NBA Playoffs Articles - Page 253

Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers exploded in the opening half of Game 2 against the Denver Nuggets. With the Nuggets going up early, Dame turned on his jets and went absolutely nuts to help keep his team in the game. The 30-year-old made timely buckets in the first 24 minutes, knocking down a […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is establishing himself as the most dominant playoff performer in the history of the NBA…one postseason game at a time. On  Monday in Game 2 of their series against the Heat, Giannis showed how unstoppable he is after he recorded 31 points, 13 rebounds and six assists in just 31 […]

Do you know who was locked in on Monday? It was Jrue Holiday of the Milwaukee Bucks. The first-year court general for the Bucks had a historic outing in Game 2 against the Miami Heat to help his team mount a big 2-0 advantage against the defending Eastern Conference champions. Holiday was dropping unli-dimes in […]

Things got heated early on in Monday’s Game 2 tilt between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Denver Nuggets. There was no love lost between Jusuf Nurkic and his former Nuggets teammates, as the Blazers big man featured in a heated scuffle at mid-court. As both teams were heading to the bench during a timeout, […]

The lopsided Game 2 between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Miami Heat on Monday was a bit of a snoozefest. So Giannis Antetokounmpo decided to just play a different sport. Early in the fourth quarter, Giannis got entangled with Heat forward Nemanja Bjelica. The situation got a bit heated with some pushing and shoving among […]

Memphis Grizzlies fans are probably the happiest people in the world right now after their team beat the Utah Jazz in Game 1 of their first-round duel. Not only did they steal homecourt advantage, but they seemed to have figured out a way how to beat the number one team in the league. However, they […]

It’s no secret that at this point, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is not 100 percent healthy. He just recently returned from a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to a high-ankle sprain, and he has since taken a few knocks over the past couple of games. Lakers coach Frank Vogel has provided a […]

One word. That’s all Jordan Clarkson needed to say after making history in winning as Sixth Man of the Year. Just moments after receiving the award, becoming the first player in Utah Jazz history to do so, Clarkson in a Facebook post said he is blessed. Clarkson has repeatedly made it known that winning Sixth […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has pretty much won it all throughout what has been an illustrious career. One award he has not bagged, however, is an Oscar. Well, leave it to the internet to change that. LeBron was accused of playacting after being poked in the eye by Draymond Green in the dying […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are starting to stamp their class over the Miami Heat in their first-round match-up and Miami is clearly getting frustrated. In Game 2 of their seven-game series, the reigning two-time MVP was at the receiving end of Miami’s physicality as a couple of technical and flagrant fouls were called […]

To say that Game 1 between the Atlanta Hawks and the New York Knicks was intense would be a complete understatement — especially if you saw what happened after Trae Young hit the game-winning shot all over the Knicks. Young busted out his best Reggie Miller impersonation as he shushed a stunned Knicks crowd after […]

With the Milwaukee Bucks up big at the half of Game 2 of their first-round match-up against the Miami Heat – a lot of people are already counting out the reigning Eastern Conference and that includes NBA on TNT analyst Charles Barkley. Chuck, who’s always been fearless with his forecasts, is calling it a sweep […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s shoes are going to be worn forever it seems like. Even with the rumors regarding the next step for the company, they aren’t done pumping out new colorways and limited editions. Milwaukee Bucks reserve PJ Tucker sported these rare, never-before-seen Kobe colorways that the Bucks rocked for the […]

Jordan Clarkson just won the Sixth Man of the Year award, but before the news reaches him, his Utah Jazz teammate Joe Ingles made sure to surprise him. During an interview on NBA on TNT, Ernie Johnson asked Clarkson and his fellow Sixth Man of the Year finalist in Ingles how many Jazz players have […]

The Milwaukee Bucks were absolutely on fire in the first half vs the Miami Heat in Game 2 of their first-round series matchup. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Co. almost couldn’t miss as they dropped a whopping 78 points on Miami in the first half of action alone. Milwaukee’s 78-point first half is the most they’ve scored […]

Things went according to plan for the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday as they took the opening game of their series against the Boston Celtics, 104-93. Nets head coach Steve Nash was happy with his team’s performance in Game 1, but the first-year shot-caller remains wary of a never-say-die Celtics side. Following Sunday’s victory, Nash opened […]

Game 2 of the Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat series got off to a blistering start. Unfortunately for Miami, it was all Milwaukee in the first quarter as they dropped an insane 46 points to take a 46-20 lead heading into the second quarter. However, the unlikely star of the quarter was Bryn Forbes. Bryn […]

LeBron James’ legacy has been highly disputed by fans across the world. Some recognize him as the greatest of all time while others try to squander all of his accomplishments. He has a chance to reshape his legacy with the Los Angeles Lakers in this coming fortnight against the Phoenix Suns, beginning with a crucial […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James found himself in hot water recently after he attended a promotional event for tequila brand, Lobos 1707. He was spotted with several high-profile celebrities like music artist Drake and actor Michael B. Jordan, but what created controversy was the fact that those who were in the even were mask-less. […]

Trae Young knows it very well: triumph over a terrific foe leads to an emotional outburst and a great display. Some see a vigorous celebration of a game-winning shot as disrespect and poor gamesmanship. Others see it as worthy and earned statements–of talking the talk and then walking the walk. Over 25 years before Young […]

The Utah Jazz have snagged the top seed in the Western Conference and the best record in the NBA in what has been an unbelievable season for them. Now, Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson has been named the Sixth Man of the Year, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. NBA 2020-21 Sixth Man of the […]

Luka Doncic is one of the best players in the NBA today, and as his Dallas Mavericks teammate Jalen Brunson said it, his presence alone has a huge impact on the team. Speaking to the media on Monday ahead of the Mavs’ Game 2 showdown against the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday, Brunson described Doncic […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope offered a simple explanation for the Los Angeles Lakers’ uninspired 99-90 Game 1 loss to the Phoenix Suns, which tipped off at 12:30 p.m. PT on Sunday. “We’ve gotta come out with a sense of urgency,” the 3-and-D wing said following Lakers’ practice on Monday. “We knew they were gonna come out strong. […]

Atlanta Hawks star point guard Trae Young came up big in his playoff debut, roasting Frank Ntilikina and burying a game-winning floater to beat the New York Knicks in Game 1 of their first-round series on Sunday. Young relished the moment with plenty of trash talk aimed at the Madison Square Garden faithful, playing an excellent […]

The Utah Jazz were without their star Donovan Mitchell in Game 1 vs the Memphis Grizzlies as he continued to rehab his ankle injury. However, it appears the decision wasn’t up to Mitchell. On Monday, Mitchell expressed his frustration after being held out as the Grizzlies went out to upset the Jazz in Game 1. […]

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton thinks he has the highest upside of any young big in the entire NBA. He’s ready to go out and prove his worth. Ayton discussed his upbringing and work ethic during a one-on-one with Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Suns star said he wants to eventually be regarded as […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks infamously flamed out of the playoffs against the Miami Heat in the bubble, with Jimmy Butler outplaying the 2019-20 MVP and Defensive Player of the Year in the five-game series. The Greek Freak didn’t spend all that much time trying to guard Butler despite the Heat star roasting the […]

The Phoenix Suns escaped in a wild Game 1 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Arizona on Sunday. However, tempers flared, and Suns guard Cam Payne ended up being ejected after a scuffle between both teams. After the game, Payne gave his thoughts on the play that led to his ejection in the 4th […]

The Utah Jazz announced Monday star guard Donovan Mitchell will be available for Game 2 against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night, marking his first game since April 16 due to an ankle injury. This comes after a drama-filled Sunday that saw Mitchell surprisingly miss a 112-109 Game 1 loss to the Grizzlies with the ankle […]

The Boston Celtics might be struggling for momentum as they head into Game 2 against the Brooklyn Nets, but they aren’t scared of Brooklyn’s “Big Three.” Celtics big man Tristan Thompson defiantly stated Boston is not intimidated by the star power on the Nets roster: “I mean, listen, if you have a team with Kevin Durant, James […]

The New York Knicks lost a heartbreaker in Game 1 against the Atlanta Hawks after a Trae Young game-winning floater. Madison Square Garden was wild all game long as playoff basketball returned to the Garden. Now, ahead of Game 2, it appears head coach Tom Thibodeau could be considering some changes into the starting lineup, […]

Game 1 for the New York Knicks was supposed to have the storybook ending to a season that has basically felt like a fever dream. Even the most rabid of New Yorkers aren’t expecting a title run from their squad this season. The Knicks are as lovable as they are flawed. So, creating some iconic […]

The Miami Heat will attempt to level the first-round series against the Milwaukee Bucks as the teams play Game 2 on Monday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Heat-Bucks prediction and pick. The Heat enter this game after a heartbreaking loss in Game 1, even after fighting their way […]

Getting behind 1-0 in the NBA Playoffs will have the anxiety tick up just a bit for teams that fall into the undesirable category. Game 2’s are set to get underway in a couple of series’ on Monday night. With each series having concluded Game 1, here are two teams that lost Game 1 but […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons has long been criticized for his inability to shoot the basketball. In today’s NBA, it almost seems imperative that a player is able to make it rain to some extent from downtown. But for Simmons, he is the exact opposite. And you know what? It’s okay because his impact on […]

You could hear a pin drop at Madison Square Garden on Sunday when Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young drained a game-winning floater with just seconds left in Game 1 against the Knicks. It was the biggest shot of the night for the guard, who went absolutely off in the first playoff game of his career. […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell hasn’t played since April 16th after suffering an ankle injury. Surprisingly, it’s kept him out longer than expected. He was expected to play on Sunday, but the Jazz ultimately left him sidelined, even though Mitchell was ready to roll. That decision left the former Louisville standout furious at the organization, […]

Everyone held their collective breath in Phoenix on Sunday afternoon as Suns point guard Chris Paul clutched his shoulder in clear pain during Game 1 against the Los Angeles Lakers. Aspirations and dreams of winning the NBA title were put on the back burner as Paul remained down for a couple of minutes before making […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell was all ready to play in Sunday’s Game 1 against the Memphis Grizzlies. He declared Thursday he was preparing to return from his ankle injury after going through practice. His name soon disappeared from the injury report. He said Sunday morning he was “ready to go.” Then, all of a […]