The Giannis “Greek Freak” Antetokounmpo scored 29 points for the Milwaukee Bucks in a 123-102 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Bucks evened the series at 1-1. The Bucks needed a win in Game 2 because they struggle to beat the Celtics […]
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Punch Harden in the Eye, Warriors Take 2-0 Lead Over Rockets
The Golden State Warriors won Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals over the Houston Rockets 115-109 in a game where Rockets star James Harden suffered blurry vision most of the night after an inadvertent eye rake from Draymond Green. Harden scored 29 points in a losing cause despite the […]
2019 NBA Championship Odds: Warriors Popular Pick with 8 Teams Remaining
Eight teams remain in the NBA playoffs and the Golden State Warriors continue to be the odds favorite to win the 2019 NBA Championship and their third-straight title. According to the South Point Casino and Sports Book in Las Vegas, the Warriors are -150 to win the NBA title this […]
Warriors Grab Game 1 Win vs. Rockets, But Officiating Takes Center Stage in Series
The Golden State Warriors held off the Houston Rockets to win Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series 104-100. But the game – and perhaps the entire series – appears destined to be remembered more about arguments over officiating than the play of either team. James Harden and Kevin […]
Luke Walton Faces Joint Investigation by Sacramento Kings, NBA
The NBA and the Sacramento Kings believe the sexual assault allegations against new head coach Luke Walton are credible enough to launch a joint investigation. The news was posted on the Kings’ website Thursday, announcing the two organizations would be working together. The Kings have hired Sue Ann Van Dermyden […]
Boston Celtics Legend and Hall of Famer John Havlicek Dies at 79
Former Boston Celtics superstar and eight-time NBA champion John Havlicek died on Thursday in Jupiter, Florida, at the age of 79. The Celtics announced Havlicek’s passing in a statement released Thursday evening. Havlicek had been suffering from Parkinson’s disease, though no specific cause of death was given in the announcement. […]
HBO Orders ‘Showtime’ Pilot About the 1980s LA Lakers with Magic, Kareem, and Riley
The high-flying, fast breaking Los Angeles Lakers from the 1980s will be getting their own series, “Showtime”, after HBO ordered a pilot to be directed by Academy Award-winner Adam McKay (“Vice”, “The Big Short”, “Anchorman”). According to the Hollywood Reporter, “Showtime” will be based on the book by Jeff Pearlman […]
Toronto Raptors and Philadelphia Sixers Advance to Eastern Conference Semifinals
The #2 Toronto Raptors defeated the #7 Orlando Magic in five games to advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Despite nagging injuries to Joel Embiid, the #3 Philadelphia Sixers only needed five games to defeat D’Angelo Russell and the upstart #6 Brooklyn Nets. The Raptors will now face the Sixers […]
Damian Lillard Hits 37-Foot Buzzer Beater to Lift Trail Blazers Past Thunder
Damian Lillard scored 50 points on Tuesday night, including a buzzer beater from 37 feet away from the basket, to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 118-115 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The victory gave Portland a 4-1 series win over Oklahoma City, advancing the Trail Blazers to […]
Greek Freak Drops 41, Milwaukee Bucks Sweep Detroit Pistons 4-0
Giannis “Greek Freak” Antetokounmpo unleashed 41 points in Game 4 of the opening round of the Eastern Conference playoffs to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 127-104 win over the Detroit Pistons to complete a four-game sweep. The Pistons were fighting for a playoff spot the last few weeks of […]
Sacramento Kings Coach Luke Walton Accused of Sexual Assault by Reporter
Sacramento Kings head coach Luke Walton is facing a lawsuit that accuses him of sexually assaulting a woman prior to being hired to coach the Los Angeles Lakers in 2016. The lawsuit, which was first reported by TMZ, was filed by sports broadcaster Kelli Tennant, a former host on the […]
Gordon Hayward Scores 20, Boston Celtics Sweep Indiana Pacers
The Boston Celtics completed a rare 4-0 sweep in the opening round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs with a Game 4 victory, led by Gordon Hayward’s 20 points off the bench, over the Indiana Pacers 110-106. The #4 Boston Celtics are expected to face the Greek Freak and the #1 […]
Golden State Warriors Blow 31-Point Lead in Game 2 Playoff Loss to Clippers
The Golden State Warriors suffered a stunning loss in Game 2 of their first round playoff series on Monday night, blowing a 31-point lead to the Los Angeles Clippers in a 135-131 defeat. Rather than giving the heavily favored Warriors a comfortable 2-0 lead, the result tied the best-of-seven Western […]
No Shocker Here, Zion Williamson Leaving Duke to Go Pro
Duke big man Zion Williamson joined his Duke teammates, RJ Barrett and Cam Reddish, by declaring himself eligible for the NBA Draft. Zion Williamson, who won the Wooden Award and Naismith Award for top player in the country, is expected to become the first pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. […]
Kendall Jenner Goes to Coachella, Philly Sixers Lose Game 1 Against Brooklyn Nets
Good thing that Kendall Jenner went to Coachella music festival and skipped the opening round of the playoffs because D’Angelo Russell and the Brooklyn Nets stunned the Philadelphia Sixers in Game 1. The Brooklyn Nets (42-40), with the #6 seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs, upset the #3 Sixers to […]
Sacramento Kings Hire Luke Walton as New Head Coach
Luke Walton did not stay unemployed for too long before Vlade Divac and the Sacramento Kings snatched him up as their new head coach. The Sacramento Kings have not gone to the playoffs in 13 seasons. The Kings hope that Walton can finally guide their young team to the first […]
Los Angeles Lakers Fire Head Coach Luke Walton
It was not surprising that Los Angeles Lakers coach Luke Walton was fired on Friday. That was widely expected. Walton was the odds on favorite to be the first NBA coach fired, with Bovada having his odds at 7/4. It was who fired Walton that was alarming. That task figured […]
NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Preview: Will Anyone Stop the Greek Freak and the Bucks?
The Milwaukee Bucks (60-22) won the most games in the NBA this season and even though the Bucks are the favorites to represent the Eastern Conference in the playoffs, Giannis “Greek Freak” Antetokounmpo has yet to win a playoff series during his previous three trips to the postseason. Since drafting […]
Western Playoffs Preview: Denver Nuggets Beating the Warriors a Pipe Dream?
The 2019 NBA playoffs tip-off on Saturday with the Golden State Warriors and the Denver Nuggets securing the top two seeds in the Western Conference. The Warriors are on course to win their third-straight NBA title. Oddsmakers and pundits all say the Warriors are the team to beat this year. […]
Dwyane Wade Posts Triple-Double for Miami Heat in Final Game of Career
Dwyane Wade may not have been able to finish his NBA career with a win, but that didn’t stop him from putting on a show. Wade recorded his fifth career triple-double of his career on Wednesday in the Miami Heat’s 113-94 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Wade Performs for Banana […]