Tag: NBA Playoffs
Shaquille O’Neal: Don’t Count Out Warriors Despite 3-1 Deficit to Lakers
It would be a mistake to think that the Warriors are going to go away with a whimper. They are, after all, the defending...
East Notes: Knicks, Julius Randle, Pistons, Hornets, Terry Rozier
Knicks
Power forward Julius Randle seemed to question the Knicks' heart after dropping a third straight game against the Heat in their Eastern Conference semifinal...
Pacers Aim for Playoff Return in 2023-24: ‘Is Our Foundation Done? Maybe Not’
What do the Pacers have to do to return to the postseason?
Well, how about just learning from this season and banking on the idea...
Lonnie Walker IV Lifts Lakers by Warriors, And Now It’s LeBron James’ Turn at 3-1 Lead
This time, it's LeBron James who is protecting a 3-1 lead against Stephen Curry and the Warriors.
And James likely has a guard named Lonnie...
Jimmy Butler, Heat Keep Right On Clicking, Take 3-1 Series Lead Over Knicks
You can talk about the play of the bench. You can talk about the offensive rebounds.
You might even bring up the fact that, yes,...
Suns’ Chris Paul Could Return for Game 6 vs. Nuggets
Suns point guard Chris Paul is likely to remain out for Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinal series vs. the Nuggets, but could...
Suns Owner Mat Ishbia: Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic Should Not Be Suspended
Suns owner Mat Ishbia is taking the high road after being nudged back into his seat by Nuggets center Nikola Jokic on Sunday.
The incident...
Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic on Suns Owner Mat Ishbia: Fans Can’t Try to Influence the Game
Nuggets center Nikola Jokic said his minor confrontation with Suns owner Mat Ishbia really was about Ishbia standing in his way -- and nothing...
Devin Booker, Kevin Durant Shine Bright As Suns Fight Off Nuggets, Even Series
Suns stars Devin Booker and Kevin Durant have just been too good for the Nuggets at home. It's just that simple.
They put that on...
James Harden Saves the Day, Sixers Knot Series vs. Celtics
Suddenly, the 76ers have life. In fact, they have more than life.
Thanks to a 3-pointer from James Harden in overtime, the Sixers nicked the...
East Notes: Knicks, Jalen Brunson, Raptors, Wizards
Knicks
Point guard Jalen Brunson again said he will have to do better after the Knicks dropped Game 3 on the road to the Heat....
Lakers Notes: LeBron James, D’Angelo Russell, Anthony Davis
The Lakers won a close Game 1 vs. the Warriors. Then they got blown out.
Then came Game 3, and the Lakers won by what...
LeBron James, Lakers keeping the faith after blowout loss to Warriors
The best way to try to overtake the defending champion Warriors is to try to fight fire with fire.
At least, that seemed to be...
Suns’ Chris Paul (groin) ruled out for Game 3 vs. Nuggets
The Phoenix Suns have made it official. As expected, the Suns have ruled Chris Paul out of Game 3 against the Denver Nuggets with a...
