NBA Playoffs Articles - Page 234

Just 43 seconds into Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on Saturday, Brooklyn Nets superstar James Harden was forced to exit with a hamstring injury. The former MVP was unable to return and it was an unfortunate incident to kick off Brooklyn’s highly-anticipated matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. As it turns out, however, not […]

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell is in awe of Kawhi Leonard, and it’s not only because of the Los Angeles Clippers star’s two-way ability. Ahead of the Jazz-Clippers Game 1 on Tuesday, Mitchell spoke about Leonard and how he has proven time and time again that he is a winner. “The thing I respect about […]

The Philadelphia 76ers had some bad news become good news when they had MVP candidate Joel Embiid ready to go for Game 1 against the Atlanta Hawks. Embiid came into the series with his status in jeopardy after suffering an injury against the Washington Wizards. However, it isn’t all good news, as Sixers head coach […]

Remember when Denver Nuggets star guard Jamal Murray suffered a torn ACL, and everyone assumed they were sunk? Monte Morris had other plans. Morris has been one of the Nuggets’ most unheralded backcourt fixtures in each of the past three seasons, but is finally garnering a bit more of the national spotlight with Murray unfortunately […]

After a disastrous start in round one of the NBA playoffs, the Los Angeles Clippers were able to respond by beating the Dallas Mavericks in four out of the last five games to win the series in seven games. A taller task waits Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and company as they will now face the […]

The Golden State Warriors got bounced in the play-in tournament after a huge performance from Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies. In all, it was a good season, especially considering Klay Thompson missed the entire campaign after tearing his Achilles in November. The talented duo of Stephen Curry and Klay– famously dubbed the Splash Brothers– […]

The Utah Jazz are gearing up for a second-round matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers and could be without veteran point guard Mike Conley. As for Jazz All-Star Donovan Mitchell, his health is progressing at the perfect time as the Jazz aim to keep pace with their NBA-best record. Donovan Mitchell, on the health of […]

The Brooklyn Nets may be busy trying to beat the Milwaukee Bucks in the second round of the NBA Playoffs, but it doesn’t mean they’re not having fun off the court. On an episode of the 3 girls, 1 kitchen podcast, former pornstar Lana Rhoades said she recently made a trip to New York and […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is set to be eligible for a supermax contract extension worth in excess of $200 million this offseason. After the Mavs’ seven-game series loss to the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round of the playoffs, Doncic was asked about signing said extension. Doncic gave a sly answer: Luka Doncic […]

The Los Angeles Clippers survived a seven-game series with the Dallas Mavericks. Their reward is a date with the Utah Jazz. The Jazz entered the playoffs as the best team in the NBA, though they had to withstand some early drama. Donovan Mitchell was held out of Game 1, prompting some frustration on his behalf […]

The Los Angeles Clippers narrowly avoided another upset in the playoffs after beating Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks in seven games on Sunday. It was no cakewalk by any means though, with Kawhi Leonard basically refusing to let his team lose. Now, the Clippers are set for a second-round meeting with the top-seeded Utah […]

After eliminating the Memphis Grizzlies in five games, the Utah Jazz were able to kick their feet up as they watched the Los Angeles Clippers and Dallas Mavericks swing away at one another in seven games. The Clippers came out on top, setting up a date with the Jazz in round two of the 2021 […]

The Phoenix Suns will host the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of this highly touted best-of-seven series in the Western Conference. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Nuggets-Suns prediction and pick. The Nuggets won two of the three head-to-head matches this season. Denver just outlasted the Portland Trail Blazers in […]

The Brooklyn Nets will host the Milwaukee Bucks for Game 2 of this second-round series. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Bucks-Nets prediction and pick. Brooklyn got off a to a hot start in Game 1 and secured the crucial victory by a score of 115-107. The Nets certainly had […]

Instead of preparing for a second-round date in the 2021 NBA Playoffs with the Utah Jazz, the Dallas Mavericks are now left answering tough questions and facing scrutiny from media and fans following their postseason exit. The Game 7 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers was a tough pill to swallow for Mavs stars Luka […]

You could just imagine the huge sigh of relief the Los Angeles Clippers must have let out after finally getting Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks out of their hair. It took the Clippers seven games to take care of business in the first round. Tucked inside the series were two do-or-die games for LA, […]

The Milwaukee Bucks trail their best-of-seven series 1-0 in the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Brooklyn Nets. In Game 1, James Harden exited less than a minute into the contest with a hamstring injury and he’s already been ruled out for Game 2. The Nets still went on to win Game 1, 115-107. Looking around […]

The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Dallas Mavericks in Game 7 on Sunday night, but it was no easy feat. Luka Doncic had his third 40-point game of the series, doing everything he could to keep Dallas in it. In the end, it was Kawhi Leonard and Paul George’s team who hit the biggest shots, […]

The Portland Trail Blazers and Dallas Mavericks were both booted out in the first round. It immediately sent their respective fans to discuss among themselves what needs to be done to get off this playoff rut. As always, their attention drifts to Damian Lillard and Luka Doncic, both of whom were outstanding in their respective […]

Montrezl Harrell did what he was supposed to do in his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers. He provided scoring punch, boundless energy, and real moxie off the bench. He was a perfect fit. But things got a little weird in the end for Harrell. The former Sixth Man of the Year looked like […]

It was a tough year for Los Angeles Lakers center Marc Gasol. The former NBA champion signed with the defending champs in the offseason looking to add some experience and playmaking in their frontcourt. Unfortunately, things didn’t pan out the way he and the organization wanted to as LA’s season came to an end. But, […]

Kawhi Leonard was sensational for the Los Angeles Clippers as they closed out the Dallas Mavericks in a full seven-game series, and his stats show how ridiculous he was throughout. In fact, it has hints of Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry all over it. As noted by John Schumann of NBA.com, Kawhi has the […]

Luka Doncic was virtually unstoppable all series long against the Los Angeles Clippers. Unfortunately, the support he got from the Dallas Mavericks roster clearly wasn’t enough. Doncic put the team on his back (with a strained neck, no less) just to suffer a heartbreaking blowout defeat in Game 7 on Sunday to end their season […]

With the Game 7 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, the Los Angeles Clippers exorcised their postseason demons. So did Tyronn Lue, vanquishing the LeBron James monkey off his back. The Clippers coach now owns a perfect 4-0 record in Game 7s, joining legendary Boston Celtics coach Red Auerbach as the only play-callers to ever achieve […]

Asking Draymond Green to stop talking is like asking the sun to stop rising. Green has found himself in the headlines once again after his recent hilarious clap back to Phoenix Suns regarding Devin Booker. He said Suns fans should be grateful for him for wanting to get Booker out of the team, referring to […]

The Dallas Mavericks lost in their do-or-die Game 7 against the Los Angeles Clippers, but it is not due to the lack of effort from Luka Doncic, Kristaps Porzingis or Tim Hardaway Jr. Simply put, the Mavs’ major weakness heading into the playoffs was exposed: their lack of depth. As noted by Callie Caplan of […]

You know when you have a group project in school but you can’t get things done and the deadline is fast approaching and you don’t want to get embarrassed in front of everyone so your groupmate who’s usually reserved finally decides to take over and finish everything? That was Kawhi Leonard on Sunday. With all […]

LOS ANGELES – Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and the LA Clippers were the third best three-point shooting team in NBA history during the 2020-21 regular season. They struggled shooting for most of their first round series against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. When they needed a good shooting night the most, Marcus Morris and […]

The Brooklyn Nets took care of business in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals versus the Milwaukee Bucks. Even without James Harden, their primary ball-handler, the Nets looked like the contending team they are. That’s the luxury of having three lethal superstars on a team, and that showed versus the Bucks on Saturday.  But […]

Did Luka Doncic snub Paul George’s jersey swap attempt after their Game 7 showdown? Well, that’s what most Dallas Mavericks fan believe after the Slovenian youngster didn’t give his jersey to the Los Angeles Clippers star. Below is the video of the said moment. After the Clippers punched their ticket to the second round, George […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are headed to the second round of the playoffs as they beat the Dallas Mavericks in an epic Game 7 at Staples Center. Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and Marcus Morris Sr. were dynamic as the Clippers stole Game 7 and Luka Doncic was Luka Doncic with another impressive performance. To add […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic couldn’t hide his frustration after falling once again at the hands of the Los Angeles Clippers and failing to make the second round of the playoffs. However, that doesn’t mean he’s not happy with what the Mavs have accomplished. In his postgame presser, Doncic got brutally honest admitted how much […]

The Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers treated basketball fans to a wildly entertaining series and the first Game 7 of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. Surprisingly, the Clippers got the victory and bucked the trend of the road team winning the first six games of the series. While Luka Doncic was phenomenal once again, the […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard has nothing but respect and admiration for Dallas Mavericks youngster Luka Doncic following the conclusion of their epic playoffs battle. After being down 2-0 at the start of the series, the Clippers escaped with a crucial Game 7 win as they punched their ticket to the second round of […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry made a shocking appearance for the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 7 against the Dallas Mavericks. Well, sort of. Marcus Morris actually channeled his inner Curry for an insane performance from 3-point country, banking seven of his nine triples to help the Clippers take the crucial win and advance […]

The Dallas Mavericks got bounced early in the playoffs again as they lost a tough Game 7 against Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers. However, it was definitely not because of Luka Doncic. The All-Star guard for Dallas was marvelous all series long and broke a record previously held by superstar LeBron James. Youngest […]

The Philadelphia 76ers dropped Game 1 against the Atlanta Hawks at home despite making a comeback in the second half. They were down 26 points and cut it down in the final minutes but couldn’t pull off the win. The Sixers will need to make some adjustments in Game 2 to come out with a […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young is getting more and more confident about their playoffs chances, especially after they took Game 1 on the road against the Philadelphia 76ers. In true stunning fashion, the Hawks took down the East top seeds, 128-124, in the opener of their second-round series on Sunday. Young was pivotal once again, […]

The Los Angeles Clippers came into Game 7 against the Dallas Mavericks with all of the momentum– except for the strange tidbit of the road team winning every game. Nonetheless, the Clippers started to catch fire in the 3rd quarter and Steve Ballmer was absolutely loving all of it from his seats. Just watch Ballmer’s […]