NBA Playoffs Articles - Page 33

LOS ANGELES — Victory tastes even sweeter when served with a side of “Wolves in 5.” For the Minnesota Timberwolves, overcoming doubt and emerging as the underdog to eliminate the Lakers in the first-round playoff series was a win not just on the scoreboard but also shutting down the critics who never believed in them. […]

New York Knicks All-Star Jalen Brunson’s game-winner ended the Detroit Pistons’ season in a 116-113 loss in Game 6 of their opening-round series. Brunson’s 40 points on 15-of-33 attempts led all five Knicks starters in double figures. His go-ahead three found the bottom of the net with 4.1 seconds left on the clock. The Pistons […]

The Denver Nuggets were not able to close out the series against the Los Angeles Clippers, losing 111-105 in Game 6 on Thursday. The game was pretty close going into halftime, and then the Clippers made a chance and built a lead. Nic Batum was inserted into the starting lineup for Kris Dunn in the […]

The rejuvenation of Detroit Pistons basketball ended heartbreakingly in Game 6 against the New York Knicks. The Pistons’ fight came to a close after falling 116-113 at Little Caesars Arena. There were plenty of opportunities for the sixth-seeded Pistons to push this grueling series to Game 7. However, All-Star guard Jalen Brunson knocked down a […]

On a night when the Colorado Avalanche won a Game 6 thanks to some lucky bounces, their Mile High City brethren endured an unfriendly roll before a Game 6 loss. The highs and lows of Russell Westbrook continued on Thursday, as the Denver Nuggets fell to the Los Angeles Clippers in the Intuit Dome, 111-105. […]

The Detroit Pistons defied expectations following a dismal previous season by clinching a playoff spot and challenging the New York Knicks through six competitive games in the opening round. Although their campaign ended with a Game 6 defeat, head coach JB Bickerstaff emphasized that the team has every reason to hold its head high. Pistons […]

Jalen Brunson’s sister dropped the mic on Detroit Pistons fans with a savage post after the New York Knicks’ 116-113 series-clinching win. How sweet it was for New York as it moves on to the second round thanks to its superstar point guard. Brunson saved his best performance for last in Game 6, dropping 40 […]

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson entered Michael Jordan playoff territory with his series-clinching performance against the Detroit Pistons. It was another Cardiac Knicks affair on Thursday. However, this game felt a bit different as New York came out of the gates hot in both the first and third quarters. However, Detroit mounted furious […]

Malik Beasley oozes confidence. It is that exact mindset that has allowed him to constantly adapt to new environments and serve key roles for several different NBA teams. Although the Detroit Pistons and their fans are still feeling the effects of an agonizing 116-113 Game 6 loss to the visiting New York Knicks, which officially […]

The New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons just wrapped up one of the most thrilling first-round playoff series in recent memory, and the numbers back it up. Their six-game clash became only the second playoff series in NBA history to feature four consecutive games decided by three points or fewer. In this 2025 matchup, Games […]

LOS ANGELES – Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ early playoff exit at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves, head coach JJ Redick’s postseason coaching debut has come under criticism from fans and pundits alike. Prior to Game 5, Redick got into an exchange with a reporter who seemingly questioned his decision to not make any […]

The Detroit Pistons’ season came to an end on Thursday night. They were eliminated from the NBA Playoffs by the New York Knicks in Game 6 of their first-round series in dramatic fashion. Knicks superstar Jalen Brunson dropped a 40-burger, including the game-winner with four seconds remaining. But this Pistons squad put up one heck […]

The Detroit Pistons’ playoff run came to a crushing end in Game 6 against the New York Knicks, and much of the blame from fans has landed squarely on Malik Beasley. With just seconds left on the clock and the Pistons down by three, Cade Cunningham found Beasley wide open on the wing for a […]

The New York Knicks snatched the soul out of the Detroit Pistons thanks to Jalen Brunson. The lefty’s 25-foot three-pointer lifted the Knicks to the 116-113 thriller at Little Caesars Arena. Tom Thibodeau, though, now knows who awaits them in the NBA Playoffs; The Boston Celtics. “Thibs” walked into a jubilant Knicks visiting locker room […]

The Detroit Pistons fans who filled Little Caesars Arena let New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson know exactly what they thought of his playing style, and he responded by stabbing them in the heart. Chants of “flopper” broke out in the heat of Thursday’s Game 6 battle, via ClutchPoints, but the crowd was left painfully […]

Jalen Brunson created massive space with under eight seconds left at Little Caesars Arena. The New York Knicks southpaw buried the dagger three to send the Detroit Pistons packing. Plus sparked a strong reaction from Magic Johnson. The clutch shooter nailed the final attempt to lift New York past Detroit 116-113. Brunson’s shot floated 25-feet […]

The New York Knicks punched their ticket to the Eastern Conference Semifinals following their 116-113 Game 6 win against the Detroit Pistons off of Jalen Brunson’s game-winner. With the clock ticking down in the fourth quarter, Jalen Brunson pulled a crossover on Ausar Thompson, stepped into a pull-up three and calmly buried the eventual Game […]

The Detroit Pistons suffered a brutal ending in Game 6 against the New York Knicks, causing heartbreak for their fans on Thursday night. The Pistons possessed a 112-105 lead with 2:35 left in the game. However, the Knicks ignited an 11-1 run as Jalen Brunson knocked down what would be the game-winning 3-pointer. With 4.1 […]

The New York Knicks have officially advanced to the second round of the NBA Playoffs. The Knicks defeated the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night in a wild game, 116-113. In a game that featured lengthy swings, Knicks superstar Jalen Brunson took over late. The former Villanova guard scored eight of his game-high 40 points in […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards wasn’t done making fun of the Los Angeles Lakers after his team’s series win on Wednesday night. Edwards had a strong series against a Lakers squad that headlined LeBron James and Luka Doncic, eliminating the star duo after five games. He averaged 26.8 points, 8.4 rebounds and 6.2 assists per […]

Mikal Bridges has faced overwhelming criticism in his first season on the New York Knicks, with the most common gripe revolving around his performance in big games. Although fans still want to see him take care of business against the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers, they should be fairly pleased following his strong showing versus […]

Russell Westbrook’s constant effort on the court has garnered praise from Denver Nuggets interim coach Davis Adelman. Westbrook has developed plenty of knacks throughout his career of being an aggressive scorer, rebounder and playmaker. This has resulted in him getting a lot of attention, both positive and negative, but he still shows he can produce […]

The Detroit Pistons signed Malik Beasley last offseason with the purpose of adding a 3-point shooting boost and stronger veteran presence. He displayed both of those crucial qualities in the first half of Thursday’s Game 6 showdown with the New York Knicks. Beasley helped Detroit overcome a 37-23 first-quarter deficit, erupting for 18 points on […]

The Miami Heat’s season has come to an end, after a brutal 4-0 sweep at the hands of the top seeded Cleveland Cavaliers. The Heat also found themselves on the wrong end of history, as the Cavaliers dismantled them in the series by 122 points, capped off by a 55-point beatdown in Game 4. It […]

Kendrick Perkins believes the “face of the league” conversation surrounding Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is inevitable, whether he wants it or not. Edwards and the Timberwolves are coming off a stunning 4-1 series win over the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. The star guard had strong performances […]

Since his beloved Detroit Pistons are batting the New York Knicks in a must-win Game 6 on Thursday night, Jalen Rose is likely on edge. He is not showing signs of nervousness, however, while filling in for Charles Barkley as a TNT analyst. Actually, his sense of humor appears just as strong as ever. While […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t just beat the Miami Heat in the first round, they buried them in a Cavalanche. A 4-0 sweep capped by a 138-83 blowout in Game 4 wasn’t just a statement; it was a transformation. Now, with the second-round matchup against the Indiana Pacers looming, the Cavs are shifting their focus from […]

As the Oklahoma City Thunder await their Western Conference semifinal opponent, either the Denver Nuggets or the Los Angeles Clippers, head coach Mark Daigneault discussed preparing his players for either team this week. After the Thunder swept the Memphis Grizzlies 4-0 in the opening round, Daigneault says the Thunder have focused on improving as a […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are moving on emphatically. After steamrolling the Miami Heat in a historic first-round sweep, capped by a 55-point demolition in Game 4, the top-seeded Cavs now shift focus to the Eastern Conference Semifinals and a highly anticipated matchup against the Indiana Pacers. But a critical question still hangs over Cleveland like a […]

In the wake of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ historic first-round dismantling of the Miami Heat, a sweep punctuated by back-to-back blowouts totaling a 92-point margin, Heat forward Kyle Anderson was asked to pinpoint what changed for the Cavs in Games 3 and 4, and it wasn’t because of Darius Garland. “You want my honest answer? I […]

The Golden State Warriors have watched Stephen Curry shoot the basketball with an ailing thumb. Curry himself has tried dodging questions about his thumb. Yet Charles Barkley is in disbelief over seeing the image of Curry’s injury during the NBA playoffs. The NBA legend and analyst reacted to the pic of Curry’s swollen finger. The […]

There wasn’t much to be positive about three-quarters of the way through Game 5 from the Golden State Warriors’ perspective. Down 31 points with 10:59 left in the third quarter and Steve Kerr ready to pull the plug, the Dubs were more than ready to lick their wounds and gear up for a dangerous close-out […]

The Warriors host the Rockets in Game 6 with a 3-2 lead! The Rockets can extend the series, or the Warriors can close the series out. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Warriors prediction and pick. The Rockets were the biggest surprise in the NBA, but they have their backs against […]

LeBron James is widely expected to return for at least one more NBA season following the Los Angeles Lakers’ early playoff exit in the 2024-25 campaign, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The 40-year-old completed his 22nd season in the league as the Lakers fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games during the first round […]

The Los Angeles Lakers got washed out of the playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games on Wednesday night. The Lakers’ lack of quality options at the center position was a clear problem throughout the series, so it’s no surprise president and general manager Rob Pelinka came out Thursday and said one of the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are done after losing in Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. The Lakers had their backs up against the wall at home as they were down 3-1 coming into the game, and they were unable to force a Game 6 back in Minnesota. Now, it’s back to the […]

The Houston Rockets thoroughly dominated the Golden State Warriors in Game 5, but Game 6 is quickly approaching, and one reporter thinks Golden State head coach Steve Kerr may have a “tweak” coming to the Warriors’ lineup. After a poor night by Buddy Hield, who is now 3-for-11 from 3-point range over the last two […]

The New York Knicks’ Miles McBride has, at times, looked like he was on the brink of breaking out. He had a great 2024 playoff run. And that run continued into the 2024-25 season, at which point McBride even made a case to join the starters. But a groin injury sidelined McBride late this season […]

The Houston Rockets are at their best when Jalen Green is being aggressive and leading the team in scoring. As good as Alperen Sengun is as the team’s only All-Star, Green is the X-factor because of his three-way scoring abilities. Those were on display in Houston’s 109-94 Game 2 win over the Golden State Warriors […]