NBA Playoffs Articles - Page 34

The Knicks and Pistons are set for a pivotal Game 6 in Detroit, with New York holding a 3-2 series edge but coming off a stinging 106-103 home defeat that kept the Pistons’ season alive. The pressure now shifts to Little Caesars Arena, where the Pistons are slim 1.5-point favorites, and the Knicks must regroup […]

Moments after a 103-96 Game 5 season-ending loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James had advice for Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards. The Lakers made franchise history as a three seed, becoming the first to not advance to the Western Conference semifinals. James and Edwards shook hands after the final buzzer of […]

The Golden State Warriors got shellacked by the Houston Rockets in Game 5 on Wednesday night, sending their first-round series back to Chase Center for Friday night’s Game 6. But if there was a silver lining for the Warriors in their 131-116 loss, their deep bench made a run in the fourth quarter that made […]

Among the celebrities who attended Game 5 between the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA Playoffs were Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner. Pictures and videos have surfaced of Chalamet and Jenner enjoying the game on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. They had courtside seats and were seen kissing at one point during the […]

The Golden State Warriors were not able to close out their series against the Houston Rockets on the road, losing 131-116.  It was a game where the Warriors could not find a groove at all until the bench came in toward the latter part of the second half and made a comeback, but it still […]

The Los Angeles Lakers lost at home to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night, and their season is now over. The Lakers were down 3-1 in the series going into Game 5, and they weren’t able to defend home court. A lot of glaring issues surrounding this LA team were exposed during this series, and […]

On Wednesday, Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert joined elite company, making Anthony Edwards proud. The French big man posted 27 points and a playoff career-high 24 rebounds. Following the series win against the Los Angeles Lakers, Edwards gave a unique comparison to the Stifle Tower. “He was a dragon tonight. … He was the dragon […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves entered their series against the Los Angeles Lakers as clear underdogs just weeks ago. But that prediction didn’t age well. The sixth-seeded Timberwolves not only pulled off the upset—they handled the third-seeded Lakers in a gentleman’s sweep. Many underestimated Minnesota, viewing the team as overly reliant on Anthony Edwards. What they failed […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves closed out their series against the Los Angeles Lakers, defeating them in five games and winning the final one on the road, 103-96. It was another game that came down to the final minutes of the game, and the Timberwolves put the ball in Julius Randle’s hands, and he went to work. […]

After being eliminated from the 2025 NBA Playoffs in five games by the Minnesota Timberwolves, fast-food chain In-N-Out has roasted the Los Angeles Lakers. Shortly after the series-ending fifth game between the Timberwolves and the Lakers, In-N-Out said, “The Lakers were In-N-Out of the playoffs,” on X, formerly Twitter.  They also added, “In-N-Out will be […]

The Detroit Pistons are looking to win their first home playoff game since 2008 on Thursday night against the New York Knicks. The Pistons were close in games three and four, but the Knicks won both games by a combined three points. Detroit has managed to win two games on the road in this series, […]

The Denver Nuggets will try to eliminate the Los Angeles Clippers when the two teams get together for Game 6 of their first-round series at the Intuit Dome on Thursday night. The good news for both the Nuggets and Clippers is the injury report is almost totally clean for both teams. Nuggets big man Daron […]

The Los Angeles Lakers 2024-25 campaign has officially come to a close after the Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated them from the 2025 NBA Playoffs with a 103-96 victory on Wednesday night. In the wake of this defeat, all eyes are on Lakers head coach JJ Redick, with Brian Windhorst taking some shots at him after hearing […]

The Golden State Warriors were not able to close out the Houston Rockets on the road, losing 131-116. From the beginning of the game, it seemed like the Warriors just didn’t have it, and they got down 40-24 in the first quarter. From there, the Rockets continued to dominate, and the main group of guys […]

The Golden State Warriors had a chance to close out the Houston Rockets in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Wednesday night, but they failed to do so, with the Rockets pulling out a 131-115 victory that was not nearly as close as it appeared to be. Houston increased their physicality with Stephen […]

The Houston Rockets found a way to fight off the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night to avoid elimination. The Warriors came into the game with a 3-1 series lead, and a win would’ve sent them into the next round of the NBA playoffs. Instead, the Rockets dominated from start to finish, and there will […]

The Los Angeles Lakers 2024-25 campaign officially came to an end on Wednesday night, as they were bounced from the 2025 NBA Playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves after suffering a 103-96 defeat in Game 5. With that, LeBron James’ 22nd season in the NBA has come to an end, and while he didn’t win another […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves came away with a 103-96 win over the Los Angeles Lakers to win the first-round series in five games, and Anthony Edwards fired back at Shannon Sharpe, who predicted the opposite outcome in the series. “You know, what makes it feel even better is that they said Lakers in five and the […]

LeBron James accomplished what many athletes only imagine—sharing the court with his son, Bronny James. Though it marked a milestone in his storied career and highlighted his impressive durability, the Los Angeles Lakers’ storybook campaign ended on a sour note as the Minnesota Timberwolves ousted them in five games from the NBA Playoffs. All season […]

The Timberwolves delivered a parting shot after sending the Lakers packing in Game 5 of the first round. Just hours after clinching the series, Minnesota’s official X account posted a throwback clip of the Lakers drafting Jaden McDaniels with the 28th pick in 2020. The caption? “Thank you, Lakers.” Subtle, sharp, and impossible to ignore. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers season officially came to an end on Wednesday night, as they suffered a 103-96 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of their first-round series with the Timberwolves clinching a 4-1 series victory. After the loss, Shaq took aim at Los Angeles, and he issued an eye-opening prediction for their […]

The Houston Rockets kept their season alive with a 131–116 win over the Golden State Warriors in Game 5, but the score wasn’t the only thing grabbing attention. A heated late-game altercation between Dillon Brooks and Pat Spencer stole the spotlight, with Brooks offering a sharp response after the final buzzer. With just over four […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves finished off the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night, and they are now headed to the next round of the NBA playoffs. Anthony Edwards was a problem for the Lakers during most of this series, and even in Game 5 when he struggled mightily, Los Angeles couldn’t find a way to get […]

In a playoff series defined by personal rivalries and physical dominance, Rudy Gobert delivered a statement performance in Game 5, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 103-96 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers and securing a 4-1 series win. The highlight of the night, and perhaps the series, came late in the second quarter. With […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers were sent packing in a 103–96 Game 5 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Lakers legend Magic Johnson didn’t sugarcoat his thoughts. Taking to social media, the five-time NBA champion delivered a brutally honest assessment of why his former team is heading into an early offseason. “Congratulations to my good friend […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry remained evasive when asked about his right thumb injury following the team’s 131–116 defeat to the Houston Rockets in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on April 30, 2025. Curry appeared at the postgame press conference with a noticeable wrap on his shooting hand. When questioned directly about […]

Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves knocked the star-studded Los Angeles Lakers out of the playoffs in the opening round, clinching a 103-96 win on Wednesday night to close out the series 4-1. With Rudy Gobert anchoring the paint and delivering a huge performance, and Minnesota hitting key shots down the stretch, the Timberwolves advanced […]

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison became arguably the most reviled person in professional sports when he decided to trade Luka Doncic, a perennial first-team All-NBA player and MVP candidate, to the Los Angeles Lakers for a return deemed to be pennies on the dollar for a superstar in the middle of his prime. But […]

The Denver Nuggets are heading into Game 6 of their first-round matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night up 3-2 in the series thanks in large part to Jamal Murray’s incredible play in Game 5. Murray caught fire and didn’t cool off, finishing with 43 points on eight made threes for his sixth […]

The Los Angeles Lakers decided that the risk that came with acquiring Luka Doncic in a trade was minimal compared to the reward. But while the Lakers should still be lauded as the runaway winner of that trade, that deal still did cost them Anthony Davis, a perennial Defensive Player of the Year candidate and […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers decided to trade Anthony Davis away in the Luka Doncic trade, they were widely regarded as the big winner of that blockbuster deal. Nonetheless, the Doncic trade depleted further what already was a shorthanded frontcourt for the Lakers, and it stripped the roster of their only legitimate rim protector. So […]

What started off as such a promising season has ended in yet another heartbreak for the Los Angeles Lakers. On Wednesday night, they were eliminated from the playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 103-96 win in Game 5 of their first-round matchup. This is shaping up to be a crucial offseason for the Lakers, […]

Luka Doncic went from making it all the way to the NBA Finals last season with the Dallas Mavericks to yet another first-round exit, this time in his first half-season as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. Doncic was a major defensive target for the Minnesota Timberwolves to expose, and expose him they did […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated from the opening round of the NBA Playoffs following their 103-96 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5. One of the biggest developments of the series was the reduced role for Lakers’ starting center Jaxson Hayes and his ultimate benching in Game 5. Following the […]

Luka Doncic’s first season in Los Angeles ended in disappointment, as the Lakers fell short in the opening round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. The Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated them with a 103-96 win in Game 5 at Crypto.com Arena, sending L.A. home early and punching their ticket to the second round. For the first time […]

Despite being favored by many experts to make it to the next round of the playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers have seen their season come to a premature end after suffering a 103-96 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of their first-round matchup. This was not what the Lakers envisioned for themselves when […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have managed to play above expectations in their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers, and on Wednesday night, they sent the favored third-seeded Lakers packing with a 103-96 win in Game 5. Anthony Edwards continues to blossom as a major force, and it’s no mean feat to be able to send […]

Rudy Gobert’s ability as a scorer has always been an easy target for his critics. He silenced them all, at least on Wednesday night, when the Minnesota Timberwolves star big man lit up the Los Angeles Lakers with a memorable performance to help his team secure a series-clinching 103-96 win in the first round of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers, hyped up by many as a potential dark-horse to make it deep into the playoffs, couldn’t even make it past Game 5 of their first-round matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Timberwolves bested the Lakers yet again in the fourth quarter and eliminated the much-ballyhooed team led by Luka Doncic and […]