Clippers’ head coach Ty Lue expects to return next season despite the uphill battles he dealt with on and off the court

The LA Clippers had big expectations coming into the 2022-23 season with depth and elite talent on their roster. Injuries to Paul George and Kawhi Leonard derailed the season, but they still ended up with the #5 seed. George missed all of the first round and Leonard played in only Games 1 and 2. Ty […]

Zach Wolpin  •  26 Apr 2023
Suns’ Devin Booker is the first player in NBA history to have 45 points and 10 assists in a series-clinching win

The Phoenix Suns held off the LA Clippers, 136-130 at home last night in Game 5 to win their first-round series. Injuries prevented LA from being at full force with this postseason and the Suns capitalized on that. Phoenix’s trade for Kevin Durant has allowed players like Devin Booker to shine in the playoffs. Booker […]

Zach Wolpin  •  26 Apr 2023
The Celtics were 13-point favorites at home last night to the Hawks, it was the first time since 1990 that they lost a playoff game as a double-digit favorite

Last night, the Boston Celtics has a tremendous opportunity to close out their series vs the Hawks at home. Atlanta stood tough last night and Trae Young put on another masterful performance to keep their season alive. He nailed a deep three to put the Hawks up one and left just under two seconds on […]

Zach Wolpin  •  26 Apr 2023
Magic forward Paolo Banchero wins 2022-23 NBA Rookie of the Year

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero has won the 2022-23 NBA Rookie of the Year award. The No. 1 overall pick from last year’s draft received 494 total points, 98 first-place votes, one second-place vote, and one third-place vote. Banchero, 20, posted 40 games with at least 20 points. “He looked at me and he asked […]

James Foglio  •  25 Apr 2023
Grizzlies’ head coach Taylor Jenkins believes his team has lacked ‘maturity’ in the first round vs the Lakers

The Memphis Grizzlies are a fun regular-season team, but they are just not ready for the playoffs yet. Head coach Taylor Jenkins made some comments to the media prior to Game 4 last night. He said that his team lacked “maturity” and that they need to have an honest talk as a team moving forward. […]

Zach Wolpin  •  25 Apr 2023
ABC’s broadcast of Game 4 between the Kings and Warriors drew the largest first-round audience on any network in 21 years

The Golden State Warriors narrowly won Game 4 on Sunday night, 126-125 vs the Kings. That evened up the series at two games a piece and they have life again after many thought the Warriors would not bounce back. Game 4 was a classic playoff game and fans were definitely watching all over the world. […]

Zach Wolpin  •  25 Apr 2023
Joel Embiid has a sprained LCL and may have to wear a knee brace as well as play through pain in their second-round series

Joel Embiid is the likely MVP of the NBA this season and he’s been a catalyst for Philadelphia’s success. The Sixers took care of business in the first round with a sweep of the Brooklyn Nets. Embiid got banged up in that series and is still dealing with those repercussions. He had an MRI done […]

Zach Wolpin  •  25 Apr 2023
This is the first time since seeding began in 1984 that multiple teams seeded 7th or 8th have a 3-1 series lead in a single postseason

The league saw parody throughout the regular season and that theme has stayed true in the playoffs. Multiple seven or eight seeds have a 3-1 series lead at the moment and both are threatening to upset in the first round. Miami has a 3-1 lead over the Bucks and the Lakers have a 3-1 series […]

Zach Wolpin  •  25 Apr 2023
LeBron James first Lakers player with a 20-point, 20-rebound playoff game since Shaquille O’Neal

LeBron James is the first Los Angeles Lakers player to record 20 points and 20 rebounds in a playoff game since Shaquille O’Neal in 2004. In Monday’s 117-111 first-round overtime win against the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 4 of the 2023 NBA Playoffs, the 19-time All-Star notched 22 points, 20 boards, seven assists, and two […]

James Foglio  •  25 Apr 2023