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After displaying an admirable combination of heart and grit in Game 5 of their NBA Playoffs matchup against the Indiana Pacers, the Milwaukee Bucks were thoroughly outclassed in Thursday’s series-clinching Game 6. It was a brutal way to end an injury- ravaged and tumultuous postseason campaign. But the 120-98 outcome was sadly not the biggest […]

The Milwaukee Bucks had an uphill battle in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. The Bucks faced the fiery Indiana Pacers without star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. In the end, Milwaukee’s season ended with a 120-98 Game 6 defeat on Thursday night. There are several culprits to analyze for the Bucks’ season-ending defeat, including defense, […]

The Milwaukee Bucks fell 120-98 to the Indiana Pacers and were eliminated in Game 6 of their first-round NBA Playoffs matchup. Stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard both dealt with injury, though Lillard was able to play the majority of the series. Unfortunately, the Bucks’ All-Star guard fared poorly in his individual matchups with the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers did their best to ensure that this NBA Playoffs series would go to Game 6. Tyrese Maxey used up all of his power to propel them above the Jalen Brunson-led New York Knicks. They have two more games to go if they want to keep this postseason run going. However, things are […]

PHILADELPHIA — Buddy Hield noticed that Tyrese Maxey needed a boost of confidence during the fourth quarter of the Philadelphia 76ers’ Game 5 clash with the New York Knicks. What he said to Maxey sparked a legendary sequence that kept the Sixers in the series, setting the stage for them to potentially force a do-or-die […]

It was clear as day that the Los Angeles Clippers needed more firepower on offense and better players on defense. The Dallas Mavericks are on the brink of sending the trio of Russell Westbrook, James Harden, and Paul George home. While 48 minutes is a long time, there needs to be a lot of adjustments […]

Following their 4-0 sweep of the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, the Minnesota Timberwolves have emerged as legitimate championship contenders. They’re set to face the defending champion Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Semifinals in what will be a major test to see what level they’re truly made of. A […]

The first round of the NBA playoffs is still underway, but one second-round playoff series is already set, and fans are calling it the Tim Connelly Bowl. Connelly was formerly the general manager for the Denver Nuggets, but now he holds that role for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Connelly played a big part in building both […]

One of the primary storylines heading into Wednesday’s Game 5 between the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers was Luka Doncic’s health. The Mavs star was battling a knee injury and an illness. In fact, he even admitted that he probably would not have played if it was a regular season game. So is Luka […]

Miami Heat legend Udonis Haslem made a few appearances on various shows on the ESPN network Thursday and gave his thoughts on the current state of the team after they were eliminated by the Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs. One of the many interesting talking points that was brought up was […]

Milwaukee Bucks All-Star guard Damian Lillard is set to return from his two-game absence due to right Achilles tendinitis and he will play in Game 6 against the Pacers on Thursday, according to Turner Sports’ Chris Haynes. However, superstar big man Giannis Antetokounmpo remains out due to his calf strain after being called a “game-time […]

LOS ANGELES, CA — Following incredible performances by Paul George and James Harden, the LA Clippers tied their series up against the Dallas Mavericks going back home in a crucial Game 5. What ensued is nothing short of shocking. The Clippers suffered their worst home playoff loss in franchise history, dropping Game 5 to Luka […]

The Boston Celtics and Miami Heat have had some fierce battles in past postseasons, but Game 5 on Wednesday night wasn’t one of them. The C’s walloped Miami 118-84 and clinched a 4-1 series win in the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs. This beatdown went down at TD Garden, where the Celtics had […]

Luka Doncic led the Dallas Mavericks to a Game 5 victory after recording 35 points, 10 assists, and seven rebounds. It was an impressive all-around 123-93 win for the Mavs, who now hold a 3-2 series lead over the Los Angeles Clippers. Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal shared their thoughts on Doncic’s effort after the […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Game 6 between the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks is the latest stop on what has been an exhilarating ride of a series. But it will have a different feel to it since tip-off is scheduled for 9:00 PM EST. Games starting at 9:00 local time are extremely atypical for a […]

The Denver Nuggets feature an extremely talented roster. Nikola Jokic is a consistent MVP candidate, while Michael Porter Jr. and Aaron Gordon have stepped up for Denver in recent seasons. However, Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards does not believe Denver would be a championship-caliber team without Jamal Murray. “Jokic is the best player in the […]

Wednesday night marked the end of the Miami Heat’s season as they fell to the Boston Celtics in Game 5, 118-84, putting an end to a frustrating season filled with every hurdle thrown their way, especially how injuries impacted the team. Heat star Bam Adebayo spoke after the game and reflected on this past season […]

In what has easily been the most compelling 1st Round series of the 2024 NBA Playoffs thus far, the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers will take the floor tonight inside of Wells Fargo Center for a highly-anticipated Game 6. Among the many interesting storylines that this series has already produced — the Jalen Brunson/Tyrese […]

James Harden, through the first four games of the Los Angeles Clippers’ first-round matchup against the Dallas Mavericks, was his team’s best and most consistent player — a stabilizing force for a team that is weathering Kawhi Leonard’s injury and the eye-popping variance in Paul George’s performances. Game 5, however, was a different yet familiar […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will quickly want to forget about the sorry performance they put up in Game 5 of their heated first-round matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. After trading blows for the first 12 minutes, the Clippers completely lost the plot. The Clippers offense couldn’t get going thanks to the struggles of their stars, […]

The Dallas Mavericks earned a crucial Game 5 victory on Wednesday night over the Los Angeles Clippers. Luka Doncic, despite playing through injury and an illness, led the way in the 123-93 win. Doncic’s willingness to play despite the circumstances impressed Kyrie Irving. “Just how much he (Doncic) means to us as a group, but […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will try to keep their season alive as they play the Dallas Mavericks on Friday for Game 6 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Clippers-Mavericks Game 6 prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Mavericks destroyed the Clippers 123-93 […]

The Miami Heat’s season came to a screeching halt on Wednesday night, as they suffered their third straight blowout loss at the hands of the Boston Celtics in Game 5 to officially lose their first-round playoff series. As was the case for much of the series, Tyler Herro struggled mightily on both ends of the […]

After nearly climbing back from a 31-point deficit and stealing a win away from the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 4, the Dallas Mavericks left no doubt in Game 5, routing the Clips by the final score of 123-93 in Los Angeles to take a 3-2 series lead. As usual, leading the way for the […]

The Boston Celtics were dealt a big injury concern in their Game 4 victory over the Miami Heat on Monday night when Kristaps Porzingis was forced out of the game early with a right soleus strain. It didn’t matter in that game, and it didn’t matter in Game 5, as the C’s cruised to a […]

12 wins to go for the elusive 18th banner. The Boston Celtics may not have had Kristaps Porzingis in this NBA Playoffs matchup but that did not mean the Miami Heat were saved from being dominated. Coach Joe Mazzulla started off hot with each and every one of his schemes picking apart Coach Erik Spoelstra’s […]

The Miami Heat couldn’t catch lightning in a bottle twice. Looking to make another deep playoff run all the way from the eight-seed, the Heat saw their 2023-24 season come to an end with a whimper, as they suffered a 118-84 defeat in Game 5 of their first-round series against the Boston Celtics. It has […]

After facing the Miami Heat in the playoffs for the fourth time in five years, it’d be understandable if the Boston Celtics were sick of their South Beach rivals. However, Celtics star Jayson Tatum thought matching up with them in the first round was for the best. And that’s not just because the C’s easily […]

Miami Heat fans wanted all the smoke AKA the Boston Celtics in the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs. Unfortunately for Miami supporters, their team got absolutely smoked by Jayson Tatum and company in just five games. Not only are Heat fans enduring the pain from seeing Miami get demolished in the first round, […]

The Los Angeles Clippers came into Game 5 of their 2024 first-round matchup against the Dallas Mavericks with a golden opportunity to ride the momentum of their epic Game 4 victory. With the series tied at 2-2, one couldn’t ask for a more favorable setting for a crucial fifth game, as they played in front […]

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Los Angeles Clippers by a final score of 123-93 in Game 5 of their playoff series on Wednesday. Dallas now holds a 3-2 series lead and they will have an opportunity to clinch a series victory with a win in Game 6. Luka Doncic led the way on Wednesday night […]

For whatever reason, some of the highest postseason moments for Cleveland Cavaliers involve a block. Sure, the actual Block will always belong to LeBron James after his heroics in Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals, winning the Cavs their first championship and Cleveland its first title in over 50 years. But the big-time defensive […]

Supporters of the Miami Heat made a bit of a fuss when their team entered the 2024 NBA playoffs as the eight-seed, slated to face the Boston Celtics in the process. After all, the Heat’s recent playoff history against the Celtics isn’t too favorable for Boston. But on Wednesday night, the Heat’s Cinderella hopes came […]

A season that started with a lot of hope has finally crashed, burned, and ended. The Miami Heat have been eliminated in the NBA Playoffs by the Boston Celtics with a 118 to 84 scoreline. Coach Joe Mazzulla and the Jayson Tatum-led squad may be missing Kristaps Porzingis but that did not mean that their […]

The Phoenix Suns have yet again faced an unfortunate fate in the NBA Playoffs. Chris Finch exposed every single coverage that Frank Vogel could run and it showed. Whether it had Devin Booker playing zone to prevent outside shots or Kevin Durant going man-to-man against Anthony Edwards, defensive coverages were just not working. This had […]

Game 5 of the NBA Playoffs series between the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers came down to the wire. Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Maxey were exchanging buckets the whole game. Unfortunately for avid fans of the team from New York, they could not close out at home. It boiled down to a big play […]

The first round of the NBA Playoffs has been highly competitive. The Los Angeles Clippers are amid an intense battle with the Dallas Mavericks with the series tied up going into Game 5. Wednesday night’s matchup will be pivotal. However, a billboard company outside the Clippers arena stirred the pot with a hilarious Cancun ad. […]

The Golden State Warriors’ season is over after their loss in the NBA Play-In Tournament, but that does not mean that Draymond Green is not still opining on what is taking place in the NBA Playoffs. And he got real on why he believes the Denver Nuggets might be in trouble in the upcoming second-round […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will try to advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals as they face the Orlando Magic in Game 6 on Thursday at Amway Arena. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Cavaliers-Magic Game 6 prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Cavaliers edged out the Magic 104-103 […]