After falling to the Denver Nuggets in the first two games of the Western Conference Finals in Colorado, the Los Angeles Lakers are suddenly in desperate need of a victory. LeBron James is reportedly beginning to tire, D’Angelo Russell has performed terribly thus far in this series, and only Rui Hachimura has contributed offensively from… Continue reading Keys to Lakers Beating Nuggets in Game 3

James Harden’s alleged interest in joining the Houston Rockets again this summer has been one of the often reported tales in the NBA this year. Although the former league MVP’s pursuit by the Rockets does not guarantee that he will sign with them, the fact that Harden is associated with Houston gives these claims some… Continue reading Harden Back to Rockets?

BOSTON — There is a tangible sense of Jimmy Butler’s self-confidence and that of his Miami Heat teammates in the locker room. The superstar swingman acknowledged that he always thought this kind of run was possible for the eighth-seeded Heat, despite all the challenges that have appeared in their path throughout the season, after he dominated… Continue reading “Playoff Jimmy” is a Very Real Phenomenon

The Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets will compete for a position in the NBA Finals for the second time in four years. The hottest offense of the postseason will square off against its stingiest defense in the 2023 Western Conference Finals: Denver outscored the Timberwolves and Suns by a sizzling 118.7 points per 100… Continue reading LeBron and Lakers vs Jokic and Nuggets – How Will it Play Out?

As a result of a heartbreaking loss to the Nuggets on Thursday night (125-100), Kevin Durant and the Suns’ season came to an end. The Lakers will take on the winner of the Warriors’ series against the Lakers in the Western Conference Finals, which the Nuggets won 4-2. Midway through the season, Durant was acquired… Continue reading Nuggets Close Out Suns – Kevin Durant’s Comments Generate Buzz

LOS ANGELES — As the seconds passed, the Los Angeles Lakers’ home stadium was filled with a loud volume and a jubilant buzz that wasn’t simply the sound of their supporters celebrating a 3-1 series lead. Additionally, it was the dissonant drone of the Golden State Warriors’ dynasty, which seemed to groan under the weight… Continue reading Is This the End of the Golden State Warriors Dynasty?

In the fourth game of their second-round series on Sunday, the Denver Nuggets and Phoenix Suns engaged into one of the most peculiar on-court brawls in recent NBA history. The majority of on-court fights involve two players, or occasionally a player and the coach of the other team. However, Nikola Jokic and Suns owner Mat… Continue reading Nikola Jokic on Mat Ishbia – ‘He’s supposed to get kicked out if he’s influencing the game’

After losing to the Miami Heat in the first round of the playoffs, the Milwaukee Bucks dismissed coach Mike Budenholzer. The Bucks were the top seed in the East. “The decision to make this change was very difficult,” Bucks general manager Jon Horst said in a statement Thursday. “Bud helped lead our team for five… Continue reading Milwaukee Bucks Fire Head Coach

For Game 2 of the best-of-seven series in the Western Conference Semifinals, the Lakers travel to Golden State tonight. After the Lakers’ unexpected 117–112 road win over Golden State in Game 1, they have risen to second place in the West. It’s simple to overlook the fact that the Lakers were previously out of the… Continue reading Updated NBA Playoff Odds

In Philadelphia The NBA revealed Tuesday that center Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers had earned the coveted award for the 2022–23 season after placing second the previous two times. With a dominant campaign, Embiid upset the odds to win the league’s top individual award, defeating Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks and Denver Nuggets… Continue reading Joel Embiid Beats out Nikola Jokic for 2023 NBA MVP – Odds Listed