NBA Playoffs Articles - Page 61

Rudy Gobert has had an interesting postseason for the Minnesota Timberwolves. While the Wolves are winning, and currently find themselves squaring off against the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Finals, Gobert has been the subject of a lot of criticism throughout the playoffs, with guys like Draymond Green also chiming in to bash on […]

BOSTON, MA — Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown wasn’t selected to an All-NBA Team on Wednesday night, and he proceeded to prove the voters wrong the very next day during the Green Team’s 126-110 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The three-time All-Star dazzled with 40 points on […]

The Indiana Pacers have lost their second straight game in Game 2 against the Boston Celtics Friday night, 126-110, Thursday night as things did not go their way in terms of performance and especially player availability. One of the few bright spots from the outing was Pacers star Pascal Siakam who spoke after the game […]

It’s no secret that Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle has his hands plenty full already, facing what already feels like an insurmountable 2-0 deficit in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics. However, being the man in charge of the Indiana Pacers isn’t the only coaching-related position that Rick Carlisle holds. As President […]

The Indiana Pacers’ Eastern Conference Finals status just went from bad to worse. Yes, they find themselves down 0-2 in the series after a tough Game 2 loss to the Boston Celtics on the road. That’s coming off of a Game 1 where they let the win slip away from them. However, the more pressing […]

The Boston Celtics are now in complete control of the Eastern Conference Finals after cruising to a win in game two on Thursday night. The Celtics survived a thriller in overtime in game one, so they are now up 2-0 in the series. The Indiana Pacers played well early in game two as they led […]

The Boston Celtics have quickly raced out to a 2-0 series lead over the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals, as they breezed to a 126-110 victory on Thursday night in Game 2 after barely squeezing out a 133-128 overtime victory in Game 1. While the C’s are getting big performances across the board, […]

Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown’s All-NBA team snub this season has been a raging debate, especially noting that he was key in guiding his team to the top seed in the Eastern Conference. Instead of sulking, Brown let his game do the talking in the Eastern Conference Finals series against the Indiana Pacers by achieving […]

Well, that was a rough start to their first Western Conference Finals game in ages. Coming off a scintillating Game 7 win, the Minnesota Timberwolves came into Game 1 of the WCF with high hopes. However, it felt like Minnesota came a little bit unprepared against the Dallas Mavericks. While they weren’t blown out, it […]

BOSTON, MA — At this point in his career, Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown isn’t concerned with personal awards. He just wants to win. If that was ever in doubt, Brown put that uncertainty to rest on Thursday night following the Celtics’ 126-110 win in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals versus the Indiana […]

Jaylen Brown has been the center of attention in the Eastern Conference finals. Cementing his mark in Game 1 with a game-tying shot to force overtime, Brown continued where he left off with a 40-piece for the Boston Celtics in Game 2. His big night resulted in a 126-110 Celtics victory, as well as a […]

It goes without saying that a massive underdog has to capitalize on its opportunities. David only had so many chances to slay Goliath with his slingshot before the giant would have likely pulverized him, but he came through. The Indiana Pacers inexplicably misfired at close range in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, allowing […]

Jaylen Brown is the main man for the Boston Celtics in this series against the Indiana Pacers. He still has a great supporting cast with Derrick White, Jrue Holiday, and Jayson Tatum but his offensive skill sets are just on another level in the penultimate round of the NBA Playoffs. There is no one who […]

The Eastern Conference Finals shifts to Indianapolis with the underdog Indiana Pacers stuck in an 0-2 hole. The Boston Celtics excised series-opening demons to put together their best offensive performance of the playoffs in Game 2, racking up a 134.0 offensive rating en route to blowout victory. Tyrese Haliburton’s status is in doubt for Game […]

In an NBA Playoffs series, especially the conference finals, both teams are expected to battle it out until the final buzzer. Heck, the Minnesota Timberwolves did not give up and got back up from a 20-point deficit just to defeat the Denver Nuggets just a week ago. The same cannot be said for Rick Carlisle’s […]

Tyrese Haliburton was forced to leave Thursday’s Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals early with a left leg injury. The Indiana Pacers star was subbed out with 3:44 remaining in the third quarter after tweaking his left leg while guarding Jayson Tatum in pick-and-roll, the Boston Celtics again leading his team by double-digits. Shortly […]

Because dynasties are more prevalent in basketball than in most other major sports, it is easy to take for granted how difficult it is to sustain excellence in the NBA. The Denver Nuggets showed signs of vulnerability throughout the 2023-24 season and even in the first round of the playoffs, but they were still understandably […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves fell into an 0-1 hole in the NBA Western Conference Finals after falling to the Dallas Mavericks 108-105 on Wednesday night. After the game Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards shared his thoughts on why the team finished flat and allowed the Mavs to come back and steal Game 1 on the road, saying […]

Making an All-NBA Team is one of the greatest regular season accolades a player can receive, and Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown earned that honor for the first time in his career last year. But following the 2023-24 regular season, which saw the C’s dominate and earn the best record in the league, Brown was […]

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks started their Western Conference Finals matchup with a bang. The Mavericks beat Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves 108-105 in Game 1 of what looks to be an intense series. The Mavs’ victory has landed them some intriguing betting odds to win the entire matchup. With odds of -164, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves had a disappointing start to the Western Conference Finals as they lost Game 1 to the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday night, 108-105. While it was a close game, it was a relatively frustrating outing for star Anthony Edwards, but it could be like that for the whole series according to former NBA player […]

The Dallas Mavericks will attempt to go up 2-0 before heading home as they face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday for Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals at the Target Center. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Mavericks-Timberwolves Game 2 prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The […]

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves took a historic step after a monumental Game 7 win over the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Semifinals. That road win propelled the Wolves to just their second Western Conference Finals berth in franchise history. After that historic win, Anthony Edwards shared a bit of Minnesota’s gameplan going into […]

Golden State Warriors star forward Draymond Green didn’t hold back much about his thoughts on Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Western Conference finals series between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday night. The former Defensive Player of the Year sounded critical of Anthony Edwards’s conditioning and postgame demeanor, believing the young Minnesota […]

It was a valiant effort to seal Game 1 from the Minnesota Timberwolves but almost is never enough. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving outclassed every defender that they came across. Any person that Chris Finch placed on the Dallas Mavericks’ star duo was guaranteed to be famished by half of a quarter. The loss was […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves, coming off a huge series win to dethrone the reigning champion Denver Nuggets, were favored to advance to the NBA Finals. Alas, their matchup in the Western Conference Finals, the Dallas Mavericks, isn’t a slouch by any means. With Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving around to lead the way, the Mavericks were […]

The Dallas Mavericks are seven wins away from a championship. The Mavs earned a pivotal Game 1 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on the road Wednesday. Dallas won 108-105, as Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving led the way. Doncic finished the game with 33 points, six rebounds, and eight assists. Irving had 30 points, five […]

The last four remaining teams in the NBA Playoffs have a common denominator. Whether it’s the Indiana Pacers, Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves, or Dallas Mavericks, someone is about to win their first ring as a star. That honor has been constantly hunted by Damian Lillard since his days with the Portland Trail Blazers all the […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have been out of the playoffs for nearly a month now. But James, due to his love for basketball, has kept close tabs on the postseason proceedings nonetheless. James was outspoken about what he would have done had he been in the Indiana Pacers’ position in Game 1 […]

Ahead of his team’s matchup against the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns showed up to the arena wearing the jersey of deceased former Minnesota player Malik Sealy. KAT honors the late Malik Sealy, a former Timberwolves player, ahead of Game 1 🙏 🎥 @YahooSportspic.twitter.com/CjLs7IbgSx — […]

A lot can change due to just one whistle in the dying moments of an NBA Playoffs clash. This has been proven plenty of times during this year’s postseason where teams’ momentum got cut off and others took advantage. Officiating is not always the best but that is why the NBA’s last two-minute report (NBA […]

The Boston Celtics pulled the rug from under the Indiana Pacers to win Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals in overtime, but Bill Simmons said this was no thanks to Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla. Simmons opined on The Bill Simmons Podcast (skip to 21:33) on how Mazzulla has not made the right […]

The Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves will go head-to-head in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Wednesday night. Luka Doncic is among the Mavericks players listed on the injury report, however. Maxi Kleber (shoulder) and Oliver-Maxence Prosper (ankle) have already been ruled out. Doncic, meanwhile, is battling knee and ankle issues. It should […]

BOSTON, MA — Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics have demonstrated that they can win in a variety of ways this postseason. Although a majority of their victories have been blowouts, the C’s battled back in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday night, prevailing 133-128 in overtime against the Indiana Pacers. However, […]

It’s a great year for Dallas sports. After the Texas Rangers won the World Series, both the Dallas Mavericks and the Dallas Stars made it to the Conference Finals of each of their respective leagues. There will still be big bumps on the road. But, four more wins will get Luka Doncic’s squad a spot […]

Kansas City Chiefs superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes recently got on the First Things First show on FOX Sports and showed his support for Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks, who are one of four teams still alive in the 2024 NBA Playoffs. Patrick Mahomes believes in the Mavericks Asked by host Nick Wright about the […]

Last season, the eighth-seeded Miami Heat advanced all the way from the NBA play-in tournament to the NBA Finals. Getting to the championship series as such a low seed is extremely rare, but it is also far from normal for a low-seeded team to even make the conference finals. Now, the Indiana Pacers are playing […]

The Boston Celtics will once again be without star big man Kristaps Porzingis for Game 2 of their Eastern Conference Finals series against the Indiana Pacers as he continues to try and work his way back from a calf injury, the team announced Wednesday afternoon. Porzingis, who missed Game 1 of the series on Tuesday […]

Only eight seconds separated the Indiana Pacers from a Game 1 victory in the Eastern Conference Finals over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night. Holding a three-point lead with the ball, it appeared as if the Pacers were going to pull off a monumental upset to begin this series. A turnover on the inbounds pass, […]