The New York Yankees boast the best record in baseball at 23-8 mostly in part to stellar pitching and home runs. Aaron Judge leads the MLB with 11 home runs, and teammates Anthony Rizzo and Giancarlo Stanton each hit nine HRs. In last night’s 15-7 victory against the Chicago White […]
Betting Preview: Boston Celtics Face Elimination in Game 6 vs Milwaukee Bucks
The #3 Milwaukee Bucks are one win away from clinching a berth in the Eastern Conference finals when they host Game 6 against the #2 Boston Celtics. Meanwhile, the Celtics find themselves in a do-or-die elimination game on the road after a heartbreaking loss in the final minute of Game […]
Dallas Mavs Avoid Elimination, Force Game 7 vs Suns in Phoenix
Luka Doncic came close to a triple-double during a clutch victory for the Dallas Mavs in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals during a 27-point blowout against the Phoenix Suns. The Mavs staved off elimination in Game 6 and tied the series at 3-3 to force a Game 7 […]
Miami Heat Advance to East Finals, Philly 76ers Deep Sixed
The #1 Miami Heat defeated the #4 Philadelphia 76ers 99-90 in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, eliminating Philly from the 2022 NBA playoffs. With the victory, the Heat won the series 4-2 and clinched a berth in the Eastern Conference finals for the second time in the past […]
Kenny Atkinson, Terry Stotts Interview for Lakers Gig
The Los Angeles Lakers continued their search of a head coach and interviewed Kenny Atkinson and Terry Stotts. Atkinson is currently an assistant coach under Steve Kerr with the Golden State Warriors, and the Lakers were granted the opportunity to interview Atkinson. Fellow assistant coach — Mike Brown — was […]
Miami Heat Injury Update: Kyle Lowry (Hamstring) Out for Game 6 in Philly
With a 3-2 lead over the Philadelphia 76ers, the top-seeded Miami Heat are trying to clinch a spot in the Eastern Conference finals, but they won’t have starting point guard Kyle Lowry in Game 6 tonight due to a lingering hamstring injury. Lowry will sit out for the second consecutive […]
Memphis Grizzlies Avoid Elimination in 39-Point Blowout vs Warriors
The Memphis Grizzlies staved off elimination in a must-win Game 5 when they absolutely destroyed the Golden State Warriors 134-95. The Grizzlies stayed alive, but they’re still down 3-2 in the series with Game 6 slated for Friday night in San Francisco. The Grizzlies pulled off the clutch victory in […]
Bucks Stun Celtics with Jrue Holiday’s Blocked Shot, Lead Series 3-2
In a critical Game 5, the Milwaukee Bucks wiped out a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter and stole a road win 110-107 against the Boston Celtics to break a 2-2 series tie and surge ahead with a 3-2 lead. Defensive specialist Jrue Holiday blocked a shot by Marcus Smart […]
Game 5 Betting Preview: Grizzlies Face Elimination Without Ja Morant
The Memphis Grizzlies trail the Golden State Warriors 3-1 in the Western Conference semifinals and, although they have Game 5 at home in Memphis, it looks like All-Star point guard Ja Morant won’t play due to a knee injury. The Grizzlies went 20-5 during the regular season without Morant in […]
Suns Smother Mavs in Game 5, Take 3-2 Edge in West Semis
After falling behind early, the Phoenix Suns hunkered down on defense and allowed just 54 points in the final three quarters during a 30-point blowout victory in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Dallas Mavs. After blowing a 2-0 series lead and losing two consecutive games, the […]
Miami Heat Regain 3-2 Series Lead with 35-Point Blowout vs Philly Sixers
The Miami Heat lost two games in a row on the road and couldn’t wait to get back to their home court at the American Airlines Arena where they’re undefeated in the postseason. The Heat ended a two-game mini-skid and bounced back with a resounding 35-point shellacking of the Philadelphia […]
Grizzlies Injury Update: Ja Morant (Bone Bruise) Doubtful for Game 5
With the Memphis Grizzlies on the brink of elimination and down 3-1 against the Golden State Warriors, there’s a strong chance that point guard Ja Morant won’t play in Game 5 due to a knee injury. The Grizzlies listed Morant as doubtful to play in Game 5 in Memphis on […]
Miami Heat Injury Update: Kyle Lowry (Hamstring) Out for Game 5
Starting point guard Kyle Lowry won’t suit up for the Miami Heat in Game 5 against the Philadelphia 76ers tonight because he reaggravated his hamstring injury. The initial injury occurred in Game 3 of the opening-round series against the Atlanta Hawks when Lowry tweaked his hamstring. He missed the next […]
Warriors, Suns, Celtics, Heat are Series Favorites Heading into Game 5
Every series in the conference semifinals has completed four games, and the Golden State Warriors are huge betting favorites at -3000 odds to advance with a 3-1 lead over the Memphis Grizzlies. The other three playoff series are deadlocked at 2-2 with the Phoenix Suns/Dallas Mavericks, Boston Celtics/Milwaukee Bucks, and […]
Monty Williams Named 2022 NBA Coach of the Year
The Phoenix Suns finished the regular season with the best record in the NBA at 64-18, and the league recognized head coach Monty Williams as the Coach of the Year for 2022. Williams earned 458 total votes and 81 first-place votes to beat out Taylor Jenkins from the Memphis Grizzlies […]
Warriors New NBA Title Favorite, Seize 3-1 Series Lead vs Grizzlies
Despite an ugly 3-point shooting night for both teams in Game 4, the Golden State Warriors rallied late in the fourth quarter to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 101-98 and take a 3-1 series lead in the Western Conference semifinals. The Warriors are now the new betting favorite to win the […]
Al Horford Inspires Comeback, Celtics Beat Bucks to Even Series at 2-2
Led by veteran big man Al Horford, the Boston Celtics erased a double-digit deficit and outscored the Milwaukee Bucks 43-28 in the fourth quarter to complete a come-from-behind victory and win Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Celtics evened the series at 2-2. The Celtics tied a franchise […]
Will Ja Morant (Knee) Play in Game 4 of Grizzlies/Warriors?
The Memphis Grizzlies trail the Golden State Warriors 2-1 in the Western Conference Semifinals, and everyone is wondering if Ja Morant will play tonight for the Griz, or miss a crucial Game 4 with a knee injury after an incident in Game 3 involving Jordan Poole. Morant exited Game 3 […]
Denver Nuggets Center Nikola Jokic Named NBA MVP in Back-to-Back Seasons
In one of the closest races in recent history, Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets edged out Joel Embiid from the Philadelphia 76ers and Giannis ‘Greek Freak’ Antetokounmpo to win the 2022 NBA MVP. Jokic was the reigning MVP and won the prestigious award in back-to-back seasons joining an elite […]
HBO Orders Second Season of ‘Winning Time’ Despite Criticism from Showtime Lakers, Jerry West
‘Winning Time’ — the HBO series about the rise of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers — aired its season one finale last night which focused on the Lakers winning the 1980s NA championship during Magic Johnson’s rookie season. HBO ordered a second season of ‘Winning Time’, much to the dismay […]