NBA Playoffs Articles - Page 63

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 […]

Out of all the teams that are still standing in the 2024 NBA Playoffs, the Indiana Pacers come across as the unlikeliest one that’s still in pursuit of the title this season. Regardless of how one views Tyrese Haliburton and company, what matters to Indiana is that it’s alive in the postseason with a chance […]

The last time the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers faced each other was in 2019. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown were already slowly getting acclimated to playing heavy minutes as the franchise’s new duo. However, they weren’t as developed nor was their supporting cast. The team from the basketball state also did not have Tyrese […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves are set to battle in the Western Conference Finals. Both teams feature stars, with Anthony Edwards and Luka Doncic emerging as potential faces of the league. Edwards has seen a drastic increase in his star-power this season, and Mavs head coach Jason Kidd has taken notice. “When […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are the talk of the town still after they subdued the title-repeat dreams of Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in a thrilling seven-game series in the second round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs. That also means that Minnesota is on its way to playing its first Western Conference finals game in […]

After 10 years without an NBA Playoff series win, the Indiana Pacers have ensured the wait was worth it this postseason. As the number six seed, the Pacers took down the Milwaukee Bucks in the First Round, then defeated the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. This latest victory set up a titanic […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are facing battles on two fronts, both on and off the court. On one end, the Wolves’ playoffs run rolled on by eliminating  defending champion Denver Nuggets in the second round. However, incumbent owner Glen Taylor is facing a court battle against prospective owners Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore for trying to […]

Jaden McDaniels was tremendous to close out the Minnesota Timberwolves’ second-round series against the reigning NBA champs. The Denver Nuggets disrespected his jump shot by sagging way off of him. McDaniels took advantage late in the series, specifically in the must-win Games 6 and 7. The Wolves’ forward found his groove by hitting open shots […]

After a thrilling Game 7 win over the reigning champion Denver Nuggets, the Minnesota Timberwolves are set to face the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Finals. While one of the toughest challengers in Minnesota’s way is now eliminated, the Wolves’ remaining pathway to immortality is not easy. As Minnesota looks to book their NBA […]

The Boston Celtics have 17 championships to their name, which is tied for the most in league history. They are looking to add another one to their name, but they will have to get past the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals first. Boston has dominated all year long, but the acquisition of Pascal […]

The Boston Celtics have reached the Eastern Conference Finals for the fourth time in five seasons, and they were able to do so without complete health. Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis suffered a right soleus strain in Game 4 of the first round and hasn’t returned since. This calf injury has caused Porzingis to miss six […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are going to the Western Conference Finals after beating the Denver Nuggets 98-90 in an intense Game 7 matchup. Anthony Edwards solidly contributed to the team and had a hilarious interaction with Charles Barkley after the game. That reaction is reportedly being used as a Minnesota tourism lure. Edwards joined Charles Barkley […]

The Western Conference Finals are set, and it is a matchup few would have predicted coming into the season. The Minnesota Timberwolves advanced past the second round for only the second time in franchise history, and they will be taking on a Dallas Mavericks team that has proved doubters of their star backcourt wrong. Both […]

DALLAS — Dereck Lively II performed well during the Dallas Mavericks’ Western Conference Semifinals series victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Lively, a 20-year-old rookie, presented a lob threat for Dallas and he also helped in the rebounding department. The Thunder turned to a Hack-a-Shaq method on Lively to send him to free throw line […]

The New York Knicks’ 2023-24 came to an end on Sunday when they lost Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals 130-109 to the Indiana Pacers. They technically lost more than just the series, as they suffered another major injury, as well. Either way, New York’s season is over. And before we look ahead, let’s […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves had a historic 20-point comeback over the Denver Nuggets in Sunday’s Game 7 to earn a trip to the Western Conference finals after their 98-90 win on Sunday. Minnesota star Anthony Edwards had a statistically subdued game by his standards – 16 points on 6-24 shooting – but, as Bill Simmons points […]

The Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks in Game 7 of their second-round Eastern Conference playoff series on Sunday afternoon to punch their ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals. It represents the Pacers’ deepest postseason run since 2014. However, some are placing an asterisk on Indiana’s 2024 playoff success, particularly ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. The […]

No player in the league has been better during the NBA Playoffs than Anthony Edwards. At 22 years old, Edwards has led the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Western Conference Finals for just the second time in franchise history after taking down the Denver Nuggets, a series the Wolves won in seven games by taking three […]

The Boston Celtics became very familiar with the Indiana Pacers over the course of the regular season, and they’ll meet once again in the 2024 Eastern Conference Finals. Heading into this semifinal matchup, the two paths taken have differed. The C’s, who own the No. 1 overall seed, won both of their playoff series with […]