Tag: NBA Playoffs
Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo Does Individual Work, Questionable for Game 4
There's no time like now for Giannis Antetokounmpo to return to the Bucks.
After all, they trail their first-round series vs. the Heat by a...
Nuggets Putting Pedal to Metal in Search of First Franchise Sweep
The Nuggets entered the playoffs as the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference and their apparent mission is to show the basketball world...
West Notes: Kings, Harrison Barnes, Nuggets, Lakers
Kings
Forward Harrison Barnes indicated that the Kings fear no one, as they lead their series vs. the Warriors by a 2-0 count.
“The whole time...
Donovan Mitchell, Cavs Ready for ‘War’ vs. Knicks as Series Shifts to MSG
Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell indicated he's well aware that the first-round series with the Knicks is about to get considerably tougher.
After all, the next...
Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard to Miss Game 3 vs. Suns
Clippers star forward Kawhi Leonard will miss Game 3 of the first-round series vs. the Suns with a right knee sprain, the team announced.
Leonard...
Anthony Davis on Lakers’ Game 2 Loss: ‘Flush It’
All the Lakers need to do with their Game 2 loss to the Grizzlies is leave it in the dust.
At least, that seems to...
Kings Say Domantas Sabonis Questionable for Game 3 vs. Warriors
Kings center Domantas Sabonis is listed as questionable for Game 3 vs. the Warriors with a sternum contusion, sustained in the fourth quarter of...
Warriors’ Draymond Green Suspended for Game 3 vs. Kings
The Warriors were hopeful that forward Draymond Green would only be fined. Instead, he has been suspended, the NBA announced in a press release.
More...
Dribbles: This Time, Darius Garland and Cavs Do All The Right Things
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 107-90 hammer job of the Knicks in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference playoff series on Tuesday.
1....
Grizzlies’ Ja Morant Could Play in Game 2 vs. Lakers
Grizzlies star point guard Ja Morant suffered no significant break or fracture in his right hand in Game 1 of the playoff loss to...
Knicks’ Josh Hart May Miss Game 2 vs. Cavs
CLEVELAND -- Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart is questionable for Game 2 vs. the Cavaliers after suffering a sprained left ankle, coach Tom Thibodeau told...
Bucks Optimistic Giannis Antetokounmpo Will Play in Game 2
The Bucks are optimistic star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo will be able to play in Game 2 vs. the Heat after sustaining a lower back...
Clippers’ Paul George Unlikely to Return vs. Suns
Clippers forward Paul George is progressing but unlikely to return from a sprained right knee injury for the first-round series vs. the Suns, per...
Knicks’ Julius Randle Targeting Return for Game 1 vs. Cavs
Knicks power forward Julius Randle is aiming to return from a sprained ankle in the first game of the Eastern Conference playoff series vs....
Cavs Pod: Previewing and Predicting Playoff Series vs. Knicks
Well, the playoffs in Cleveland have arrived again. You already know the stats -- namely, that this is the Cavaliers' first playoff appearance without...
Wolves Notes: Mike Conley, Karl-Anthony Towns, Chris Finch
It's now or never if the Timberwolves hope to reach the playoffs for just the third time in 19 seasons.
Despite leading most of the...
Lakers Notes: LeBron James, Darvin Ham, Anthony Davis
It wasn't a great start to the season and it wasn't a great finish to the play-in victory, but the Lakers are somehow playoff-bound.
Not...
Jimmy Butler: Heat Have to Play ‘Exact Opposite’ of Play-In Loss
It's one win or done for the Heat, and star wing Jimmy Butler said they sure have to be a lot better than they...
JB Bickerstaff on Cavs’ Lack of Playoff Familiarity: ‘I’m Confident in Our Group’
Most of the Cavaliers are new to the playoffs, but that isn't keeping coach J.B. Bickerstaff from believing in good things.
“I’m confident in our...
Knicks’ Julius Randle Progressing, Aims to Play in Game 1 vs. Cavs
Power forward Julius Randle has been down but may not be out for the Knicks' playoff series vs. the Cavaliers.
Game 1 is Saturday in...
