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DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks earned a 119-110 Game 2 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night. It was a crucial win for the Mavs to say the least. During the game, however, Daniel Gafford suffered a finger injury. He dislocated his pinky finger on a blocked shot attempt. “Blocked the shot, hand […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder weren’t at their best on Thursday night as they suffered their first loss of the 2024 NBA playoffs in Game 2 of their second-round matchup against the Dallas Mavericks, 119-110. Apart from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who had 33 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists, and Jalen Williams, who put up 20 points […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has received no shortage of Michael Jordan comparisons over the past couple of years. The comparisons have become increasingly common this season amid Minnesota’s success. Edwards has heard the comparisons. He shared his honest thoughts during a recent interview with Malika Andrews on Good Morning America. “Yeah, for sure,” Edwards […]

The Dallas Mavericks got a crucial win in Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder Thursday night, 119-110, as the series is now tied at one victory a piece. Mavericks star Kyrie Irving spoke to the media after the contest and gave his thoughts on what the mindset Dallas should have as they head back […]

For the second straight series, the Boston Celtics have dropped game two at home as massive favorites. The Celtics cruised to a win in game one of their current series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, but they ended up getting blown out of the water in game two. Boston got out to an early nine-point lead […]

Things went off the rails for Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle in the dying moments of Game 2 of their second-round matchup against the New York Knicks in the 2024 NBA playoffs. Carlisle’s frustrations were already mounting as the Pacers blew the double-digit they built in the first half en route to a 130-121 […]

After their dominant Game 1 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, it wasn’t far-fetched to expect the Boston Celtics to breeze by their second-round opponent after they largely dominated the Miami Heat in their first-round series. That idea came tumbling down in Game 2 on Thursday night unfortunately, as Boston got run off the court, suffering […]

BOSTON — The term “superteam” gets thrown around a lot, especially online and on TV. Some have even used that phrase to describe the 2023-24 Boston Celtics. However, Celtics star Jayson Tatum denied the claim that his squad is a “superteam.” Rather, they’re a talented bunch who can compete with the best the NBA has […]

The Boston Celtics will look to bounce back after a tough loss as the series shifts to Ohio for a Game 3 showdown with the Cleveland Cavaliers. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Celtics-Cavaliers Game 3 prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Cavaliers destroyed the Celtics 118-94 […]

After looking overmatched and overwhelmed in Game 1, when the Cleveland Cavaliers went down 14-5 early to the Boston Celtics in Game 2, it felt like it would be the same result on a different night for Cleveland. Instead, the Cavs flipped the script, stunning the Celtics at home and sending this series back to […]

The Denver Nuggets are in unfamiliar territory in their second round NBA Playoffs matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves, with the defending champs down in the series heading into their first road game of the series. Coach Michael Malone, however, refuses to sound the alarm despite coming off a huge home loss where the Timberwolves “kicked […]

Any decision that a Coach of the Year winner makes in an NBA Playoffs series clearly has some rationale to it. Coach Mark Daigneault faced some tough rotations and schemes coming from Jason Kidd. His Oklahoma City Thunder needed to find some momentum on offense against the Dallas Mavericks. This is why he fielded a […]

The Dallas Mavericks took home Game 2 of their second-round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and it was quite a heated game. The tension wasn’t exactly between both squads, but rather, between the Thunder fans and Mavericks players. Luka Doncic, in particular, was involved in a confrontation with a fan near NFL stars Kyler […]

The outcome of playoff battles between two teams of a similar caliber tend to boil down to the performance of role players, and whether they can capitalize on the open looks they get from the sheer amount of attention the star players draw. On Thursday night, it was the Dallas Mavericks role players’ who shone. […]

Luka Doncic made loud noises on the court Thursday night to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a series-tying 119-110 road win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. But a completely different “noise” after the game left even the Slovenian superstar running out of words. While in the middle of fielding and answering questions from the media, […]

This NBA Playoffs showdown between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic is getting more interesting. It is all tied up with both squads notching one win apiece. The Oklahoma City Thunder just could not find the momentum to get any of their guys on a consistent rhythm. Their offense looked heliocentric at times with the Most […]

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals on Thursday night. Dallas earned a 119-110 victory in the contest. Luka Doncic and PJ Washington led the Mavs with 29 points each, while Tim Hardaway Jr. added 17 points. Doncic fell and hurt his face early in the […]

The Boston Celtics looked like they were going to put the Cleveland Cavaliers to the sword and make quick work of them following a dominant 120-95 victory in Game 1. The Celtics made it rain from deep, tallying 18 makes from three to open the series, forcing the Cavs to adjust. And adjust they did. […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are trying to take full control of this NBA Playoffs series against the Dallas Mavericks. Both teams are making big runs and continually executing big efforts to notch the lead. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his squad might be lagging behind at the moment. But, it looks like one guy who goes by […]

The Boston Celtics were routed 118-94 on their home floor in Game 2 of their NBA Playoffs series against the Cleveland Cavaliers. After the game, Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla explained what went wrong, per Bobby Manning of CLNS: “Mazzulla: ‘Their ball pressure was better, their pick up points were higher … they closed into […]

The Boston Celtics enjoyed double-digit leads in each of their last four playoff games. But, on Thursday night, they were the ones who had to attempt to overcome a massive lead, yet to no avail, as the Cleveland Cavaliers took Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, 118-94. Although the C’s led by as many […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are pressuring the Boston Celtics early in the second round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs. The Celtics lost 118-94 to the fiery Cavs in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinal. There are many areas to examine for Boston’s shocking defeat; however, the play of Jrue Holiday, Derrick White, and the team’s […]

Rising star Anthony Edwards has been the cornerstone of the Minnesota Timberwolves on both ends of the floor, with more NBA analysts and observers taking notice of his work. Naz Reid joined the growing chorus of praises for his teammate, whose work ethic he has experienced up close. Edwards has been gaining more admirers due […]

Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals was a struggle for Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. They stayed in the contest until the second-half, but the Oklahoma City Thunder took control in the fourth quarter. The Thunder defeated the Mavs 117-95 on Tuesday but Dallas is looking to bounce back in Game 2. Doncic’s […]

The New York Knicks are coming off a hard-fought 130-121 Game 2 victory over the Indiana Pacers. New York went up 2-0 in the series with their win. However, the Knicks’ injury report for Game 3 has been dealt with concerning updates after Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby’s Game 2 scares. Knicks get cloudy Jalen […]

No coach and no team get criticized more for their management of minutes during games than Tom Thibodeau and the New York Knicks. Practically his entire coaching career, Thibs has been put under the microscope for running his guys into the ground by playing them 40-plus minutes each and every game. This trend has continued […]

Although the Cleveland Cavaliers were steamrolled in the second half of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Boston Celtics, there’s reason for optimism as the series continues. Based on the tone heading into Game 2, it’s as if this interaction of the Cavs has the mindset of a team that’s made six […]

The Eastern Conference Playoffs will shift to Gainbridge Fieldhouse for Game 3 of the series between the New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers. We’ll be bringing you a betting prediction and pick for the upcoming game as the Knicks just defended home court and lead the series 2-0. Check out our NBA odds series […]

Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley has been suspended four games by the NBA for forcefully throwing a basketball multiple times at spectators and for his inappropriate interaction with a reporter during his postgame media availability, the league announced on Thursday afternoon. These actions took place during and after the Bucks’ 120-98 loss on the road […]

The New York Knicks currently lead the Indiana Pacers 2-0 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals after picking up a 130-121 home victory in Game 2 on Wednesday night. However, this win came at a cost for the Knicks, as two-way forward OG Anunoby suffered a strained left hamstring early in the fourth quarter and did […]

The Los Angeles Clippers had a good regular season as they finished 51-31 and got the four seed in the loaded Western Conference. That record would be good for the two seed in the East. The Clippers got the five seed Dallas Mavericks in the first round of the playoffs, and they weren’t able to […]

Jalen Brunson is on a roll. Even on days where he looks like he’s in for a bad night, he somehow finds a way to will the New York Knicks to victory in the 2024 NBA playoffs. On Wednesday night, in Game 2 of their second-round matchup against the Indiana Pacers, Brunson went off to […]

The New York Knicks came away with 1 130-121 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the second round to take a 2-0 series lead, and Jalen Brunson dazzled once again with his efforts in the second half after missing much of the first half with a foot injury. Knicks head coach Tom […]

The Denver Nuggets will attempt to pull themselves out of a 2-0 hole as they head out to the Twin Cities to face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday for Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Nuggets-Timberwolves Game 3 prediction, and pick while showing you […]

The Indiana Pacers reportedly have submitted 78 plays to the NBA that they believed were called wrong against them during Games 1 and 2 against the New York Knicks in the second round of the playoffs, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN. Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said after the 130-121 loss in Game 2 […]

Being down two to nothing in the NBA Playoffs can surely be frustrating. What adds to those feelings could be the erroneous calls made by the officials too. Coach Rick Carlisle strongly feels this way during his Indiana Pacers’ series against the Jalen Brunson-led New York Knicks. The head honcho had his temper flare up […]

Losing the first two games of a playoff series is never ideal. Suffering two defeats in heartbreaking fashion is even more suboptimal. This is exactly what the Indiana Pacers experienced after they lost two very winnable games to start off their second-round matchup against the New York Knicks. In Game 2, the Pacers blew a […]

The injury bug kept biting the New York Knicks but they pulled off the win. Coach Tom Thibodeau had to make a lot of in-game adjustments after Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby went down. Now, they are up two games to nothing against the Indiana Pacers led by Tyrese Haliburton. It was not the prettiest […]

The New York Knicks continue to find ways to win even amid the mounting adversity that makes their quest to advance deeper into the playoffs a steeper uphill climb with each passing day. No one embodies the Knicks’ will to win in a greater way than Josh Hart does. Hart does whatever it is the […]