Game 2 between the Nuggets and Lakers in Denver was one of the wildest finishes of the year (but arguably not the wildest finish of the night in the NBA). The Nuggets erased a 20-point deficit to earn a 101-99 win, hitting all seven of their shots in the final four-plus minutes to walk down […]
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TNT and NBA TV were the national broadcasters for the three playoff games that took place on Monday night — TNT got instant classics in Sixers-Knicks and Lakers-Nuggets, while NBA TV had the game between the Magic and the Cavs. Because of this, Mike Breen didn’t have anything to do for ESPN, which meant that […]
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The New York Knicks took a 2-0 lead in their first round series thanks to one of the great late comebacks in recent playoff memory on Monday night against the Sixers. With 30 seconds to play, Philadelphia held a commanding five-point lead, but in the blink of an eye the Knicks erased it on a […]
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The Denver Nuggets, somehow, have a 2-0 series lead on the Los Angeles Lakers after a thrilling 20-point comeback win in Game 2 on Monday night. After a rough start, Jamal Murray closed the game with a flurry and tore the Lakers hearts out with a fading buzzer-beater over Anthony Davis to give Denver a […]
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There’s an immediate frontrunner for the best game of the 2024 NBA playoffs, and it’s going to be awfully hard to beat. Despite trailing by as many as 20 points in the second half of Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers, the defending champion Denver Nuggets were able to scratch and claw their way […]
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The Philadelphia 76ers face an 0-2 series hole in their first round matchup against the New York Knicks. There are certainly some positives for the team to take away from those games, namely that both were extremely close and the Sixers had a chance to win down the stretch despite the fact that they were […]
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The Philadelphia 76ers lost a heartbreaker on Monday night in New York. Despite a late 5-point lead, Philly was unable to hold onto its lead due to an 8-0 run by the Knicks over the game’s 27 seconds. As a result, New York picked up a 104-101 win that put the Knicks ahead in the […]
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The Los Angeles Lakers know they have to find 48 minutes of two-way excellence if they are going to even their first round series with the defending champion Denver Nuggets, as they saw Game 1 slip away after a strong start. However, a strong start never hurts the cause, and similarly to the opener the […]
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The New York Knicks are heading to Philadelphia with a 2-0 series lead. During Monday night’s Game 2 of their first round series, the Knicks played host to the 76ers at Madison Square Garden and looked like they were going to lose their homecourt advantage in the series, as the Sixers — powered by a […]
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Retired Los Angeles Clippers broadcaster Ralph Lawler came up with the concept of Lawler’s Law years ago, which states the first team to score 100 points in an NBA game would end up winning. Through two games in the first round series between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Orlando Magic, that has proven to be […]
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On Sunday night’s TNT doubleheader, Charles Barkley and Shaq managed to go off the rails during a halftime discussion of the Thunder and Pelicans Game 1 when Shaq had a little issue with his chair, prompting Chuck to come at him for being a “fat ass.” That was followed by the typical back-and-forth between the […]
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UPDATE: Despite the fact that this looked awful, Suggs was able to return to the game in the second half. EARLIER: Jalen Suggs hoped to find his form on offense in Game 2 of the Orlando Magic’s first round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers. After a difficult Game 1 in which Suggs (along with essentially […]
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The Charlotte Hornets are in the market for a head coach after Steve Clifford’s second stint on the bench came to an end — the veteran coach will move into a role in the team’s front office. Now, Charlotte needs someone to fill his shoes, and apparently, there’s interest in learning a bit more about […]
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Victor Wembanyama’s rookie year started as a slow burn, with the Spurs allowing him to get his feet wet before shifting too much responsibility onto his shoulders. There were flashes of brilliance, but it wasn’t until the calendar flipped to 2024 that the training wheels were removed and the Spurs started to really figure out […]
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The Oklahoma City Thunder put together a phenomenal and surprising season to earn the 1-seed in the Western Conference, but for just about the entire roster, the playoffs were an unknown territory. Their first round matchup is with the New Orleans Pelicans, and the two teams lived up to their billing as defensive-minded teams in […]
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The Indiana Pacers were a trendy pick coming into their first round series with the Milwaukee Bucks, as they went 4-1 against their divisional rivals this year and the Bucks were going to be without Giannis Antetokounmpo for at least a game or two to start the series. However, even without Giannis, the Bucks have […]
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With the NBA Playoffs underway, we will soon begin learning who has won the various NBA Awards for the 2023-24 season. While some, like Rookie of the Year, feel like a foregone conclusion, there is genuine intrigue for many of the selections on this year’s awards ballot. There have been ample debates about the MVP, […]
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For the third time in five years, the Los Angeles Clippers and Dallas Mavericks meet in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, and despite the absence of Kawhi Leonard, it was L.A. that got the upper hand in the opener of the 2024 edition with a 109-97 win (that wasn’t as close as the […]
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The Miami Heat faced an extremely tall order in their first round series with the Boston Celtics. Not only did they have to find a way to beat the team that ran away with the NBA’s best record four times, they would need to do so without Jimmy Butler. Sunday afternoon’s Game 1 in Boston […]
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The Los Angeles Lakers have their chance to avenge last year’s Western Conference Finals sweep at the hands of the Denver Nuggets, but after a 114-103 Nuggets win in Game 1, it’s clear that many of the same problems exist for L.A. in toppling the defending champs. Early on, the Lakers were rolling, jumping out […]
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There were high hopes that the first round series between the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers would be spectacular, and through one game, it’s managed to deliver. New York hosted Philly on Saturday afternoon at Madison Square Garden, and were able to pick up a 111-104 win behind a balanced offensive effort and […]
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The Suns and Timberwolves got their first round series underway in Minnesota on Saturday afternoon, and after considerable conversation in the buildup about how Phoenix had owned the season series, the Wolves came out and made quite the statement with a 120-95 blowout win in Game 1. Early on it was a back-and-forth affair with […]
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The 3-6 matchup in the Western Conference was one of the most highly anticipated series of the first round, with the Timberwolves playing host to the Suns to open things up on Saturday afternoon. The Suns won all three regular season meetings by double figures, so there was a sense Phoenix had Minnesota’s number and […]
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The Cleveland Cavaliers made it clear with their season finale performance that they wanted the 4-seed and a date with the Orlando Magic in the first round, and on Saturday they got a chance to prove that to be a wise maneuver in Game 1. Cleveland would pull away for a 97-83 win, as the […]
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The NBA Playoffs got underway on Saturday, which brought a return of playoff basketball to our lives on TV. It also meant the launch of a number of new ad campaigns, as the added eyeballs on games mean the league and network partners all want to debut new spots (that we will see over and […]
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For the second time in the last six years, the New Orleans Pelicans are on their way to the playoffs. The team played host to the Sacramento Kings on Friday night in the final Play-In Tournament game ahead of the 2024 postseason, and thanks to a smothering defensive effort and an incredibly balanced offensive showing, […]
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For the second year in a row, the Miami Heat will enter the NBA playoffs as the 8-seed in the Eastern Conference. On Friday night, Miami played host to the Chicago Bulls in the final Play-In Tournament game in the East and put forth a dominant performance behind a near triple-double from Tyler Herro. As […]
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The Miami Heat are in a win and you’re in situation in the Eastern Conference. Despite Jimmy Butler being out with an injury, Miami is playing host to the Chicago Bulls on Friday night in the final game of the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament, with the winner securing the 8-seed and a matchup with the […]
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The Western Conference playoffs always seem to be a war of attrition, and this year, it sure looks like we’re slated to have that happen again. With seven teams already decided and an eighth up in the air until Friday night, it’s difficult to pick which team will be able to navigate things and earn […]
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The NBA playoffs are finally here, and in the Eastern Conference, it sure feels like there’s one overarching question: Can anyone knock off the Boston Celtics? The team picked up the 1-seed in the East with a 14-game cushion over the New York Knicks, which swiped the 2-seed in a tight battle as the rest […]
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After a thorough investigation into irregularities involving sports betting, the NBA announced its final conclusion involving Jontay Porter on Wednesday. It was swift and decisive from the league, banning Porter from the NBA for life and laying out significant details as to what led to that conclusion. In the aftermath, the decision and the investigation […]
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