NBA Playoffs Articles - Page 42

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland and Tyler Herro have developed a beef with one another during their NBA playoff series. It began when Garland said the Cavs’ plan is to attack Herro on defense. Herro later fired back. However, Garland is not playing in Game 3 due to a toe injury, something that led Charles […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are trying to essentially wrap up their opening-round NBA playoffs series versus the Miami Heat on Saturday, as they attempt to build a historically insurmountable 3-0 lead. That should be much harder to attain without one of their All-Star guards, however. Darius Garland is out with a toe injury, per longtime Miami […]

MIAMI – With the comments made by Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland towards Miami Heat star Tyler Herro about the game plan to “pick on” him defensively, there’s no doubt interest in their upcoming matchups. As the Heat All-Star in Herro responded candidly to Garland, head coach Erik Spoelstra also gave his thoughts on the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies’ season is on the line, as they trail 3-0 in their first-round playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder heading into Game 4 on Saturday afternoon. Making matters even worse, star point guard Ja Morant suffered a hip injury in Game 3 that has thrown his status for Game 4 in doubt. […]

After a 117-101 win against the Indiana Pacers in their best-of-7 series, Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo commended Gary Trent Jr. for his performance in Game 3. Trent Jr. tied Ray Allen’s franchise record for most threes in a playoff game, connecting on nine treys in Friday’s blowout win. The Bucks avoided a 0-3 hole, […]

The Orlando Magic picked up a crucial 95-93 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series on Friday night. While Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner delivered standout performances, it was Anthony Black’s under-the-radar impact that helped push the Magic across the finish line. Banchero, who finished with 29 points, six […]

Game 3 of the first-round playoff series between Anthony Edwards’ Minnesota Timberwolves and Luka Doncic’s Los Angeles Lakers was already packed with intensity, but an unexpected disruption from the crowd added a new twist. A Timberwolves fan, blowing a whistle from the stands, repeatedly imitated the officials, creating confusion among players on both sides. The […]

Despite LeBron James’ best efforts, the Los Angeles Lakers fell in Game 3 to the Minnesota Timberwolves. But Anthony Edwards did not let the 40-year-old James’ performance go unnoticed. In the 116-104 loss, James tallied game-highs of 38 points and 10 rebounds, as well as 4 assists on efficient shooting (13-for-21 from the field, 5-for-9 […]

The Orlando Magic secured a critical 95-93 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series on Friday night, riding standout performances from Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner to cut the series deficit to 2-1. Following the victory, head coach Jamahl Mosley praised the leadership and resilience of his young stars […]

The Orlando Magic secured a much-needed 95-93 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series on Friday night, and it was Franz Wagner who delivered in the clutch to lift the team to victory. Wagner scored the final four points for Orlando, helping the Magic trim the Celtics’ series lead […]

Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves earned a 116-104 victory over Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of their playoff series on Friday night. Edwards also threw down a massive dunk over Doncic during the game. Although it impressed most of the NBA world, Edwards was not satisfied with the poster. […]

The New York Knicks will attempt to take a 3-1  lead as they face the Detroit Pistons in Game 4 of their Best-of-7 First-Round Series on Sunday at Little Caesars Arena. The tide might turn in Detroit as we continue our NBA odds series with a Knicks-Pistons Game 4 prediction and pick. The Knicks defeated the […]

The Orlando Magic’s best shot at extending this series is simple: ramp up the physicality, foul aggressively, and force the Boston Celtics into mistake after mistake. Fans were especially furious over how the final play unfolded, with many erupting over the no-call on the lob from Derrick White to Kristaps Porzingis, where Wendell Carter Jr. […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has had a lot of success in the NBA playoffs throughout the years. A startling statistic is emphasizing how much success he has truly had. James has more career playoff wins and series wins than the entire Minnesota Timberwolves roster. This LeBron James stat is WILD 👀 Playoff Wins:LeBron […]

Milwaukee Bucks fans witnessed history Friday night as Gary Trent Jr. exploded for a playoff career-high 37 points, tying a Bucks franchise record with Ray Allen in the process. After knocking down nine three-pointers, Trent’s performance led Milwaukee to a critical 117-101 win over the Indiana Pacers, cutting the team’s series deficit down to 2-1. […]

When the Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic clashed in another bruising, hard-fought battle, the defending champions added yet another injury to their list. Game 1 saw Jayson Tatum suffer a bone bruise in his right wrist. In Game 2, Kristaps Porzingis took an elbow to the head and needed five stitches. Now, after Boston’s Game […]

Game 3 of the Los Angeles Lakers’ first-round matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves was quite the barnburner. But in the end, the Lakers ran out of gas, with Luka Doncic not being his best self in a 116-104 loss that wasn’t as lopsided as the final score line would indicate. Doncic was clearly under the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers tried to wrestle home-court advantage back from the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 on Friday night, but they fell short in the end as the Wolves used a huge late run to get a 116-104 win and take a 2-1 series lead. Anthony Edwards was masterful in the clutch and Jaden […]

The Orlando Magic seemed to be all but ready to head home after going down 2-0 in their first-round series against the Boston Celtics. With Jayson Tatum returning from a wrist injury for Game 3, the Celtics seemed poised to roll into Orlando and take care of business to move onto the second round. Franz […]

Damian Lillard’s return to the Milwaukee Bucks’ starting lineup in Game 2 of the team’s NBA Playoffs series against the Indiana Pacers was expected to change everything. But after two games, that hasn’t happened, despite the Bucks’ emphatic Game 3 win in which they dismantled the Pacers in the second half, outscoring them 70-44 on […]

MIAMI – When the Miami Heat traded Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors, the team would get pieces like Andrew Wiggins and Kyle Anderson, but one could make the case that Davion Mitchell has been the biggest standout. On top of the huge performance Mitchell had for the Heat against the Hawks in the […]

The Boston Celtics are one of the NBA’s best offensive teams. They take and make the most 3-pointers, which can bury an opponent in minutes. However, when the 3s aren’t falling for Jayson Tatum and Co., things get ugly very fast. In the third quarter of Game 3, Paolo Banchero, Jonathan Isaac, and the Orlando […]

A disastrous third quarter and a plethora of turnovers doomed the Boston Celtics in Game 3 on Friday night, as they fell 95-93 to the Orlando Magic. And while there’s plenty of blame to go around, Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis was ready to accept the brunt of it. The Latvian big man put up just […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Lakers are battling it out in a very close Game 3 that will determine who has the upper hand in this first round series. The Wolves snatched home-court advantage with a big win in Game 1 before the Lakers responded in Game 2. With the two teams going […]

MIAMI – With the back-and-forth between Miami Heat star Tyler Herro and the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Darius Garland, there’s no doubt an immense amount of excitement ahead of the rest of the first-round playoff series. Ahead of the Heat preparing for Game 3 against the Cavs, Bam Adebayo would give his thoughts on the comments made […]

The Milwaukee Bucks desperately needed something to go their way in Game 3 against the Indiana Pacers on Friday after dropping the first two games of the first round on the road. Another loss would have led to more noise about Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors with the Bucks on the brink of elimination. On Friday, […]

The Orlando Magic fans didn’t just show up for Game 3 against the Boston Celtics — they cooked them with a side of savage trolling. While the scoreboard showed a blowout, the real highlight of the game might’ve come from the stands, where a group of Orlando fans executed a legendary playoff prank. While the […]

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 […]