Hawks’ De’Andre Hunter believes Heat provided blueprint to upset Celtics

Atlanta Hawks forward De’Andre Hunter watched the No. 8-seeded Miami Heat eliminate the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks in Game 5 of Wednesday night’s first-round series, and now the fourth overall pick of the 2019 NBA Draft feels that his team can upset the Boston Celtics as well. “They just showed [the template]. [Miami] played two play-in […]

James Foglio  •  27 Apr 2023
Celtics vs. Hawks Odds, Picks, & Predictions Game 6 NBA Playoffs First Round

Tonight, the Boston Celtics face the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6 of the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs; preview, odds, picks, predictions, and injuries for the Celtics-Hawks matchup are here. Sportsbooks show the Celtics as a seven-point road favorite. Boston is 26-17 away, whereas Atlanta is 25-18 at home. BetOnline odds are below. […]

James Foglio  •  27 Apr 2023
Damian Lillard to play with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bucks?

Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers retweeted an image of himself and Giannis Antetokounmpo in Portland jerseys, but the more ideal scenario is Lillard asking for a trade to Milwaukee. The six-time All-NBA member inked a two-year, $121.77 million max veteran extension with the Trail Blazers last July. Lillard made $42,492,492 this season and […]

James Foglio  •  27 Apr 2023
LeBron James after Lakers’ road loss: ‘I’ll be better in Game 6’

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers is confident in his team’s ability to bounce back this Friday in Game 6 after Wednesday night’s 116-99 Game 5 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs. The 19-time All-Star had a rough outing offensively, finishing with 15 points, 10 rebounds, […]

James Foglio  •  27 Apr 2023
Miami Heat become sixth 8-seed to defeat 1-seed in seven-game series

On Wednesday night, the Miami Heat won 128-126 in overtime of Game 5 against the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs, becoming the first 8-seed to upset the 1-seed in the first round since the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Chicago Bulls (4-2) in 2012. Miami is the sixth 8-seed to […]

James Foglio  •  27 Apr 2023
Anthony Edwards Cited For Third-Degree Assault After Swinging Chair In Game 5 Loss

Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves has been cited for misdemeanor third-degree assault after swinging a chair and striking two women nearby on his way to the locker room, following Tuesday night’s 112-109 series-ending loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 of the 2023 NBA Playoffs. The All-Star guard picked up a folding chair […]

James Foglio  •  26 Apr 2023
Michael Malone Sets Franchise Record for Most Playoff Wins in Nuggets History

The Denver Nuggets advanced to the next round with a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on April 25th . Not only did the Nuggets win a hard and gritty game, head coach, Michael Malone, also made franchise history. The head coach has a 57.6 winning percentage during his tenure with the Denver Nuggets. However, his […]

Mathew Huff  •  26 Apr 2023
Michigan State guard A.J. Hoggard quietly entered 2023 NBA Draft

Michigan State men’s basketball guard A.J. Hoggard low-key entered his name into the 2023 NBA Draft while maintaining his college eligibility before this past Sunday night’s deadline. The 6-foot-4, 220-pound junior didn’t post any social media announcements after his filing. Tuesday night, NBA Communications released the full list of 242 players who filed as early […]

James Foglio  •  26 Apr 2023
Nikola Jokic records third 25/15/10 playoff game, second most in NBA history

Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets logged his third playoff game with at least 25 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists, tying Wilt Chamberlain (3) and Oscar Robertson (3) for second most in NBA history. It was Joker’s eighth triple-double of his postseason career as well. LeBron James has the most 25/15/10 playoff games with […]

James Foglio  •  26 Apr 2023