NBA Playoffs Articles - Page 62

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, […]

The Western Conference Finals is expected to be a competitive series as the Dallas Mavericks prepare to battle the Minnesota Timberwolves. Minnesota is the favorite in the series, but Dallas is confident nonetheless. The Mavericks-Timberwolves clash will feature a combination of elite star-power and intriguing roster depth on both sides. Neither team will back down […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves came out with an incredible series win over the defending champion Denver Nuggets in seven games, and although Anthony Edwards gets the most attention as one of the rising stars in the NBA, Patrick Beverley said the MVP of the series should go to Karl-Anthony Towns. “He shoot a lot of jump […]

Anthony Edwards telling Charles Barkly to “bring ya a**” to Minneapolis after the Minnesota Timberwolves clinched a spot in the Western Conference Finals will go down as one of the best quotes in NBA history. It’s one of the all-time greatest lines in the history of Minnesota sports, too. Edwards may not have been on […]

With the Minnesota Timberwolves set to host the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Wednesday night, guard Mike Conley is listed on the injury report. Conley has been dealing with a right soleus strain. The injury will be something to monitor during the Mavericks-Timberwolves series. Conley is the only Timberwolves […]

The Indiana Pacers take on the Boston Celtics for game two of the Eastern Conference Finals! Check out our NBA odds series as we hand out a Pacers-Celtics prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Game one of this series was a very good one. The Celtics were […]

BOSTON, MA — Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has seen a lot go down over the course of his lengthy postseason career. But, the Celtics’ 133-128 overtime win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals was arguably the craziest playoff game he’s been a part of. “That sh** was chaos. […]

The Indiana Pacers lost in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics in what ended up being in heartbreaking fashion, 133-128. Indiana star Tyrese Haliburton spoke after the game to the media about the overtime loss and the one play that he is going back to in his mind that could […]

The Indiana Pacers basically had the game won when they secured a defensive rebound with around 12 seconds left in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Finals matchup against the Boston Celtics. The Pacers were up by three, 117-114, and had possession with less than 10 seconds remaining in regulation. Alas, the Pacers threw it […]

The Boston Celtics put together a thrilling overtime victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday night, thanks much in part to a huge Jaylen Brown three-pointer at the end of regulation. However, some Celtics fans left TD Garden before the shot was even made. Boston fans are […]

BOSTON, MA — The Boston Celtics had done their best to avoid a last-second thriller in the 2024 NBA Playoffs, but that wasn’t going to last forever. Instead of taking care of business early on against the Indiana Pacers, the C’s clutched up and prevailed 133-128 in overtime to take a 1-0 series lead in […]

BOSTON — Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown hit the game-tying triple to send his team to overtime en route to a 133-128 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. In spite of his clutch play on Tuesday night, he doesn’t believe he was the true reason why the C’s […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are heading into the Western Conference Finals as underdogs, at least according to many analysts. The Minnesota Timberwolves were the No. 3 seed heading into the NBA playoffs, while Dallas was No. 5. However, Mavs breakout playoff star PJ Washington is not buying the underdog narrative. “I mean, I don’t […]

Guy Fieri might have been in attendance at TD Garden for the Boston Celtics’ showdown with the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, but he still managed to take an exhilarating detour to Flavortown on Tuesday night. And it came courtesy of Jaylen Brown. The three-time All-Star saved his team from […]

It was an anxiety-inducing Game 1 on Tuesday as the Indiana Pacers fell to the Boston Celtics in overtime. At one point in the closing moments, it looked like the Pacers had it in the bag. However, crucial mistakes down the stretch cost Indiana the series opener. One player who committed late-game errors was Tyrese […]

A lot of greats usually start slow in their careers. They need ample time for their front offices and squads to figure things out before actually getting accolades. This was not the case for Jayson Tatum. He became part of an astounding Boston Celtics supporting cast immediately when he got drafted in 2017. Eventually, stardom […]

LeBron James is revered for his basketball IQ, with some believing he should be the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Since the Purple and Gold have been eliminated from the NBA Playoffs for weeks now, he has had plenty of time to share his thoughts and dissect every key in-game decision. The […]

The Boston Celtics took game one of the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday night at home, but they barely got it done. Boston led by as many as 13 in the second half and it looked like they were going to cruise to a win. However, the Indiana Pacers wouldn’t go away. The Pacers climbed […]

The Indiana Pacers were in the driver’s seat in the final seconds of Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Finals clash against the Boston Celtics. It seemed like it was a foregone conclusion that they’ll be taking a 1-0 lead in the series, as they led the game 117-114 with eight seconds remaining in the […]

The Indiana Pacers fell 133-128 in overtime to the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday night. While the Pacers shot 53.5 percent to the Celtics’ 47.5 percent, the difference was at the foul line. Boston shot 24-30 from the free throw line compared to Indiana’s 9-10. Indiana fans […]

Not too many expected the 2023-24 Indiana Pacers to make it this deep into the playoffs, but here they are, four wins away of a first trip to the NBA Finals since 2000. But what stands in their way in the Eastern Conference Finals is the Boston Celtics, the team that finished with the best […]

The NBA Playoffs are where legendary commentary calls are made. A big name that comes into mind whenever a history-altering shot finds it way to the bottom of the net is Mike Breen. This sportscaster knows how to craft stories and insane moments with just a few words. Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics’ legacy […]

The Indiana Pacers came so close to pulling off an upset playoff road win against the Boston Celtics Tuesday night. Indiana went toe to toe against the Celtics from start to end in large part because of a brilliant all-around effort by Pascal Siakam. The versatile forward was expected to play a huge role for […]

The Eastern Conference Finals got started on Tuesday night as the Boston Celtics hosted the Indiana Pacers in game one. It ended up taking overtime, but the Celtics found a way to get a win after getting a major scare from the Pacers. Indiana had a five-point lead with under two minutes remaining, and they also […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves made history against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night when they rallied from 20 points down to win a decisive Game 7 on the road and advance to the NBA Western Conference Finals against the Dallas Mavericks. And now it turns out that a historic audience was watching the Timberwolves advance. According […]

The New York Knicks’ playoffs hopes flamed out in the second round at the hands of the Indiana Pacers, partly due to injuries that severely limited the team’s rotation. Media and fans alike denounced Head Coach Tom Thibodeau for his strategy to give extended minutes and overworking key players, but Patrick Beverley struck back on […]

The Indiana Pacers and the Boston Celtics are the only two remaining teams in the East, and they kicked off the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday night in Boston. The Celtics were the best team in the NBA this season and they had far and away the best regular season record. They came into the […]

The Boston Celtics have been so dominant in their NBA Playoffs run that it’s easy to forget that they are missing Kristaps Porzingis. Al Horford, Luke Kornet, and Xavier Tillman have all shared minutes to fill that hole in production. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown along with Jrue Holiday and Derrick White all had to […]

Folks, the Western Conference Finals have finally arrived in thrilling fashion! Between the physically imposing Minnesota Timberwolves and the pesky Dallas Mavericks, one team will find themselves with a ticket punched to the NBA Finals in the coming weeks. Until then, it is about time to gear up for Game 1 of the Western Conference […]

The Denver Nuggets’ season came to an end at the hands of their division rival Minnesota Timberwolves. Throughout the series, both the Nuggets and Timberwolves exchanged blows. The Nuggets were down in a 0-2 hole early, but came storming back to take a 3-2 series lead. The Timberwolves would win Game 6 and force a […]

No matter how strong any Boston Celtics roster is constructed, there is always one star that shines brighter than others. In this conference-clinching NBA Playoffs series against the Indiana Pacers, Kendrick Perkins posits that there will be certain things expected out of Jayson Tatum. Why? It is largely because this is one of his few […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is carving a name for himself in the NBA, but he continues to draw comparisons to Boston Celtics great Larry Bird due to certain similarities in their game. But another Celtics legend in Paul Pierce begs to differ and seeks to end the comparisons. Pierce said on Undisputed Live that […]

DALLAS — The Minnesota Timberwolves are the favorite according to many analysts heading into the Western Conference Finals. All season long, though, the Dallas Mavericks have made it clear that they do not care what anyone has to say. Dallas believes in their ability to win games and they have consistently upset the odds. PJ […]

The Boston Celtics are set to begin their Eastern Conference Finals series against the Indiana Pacers on Monday night in TD Garden. Unfortunately, they will be without backup big man Xavier Tillman in this one, as the 25-year-old is not with the team due to personal reasons. Tillman announced on Instagram in a tribute that […]

DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki is often seen attending Dallas Mavericks games. He is a franchise legend who led Dallas to an NBA championship in 2011. Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd addressed the impact on the current team of having a legend like Nowitzki attend games. “It’s great,” Kidd said on Tuesday after practice. “You’re talking […]

The Indiana Pacers had been the underdog in each of their first two series in the 2024 NBA Playoffs. And yet, Myles Turner and company are still standing against all odds. They were widely predicted to lose to the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round but they managed to send Doc Rivers’ squad home. Granted […]

When it comes to Minnesota Timberwolves star big man Rudy Gobert, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has all sorts of opinions — mostly critical ones. Green’s hatred for Gobert is palpable every time he finds an opportunity to talk about the four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year. It can also seem that Green […]

Michael Porter Jr. and the Denver Nuggets will not be defending their NBA title, as they were eliminated by the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 7 of their second-round Western Conference playoff series on Sunday night. It was a disastrous loss for the Nuggets, who held a 20-point lead early in the third quarter, only to […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves will go head-to-head in the Western Conference Finals. Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves enter the series as the favorite, but Luka Doncic and the Mavs have consistently found ways to upset the odds. Maxi Kleber, the Mavericks veteran forward, is dealing with a shoulder injury, however. Dallas […]