NBA Playoffs Articles - Page 72

The Los Angeles Lakers can cross off one name from their list of potential head coaching candidates. Jason Kidd is not going anywhere. He is signing a multi-year contract extension with the Dallas Mavericks, per Chris Haynes of TNT and Bleacher Report. A second-round meeting with the No. 1-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA […]

The Denver Nuggets are in unfamiliar territory as they succumbed in the first game of their much-anticipated series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. It is the first time since 2022 that they are trailing in a series, but the Nuggets are more than capable of bouncing back in Game 2. Anthony Edwards was phenomenal as he […]

Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets are facing a tough task against the upstart Minnesota Timberwolves and their exciting young core led by Anthony Edwards. In Game 1, the Timberwolves took the series opener on the road, 106-99, led by Edwards’ 43 points, seven rebounds and three assists. The loss put the defending NBA champions in […]

The Orlando Magic may have ended their season on Sunday, but one player left a lasting impression on those who tuned in. Paolo Banchero, the squad’s young sophomore, finished his campaign with a monster double-double of 38 points and 16 rebounds. This drew a variety of reactions from the basketball world, all of whom praised […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves struck first in the Western Conference Semifinals of the NBA Playoffs to take a 1-0 lead against the Denver Nuggets. The Wolves were led by Anthony Edwards’ 43 points as he joined some elite company in being amongst the youngest players to score 35 or more points in three straight playoff games. […]

When Donovan Mitchell was asked postgame if “Playoff Spida” was back after the Cleveland Cavaliers won Game 7 over the Orlando Magic, 106-94, he couldn’t help but chuckle. All throughout his career, Mitchell had been known as a big-time player who always steps up whenever the lights were the brightest. But, after years of frustrating […]

When it comes to the Minnesota Timberwolves, most eyes are always on Anthony Edwards for obvious reasons. Edwards has been playing like a ball of fire in the 2024 NBA Playoffs thus far. He already looks like a huge problem for the Denver Nuggets after he torched the defending NBA champions for 43 points in […]

The season is over for this young Orlando Magic squad. It had been a heck of a ride after struggling in the early parts of the season and getting into the groove after finding their identity. There were not a lot of expectations since this was their first time in the NBA Playoffs. However, it […]

Following a thrilling victory in Game 6, the Orlando Magic’s playoff journey concluded with a 106-94 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 7 on Sunday, with Franz Wagner reflecting on his performance as Paolo Banchero and head coach Jamahl Mosley also offered their insights. Paolo Banchero offers support to Franz Wagner despite Game 7 […]

Anthony Edwards continued his playoff dominance on Saturday, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 106-99 win over the Denver Nuggets. No matter who the Nuggets assigned as defender, Edwards was money from all over the floor. Still, his 43-point night didn’t come without obstacles, such as the controversial technical foul he received late in the […]

The wait is over: the Boston Celtics know who they’re facing in the second round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs. The Cleveland Cavaliers will come to Beantown for Game 1 on Tuesday night, as they completed the largest comeback in Game 7 history on Sunday afternoon to beat the Orlando Magic. Boston and Cleveland met […]

The NBA has seen a youth movement in recent years, and that will be evident in the second-round playoff matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Dallas Mavericks. Despite being one of the youngest teams in the NBA, the Thunder earned the one-seed this 2023-24 season. Meanwhile, the Mavericks are led by a 25-year-old superstar […]

Following Friday night’s Game 6 thriller win against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Orlando Magic came up short in their playoff run, losing 106-94 in Game 7 on Sunday. The Magic took the court with determination, establishing an early lead in the first half. They surged ahead by as much as 18 points before the Cavaliers […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves look to take a 2-0 against the Denver Nuggets Monday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Timberwolves-Nuggets prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Timberwolves were able to take game one of this series, giving them five straight wins […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks practiced on Sunday following their series-clinching Game 6 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday. Dallas is now preparing to play the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second-round of the NBA playoffs. Taking care of business on the defensive end and finding ways to contain Thunder stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander […]

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero is getting some high praise after he nearly led his team to victory Sunday over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Banchero put up a double-double for the team, who ended up losing in Game 7 of its NBA playoff series to the Cavs. The forward had 38 points and 16 rebounds, and […]

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner is not going to be able to hang out in central Florida for quite awhile. The Magic player is getting blasted on social media after putting up one of the worst NBA Playoff performances of all-time. Wagner went 1-for-15 from the field, in the team’s Game 7 loss to the […]

The Orlando Magic have officially been eliminated from the NBA Playoffs by the hands of the Cleveland Cavaliers in a frustrating Game 7 effort, 106-94. There is no doubt that it was a heated series between the two Eastern Conference teams as the physicality was a huge standout as both squads played in the mud, […]

A lot of basketball fans didn’t expect the New York Knicks or the Indiana Pacers to advance past the first round. They both had impressive series to open up the NBA playoffs, though, while also benefiting from their opponents having injury issues. Now, the two teams will play each other in the second round, and […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will face the Orlando Magic in Game 7 of their first-round series without the help of star center Jarrett Allen, who is inactive due to a rib contusion. After speculation about whether he would play, the Cavs center has officially been ruled out. Allen missed the last two games for the Cavs […]

Let’s be honest for a moment (this shouldn’t be perceived as an overly bold prediction). The New York Knicks should get through the Indiana Pacers with ease compared to what they just went through against the Philadelphia 76ers in their first-round playoff series. The Knicks won 50 games in the regular season and secured the […]

From the outside looking in, it feels like everything is on the line for the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Orlando Magic. If the Cavs lose, Donovan Mitchell may ask for a trade. Players other than Mitchell could be moved. Coaching and front office changes could be made. Simply put, there could be a legitimate, wholesale […]

It’s time for a new round as the Indiana Pacers will meet the New York Knicks for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on Monday at Madison Square Garden. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Pacers-Knicks Game 1 prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Pacers upset […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook is setting the record straight about his thoughts on his role with the team this season. Westbrook is calling out reports about his feelings that he says aren’t accurate. The veteran was placed in a supporting role for most of the year with the club. Media reports alleged there […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves took firm control of their second-round series against the reigning champion Denver Nuggets with a surprise Game 1 victory on the road. Anthony Edwards powered the Timberwolves’ offense in historic fashion with another 40-bomb. Defensively, Minnesota stymied Denver in ways no other team in the Association can. Rudy Gobert disrupted two-time MVP […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves jumped out in front of their Western Conference Semifinals series against the Denver Nuggets with a 106-99 win in Game 1. The Timberwolves stole homecourt advantage from the Nuggets behind another epic performance from star shooting guard Anthony Edward, who had 43 points in the win. Edwards was so good for the […]

Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves entered their playoff series with the Denver Nuggets expecting a war, and sure enough, they were mentally prepared for it. So when Nikola Jokic and Co. threw everything they had on the Wolves in Game 1, they didn’t falter and prevented a collapse. As a result, the Timberwolves were […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic struggled against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals. The Wolves’ rotation of big men particularly made life hard for him, with Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert and Naz Reid all contributing to slow him down. Obviously, the Timberwolves’ size is something the Jokic and the Nuggets […]

Everyone has been left in awe by Anthony Edward after he guided the Minnesota Timberwolves to a huge 106-99 win over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night. With that win in Mile High City, Minnesota was able to take a 1-0 series lead versus the defending champions, but it appears that Edwards is what everyone’s […]

After a convincing series sweep of the Phoenix Suns in the first round, the Minnesota Timberwolves were looking to stay hot in Game 1 of their second round series. However, the Wolves had a tough task ahead of them. The reigning champion Denver Nuggets with homecourt advantage are typically unbeatable. Despite the daunting challenge, Minnesota […]

One of the more interesting parts of the Miami Heat’s season has been the play of star Duncan Robinson, especially towards the final part of the year where a back injury significantly limited him. To provide more context of his issue, he spoke with the media Friday afternoon during the Heat’s exit interviews as he […]

If you spend just a minute on social media checking out the Minnesota Timberwolves, chances are you’ve already come across a wild theory involving T’wolves star Anthony Edwards and Michael Jordan. Apparently, some people believe –seriously or not —  is the son of the Chicago Bulls legend and Basketball Hall of Famer. That is simply […]

The Denver Nuggets have their work cut out for them in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. The Nuggets lost Game 1 of their Timberwolves matchup 106-99 on Saturday night after a dominant Anthony Edwards performance. Of course, Denver received a hefty contribution from Nikola Jokic. However, the center needed more from his star […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves struck first in their Western Conference Semifinals series agains the Denver Nuggets with a 106-99 win in Game 1. The Timberwolves stole homecourt advantage from the Nuggets and now it’s up to the defending champs to respond. But the talk of the game was focused on Timberwolves star shooting guard Anthony Edwards. […]

The Orlando Magic will battle the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 7 at RocketMortgage Arena, with the winner advancing to the Eastern Conference Semifinals. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Magic-Cavaliers Game 7 prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Magic defeated the Cavaliers 103-96 in Game 6 to […]

The Dallas Mavericks are getting a tough blow as they advance in the NBA Playoffs. Dallas forward/center Maxi Kleber is down with a shoulder injury, per The Athletic. Kleber is expected to miss a significant period of time for the team, and possibly the rest of the postseason. Kleber suffered a dislocation of the AC […]

With the coveted NBA championship up for grabs, it isn’t surprising that the NBA Playoffs is a showcase of the best basketball teams in the world. As a result, it’s when players are expected to be at their best. In fact, this is the best time for superstars to rise to the occasion, especially when […]

The sports television network ESPN is denying a report that they are banning Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley from appearing on the channel. The network says Beverley hasn’t faced any discipline from the broadcasting company, after a tense exchange occurred between the player and a producer who works for the network. “He isn’t banned and […]

Every NBA hopeful dreams to someday enter the same company of Michael Jordan, arguably the greatest basketball player of all-time and one of the biggest icons the sports world has ever known. Even if it is for just one day, the feeling of hearing one’s name in the same breath as the six-time champion is […]