Category: NBA

The Timberwolves blew out the Nuggets on Thursday to force Game 7 behind 27 points from Anthony Edwards. It was the largest winning margin in a postseason game since 2015, just the kind of statement Minnesota wanted to make against the defending champs. Jaden McDaniels notched 21 points, and Karl-Anthony Towns had a double-double of...

The Knicks rebounded Tuesday night in Game 5, regaining control of their best-of-seven series on their home floor with a 121-91 rout against the Pacers, highlighted by Jalen Brunson’s 44-point outing. New York showed no signs of fatigue after dropping back-to-back games in Gainbridge Fieldhouse, which included Game 4 and a rather forgettable performance from...

The defending champs are one win away from the Western Conference Finals after defeating the Timberwolves, 112-97, on Tuesday night in Game 5. Nikola Jokic shone, and Denver managed to shut down Anthony Edwards in the victory, pushing the series to 3-2. Jokic scored 40 points and had 13 rebounds, and Aaron Gordon also had...

The Thunder hit the Mavericks with a counter right Monday night with a 100-96 victory in Dallas to even the series at two games a piece in Round 2 of the Western Conference playoffs. In a back-and-forth affair all night long, it was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander who came up clutch when it mattered most for the West’s...

With an injury-riddled Cavaliers team looking to protect home court Monday night, the top-seeded Celtics prevented any momentum going in the opposite direction in a 109-102 win in Cleveland. Despite a seven-point win, the Celtics had a dominant offensive performance from Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, who combined for 60 points. “It took us a...

After getting themselves into a two-game hole at home, the Nuggets emerged with a vengeance in Minneapolis. They dominated Game 3 and beat the Timberwolves 115-107 in Game 4 despite an all-star-worthy performance from Anthony Edwards, tying the series up.  Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon combined for 62 points in the win, and Jamal Murray...

In a must-win game for the Pacers, they delivered when it mattered most and carried their newfound momentum from Game 3 by dominating the Knicks in Game 4, 121-89, Sunday afternoon to tie the series at two games apiece. The Pacers, with a stellar performance, never left the game in doubt. Shooting an impressive 56.8...

All-Star Los Angeles Lakers combo forward LeBron James has a big summer coming up. Beyond just having the opportunity to enter unrestricted free agency for the first time in six years, the 20-time All-Star and four-time league MVP will be returning to international competition for the first time in 12 years, when the 39-year-old suits...

The Mavericks now sit in control of their Western Conference semifinal series after taking Game 3 at home against Oklahoma City on Saturday with a 105-101 victory.  P.J. Washington stepped up in a big way for the second game in a row, dropping a team-high 27 points on an 11-of-23 shooting effort, while making five...

The No. 1-seed Celtics rebounded from a Game 2 stumble in Game 3, beating the Cavaliers 106-93 in Cleveland. Now up 2-1 in the series, Boston dominated on both ends of the floor while the Cavs couldn’t seem to keep up.  Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combined for 61 points in the matchup. Tatum also...

On the heels of three tight and often contentious games to open their Eastern Conference semifinal series, the Knicks and Pacers face a pivotal Game 4 Sunday in Indianapolis.  Indiana will hope to maintain the momentum it wrested back Friday with a 111-106 victory and even the series at 2-2. A balanced attack led by...

Just when the Nuggets appeared dead in the water, the defending NBA champions once again showcased their mettle.  Facing a must-win Game 3 amid a 2-0 series deficit, the Nuggets trounced the Timberwolves on the road, 117-90. Now, with Game 4 looming on Sunday evening, Denver has a chance to regain homecourt advantage and even...