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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 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ season is officially over after a crushing 103-96 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves at home in Game 5 of the first round. Los Angeles was in each of the last four games late into the fourth quarter, but a lack of execution on offense doomed them in three of them and […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers no longer in contention for the 2025 NBA championship, the future of LeBron James, not just with the team but in the league, is once again a big subject. Following the Lakers’ 103-96 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of a first-round series Wednesday night, the four-time NBA […]

Rudy Gobert shined in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ series-clinching victory Wednesday, dominating in the paint against the smaller, overwhelmed Los Angeles Lakers. Throughout the Wolves’ 103-96 win in Los Angeles, the 7-foot-1 Gobert capitalized on the Lakers’ inferior size; oftentimes matching up against guards or wings, Gobert recorded 27 points and 24 rebounds, which are both […]

The entire sports world was shocked when the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. It was the most surprising trade and arguably the worst deal in NBA history. At the time, Doncic was just 25 years old and fresh of leading the Mavericks to the NBA Finals. The start to his […]

The Los Angeles Lakers wanted to book tickets to the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. Instead, they are now on an early vacation after getting dominated in the first round of the postseason by Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Lakers are now out of title contention following a 103-96 loss to […]

The Golden State Warriors had nothing going for them on Wednesday night, as the Houston Rockets ran away with Game 5 131-116 to cut the Warriors’ lead in the series to 3-2. This has been a physical battle between two very tough teams and very good defenses, and that has been on display in each […]

The Houston Rockets avoided elimination at home on Wednesday night as they easily handled business against the Golden State Warriors in Game 5. The Rockets got out to a fast start in this one and never looked back as they cruised to a 131-116 win. Of course, there was some controversy that came in this […]

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr did not hold back on how the Houston Rockets dominated the Warriors throughout Game 5 of the West First Round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on Wednesday night. The Warriors boasted a 3-1 series lead heading into the game as they looked to end it to have rest ahead […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are fighting to keep their season alive on Wednesday night in Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but the first half didn’t go according to plan. The Lakers were able to recover from a big deficit in the first quarter, but they still trail the Wolves 59-49 at halftime. Late in […]

The Milwaukee Bucks early playoff exit might sting, but it didn’t stop NBA on TNT from having a little fun at the expense of Doc Rivers. In a segment that quickly went viral, Kenny Smith revealed he asked his barber for the “Doc Rivers” cut– a subtle jab that drew uncontrollable laughter from the studio […]

Ime Udoka wasn’t having it when it came to questions about Dillon Brooks trying to hurt Stephen Curry during Game 5 between the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors. Throughout Wednesday night’s contest, Brooks was active with his defense on Curry. He refused to let the Warriors star get any easy shots, going as far […]

In a high-stakes Game 5 matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves, Rui Hachimura delivered one of the most electrifying plays of the night. With 7:18 remaining in the first quarter and the Timberwolves holding a 12–5 lead, Hachimura attacked the lane and rose to dunk over Rudy Gobert, the four-time Defensive […]

For the Cleveland Cavaliers, fresh off an emphatic first-round sweep of the Miami Heat, Round 2 isn’t just a continuation, it’s a collision. And as the Indiana Pacers prepare to bring their relentless pace and perimeter firepower to the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Cavs may be forced to do something unthinkable: limit Jarrett Allen’s time […]

The Golden State Warriors are heading back home for Game 6 against the Houston Rockets after failing to close out the series on Wednesday night in Houston. The Rockets led from wire to wire in a dominant 131-116 victory to force that Game 6 and keep their season alive for at least 48 more hours. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have their backs against the wall in Game 5 as they are currently hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves. After splitting the first two games in LA, the Timberwolves defended their home court in Minnesota, and they have a 3-1 lead in the series. A win in Game 5 for Minnesota will end […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving went out for the season after tearing his ACL in March. But that didn’t stop him from taking in the festivities of the NBA Playoffs.  On Wednesday, he was captured sitting courtside for Game 4 of the first-round matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves, per Ben Golliver […]

After the Indiana Pacers pulled off a thrilling 119–118 overtime win over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 5, the celebration on the court was briefly overshadowed by a tense interaction between Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo and Tyrese Haliburton’s father, John Haliburton. As the Pacers celebrated, cameras caught Antetokounmpo walking toward John near the sideline with […]

In Game 5 against the Golden State Warriors, Amen Thompson had himself a game. With his team facing elimination if they dropped another game to Steve Kerr’s squad, the Rockets came out of the gates ready to rock, scoring 40 in the first half plus 36 more in the second to lead Houston past Stephen […]

Alperen Sengun joined Nikola Jokic in an exclusive club during the Houston Rockets’ 131-116 win against the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 of the West First Round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. In 31 minutes of action, Sengun finished with a stat line of 15 points, nine rebounds, nine assists, two steals, and two […]

The Golden State Warriors fell short and failed miserably in their first chance to close out the Houston Rockets in Game 5 of this first-round playoff series on Wednesday night. The Rockets came out and played with a bunch of energy while the Warriors fell flat. Houston raced out to a 27-point halftime lead before […]

Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry is on a roll. Curry achieved a milestone for the most playoff assists during Game 5 of the first-round series against the Houston Rockets.  He is now 18th on the all-time list after surpassing Bob Cousy.  Now, he provided Rockets guard Tari Eason with a moment he will never […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers couldn’t have asked for a more emphatic start to the 2025 NBA Playoffs, steamrolling the Miami Heat in a sweep so dominant it made history. With a +122 scoring differential, the largest ever in a postseason series, Cleveland looked every bit the Eastern Conference’s top seed. But the second round brings a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have their backs against the wall on Wednesday night at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5. It looked like the Lakers were going to even this series up at two apiece in Game 4 as they had a comfortable lead in the fourth quarter, but the Timberwolves stormed back […]

The Houston Rockets came out swinging in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series against the Golden State Warriors, delivering a jaw-dropping offensive performance that has already cemented its place in franchise history. Houston dropped 76 points in the first half, the most they’ve ever scored in a single half during the playoffs since the […]

Stephen Curry saw himself move up one spot in one of the playoff records during Game 5 between the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. Going into the game, Curry created 936 assists throughout his career in the postseason. He ranked 19th on the all-time chart for assists, having himself between Bob […]

The Houston Rockets are completely dominating the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 of their NBA playoffs series, and Amen Thompson has been outstanding so far in the game. The Rockets are trailing 3-1 in the series, so they need to win to force Game 6 back in San Francisco. Thompson is certainly doing his […]

The Golden State Warriors need just one more win to eliminate the Houston Rockets from the NBA Playoffs. However, Game 5 is seemingly a struggle for Golden State, as the team is down 76-49 at halftime. One key issue is that Stephen Curry couldn’t score until late, and the superstar guard finally recorded his first […]

The Golden State Warriors have become known for closing out series in cutthroat fashion in recent years, and they have another chance to do so in Game 5 against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. However, things aren’t going according to plan through two quarters. After 24 minutes, the Rockets have a dominating 76-49 lead […]

The Houston Rockets are off to a good start with their backs against the wall in Game 5 on Wednesday night, but everything isn’t quite going to plan during an excellent first half for Ime Udoka and company. During the first quarter, top scorer Jalen Green left the game in pain after banging knees with […]

After watching Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren’s three-point shooting percentage spike in the opening-round series against the Memphis Grizzlies, head coach Mark Daigneault is encouraging more of the same from his starting big man. Holmgren and the Thunder swept the Grizzlies 4-0, and as they await their second-round opponent, Daigneault revealed Chet’s 6.5 attempts […]

The Clippers host the Nuggets in Game 6 on Thursday! The Nuggets have a 3-2 lead, and the Clippers need a win to stay alive. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Nuggets-Clippers prediction and pick. The Nuggets hold a 3-2 series lead over the Clippers after a win in Game Five. […]

The Orlando Magic’s 2024-25 season came to an end Tuesday night with a 120-89 loss to the defending champion Boston Celtics in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series. Despite the early exit, there is substantial optimism surrounding the franchise’s trajectory, led by Paolo Banchero and a young core poised for immediate growth. Banchero, in […]

The Milwaukee Bucks took a risk when they shook up the team at the trade deadline and traded for Kyle Kuzma. They lost a key veteran and important piece in Khris Middleton. But there was one prominent NBA voice who believed the Kyle Kuzma trade would be the difference for the Bucks in the second […]