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Without Anthony Davis, the Los Angeles Lakers got smoked in Game 5 at Phoenix Suns Arena. Instead of a vintage LeBron James performance, the defending champions were cripplingly short-handed and ice-cold on Tuesday, falling 115-85. Technically, Davis was a late scratch, although three days of reporting indicated that the eight-time All-Star — nursing a Grade […]

Chris Paul and his Phoenix Suns demolished the Los Angeles Lakers in a Game 5 blowout, 115-85. But it didn’t come without cost for the Suns All-Star. CP3 was dealt another nasty blow to the shoulder after coming into contact with Lakers’ guard Wesley Matthews. Took about one week for Chris Paul's shoulder stinger to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers looked like a junior college team from a non-descript town in Game 5 against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. The Lakers got blown out by approximately 47684161 points as the Suns took the driver’s seat in their best-of-seven series, 3-2. LeBron James and company looked listless, lethargic, and lost. Right from […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers figured in a pivotal Game 5 against the Phoenix Suns. After a 115-85 drubbing, it’s safe to say they flubbed their opportunity to take control of the series. The Lakers star didn’t mince words when asked to summarize what went wrong against a determined Suns side, via ClutchPoints’ […]

Damian Lillard was a god among men in Game 5 against the Denver Nuggets. So much so that Austin Rivers had to thank the heavens after a rare miss from the Portland Trail Blazers star. Check out the Nuggets guard’s hilarious reaction to Lillard finally missing a three-pointer:   View this post on Instagram   […]

The Phoenix Suns have taken a 3-2 lead against the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round series. The Suns have been gotten contributions from almost everyone, most notably backup guard Cameron Payne. He has been playing so well in the NBA Playoffs, even Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has taken notice. Payne has been […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry may be considered as the GOAT shooter, but in the playoffs, Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard is making a case for that title. In his ridiculous 55-point explosion in Game 5 against the Denver Nuggets, Lillard also set a new record for most 3-pointers made in a single […]

Damian Lillard just went nuclear on the entire Denver Nuggets team. The Portland Trail Blazers may have lost Game 5, but it’s safe to say fans will remember this night for years to come. The Blazers star poured in 55 points on an absolutely absurd 17-for-24 shooting clip from the field. Lillard was also a […]

With Anthony Davis out of commission for Game 5 against the Phoenix Suns, many expected LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers to be outplayed. But not this outplayed. The Suns started the game on Tuesday as hot as the Sonoran Desert in the summer. With a clear sense of urgency, they quickly punched the […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is at a loss for words after watching Damian Lillard revive the Portland Trail Blazers back from the dead not once but twice. In the crucial Game 5 between the Blazers and Denver Nuggets, Lillard banked the game-tying 3-pointer to send the contest to overtime. After Denver took a […]

The dust hasn’t even settled on the Brooklyn Nets’ first-round victory over the Boston Celtics and James Harden already has his eyes set on the challenge ahead. After the Nets impressively took down the Celtics in Game 5 on Tuesday to clinch the series, Harden made it abundantly clear in his postgame interview that Giannis […]

Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul appears to have injured his shoulder again after colliding with Los Angeles Lakers swingman Wesley Matthews. Late in the second quarter of Game 5 as Matthews tried to box out Paul, he accidentally hit him on the right shoulder. CP3 went down and writhed in pain while holding his shoulder. […]

The Portland Trail Blazers were on the brink of losing Game 5 against the Denver Nuggets. Enter Damian Lillard. With the Blazers down three points with just a few seconds remaining in regulation, Lillard took it upon himself to send the game to overtime with this insane game-tying step-back triple (h/t ClutchPoints on Twitter): IT'S […]

James Harden wasn’t even with the Brooklyn Nets when the 2020-21 season started, but in the 2021 playoffs, he has already achieved something that Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving are yet to do. In Game 5 against the Boston Celtics, Harden helped the Nets take care of business and eliminate the Beantown team with an […]

LeBron James is doing incredible things in his Year-18 NBA season. But the Los Angeles Lakers star can only defy Father Time for so long. King James got emphatically stuffed right at the rim by Phoenix Suns defender Torrey Craig. Check out the epic denial on the Lakers star here: Torrey Craig put the clamps […]

The Brooklyn Nets officially booked their spot in the second round after defeating the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of their opening-round series matchup. After the huge win, Nets superstar Kyrie Irving came out with a rather contentious statement about his team’s title run this season. We all know that it’s more than just basketball […]

The Philadelphia 76ers dropped Game 4 to the Washington Wizards on Monday. The loss, however, wasn’t the biggest concern of the Sixers, but the health of star center and MVP candidate Joel Embiid, who had a scary fall in the opening quarter and was held out for the rest of the game.  Embiid took an […]

The Brooklyn Nets had their way against a shorthanded Boston Celtics side in Game 5 on Tuesday, as the Nets cruised to a 123-109 victory to close out the controversial series. Brooklyn big man Nicolas Claxton had an opportunity to put an exclamation mark on the contest late in the fourth quarter, but unfortunately for […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis made headlines on Tuesday not only because of his status for Game 5, but also for his incredible Kobe Bryant tribute shirt. Davis, who was eventually ruled out of the crucial contest against the Phoenix Suns, was spotted wearing a Kobe shirt that had everyone asking: where did he […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are in a tough spot as Joel Embiid got hurt in Game 4. They were up 3-0 in the series but the Washington Wizards won the game to extend it. Now, Ben Simmons will have to take over for the Sixers moving forward as Embiid is listed as doubtful for Game 5. […]

Denver Nuggets guard Facundo Campazzo finally got his revenge on Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard. Early in Game 5 of the Nuggets-Blazers series, Campazzo got the opportunity to go up against Lillard, and he did not waste the moment to show the All-Star guard he won’t back down. Attacking the rim despite the tight […]

If you’re a fan of mixed martial arts then you’re definitely well-aware of UFC fighter Colby Covington’s octagon exploits. If you don’t follow MMA, however, then you probably know Covington as perhaps the most outspoken LeBron James hater of all time. Or at least he’s up there in terms of constantly putting the Los Angeles […]

The Boston Celtics really allowed Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden to go past halfcourt all the way to the paint area without any hint of resistance. It’s an unforgivable sin especially when they’re down in a playoff series against a team with not one, not two, but three superstars capable of taking over games on […]

In a classy gesture to show their apology over the recent fan incident, Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith apparently provided the family of Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant with Game 5 courtside tickets, lodging and other accommodation to host them while in Salt Lake City. Per Malika Andrews and Tim MacMahon of ESPN, the father […]

You’ve probably already read somewhere that Blake Griffin had a grand total of zero dunks this season with the Detroit Pistons. The six-time All-Star is certainly making up for lost time now that he’s with the Brooklyn Nets, and he added another monstrous jam to his highlight reel on Tuesday against the Boston Celtics. Here’s […]

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star big-man Anthony Davis will be held out of the team’s pivotal Game 5 matchup against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. Chris Haynes of TNT and Yahoo Sports reported Davis’ status about an hour before the 7 p.m. PT tip-off. Welp https://t.co/obSToyiAdu — Michael Corvo (@michaelcorvo_) June 2, 2021 Markieff Morris […]

Kyrie Irving is not the most-loved personality right now in Boston. The Brooklyn Nets superstar isn’t doing himself any favors as well after he was seen allegedly stomping on the Celtics logo following Brooklyn’s Game 4 victory in the TD Garden. Nets coach Steve Nash has opened up about Kyrie’s current situation with the Celtics, […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Tobias Harris was not happy about the antics of one particular Washington Wizards fan who decided to storm the floor during the Sixers-Wizards Game 4 matchup on Monday. Harris was clearly incensed by the unnecessary distraction from what was a high-intensity matchup between the two teams, and he did not hold back […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has been part of some of the best teams in NBA history. Remember the 2016 to 2019 Dubs with Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson? However, he doesn’t think that team stacks up to the current Brooklyn Nets squad. During his usual appearance on Inside the NBA, Green […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are in a world of trouble right now after it was revealed that superstar big man Joel Embiid has suffered what could be a significant knee injury. Former NBA champ and current ESPN analyst Kenrick Perkins has recently shared his thoughts on Philly’s situation right now, and Sixers fans aren’t going to […]

The NBA Playoffs have unfortunately been ravaged with neverending incidents regarding the fans. Recently retired NBA veteran LaMarcus Aldridge joined the NBA on TV set and gave his true feelings on the fans, in turn echoing the thoughts and comments from former Brooklyn Nets teammate Kevin Durant. “I think people look at athletes and don’t […]

Russell Westbrook knows the Washington Wizards can compete with anyone, but they need sophomore forward Rui Hachimura to do that. After the Wizards staved off elimination and avoided a sweep against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday, Westbrook opened up about the importance of Hachimura to the team. He may be the third option for Washington […]

After a strong start to the series, Michael Porter Jr has suddenly fallen off a cliff for the Denver Nuggets in the past two games. On Saturday, The 22-year-old scored just three points on 1-of-3 shooting in Denver’s 115-95 Game 4 blowout loss against the Portland Trail Blazers. Porter has recently opened up about his […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is progressing well in his recovery from neck injury, but the Mavs are looking for one key indicator to ensure he’s ready for Game 5 against the Los Angeles Clippers. According to Jordan Schultz of ESPN, the Mavs are working with Doncic round the clock and giving him massages and […]

It’s time for Game 5 between the Los Angeles Lakers are Phoenix Suns. Anthony Davis (left groin strain) is out, meaning LeBron James may have to turn back the clock and carry an outsized burden. Chris Paul finally looked like himself in the second half of Game 4, and the Lakers still have no answer […]

Good news for the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of the biggest game of the season: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is expected to play in Tuesday’s Game 5 vs. the Phoenix Suns, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin and Adrian Wojnarowski. Lakers shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is expected to return to the lineup tonight in Phoenix after missing Game […]

New York Knicks swingman RJ Barrett knows words are not enough to shut up Clint Capela and his trash talks. With that said, he’ll let his game do the talking. The Atlanta Hawks big man recently went on a tirade against the Knicks, mocking their lack of physicality and toughness in their playoffs series so […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are doing all they can to eliminate the Washington Wizards and get ready for the next round. Unfortunately, the Sixers will have to play Game 5 without Embiid, at least it’s trending that way as the MVP candidate was listed as doubtful, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.  Joel Embiid will be […]

LeBron James calls Alex Caruso “The GOAT” every time he sees him, which should indicate the type of affinity the King shares for his Los Angeles Lakers running-mate. CARUSO OFF THE BACKBOARD TO LEBRON!! SHOWTIME pic.twitter.com/cXirFqZy7A — Complex Sports (@ComplexSports) May 30, 2021 Their connection is evident on the court. James and Caruso possess two […]