NBA Playoffs Articles - Page 226

The Milwaukee Bucks head back to New York on Tuesday night to match up against the Brooklyn Nets for a critical Game 5. It’s time to continue our NBA Playoffs odds series and make a Bucks-Nets prediction and pick. The Bucks hold an overall record of 6-2 in the postseason but are only 4-4 against […]

The Utah Jazz went up 2-0 on the Los Angeles Clippers in their second-round series, only to get smacked around in Games 3 and 4. With the series now tied up at 2-2 and things shifting back to Utah, it’s time for Quin Snyder to ride or die with three-time Defensive Player of the Year […]

Game 4 between the Denver Nuggets and Phoenix Suns ended in an unfortunate sweep of Nikola Jokic and Co. However, things got chippy as Jokic was called for a questionable flagrant 2 and was ejected. After the call, things got heated between the MVP winner and Suns guard Devin Booker as they got into an […]

James Harden is going to try to play in a must-win Game 5 for the Brooklyn Nets despite nursing a bad hamstring. He could alter his playoff narrative should he help lead the Nets to a win. James Harden will play in Game 5 on Tuesday barring any pregame setbacks after previously being ruled out. […]

The Brooklyn Nets are down Kyrie Irving but are expected to get James Harden back for Game 5 against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.  Nets‘ James Harden plans to play tonight in Game 5 vs. Milwaukee barring a setback in pregame warmups, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. He’s […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid had a night to forget on Monday in Game 3. He finished with just 17 points and missed a potential game-winning layup late in the final period as the Sixers lost 103-100 to the Hawks. It was clear that Embiid’s knee was bothering him, evident by an 0 for 12 […]

It was hard to envision any team stopping the Brooklyn Nets led by their trio of Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving on their way to the 2021 NBA championship. However, due to unfortunate luck with injuries, the prized Big Three is now down to a Big One, at least for Brooklyn’s Game 5 […]

Heading to the 2020-21 season, the Atlanta Hawks made a splash in free agency and brought in numerous new faces to advance their rebuilding efforts. Most of the fans didn’t really expect the team to have such a quick turnaround but they still managed to do so – primarily due to the leadership of Trae […]

Things haven’t looked good for the Brooklyn Nets as of late. With James Harden still stuck on the sidelines and Kyrie Irving joining him on the injury report, losing the series to the Milwaukee Bucks feels like a looming reality after their 2-0 start. Kevin Durant will have a huge burden to carry as he […]

The LA Clippers evened their Western Conference semifinal series against the Utah Jazz on Monday night at 2-2 after a 118-104 win. The win was certainly the biggest thing to come out of Monday’s game, but the second biggest thing came from Kawhi Leonard. With 1:29 remaining in the first half and the Clippers leading […]

The Los Angeles Clippers tied up their second-round series against the Utah Jazz at 2-2 with another commanding victory in Game 4 on Monday night. Marcus Morris had another big night with his twin brother Markieff in the house (he was there for Game 7 against the Dallas Mavericks), going for 24 points and five […]

You may have recently heard about Stephen A. Smith declaring Donovan Mitchell as the greatest Utah Jazz player of all time. It’s definitely a hot take, considering that the Jazz used to have players named John Stockton, Karl Malone, and Pete Maravich. Do you know any of those guys? It seems that Stephen A. Smith […]

The LA Clippers came away with a Game 4 win against the Utah Jazz on Monday night, 118-104. Late in the game, however, a concerning sight appeared in the form of Kawhi Leonard grabbing at his knee. With 5:25 remaining in the fourth quarter and the Clippers up 105-88, Joe Ingles intentionally fouled Kawhi Leonard […]

The underdog is one of the most well-known sporting terms around. Simply put, it’s the player or team that’s the least likely to win their bouts. They’re the ones that have the smaller odds to win, they’re the worse team on paper, and they rarely pull it off. In this post, we’ll be doing exactly […]

The NBA Playoffs are a different monster compared to the regular season. The lights are brighter and the competition is more intense. As a result, it isn’t surprising to see players shine in the season but falter in the postseason, especially for playoff first timers. However, as we all know, pressure has the ability to […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell made another playoff history that will shock even Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Stephen Curry. Despite their 118-104 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 4 on Monday, Mitchell still punched his way to the history books after scoring 37 points on 6-of-15 shooting from deep (9-of26 overall). With that, […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo’s next five days could define his career. The Bucks are tied 2-2 with the Brooklyn Nets and Giannis and company have a great shot at winning the series. The Nets’ Big 3 is banged up as both James Harden and Kyrie Irving are officially out for Game 5. Giannis has […]

Trae Young just had an incredible playoff moment after leading the Atlanta Hawks to a comeback win over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 4 of their series. Sure enough, the 22-year-old sharpshooter was hyped after the crucial victory. On Twitter, Young shared the Hawks’ mentality in three simple words: “Just Keep Fighting.” Just Keep Fighting! […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid was in disbelief after seeing Kawhi Leonard’s monster dunk over Derrick Favors in the Los Angeles Clippers-Utah Jazz Game 4. Embiid was actually talking to reporters in a postgame presser when he saw the video of Kawhi’s nasty slam that took the soul of Favors. Of course, the said moment […]

The Philadelphia 76ers couldn’t catch a break. After missing Danny Green for the rest of their second round series against the Atlanta Hawks due to a calf injury, it’s clear that main man Joel Embiid isn’t at full strength. Due to a lingering knee injury, Embiid limped off to only 17 points on an atrocious […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard just took another soul on Monday night as he baptized Utah Jazz center Derrick Favors with another emphatic throwdown. The two-time Finals MVP has one of the most underrated hops in the league and he continues to make sure he reminds defenders to stay the heck away when he […]

Count Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant as one of the many players impressed by what Atlanta Hawks playmaker Trae Young just did in Game 4 against the Philadelphia 76ers. Young was sensational in the crucial contest versus Philly, helping the Hawks erase an 18-point lead to win 103-100 and tie the series at 2-2. The […]

Atlanta Hawks superstar Trae Young put himself in the history books on Monday after an impressive Game 4 performance against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 22-year-old led the way for his team and dropped 25 points and tied his career-high of 18 assists to help Atlanta even the series at 2-2. According to ESPN Stats & […]

The Atlanta Hawks came up with a huge victory on Monday night as they took down the Philadelphia 76ers to tie the series at 2-2. Trae Young had another immaculate performance for Atlanta, as the All-Star point guard made a bit of history in leading his team to victory. Young finished with 25 points and […]

Trae Young stepped up big time for the Atlanta Hawks in their Game 4 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, and it’s something Sixers head coach Doc Rivers won’t likely forget any time soon. After all, as Young finished with 25  points and a game-high 18 assists, he also matched a playoffs feat last done by […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid just committed one of the biggest blunders in their playoffs series with the Atlanta Hawks. With 14 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter of Game 4 and the Hawks leading by only one, Embiid had the chance to retake the lead and give the Sixers the W. However, after […]

Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers didn’t bite his lip after their tight Game 4 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Monday. Rivers didn’t offer any excuses as the Hawks gutted it out all game long to tie the pulsating series at 2-2. While it was the backcourt of Trae Young and Bogdan Bogdanovic who torched […]

Joel Embiid woke up on Monday feeling not-so-dangerous. The Philadelphia 76ers superstar had a rough night in Game 4 against the Atlanta Hawks and virtually disappeared in the second half en route to a tough 103-100 loss on the road. The Process was clearly not working as Embiid missed all of his 12 shots in […]

Game 4 between the Philadelphia 76ers and Atlanta Hawks has taken quite a few turns throughout the course of the game. In the 2nd half, Sixers star and MVP runner-up Joel Embiid issued an NSFW message towards Hawks fans with the game getting tight. "Shut the f*ck up!" Joel Embiid barking at the crowd in […]

The Philadelphia 76ers present nightmarish defensive options for opponents and their reputation just got validated as Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons, and Matisse Thybulle were all named to All-Defensive teams Monday night. The Sixers’ triumvirate has been key to the team’s success as each member played like a lockdown lord all season long. While Embiid and […]

The Los Angeles Clippers came out with an impressive performance in their Game 3 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday. It was a must-win game for Kawhi Leonard and Co., with the Jazz holding a 2-0 advantage in the series prior to LA’s convincing 132-106 victory in Game 3. If you ask Hall of […]

The Atlanta Hawks did not exactly have an ideal first-half performance in Game 3 of their second-round matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Hawks were clearly frustrated by the Sixers in the opening half, which resulted in a rather ill-mannered gesture from Trae Young towards the game official. The Hawks star immediately got whistled for […]

It looks like Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young is dealing with some sort of shoulder injury, and he’s bothered by it. Early in Game 4 of the Hawks’ series with the Philadelphia 76ers, Young struggled mightily and was even spotted getting his right shoulder treated. The 22-year-old sharpshooter had a wrap around his shoulder, which […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid had several Sixers fans worried for a bit after he suddenly left Game 4 against the Atlanta Hawks and proceeded to the locker room. According to reports, Embiid had to leave the game in the second quarter to get “medical attention.” No further details were provided on what treatment […]

Social media was quickly able to identify the Phoenix Suns fan involved in the now-viral fight video from Game 3 of the second-round series between the Suns and the Denver Nuggets. The brawl did not end well for the two Nuggets fans who decided to jump the Suns supporter, but as it turns out, they […]

The NBA has announced basically all the big awards and has now revealed the players for the All-Defense teams on Monday. The 2020-21 NBA All-Defensive First Team: 🏀 Giannis Antetokounmpo🏀 Rudy Gobert🏀 Draymond Green🏀 Jrue Holiday🏀 Ben Simmons pic.twitter.com/ZlflnyWlLR — NBA Communications (@NBAPR) June 14, 2021 Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jrue Holiday– teammates on the Milwaukee […]

The 2020-2021 NBA season has been filled with a ton of injuries. The 2021 NBA Playoffs have been no exception, as star players have gone down time and time again, with Brooklyn Nets guards Kyrie Irving and James Harden being the latest stars to get injured amid a playoff run. Oddly enough, history has been […]

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker recently posted on Twitter looking for the fan who got into a fight against a couple of Denver Nuggets supporters. Just an hour later, he found the man (named Nick McKellar) on social media and made sure to show his appreciation. Lmao Devin Booker 🤣 pic.twitter.com/pSdIEuU5gR — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) June […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant became understandably emotional when talking about the injuries Kyrie Irving and James Harden suffered in the 2021 playoffs. Durant got extra real, highlighting that he could only wish both stars were with him to play in their bid to lead Brooklyn to the promised land. Unfortunately, Irving and Harden have […]