NBA Playoffs Articles - Page 42

The Milwaukee Bucks have been one of the most disappointing teams in the NBA playoffs so far, but there is still time for them to turn it around. The Bucks lost each of the first two games of their first round series against the Indiana Pacers, leading to a lot of Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors, […]

The Boston Celtics are already banged up after a very physical series with the Orlando Magic, and the defending champs are looking to take care of business quickly and get some rest before the second round in their title defense. Star forward Jayson Tatum missed Game 2 of the series after suffering a bone bruise […]

MINNEAPOLIS – When LeBron James takes the court for Game 3 of the Los Angeles Lakers’ opening round series of the NBA Playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves, it will be his 290th career playoff game. He was in the NBA Finals for eight consecutive seasons from 2011-2018. Ahead of the Game 3, Lakers head coach […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are rolling into Game 3 of their first-round series against the Miami Heat with a commanding 2-0 lead and a red-hot offense. But just as the fire intensifies, there’s a chance one of the Cavs’ biggest stars might not be able to walk into the flames with them. Darius Garland, Cleveland’s All-Star […]

Throughout his NBA career, Cleveland Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley has been considered one of the league’s greatest defenders. Well, after winning Defensive Player of the Year for the 2024-25 season, the first in Cavs franchise history, and earning All-Defensive honors in 2023, the first in Mobley’s career, there’s no more doubt about it. Mobley […]

Memphis Grizzlies fans are already processing the end of the 2024-25 NBA campaign following a historic NBA playoffs meltdown in Thursday’s Game 3 versus the Oklahoma City Thunder. The No. 1 seed in the Western Conference erased a 29-point deficit, the second-biggest postseason comeback ever, while Ja Morant watched from the sidelines on crutches. The […]

After two games, the Western Conference 2-7 matchup moves to California when the Golden State Warriors (49-35, 1-1) take their turn hosting the Houston Rockets (52-31, 1-1). It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Warriors prediction and pick. The series has primarily been a defensive affair through two games, with both teams […]

The Houston Rockets tied the series 1-1 with the Golden State Warriors after winning Game 2 with a 109-94 victory. Houston’s fans have been loud throughout the first two contests as well and it sounds like Dillon Brooks is loving the flack they’re giving Draymond Green so far. Rockets fans have been chanting “F*** you […]

MEMPHIS — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault knows his team can learn numerous lessons from Thursday’s 114-108 Game 3 win against the Memphis Grizzlies. Daigneault addressed a few during his media availability after Thunder practice on Friday. For his young team, Daigneault says the playoff experience of facing such a deficit on the road comes […]

The Golden State Warriors have returned home for Game 3 against the Houston Rockets, and they’re looking to gain an advantage in the series. Jimmy Butler suffered a pelvis and deep gluteal muscle contusion early in Game 2, and his status is up in the air for the Warriors. He’s been listed as day-to-day, but […]

Fans expected physicality and testiness in the NBA playoffs showdown between the No. 2-seeded Houston Rockets and No. 7 Golden State Warriors, but tension could be nearing a boiling point following Jimmy Butler’s pelvic injury. Defensive stalwart Amen Thompson collided into an airborne Butler during the first quarter of Houston’s Game 2 win. The veteran […]

MEMPHIS — Despite Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder coming off their most winning regular season in franchise history, head coach Mark Daigneault doesn’t forget that he’s leading the youngest team in the NBA. Maintaining his team’s confidence is vital in their series against the Memphis Grizzlies. After Holmgren entered halftime 0-for-4, Daigneaut instilled […]

The Golden State Warriors have a battle on their hands in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. They are all square with the Houston Rockets, with one win apiece as the series shifts to the Golden State. But things became much more difficult when Jimmy Butler went down early in Game 2 with an […]

Ja Morant suffered a hip injury in Game 3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder that led him to have to leave the game with the Memphis Grizzlies up big. There were questions on whether Morant would be available for Game 4, and ESPN’s Shams Charania dropped the latest update on the Grizzlies’ star. “Memphis Grizzlies […]

As the Orlando Magic prepare to host the Boston Celtics for a critical Game 3, veteran guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is maintaining an aggressive mindset despite his shooting struggles and recent controversy. With the team facing a 0-2 deficit in their first-round playoff series, Caldwell-Pope addressed his approach and the adjustments he believes are necessary as […]

Evan Mobley’s Defensive Player of the Year win might present a financial issue for the Cleveland Cavaliers after this season. ESPN insider Brian Windhorst talked about the team’s situation on an episode of The Hoop Collective podcast on Friday. He explained how Mobley’s DPOY Win earned him a $45 million bonus, which will increase his […]

MEMPHIS — Before Jalen Williams spoke on their 29-point comeback against the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 3, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gushed over Alex Caruso’s performance. Caruso’s impact forced critical turnovers down the stretch. With the game tied at 108, Alex blocked Jaren Jackson Jr. at the 2:15 mark. Then, stole the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers fans had fun throughout the entirety of Game 3 in their team’s blowout win over the Denver Nuggets in the West First Round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on Thursday night. The Clippers entered the game coming off a win on the road in Game 2. It allowed them to even […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made one of the more surprising moves ahead of the 2024-25 trade deadline by sending longtime forward Khris Middleton to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Kyle Kuzma. While the trade raised eyebrows around the league, new reporting from NBA insider Brett Siegel has shed light on how Giannis Antetokounmpo truly felt […]

Jaylen Brown finds himself on the injury report alongside Jayson Tatum ahead of the Boston Celtics’ Game 3 matchup against the Orlando Magic in the East First Round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on Friday. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. ET. According to the injury report the team revealed on Friday afternoon, there are […]

Jalen Brunson became the first New York Knicks player since Bernard King in 1984 to open a playoff series with three consecutive 30-point games, leading the Knicks to a 118–116 victory over the Detroit Pistons in Game 3 of their first-round series Thursday night. Brunson, recently named the 2025 Clutch Player of the Year, finished […]

Some of the greatest players in NBA history achieved greatness by remaining with the same organization throughout their entire careers. Bill Russell and Larry Bird spent all 13 years of their respective careers with the Boston Celtics. John Stockton played 19 years solely for the Utah Jazz. Of course, then there’s Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, […]

Kawhi Leonard delivered another standout performance on Thursday night, leading the Los Angeles Clippers to a commanding 117-83 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 of their first-round NBA Playoff series. However, it was Leonard’s postgame press conference that drew additional attention, as the two-time NBA Finals MVP made headlines for his actions off […]

The New York Knicks held off the Detroit Pistons, who nearly stole a win late in Game 3, to secure a 118-116 victory. The Knicks are now up 2-1 in the first-round series entering Game 4. And teams that go up 2-1 have won their series in 80.1 percent of instances throughout NBA history, according […]

Game 3 between the Detroit Pistons and the New York Knicks concluded dramatically. The emotions escalated in a few closing areas as the Pistons came up short in their 118-116 loss. The officials allowed a no-call late in the fourth quarter during a drive by Cade Cunningham to the basket. The shot was heavily contested […]

More often than not, players selected in the second round of the NBA Draft have a career trajectory of becoming role players or borderline starters. However, some second-round draft picks have defied the status quo by carving out Hall of Fame-worthy careers despite the odds. Some also make a name for themselves in the games […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder made a major comeback in Game 3 against the Memphis Grizzlies and were able to win the game 114-108 after being down as much as 29 points. It was their defense that came alive in the game that led to the comeback, and Alex Caruso was one of the bright spots […]

Nikola Jokic wasn’t having it with how the Denver Nuggets were performing in the 117-83 blowout loss to the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 3 of the West First Round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on Thursday night. Ahead of the matchup, the Nuggets were coming off a tough defeat in Game 2 at home. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves will go head-to-head on Friday night in Game 3 of their playoff series. LA took care of business in Game 2, defeating the Timberwolves 94-85. The Lakers received two injury updates heading into Game 3, via the NBA injury report. Maxi Kleber remains out due to right foot […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will attempt to take a 2-0 lead in their Best-of-7 First-Round Series as they meet the Miami Heat in Game 3 at the Kaseya Center. Both teams bring their talents to South Beach as we continue our NBA odds series with a Cavaliers-Heat Game 3 prediction and pick. The Cavaliers defeated the Heat […]

Memphis Grizzlies head coach Tuomas Iisalo had to concede a concerning fact about Ja Morant’s injury after the team’s 114-106 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the West First Round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on Thursday night. Before Morant went down, the Grizzlies possessed a 27-point lead over the Thunder […]

After two close contests to open the series, Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers returned home and dominated the Nikola Jokic-led Denver Nuggets, securing a 117-83 victory Thursday night to take a 2-1 lead in the first-round series. One week into the playoffs, the Clippers vs. Nuggets matchup stands out as the best opening-round […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will attempt to complete the sweep as they face the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 4 of the Best-of-7 First-Round Series at the FedEx Forum. One team might be going home as we continue our NBA odds series with a Thunder-Grizzlies Game 4 prediction and pick. The Thunder defeated the Grizzlies 114-108. […]

In one of the most thrilling moments of the Thunder’s playoff run so far, Alex Caruso went full maniac mode—and it may have just saved Oklahoma City’s Game 3. Down by as many as 29 points to the Memphis Grizzlies, the Thunder stormed back for a 114–108 win to take a 3–0 series lead. While […]

The LA Clippers sent a strong message in Game 3: they’re here to win, and they’re doing it with purpose. Fueled by a huge team effort and a “killer” mindset, they overwhelmed the Denver Nuggets on both ends of the floor, cruising to a 117-83 win and taking a 2-1 series lead. James Harden led the […]

Chet Holmgren powered the Oklahoma City Thunder to a remarkable 29-point comeback, capitalizing on Ja Morant’s exit with a hip injury, as they pulled off a 114-108 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday. The victory put OKC one step away from completing a playoff sweep. Holmgren poured in 23 of his 24 points after […]

MEMPHIS — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams combined for 57 points, but revealed that pulling off a historic comeback win against the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 3 was a team effort. The Thunder stormed back from a 29-point deficit to beat the Grizzlies 114-108 and take a 3-0 lead in their […]

MIAMI—As the Miami Heat prepare for Game 3 against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday afternoon, a specific matchup between Tyler Herro and Darius Garland will undoubtedly be amplified. After Garland revealed the game plan to “pick on” the Heat star, Herro responded candidly after Friday’s practice. Herro spoke to the media Friday afternoon ahead of […]

MEMPHIS — While helping his team build a 26-point lead in the first half, Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant sustained a hard foul by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Lu Dort with 3:15 left in the first half, ending Morant’s night. When Dort slipped in an attempt to strip the ball, he bridged Ja in the […]