NBA Playoffs Articles - Page 43

Jalen Brunson is already an All-NBA caliber player who has thrived in almost three full seasons with the New York Knicks, but he ascended into a new level of stardom in Thursday’s 118-116 Game 3 win versus the Detroit Pistons. Yes, his fourth-quarter brilliance was noteworthy and undoubtedly needed, but this rise more has to […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are two wins away from reaching the second round of the playoffs for the first time since the 2020-21 season. Los Angeles dominated the Denver Nuggets in a 117-83 victory Thursday in Game 3 of their first-round series at Intuit Dome. With a 2-1 series lead, the Clippers can advance by […]

With five seconds left Thursday, Jalen Brunson appeared to cross the backcourt line, but officials let play continue. The New York Knicks protected their three-point lead and secured a 118-116 win over the Detroit Pistons in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. In a pool report by Omani Sankofa […]

The Memphis Grizzlies’ NBA playoffs life is on the verge of flatlining following a shocking Game 3 implosion versus the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night. If this group is going to shatter logic and history by becoming the first team to overcome an 0-3 deficit, it needs a healthy Ja Morant. That will almost […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder crushed the Memphis Grizzlies in the first two games of their first-round series, but the 68-win juggernaut came out in Game 3 like they thought they could waltz right into Memphis and easily take care of business. The Grizzlies had another thing coming for the Thunder, running up a 69-40 lead […]

New York Knicks assistant coach Rick Brunson was seen jawing back and forth with Pistons’ Cade Cunningham and Tobias Harris during the team’s huge road win in Detroit. The Eastern Conference No. 3 answered the bell on Thursday night in the 118-116 victory. After a very disappointing loss at home, New York came out firing […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers may have limped into the finish line of the regular season, going 6-4 over their final 10 games. But they have established throughout the course of the season that they are going to be one of the teams to beat come playoff time. And in the first two games of their first-round […]

Denver Nuggets point guard Russell Westbrook was initially ruled questionable to return to Game 3 against the Los Angeles Clippers due to left foot inflammation, according to the team. ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne reported Westbrook was getting treatment in the locker room after seemingly suffering the injury in the second quarter, though video is going around […]

Tom Thibodeau had high praises for Karl-Anthony Towns’ Game 3 performance in the New York Knicks’ 118-116 victory over the Detroit Pistons in the East First Round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on Thursday night. Towns led the way with 31 points, eight rebounds and two blocks. He shot 10-of-18 from the field, including 4-of-8 […]

Karl-Anthony Towns couldn’t help but have fun with what happened in the end of Game 3 between the New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons in the East First Round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. The Knicks led by one point with 0.5 seconds left. Jalen Brunson hit one free throw and then missed the second […]

The Memphis Grizzlies were facing essentially a must-win game heading into Game 3 of their opening round playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. They lost both games on the road to start the series and to fall into an 0-2 hole. But as the Grizzlies returned to their home court for Game 3, they […]

Ja Morant had a scary moment take place during Game 3 of the West First Round between the Memphis Grizzlies and Oklahoma City Thunder. The Grizzlies commanded a convincing lead of over 20 points in the final minutes of the second quarter. Following a steal with over three minutes left, Scotty Pippen Jr. went on […]

Golden State Warriors star forward Jimmy Butler suffered a pelvis contusion during Wednesday night’s 109-94 loss to the Houston Rockets in Game 2 of their first-round series. Butler flew separately from the team immediately following this loss to undergo an MRI on Thursday morning in San Francisco. Upon undergoing further imaging on Thursday, it has […]

The Detroit Pistons had a chance to stun the New York Knicks in one of the most unique ways possible. However, they wasted it in the 118-116 loss in Game 3 of the East First Round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on Thursday night. The Knicks were up by one point with 0.5 seconds left. […]

With the grand opening of Intuit Dome this season as the LA Clippers new home arena, one of the most talked about features was the introduction of The Wall. The Wall is a section located behind the visiting team’s basket meant to distract opposing players, and only Clippers fans are allowed to sit there. Ahead […]

The New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons came into Game 3 of their opening round series of the NBA Playoffs tied at one game apiece. With the series shifting to the Pistons’ home court for Game 3, things got a little fiery to start the game. Knicks’ star Karl-Anthony Towns was involved in a mini-squabble […]

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson drew boos and harsh criticism Thursday. He delivered an aggressive eye poke in front of Detroit Pistons fans during their NBA Playoffs game. Brunson tried defending a shot attempt by Tim Hardaway Jr. However, Brunson’s left hand gets too close to Hardaway’s face. The Pistons shooter then falls to […]

MEMPHIS — Before Game 3 against the Memphis Grizzlies, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren addressed why limiting his opponent’s fast-break opportunities is as important as anything else in Thursday’s matchup. Echoing Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s “point of emphasis” in Game 2, Holmgren knows the Grizzlies thrive off scoring buckets in a hurry. Led by […]

The Boston Celtics have issued a concerning injury update ahead of Game 3 of their first-round playoff series against the Orlando Magic. Star forward Jayson Tatum is listed as doubtful with a right distal radius bone bruise, while guard Jrue Holiday is questionable due to a right hamstring strain, according to the team’s Thursday injury […]

The Houston Rockets were able to tie the series against the Golden State Warriors in Game 2, winning 109-94. It was a game that the Rockets controlled from the beginning of the game, and they definitely started to take off once Jimmy Butler went out early with a pelvic contusion. The Warriors then had to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers evened their first-round series with a 94-85 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night, but head coach JJ Redick made it clear that there’s still work to be done. Speaking with The Los Angeles Times’ Dan Woike, Redick offered a blunt assessment of the Lakers’ offensive performance. “The tape showed […]

With the NBA playoffs advancing to Game 3 across the board, the Boston Celtics (63-21, 2-0) and Orlando Magic (41-43, 0-2) take their series to Florida. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Celtics-Magic prediction and pick. The Celtics took the first two games in Boston to jump out to an early […]

As the Miami Heat are down 0-2 in the series against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, there was a bevy of lineup changes before and throughout the Game 2 loss. While the Heat look to overcome the 0-2 series deficit, the team will have some decisions to make, especially […]

After a Game 1 performance that barely left a fingerprint on the Cleveland Cavaliers’ playoff win over the Miami Heat, Evan Mobley could’ve shrugged, chalked it up to circumstance, and faded into the background. But for Mobley, greatness isn’t the hope, it’s the expectation. Heading into Game 2, Mobley grabbed his narrative, rewrote the next […]

MEMPHIS — With a 2-0 lead, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault warned his team of the Memphis Grizzlies’ resilience before Game 3 on Thursday. After Daigneault highlighted Cason Wallace’s playoff impact thus far, he reminded his guys and the media of how the Grizzlies reached their first-round series in the first place. After losing to […]

Tensions escalated once again between the Orlando Magic and Boston Celtics during Game 2 of their first-round playoff series, as Celtics veteran Al Horford accused Magic guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope of committing a second act of dirty play in as many games. The incident occurred in the second quarter of Wednesday night’s contest, which ended in […]

MEMPHIS — Head coach Mark Daigneault highlighted Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace as a key contributor in their opening-round series against Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies. After Game 2’s 118-99 win, Daigneault pointed out Alex Caruso’s unique skillset as a versatile defender, who also finished with 13 points in Tuesday’s victory. For Daigneault, […]

As the Orlando Magic face a critical stretch in their first-round series against the Boston Celtics, the team is standing firmly behind veteran guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, despite his continued struggles on the offensive end. The Magic dropped Game 2 on Wednesday night, falling 109-100 at TD Garden and entering a daunting 0-2 hole in the […]

The Orlando Magic find themselves trailing 0-2 in their first-round series against the Boston Celtics after a 109-100 loss in Game 2 on Wednesday night. While the team remains focused on regrouping for Game 3 at home, frustration surrounding the officiating was evident in postgame comments from both Paolo Banchero and head coach Jamahl Mosley. […]

As the New York Knicks have been visibly frustrated with the officials as apparent in the Game 2 loss to the Detroit Pistons last Monday, the goal has been to overcome that mental obstacle. One player who’s been known to go back and forth with the referees has been Knicks star Josh Hart as he […]

It’s too late in the season to get cute with the scouting reports. The best shot at winning a postseason game and Tuomas Iisalo securing the full-time Memphis Grizzlies job is by granting Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. the offensive freedom they crave. Simply put, tailoring the system to maximize their unique talents is […]

After Rui Hachimura battled a knee injury, the Los Angeles Lakers forward has something new to address. He’s wearing a mask ahead of Game 3 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, after being hit in the face. As head coach JJ Redick said, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, “he will wear a mask as a precaution […]

As Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler suffered a pelvic injury off a hard fall early in the Game 2 loss to the Houston Rockets, there are fans worried about the immediate playing status of the newcomer. Trying to fill in the void for Butler, Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga returned to action after not playing […]

As the Miami Heat fall to 0-2 in the series to the Cleveland Cavaliers after Wednesday’s 121-112 Game 2 loss, the contest would feature the return of a key player. With the Heat looking to recover from the series deficit, there’s no doubt that Nikola Jovic will be a crucial piece, but he was disappointed […]

“Stay ready.” That’s been the message the Golden State Warriors have sent to Jonathan Kuminga since his benching.  However, it seems like that message has been lost on the 22-year-old despite Steve Kerr telling reporters that Kuminga’s attitude and energy since his benching has been “fantastic.” After the Warriors’ 109-94 Game 2 loss to the […]

The Orlando Magic dropped to 0-2 in their first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics following a 109-100 loss in Game 2, and questions are growing around Franz Wagner’s continued struggles from beyond the arc. Wagner, who finished with 25 points, four rebounds, four assists, and two steals on 10-for-20 shooting from the field, was […]

ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith delivered a bold assessment of the Los Angeles Clippers during Thursday’s episode of First Take, declaring that the team could reach the NBA Finals this postseason if Kawhi Leonard maintains his current level of play. “Kawhi Leonard… you watch this brother play particularly in Game 2, he was sensational,” Smith […]

Golden State Warriors fans were mad about a lot of things on Wednesday night. They were mad at Amen Thompson for his role in the Jimmy Butler injury. They were mad at Ime Udoka for his comments about physical play. They were mad at Jonathan Kuminga for stinking up the joint in his return to […]

When Jimmy Butler was ruled out of Wednesday’s game, the Golden State Warriors looked like a shell of themselves. However, one Warriors fan sees some light amid the darkness. Jimmy had the same type of injury vs the Bucks in 2023, that series ended with him scoring 56 & 42 points back to back games. […]