday night. In 44 minutes of action, Edwards finished with a stat line of 36 points, four rebounds, four assists, and a block. He shot 13-of-28 from the field, including 5-of-14 from beyond the arc, […]

The Golden State Warriors came with “strength in numbers” Saturday. Chase Center flooded with Warriors fans, all attempting to rattle Anthony Edwards and the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves. Fans of the Dubs left the arena in disbelief. While others couldn’t believe the collapse at the hands of Edwards and the T-Wolves. Edwards delivered 36 points, while […]

Anthony Edwards had a major dunk highlight against Kevon Looney during Game 3 of the West Semis between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors on Saturday night. The play happened in the final two minutes of the third quarter. Golden State led 67-62 as Edwards had possession of the ball. Having the ball near […]

For the first time in this playoff series, the Cleveland Cavaliers will have their full rotation intact as they face the Indiana Pacers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, a contest the Cavs are treating with the urgency and intensity of a Game 7. Following a convincing 126-104 win in Game 3, Cleveland […]

Draymond Green fouled out at an inconvenient time during Game 3 between the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night. Green has been physical against the Timberwolves all night, making the effort to make the defensive plays his team needs. However, his luck ran out when he committed his sixth personal foul. It […]

New York Knicks shooting guard Mikal Bridges made an eye-opening admission in the aftermath of the 115-93 loss to the Boston Celtics. New York was embarrassed in this Game 3 clash in the World’s Most Famous Arena. The Eastern Conference’s No. 3 seed was down by as much as 31 points on Saturday as the […]

The Golden State Warriors have had comfort with possessing the ability to make 3-pointers with Stephen Curry leading the way. However, in his absence, they made NBA playoff history during their Game 3 matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Throughout the first 24 minutes of Game 3, the Warriors were unsuccessful on their first five attempts […]

Jonathan Kuminga entered the Chase Center Saturday with 24 total blocks in tow. Number 25 ignited the fans and the Golden State Warriors for this NBA playoffs battle. The long 6-foot-7 power forward denied the Minnesota TImberwolves’ Jaden McDaniels of a layup. Kuminga timed his jump just right — extending out his right hand for […]

The Boston Celtics returned to form from 3-point range on the road in Game 3 against the New York Knicks on Saturday. Jayson Tatum and Co. walked away with a 115-93 win in a game where his team shot 50% from deep. The Celtics didn’t blow a big lead this time around like they did […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is no stranger to criticism. However, after the Celtics blew multiple 20-point leads and dropped Games 1 and 2 to the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, it felt like the outside noise was louder than ever. In spite of the seemingly nonstop backlash, the reigning NBA champion […]

Draymond Green received recognition from the Golden State Warriors community for a notable playoff feat he achieved during their West Semis series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Before the series started, Green dished out 997 assists throughout his career in the playoffs. He needed three more to reach the threshold of 1,000 assists. Doing so would […]

The Boston Celtics were lambasted for passing up on some opportunities to drive to the basket in the first two games of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, as they frequently settled for 3-pointers. They relied heavily on their long-range attack once again in Game 3, but they were able to effectively space the floor in  a […]

The New York Knicks won’t bust the brooms out after all. Boston avoided the potential sweep in destructive fashion, rolling 115-93 on Saturday. And this time, Jalen Brunson and company never erased a massive deficit against the Celtics. Brunson even engaged in a heated moment with Al Horford during the loss. Boston previously watched Brunson […]

The New York Knicks entered Saturday’s Game 3 matchup with the Boston Celtics up 2-0. Going home for Game 3 with a two-game lead is a tremendous luxury, but the Knicks didn’t play great through the first two games as much as the Celtics played poorly. New York dug itself into a 20-point deficit in […]

If New York Knicks fans were already worried following the team’s 115-93 Game 3 loss to the Boston Celtics, there is something else that might put them in panic mode. Karl-Anthony Towns suffered an apparent hand injury during the game, and he spoke about the possible severity of it, as per Ian Begley of SNYtv. […]

The Boston Celtics silenced a rowdy New York Knicks crowd inside the Madison Square Garden. Yet Jaylen Brown didn’t sound too jubilant following the 115-93 rout on Saturday in the NBA playoffs. Sure, Boston’s trouncing of New York avoids a sweep. Plus puts the Knicks up 2-1. Boston and Brown overcame two heart-wrenching losses on […]

The New York Knicks took the court for the biggest home game they have played in 25 years, as Madison Square Garden buzzed with enough electricity to power all five boroughs. The excitement did not last as long as the team or its fan base hoped, however. Following back-to-back collapses in TD Garden, the Boston […]

The New York Knicks came into Game 3 of their Eastern Conference Semifinal series against the Boston Celtics up 2-0, having won both of the opening games on the road. But the Celtics responded in a big way in Game 3, dominating the Knicks from start to finish to win 115-93. Knicks fans might be […]

One man’s trash is another’s treasure. At least that’s the case for Mitchell Robinson and Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla. In the second half, Boston made it a point to continually foul Robinson. He clanked a good chunk of his free throws, even with the crowd cheering for him. Following the Celtics’ 22-point blowout, […]

The New York Knicks came into Game 3 against the Boston Celtics feeling good due to winning two games on the road and retuning home with a 2-0 series lead. But the Celtics responded in Game 3, curb-stomping the Knicks, 115-93 to get back into the series. Towards the end of Game 3, Knicks guard […]

On Saturday, Game 3 between the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics was supposed to be a fun and entertaining game. However, Knicks fans had nothing to enjoy in the afternoon showdown. As a result, the Celtics dismantled the Knicks, 115-93. It was an entourage from Boston, and New York went missing in action. […]

DENVER — The morning after losing Game 3 to the Denver Nuggets, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso shared his honest take on his team’s shortcomings, facing a 2-1 deficit for the first time in the postseason. After Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault addressed challenges heading into Game 4, Caruso, with a night to think […]

With their backs against the wall, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault knows the biggest challenge ahead of his team. However, a horrid performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t make matters easier. On Saturday, the head coach rationalized the faith he has in Gilgeous-Alexander, despite the bad game. “He’s the man at that,” Daigneault said […]

DENVER — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams turned in his best postseason performance before finishing the fourth quarter and overtime period with zero attempts in Game 3’s 113-104 loss to the Denver Nuggets. After Shai Gilgeous-Alexander walked off the floor smiling, a reporter asked Williams if the ball should have been in his hands […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will attempt to even the series as they face the Denver Nuggets in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals on Sunday at Ball Arena. The atmosphere in Denver will be wild as we continue our NBA Playoffs odds series with a Thunder-Nuggets Game 4 prediction and pick. The Nuggets defeated the […]

The stars are out in the Big Apple, as Timothee Chalamet and Spike Lee linked up before Game 3 between the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics. Saturday and then on Monday could feature the two celebrities. View this post on Instagram A post shared by NBA on ESPN (@nbaonespn) Lee has been an avid […]

The NBA Playoffs continue, as the Cleveland Cavaliers look to even the series on the road in Game 4 after a dominant performance in Game 3 to keep themselves in the series. It’s time to continue our NBA Playoffs odds series with a Cavaliers-Pacers prediction and pick. The Cavaliers and Pacers head into a pivotal […]

The Denver Nuggets bounced back from their Game 2 loss with a hard-fought 113-104 overtime victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night, taking a 2-1 lead in their Western Conference Semifinals series. Despite the win, star center Nikola Jokic was quick to critique his own performance, calling himself the “worst player on the […]

After Darius Garland missed Game 1 with a toe injury, the Cleveland Cavaliers felt the guard’s absence. As a result, the Cavs trailed 2-0 to the Indiana Pacers before Friday’s Game 3. Following that game, it was a dominant showing and one that had Garland in the game. Although he didn’t have the best performance, […]

In Game 3 against the Indiana Pacers, the Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t just win a playoff game. Instead, it saw Evan Mobley and the Cavs rediscover who they are. With their season hanging in the balance and a daunting 2-0 series hole to climb out of, it wasn’t a high-flying dunk or a buzzer-beating three that […]