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On a night where there were some ridiculous refereeing decisions, perhaps the most inexplicable in Game 4 between the Lakers and Rockets came at the end of the game. Late in garbage time, Adou Thiero and Aaron Holiday had a minor scuffle that should have resulted in nothing notable. Instead, James Williams instantly ejected both […]
It was always going to take a lot for the Sixers to pull off a first-round upset over the second-seeded Boston Celtics. They were going to have to make the rebounding battle look respectable, which they haven’t done. They were going to have to keep Boston’s role players in check, which they haven’t done. Their […]
On the brink of advancing to the second round and pulling out a sweep for the first time since 2010, the Lakers fell to the Rockets in Game 4. With Kevin Durant out once again, it set the stage for a young and athletic Houston squad to play with a sense of urgency and desperation. […]
While Tyler Glasnow, Justin Wrobleski, Emmet Sheehan, and Shohei Ohtani combine for an 11-0 record, Yoshinobu Yamamoto sits at 2-2 heading into his sixth start of the season. The trend of Yamamoto not receiving adequate run support, particularly in contrast with the regular numbers that this offense puts up, was a major theme of his […]
The NBA Draft deadline came and went last week, with Brayden Burries and Koa Peat declaring as expected. But it was radio silence from two other Arizona players who were considered possible departures, making for an unsure weekend for Wildcat fans. Arizona fans got certainty on one of those players Monday morning, when the program […]
After Game 1 of the 3 vs. 6 matchup in the Western Conference, the Nuggets looked like the clear favorites. Nikola Jokić and Jamal… The post Preview: Nuggets season, future on the line in elimination Game 5 appeared first on Denver Stiffs .
After officially declaring for the NBA Draft last week, AJ Dybantsa published a long “thank you” message to BYU on his LinkedIn Monday. Below is the full post: “When I committed to BYU, I knew I was signing up for something bigger than basketball. A lot of people questioned the decision. For me, the choice […]
Great win! I love Payton Pritchard!!! It was funny how before the game it was all how Embiid was the GOAT and would make the difference and get them a win. Then afterwards, they were wanting to trade him and he was slow and lost the game. Love how many Celtics fans were there. Sixers fans insulting the Celtics and calling them names and wishing injury on them is terrible. Hopefully the Celtics close this out in 5. My favorites are in bold. ...
Days after hearing that former UNC center Henri Veesaar was entering the NBA Draft, Michael Malone has earned a commitment from Northwestern transfer Cade Bennerman. This move adds some depth to Malone’s front court, though it will be a while before we find out what kind of depth Bennerman will be. Bennerman is a 7-foot […]
I don’t think I’ve ever lived through a game quite like that. Given that no team in NBA playoff history has ever been down 17 points at halftime only to go on and win by 21, I’m pretty sure no one else has either. I’m still sitting here not entirely sure what we just watched. […]
The Portland Trail Blazers currently find themselves in an unenviable position in the midst of their NBA Playoffs series with the San Antonio Spurs. Down 3-1 in the best-of-seven, first-round affair, they face an elimination game tomorrow on the road against a hostile crowd, a confident opponent, and generational talent Victor Wembanyama. The turn for […]
The Kevin Durant trade was controversial. Some felt that it was a no-brainer. You’re trading one of the least efficient volume scorers in the NBA, Dillon Brooks, and the 10th overall pick for one of the best scorers in NBA history. If it feels too good to be true… There were always reasons why Durant […]
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro will undergo a minor procedure this week on his right foot that isn’t expected to “significantly” affect his offseason regimen, according to Heat insider Ethan Skolnick from Five Reasons Sports Network first reported on Monday. Herro missed a career high 49 games due to myriad injuries this season, including the […] The post Tyler Herro to undergo ‘minor procedure’ on foot appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
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Only one more sleep. Fewer than 34 hours. Hawks at Knicks, Game 5 at MSG. Let’s beat ‘em birds. Mike Brown On Josh Hart’s defense in Game 4: “Josh was really good on the ball. Josh is a guy with quick feet, he’s strong and when he gets locked in, he’s locked in. His defensive […]
All season long, members of the Minnesota Timberwolves had insisted to the coaching staff that things would be different come playoff time. During a December back-to-back series in New Orleans, Anthony Edwards mentioned that the team was already looking forward to the playoffs. IN DECEMBER. Only four months to go! So, all included, surely game […]
Up next in our pop quiz series are the Bucks’ backup bigs: Bobby Portis, Jericho Sims, and Pete Nance. But while they share on-court positions, these guys play completely different games. How well do you know them? Season in a snippet Bobby Portis 67 GP, 24.2 MPG, 13.6 PPG, 6.4 RPG, 1.6 APG, 0.6 SPG, […]
The handling of the Micah Parsons trade by the Dallas Cowboys has taken fans on a wild ride. Public perception was incredibly low at the beginning, but it may be on the rebound as the assets have turned into real players. There is no exact, scientific live poll to measure public opinion at each of these precise […]
On Friday, Henri Veesaar officially entered the NBA Draft, and though the door is slightly open for a return, that is highly unlikely. I want to thank the big man for his one season and for giving us his all and in return we gave him the chance to showcase his full skills and now […]
After another frustrating playoff loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Denver Nuggets should be kicking themselves for a baffling decision.
Everything you need to know about Game 4 of the Sixers-Celtics series was encapsulated in a single Boston possession late in the first quarter. Jayson Tatum missed a three-pointer, and teammate Baylor Scheierman tracked down the offensive rebound. And well, OK, it happens. But then the ball found its way to the C’s Nikola Vucevic, […]
Matchday 15 of the UEFA Champions League Fantasy game arrives with the stakes higher than ever, and with only elite sides left in the competition, picking the right players can make or break your rank. Form, consistency, and knockout pedigree are now more important than ever, so this selection focuses on the most reliable performers […]
Anthony Joshua might fight Tyson Fury this year, but it won’t be next. The 36-year-old Joshua (29-4, 26 KO) will return to the ring on July 25 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, facing Albanian-American club fighter Kristian Prenga. The idea is clearly for Joshua to shake any rust he may feel in what should frankly be […]
I haven’t taken a breath since 12 minutes into Game 2 when Victor Wembanyama took a spill and had a concussion. I think I passed out myself, and I am not sure what happened since. But I woke up and saw the San Antonio Spurs were up 2 games to 1, and Game 4 started […]
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum arrived at the free-throw line with 10:39 left in the fourth quarter in Sunday night’s Game 4 against the Philadelphia 76ers. There, his seventh foul shot gave the C’s a 30-point lead and sparked a tide-turn at Xfinity Mobile Arena. We want Boston! We want Boston! Celtics fans who made […]