NBA Playoffs Articles - Page 31

The Houston Rockets staged a valiant comeback effort in this first-round series against the Golden State Warriors, but championship experience won out in the end. Despite losing Games 5 and 6 to stare another 3-1 collapse in the face, Steve Kerr and the Warriors came up big in Game 7 on the road to take […]

Despite being a heavy underdog, the Indiana Pacers have stunned the NBA world by taking Game 1 of their second-round matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers, 121-112. These Pacers continue to flourish under the grand postseason stage, as they are boasting the same core that they had last year when they made it all the way […]

It has been a rough go for Jonathan Kuminga over the past few weeks. The Golden State Warriors have basically made it clear where he stands in the organization, and that’s as nothing more than an emergency option for when they need an additional scoring punch or for when Jimmy Butler is out injured. But […]

In Game 7, the Denver Nuggets handily defeated Russell Westbrook’s old team, the Los Angeles Clippers, 120-101. The Nuggets dominated for a majority of the game, leading by as much as 35 points. The veteran Westbrook was a key factor in the Nuggets’ series-clinching win, scoring 16 points while also recording five rebounds, five assists, […]

The Denver Nuggets are on the road to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in game one of the Western Conference Semi-Finals. It’s time to continue our NBA Playoffs odds series with a Nuggets-Thunder prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Nuggets-Thunder NBA Playoffs odds, […]

Technical fouls seem to be inevitable when it comes to Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green. That much was the case during his interaction with Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet in Game 7 of the West First Round on Sunday night. Throughout the first-round series, Green has racked up numerous technical fouls and flagrant fouls. […]

Buddy Hield arguably had the best first half of his playoff career during Game 7 between the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets. In 16 minutes of action, Hield torched the nets from beyond the arc. He has 22 points on 8-of-9 shooting from the field, including 6-of-7 from downtown. A moment that stood out […]

Buddy Hield had a big highlight to end the first quarter of Game 7 between the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets. The Warriors and Rockets are even at three games apiece in the first-round series. Which is why they are going all out to win Game 7 and advance to the next round of […]

Kenny Atkinson and the Cleveland Cavaliers were not ready for the red-hot shooting the Indiana Pacers would rain on them throughout Game 1 of the East Semifinals of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on Sunday night. Indiana shot 53% from the field throughout the contest, including a scorching 52.8% from beyond the arc. They knocked down […]

The New York Knicks and Boston Celtics clash in the second round of the playoffs. Game one is Monday night. It’s time to continue our NBA Playoffs odds series with a Knicks-Celtics prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Knicks-Celtics NBA Playoffs odds, courtesy of […]

The New York Knicks will square off against the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on Monday. While the Knicks were favored coming into their opening round playoff series against the Detroit Pistons, the Celtics will be heavily favored in this series. But that might be a good thing, according to […]

The Houston Rockets come with players new to a Game 7 setting in the NBA Playoffs. Alperen Sengun will soon witness the pulsating dynamics of this critical game Sunday evening. The 22-year-old joins a young roster in facing elimination or advancing. The first time NBA All-Star and playoff center face the daunting task of putting […]

Ahead of a crucial Game 7 between the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets, Charles Barkley said that he doesn’t think Stephen Curry can have a big game. “I don’t think he’s capable of getting 50,” Barkley said. "I don't think he's capable of getting 50" 😳 Chuck thinks Steph is too worn down to […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be facing the Indiana Pacers in the second round of the playoffs, and there are some injury concerns coming into the series. Darius Garland is on the injury report with a left great toe sprain and has been dealing with the ailment since their first-round series against the Miami Heat. The […]

One of the top pieces of the Golden State Warriors’ rotation will be out against the Houston Rockets on Sunday, as Gary Payton II isn’t playing due to an illness, according to ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel. This isn’t the first time the team has had a sickness go around. Recently, Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are set to face the Indiana Pacers in the second round of the playoffs, and they’re looking to continue their postseason run. The Cavaliers made light work of the Miami Heat in the first round, and they’re going to have to keep the momentum going against the hungry Pacers team. The Pacers […]

The Golden State Warriors will be going up against the Houston Rockets in a crucial Game 7, and head coach Steve Kerr noted after their latest loss that everything is on the table. One of the things that is on the table is Jonathan Kuminga seeing minutes after not playing much in the series. “[Playing […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are staring down the start of the Eastern Conference Semifinals with more questions than answers, none more pressing than the status of All-Star point guard Darius Garland. Officially listed as questionable with a left great toe sprain, Garland’s absence looms large over Game 1 against the Indiana Pacers and potentially the rest […]

The 2023-24 season was the most successful one for the New York Knicks in a decade, but it wasn’t good enough. The Knicks maneuvered, upgrading their roster by adding Karl-Anthony Towns and trading for Mikal Bridges. While their record this season was similar to that of last season, the goal was always to make themselves […]

The Los Angeles Clippers were the better team for large portions of their first-round series against the Denver Nuggets, and they will feel slighted that they are not the ones moving on to the next round. However, after a very tight series, the Nuggets slammed the door shut on the Clippers’ season with a dominant […]

The Denver Nuggets punched their ticket to the Western Conference semifinals with a dominant Game 7 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. Russell Westbrook brought his trademark intensity, finishing with 16 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, and 5 steals in a spirited all-around effort. Westbrook made NBA playoff history in Game 7, becoming the first […]

For the third consecutive year, the Los Angeles Clippers were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. Last night, it was at the hands of the Denver Nuggets, who dominated the second and third quarters to send Kawhi Leonard and Co. on vacation. In the middle quarters, the Nuggets outscored L.A. 72-40, which put […]

The Houston Rockets will try to complete a 3-1 first-round series comeback when they host Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors for Game 7 on Sunday night. The good news for both the Rockets and Warriors is the injury report is rather short. For the visiting Warriors, Curry is listed as available with the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers finally had a season where they were healthy and playing well going into the playoffs, seemingly with a chance to make a deep run and compete for a championship. Unfortunately for Tyronn Lue and company, the No. 5 seed in the west still crashed out in the first round with an […]

The Denver Nuggets blew the Los Angeles Clippers out of the water in Game 7 on Saturday night, picking up a 120-101 victory to advance to the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. One of the big reasons the Nuggets were able to get past the Clippers was because of the play of Russell […]

Tyronn Lue and the Los Angeles Clippers exited the playoffs in disappointing fashion, falling 120-101 to the Denver Nuggets. Despite entering the postseason on a hot streak—winning 18 of their final 21 regular-season games—and extending the series with a dominant Game 6 win, the Clippers couldn’t carry that momentum into Game 7. James Harden struggled […]

Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley made their stances on the upcoming playoff series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets very clear. They witnessed the Nuggets dominate the Los Angeles Clippers 120-101 in Game 7 of the West First Round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. This allowed Denver to advance to the West Semis, […]

Russell Westbrook is a well-established NBA playoffs veteran. The Oklahoma City Thunder handed him his first postseason taste in the early 2010s decade. Now he’s leading the Denver Nuggets into the semifinals. Except now awaiting the perennial NBA All-Star? The first playoff team he ever suited up for. Westbrook now heads to Paycom Center in […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder now await the Denver Nuggets. Denver ran off the Los Angeles Clippers with an explosive second half, leading to the 120-101 rout Saturday. David Adelman himself acknowledged what lies ahead in the NBA Playoffs. Adelman, who took control of the Nuggets on April 10, now gets the top overall seed in […]

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook is posting a shocking stat from three-point range that has even surpassed Stephen Curry. The future Hall of Famer has been a stellar addition to the 2023 champs, and continued his positive impact in Game 7 against the Los Angeles Clippers. After a slow start to the game, the Nuggets […]

Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets advanced to the next round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs after winning Game 7 against the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night. As a result, they reached the Western Conference Semifinals for the third straight year. They look to return to the NBA Finals for the first time since […]

Russell Westbrook and the Denver Nuggets used a 15-0 third-quarter run to clinch the series in a 120-101 Game 7 win against the Los Angeles Clippers to advance to the Western Conference semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. After walking off the floor, Westbrook sent a message to the Thunder and their fans. Westbrook applauded […]

The Los Angeles Clippers faced an 11-point deficit to start the second half. L.A. then watched the Denver Nuggets blow the game open — trouncing the Clippers 120-101 in Ball Arena. Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue even made a lineup change after halftime against Denver. Yet that still didn’t make a difference. The Nuggets exploded […]

The Denver Nuggets exploded with a huge run in the third quarter that decided Game 7 between them and the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night. Going into the game, both teams were even at three games apiece. The Nuggets hoped to make the West Semis for the third straight year while the Clippers looked […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are trying to save their season during the NBA Playoffs. To the point Tyronn Lue shook up his starting lineup to start the second half against the Denver Nuggets. Lue rolled out this roster tweak, captured by Clutch Points’ Tomer Azarly. And this change happened with the Clippers facing an 11-point […]

Los Angeles Clippers fans are getting nervous as their team trails by double-digits going into halftime of Game 7 against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night. The Clippers got off to a solid start, getting significant contributions from Kawhi Leonard and Derrick Jones Jr. throughout the first 12 minutes. They had a 26-21 lead after […]

While preparing for the Western Conference semifinals, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault reflected on All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s leading role. Daigneault revealed his approach for the second round before speaking on Gilgeous-Alexander’s growth over the years, as the MVP candidate is heading into his second semifinal appearance. Daigneault spoke on Gilgeous-Alexander’s candor and demeanor […]

As the LA Clippers prepare for Game 7 on the road against the Denver Nuggets, reinforcements arrived. About 45 minutes before tipoff, a swarm of Clippers fans entered Ball Arena for Game 7 seated behind the basket nearest the Nuggets bench. All this was a surprise organized by owner Steve Ballmer and Halo Sports CEO […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has seen his teammate Chet Holmgren grow into the impactful player he is today, as a key catalyst to what he has become on both ends of the floor. As Holmgren’s two-way game evolves, Gilgeous-Alexander addressed his former team and potential opponent, the Los Angeles Clippers, and Holmgren’s growth […]