NBA Playoffs Articles - Page 6

Eight months after a blockbuster trade separated the two sides, there is no love lost between Julius Randle and the New York Knicks. Despite spending the majority of his 11-year career with the team, Randle is now fully committed to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Since landing in Minnesota, Randle claims he has thought about nothing but […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves aren’t going down quietly in this Western Conference Finals series despite being heavy underdogs against the Oklahoma City Thunder. After a pair of blowouts in the first two games in Oklahoma City, the Wolves responded with a huge performance in Game 3, winning 143-101 to cut the deficit in half. As usual […]

Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals was a nightmare for the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder lost 143-101 against the Timberwolves that was over early in the second half. OKC fans were shocked after the team surrendered a 72-39 first half that put the game out of reach. The Thunder could make NBA history […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James found himself the target of yet another jab from commentator Skip Bayless, even though the Lakers were already eliminated in the first round. During Game 3 of the 2025 Western Conference Finals between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder, Bayless took to X, formerly Twitter, to take a […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault and his team couldn’t extinguish the fire Minnesota Timberwolves ignited in Game 3. Coming into Target Center with a 2-0 series lead, the Thunder aimed to widen the gap to 3-0. Instead, the Timberwolves unleashed a storm early and never let up. Minnesota ultimately dismantled the Thunder in […]

After taking two tough losses to start the series, the Minnesota Timberwolves bounced back and defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 143-101 in Game 3. It was a masterclass from the Timberwolves, as they were clicking on both sides of the ball, and the Thunder never had an answer for them. With their big win, they […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves flipped the script on the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night, dominating Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals 143-101 to get back in the series. The Thunder seemed to be on cruise control during the first two games, blowing the Wolves out in both third quarters to collect a pair of […]

Minnesota Timberwolves big man Naz Reid said the team has finally found its rhythm after an ecstatic 143-101 Game 3 win in the Western Conference Finals over the Thunder. The Timberwolves had been searching for answers after falling into a 0-2 hole due to the Thunder’s early dominance. But back at Target Center, the Minnesota […]

MINNEAPOLIS — For Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, having a sense of urgency from start to finish goes a long way in the postseason, especially against a Minnesota Timberwolves team facing a 2-0 deficit in the Western Conference Finals. After Timberwolves fans disrupted Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault during his postgame press conference, Gilgeous-Alexander […]

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves handed head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder their worst postseason loss in a 143-101 blowout in Game 3, which had their fans in a frenzy, leaving the Target Center. Throughout the first half, Thunder fans were shocked as it unfolded. After Oklahoma City surrendered a 34-14 run […]

After being battered handily by the brand-new 2025 NBA MVP, Chris Finch knew he needed to find a way to slow down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander if his Minnesota Timberwolves were going to have a chance to remain competitive in the Western Conference Finals. In Game 3, Finch can more or less declare mission accomplished, at least for […]

Minnesota Timberwolves’ Terrence Shannon Jr. delivered a crucial offensive spark in Game 3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. After falling into a 0-2 hole in the Western Conference Finals, the Timberwolves came out with intensity and purpose. Terrence Shannon Jr. gave Minnesota an electric boost off the bench in the second quarter. He drew a […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves blitzed the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder through a scoring onslaught. Minnesota led by as many as 41 points before cruising to the 143-101 trouncing Saturday. Head coach Chris Finch has his guys now down one game to OKC. But what turned it around for Minnesota? Finch dove into the element that became […]

During the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Game 2 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals, head coach Chris Finch made the decision to bench Julius Randle in the fourth quarter. The decision spawned numerous think pieces heading into Game 3. But Julius Randle bounced-back in Game 3 with a much better performance, earning […]

The New York Knicks have entered the switch the plan stage of these NBA Playoffs. Their philosophy from the first two games haven’t worked. Now, a big starting lineup change looks inevitable ahead of Game 3 against the Indiana Pacers. New York is “strongly considering” this alteration ahead of Sunday, per SNY Knicks reporter Ian […]

Anthony Edwards needed to get aggressive to salvage the Minnesota Timberwolves season Saturday. He delivered a dominating first quarter, and embarrassed the Oklahoma City Thunder right away. The star guard poked the basketball out and turned turnovers into two points. He only missed two field goal attempts. Edwards also nailed a trio of three-pointers. Edwards […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shows each game how unguardable he is for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Former Thunder forward Kendrick Perkins offered an anti-SGA tactic for the NBA Playoffs, per a conversation he had with three championship coaches. Perkins, who played for the last Thunder team to make the NBA Finals, shared what the tactic is. Which […]

Abdul Carter is hoping to speak the law of attraction into existence. As the New York Knicks shockingly find themselves in a 0-2 deficit against the Indiana Pacers, the New York Giants rookie is hoping his new favorite team can fight back into the Eastern Conference Finals. Carter, who has adopted the Knicks as his […]

The New York Knicks are feeling the turbulence. Their NBA Playoffs run is officially in jeopardy, falling to an 0-2 deficit in the Eastern Conference Finals to the Indiana Pacers. Even actor Ben Stiller lost his cool towards the officials during Game 2. But the die hard Knicks fan dropped a succinct, yet bold declaration […]

Before the Western Conference Finals, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren addressed the significance of facing the Minnesota Timberwolves. Holmgren grew up watching the Timberwolves in Minneapolis. After calling his third-round series against Minnesota a “full-circle moment,” Chet revealed his feelings of nostalgia before Game 3 at the Target Center. When a reporter asked what […]

As the Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks in Game 2, 114-109, to take a 2-0 series lead, Friday night was highlighted by the impeccable performance from star Pascal Siakam. With Siakam’s special performance for the Pacers, he would speak after the game about what led to the outing, and it wasn’t the questionable […]

The New York Knicks dropped Game 2 to the Indiana Pacers 114-109. Despite both games being played in New York, the Knicks now trail the Pacers 2-0. And there are changes to the team’s ineffective rotation that coach Tom Thibodeau must embrace if the Knicks are going to have a chance in this series, whether he […]

As the New York Knicks suffer from a 0-2 series deficit to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals, there’s no doubt a feeling of despair from fans who feel that their title hopes are dwindling. However, there could be some encouraging points for the Knicks to get back in the series after another […]

Jalen Williams’ trainer saw greatness in him before the world did — and now the rest of the NBA is witnessing what Packie Turner always knew. Before the 2025 season began, Turner boldly predicted that Williams would earn both an All-Star selection and a spot on the All-Defensive Team. Now, with both honors secured and […]

The New York Knicks are desperately in search of answers after dropping both home games to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals, and Mikal Bridges made it clear — the starters are part of the problem. As reported by Jared Schwartz of the New York Post, Bridges didn’t hold back when asked about […]

Although Anthony Edwards received a fine prior to Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals for using profanity, he has a deep, abiding love for his family and fans.  He often celebrates them with different-colored shoes and accessories. For example, Edwards likes to don a specialized orange bracelet in honor of a young fan battling […]

With the New York Knicks down 0-2 in the series to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals, the hope from fans could be dwindling, but there is a statistic that could boost their spirits a bit. To remain optimistic for the Knicks amid a 0-2 series deficit, one has to look at the […]

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton is a happy man right now. Haliburton helped lift his team to not one, but two wins at Madison Square Garden over the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals. Haliburton had a strong message following his club’s second consecutive victory in the series Friday. "Tyrese… I owe you […]

New York Knicks super fan Ben Stiller is often seen sitting at Madison Square Garden, cheering on his team. Stiller was there again Friday, cheering on the Knickerbockers in their Game 2 loss to Indiana in the Eastern Conference finals. Stiller was not happy with the officiating in the contest. He was specifically unhappy with […]

Karl-Anthony Towns is refusing to let doubt creep in. Even as the New York Knicks face an intimidating 0-2 deficit against the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals, Towns remains optimistic. Speaking to reporters after the Game 2 loss, the star big man delivered an upbeat message. “What did I told y’all about with […]

The New York Knicks dropped the first two games of the Eastern Conference Finals at home, falling behind 2-0 to the Indiana Pacers. They stayed within reach in both contests but failed to close out either game, putting themselves in a tough spot as the series heads to Gainbridge Fieldhouse for Games 3 and 4. […]

Denver Nuggets CEO Josh Kroenke took a subtle shot at former head coach Michael Malone on Thursday, suggesting the franchise was headed toward a disappointing NBA Play-In Tournament exit before his shocking decision to make a coaching change with just three games remaining in the regular season. Speaking at the team’s end-of-season press conference, where […]

Julius Randle played a key role in helping the Minnesota Timberwolves reach the Western Conference Finals, shaking off previous postseason disappointments to become the dependable support Anthony Edwards required. But against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Randle’s impact has largely vanished. Draymond Green offered his take on Chris Finch’s surprising choice to bench Randle in Game […]

The Indiana Pacers edged out the New York Knicks 114-109 on Friday, grabbing a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals as the series now moves back to Indianapolis. Game 3 is set for Sunday, and if Charles Barkley and the Inside the NBA crew has their way, Tyrese Haliburton’s father will be courtside to […]

The Indiana Pacers won a stunning Game 2 in New York against the Knicks, officially taking a 2-0 series lead heading back to Indianapolis for Games 3 and 4. Tyrese Haliburton was at the center of the Pacers victory, joining LeBron James and Clyde Drexler in a rarely seen feat. The Pacers could not have […]

The Indiana Pacers will be feeling great about themselves after pulling out another win at Madison Square Garden to take a 2-0 lead over the New York Knicks. The Pacers didn’t need all of the heroics in Game 2 that they did in Game 1, but they still needed to survive in the final minutes […]

Jalen Brunson accomplished a historic feat during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers on Friday night. Going into Game 2, Brunson achieved 18 30-point games throughout his playoff career with the Knicks since 2023. His elite scoring ability allowed him to quickly go up the ranks […]

Jalen Brunson is doing his best to carry the New York Knicks on his back in their 2025 Eastern Conference Finals matchup against the Indiana Pacers. After scoring 43 points in a heartbreaking come-from-ahead Game 1 defeat, he followed it up with a 36-point performance in a 114-109 loss in Game 2 — which was […]

Head coach Rick Carlisle had high praises for Pascal Siakam after his dominant performance in the Indiana Pacers’ Game 2 victory over the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals on Friday night. In 33 minutes of action, Siakam finished with a stat line of 39 points, five rebounds, three assists, and a steal. […]