NBA Playoffs Articles - Page 38

The Miami Heat came into Game 4 of their first round series of the NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers facing elimination after their 124-87 loss in Game 3. Even though the team vowed to play better in Game 4, that didn’t seem to be the case as the Heat trailed by close to 30 […]

The first half of Game 4 was brutal for the Miami Heat in their matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night. Going into the game, Miami looked to keep their season alive as they trail 3-0 in their first-round series against the Cavs. With the exception of Game 2, the Heat lost in convincing […]

The Miami Heat are trying to stay alive as they entered Game 4 down 3-0 in the series. Unfortunately, Miami suffered a brutal first quarter against Cleveland that led to a perfect reaction from Tyler Herro. The Heat ended the first quarter losing 43-17 to the Cavaliers. That’s a 26-point differential that’s incredibly difficult to […]

A missed call in the final seconds of Game 4 between the Detroit Pistons and New York Knicks caused a frenzy. What the NBA announced later emphasized that sentiment. Tim Hardaway Jr. attempted a 3-pointer that could have been the game-winner for the Pistons to even up the series. However, Josh Hart stopped him as […]

Zach Lowe gave the Milwaukee Bucks a harsh reality check when it comes to their future with Giannis Antetokounmpo. Lowe uploaded an episode of The Zach Lowe Show to YouTube on Monday. He went over the Bucks’ situation with Antetokounmpo, which sees them in a tough spot after losing Damian Lillard due to a torn […]

Memphis Grizzlies franchise star Ja Morant has been hard at work trying to restore the hopes that the city will one day see an NBA Championship. As one of the top young talents in the league, Morant is also changing the sneaker game with the people over at Nike and his rapidly-growing signature line. Following […]

The Milwaukee Bucks watched in horror Damian Lillard limp off in Game 4 versus the Indiana Pacers. Lillard left with a torn Achilles in the loss. He’s since broken his silence after the devastating injury during the NBA Playoffs. The perennial NBA All-Star took to Instagram to react to his setback. “Too be continued” was […]

Longtime sports writer and podcaster Bill Simmons, like many people, enjoys watching Stephen Curry erupt from all areas on a basketball court. Though, he might enjoy it more than the average fan. On his podcast, while discussing the spectacular 36-point performance the four-time NBA champion posted in a 104-93 NBA Playoffs victory versus the Houston […]

Tim Hardaway Jr. was fouled at the end of Game 4 between the New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons on Sunday afternoon. The Pistons knew it, Knicks swingman Josh Hart knew it, and everyone in Little Caesars Arena knew it. Well, everyone except the three people responsible for calling the foul. With the Knicks leading […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ backs are up against the wall in their first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Lakers trail the series, 3-1, heading back to Los Angeles. Despite scoring a team-high 38 points, Luka Doncic has once again found himself in the crosshairs. Following their 116-113 loss in Game 4 in Minnesota, […]

Golden State Warriors’ franchise legend Stephen Curry has been compared to an “alien” in the past for how out-of-this-world his abilities to shoot the basketball may seem at times. His talents are once in a lifetime and he’s arguably the greatest shooter in the galaxy at this very moment. He also knows a thing or […]

One of the best, most competitive and most entertaining series in the first round of these NBA Playoffs has been the tight Western Conference battle between the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Clippers. After four games, the two teams are all knotted up at two games each and are heading back to Denver for […]

James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers are in a battle with Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, with the series shifting to Denver for Game 5. Harden has been strong for most of this series, but had a disappointing Game 4 performance at home. Tyronn Lue isn’t worried and knows what the Clippers need […]

The Memphis Grizzlies failed to figure out Shai Gilgeous-Alexander‘s Oklahoma City Thunder without Ja Morant (hip) so Tuomas Iisalo’s maiden 2025 NBA Playoff run unfortunately ended sooner than hoped. Yet, amid the first-round exit disappointment, an unlikely hero emerged as a foundational building block. The losses were tough, sure, but Scotty Pippen Jr.’s relentless energy, […]

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies are fresh off another playoff-bound season, and although they didn’t get the result they were hoping for, there’s always room for growth and a new opportunity to look forward to next season. During their series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Morant debuted a new colorway of his signature Nike […]

The Pacers host the Bucks on Tuesday for Game 5, with a 3-1 lead! The Bucks need a win to stay alive, while the Pacers can close out the series and advance if they pull off a win in this game. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Bucks-Pacers prediction and pick. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have fallen 3-1 in the series against the Minnesota Timberwolves after suffering a brutal 116-113 Game 4 loss. L.A. has had no answers in several games so far. However, it appears Luka Doncic’s play in the fourth quarter could be the reason why the team is struggling against Minnesota in this […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are on the brink of their first playoff sweep since 2018, but they may need to complete the job without one of their stars. Darius Garland, who missed Game 3 with a left great toe sprain, is officially listed as questionable for Game 4 against the Miami Heat. The injury also kept […]

The Los Angeles Lakers find themselves in a 3-1 series hole to the Minnesota Timberwolves following a 116-113 loss on Sunday. In a highly competitive game, Lakers head coach JJ Redick decided to play his stars the entire second half, drawing criticism from fans. But fans were not the only ones who vehemently opposed Redick’s […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar point guard Damian Lillard suffered a torn left Achilles tendon during Sunday night’s 129-103 loss in Game 4 against the Indiana Pacers and will be out indefinitely, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. An MRI taken on Monday confirmed Lillard’s Achilles rupture. While walking backwards down the court to get in a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers find themselves in desperation mode as their first-round NBA Playoffs series shifts back to Crypto.com Arena, and they’re a loss from elimination. They find themselves in this spot because Rob Pelinka, Jeanie Buss, and the rest of the organization’s leadership made the decision to ride out the string with LeBron James […]

The Miami Heat’s tumultuous 2024-25 season is almost over, so it is easy to see why any Heat fan or player might be lamenting the departure of Jimmy Butler, including Tyler Herro. Before Game 3, in which Miami was thoroughly dominated by the Cleveland Cavaliers, Herro admitted that part of him knows that the Heat […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat down 0-3 in the first-round playoff series to the Cleveland Cavaliers, one disappointing aspect has been the performance of Andrew Wiggins. After the Heat’s 37-point Game 3 loss, which is the worst playoff defeat in the team’s history, there’s no doubt that feelings from the basketball world are that […]

The first-round playoff series between the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets has certainly been the most physical in the league. These two teams do not like one another whatsoever, which has resulted in multiple confrontations and technical fouls, most of which have involved Draymond Green. No matter how you feel about him, there is […]

Times have changed in the NBA. That is a fact Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr is well aware of. With the first round of the playoffs underway, Kerr took the opportunity to compare this team with Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry to the teams led by the Splash Brothers. Kerr compared the style of […]

Much has been made about the level of physicality in the Boston Celtics vs. Orlando Magic first-round playoff series, but Boston coach Joe Mazzulla is apparently fine with it. Despite Al Horford accusing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope of intentionally knocking him to the floor in Game 2, as well as Jaylen Brown claiming the Celtics were prepared […]

MINNEAPOLIS – The Los Angeles Lakers are facing elimination following their 116-113 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 of their opening round series of the NBA Playoffs. But there is still optimism in the locker room that the Lakers can win this series, and LeBron James is the reason why. Following the Lakers’ […]

As Kendrick Perkins blamed Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick for the collapse in Game 4 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the basketball analyst’s focus wasn’t just on him. While Lakers star Luka Doncic has been the topic of conversation after the 116-113 Game 4 loss, Perkins would humble the player, even giving some credit […]

James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers are currently in the throes of a competitive first-round series against the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Playoffs. However, if there’s anyone comfortable with a tumultuous series it’s Harden himself as he’s been in this position 16 times, each year of his 16-year career. We’ve seen him reach […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in an unenviable position after four games in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. After suffering a 116-113 road loss at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night, the Lakers are now in a 3-1 series hole, just a loss away from being out of contention […]

Since the 2020 season, people have dubbed Jimmy Butler as ‘Playoff Jimmy’ when he gets into April. However, he seems to dispel that notion. After Butler was compared to a Golden State Warriors legend, it makes sense. Although the star forward missed Game 3, he was an active participant. He was calling out plays, defensive […]

The NBA Playoffs continue, and the Los Angeles Clippers will be hoping to gain a 3-2 lead after taking the tough 2-point loss in Game 4 when they take on the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 on Tuesday. It’s time to continue our NBA Playoffs odds series with a Clippers-Nuggets prediction and pick. Game 5 […]

The six-seed Minnesota Timberwolves have the Los Angeles Lakers on the brink of elimination after yet another incredible performance from Anthony Edwards in Game 4. The Timberwolves were able to steal a game in Los Angeles to bring a 1-1 series back to Minnesota, and after winning both home games, they are up 3-1 in […]

As if matters couldn’t get worse for the Milwaukee Bucks with their backs up against the wall against the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Playoffs, Damian Lillard has suffered what appears to be a significant left Achilles injury. Lillard, who worked hard to get back on the court after missing a month due to a […]

Undrafted players in the NBA usually don’t have a promising career trajectory in the league. But even if these players are given limited opportunities, some of them make the most out of it. In fact, others are simply ready to step up when their number is called, even if it’s under the bright lights of […]

After a double-digit victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 3, the Milwaukee Bucks came into Sunday’s Game 4 eager to even the series with another win. However, their plans were quickly derailed when star point guard Damian Lillard went down with a lower leg injury just six minutes into the game and was ruled […]

Despite not having Jimmy Butler in a critical Game 3, the Golden State Warriors were able to come out on top and take a 2-1 series lead over the Houston Rockets with a hard-fought 104-93 win. Stephen Curry led all scorers with 36 points, as Golden State received key contributions from Gary Payton II, Buddy […]

Game 4 was a nightmare for the Milwaukee Bucks. Down double digits in the second half against the Pacers, things got even worse when Damian Lillard went down with a serious injury. Now, Milwaukee’s season is on the edge, and so is the future of its franchise star, Giannis Antetokounmpo. After the games, fans started […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in a tough situation as they are now just a loss away in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs from getting eliminated by Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves. On Sunday night, the Lakers appeared to be in control of Game 4 in the Twin Cities and looked […]