Bucks become first team in NBA history to win playoff game without two top scorers

Milwaukee seemed destined for doom in Game 5 of the first-round series against Indiana this Tuesday. The Bucks team played home without their two-main superstars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, who happened to also be their top scorers, as they recover from their respective injuries.  However, not only does the Wisconsin club live to fight […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  01 May 2024
Tyrese Maxey puts Knicks party on hold at MSG with clutch 46-point masterclass

Everything seemed perfect as Knicks fans were ready to celebrate at a celebrity-packed Madison Square Garden this Tuesday. The clock was ticking and New York had a rather comfortable lead late in the fourth quarter, and there was a general feeling that the Manhattan club was off to the second round of the playoffs. However, […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  01 May 2024
No LeBron James, Kevin Durant or Stephen Curry in 2nd Round For 1st Time Since 2005

The NBA playoffs will not see LeBron James, Kevin Durant or Stephen Curry in the second round for the first time since 2005. James and the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated in five games by the Denver Nuggets on Monday night. This came after Durant and the Phoenix Suns were swept by the Minnesota Timberwolves […]

James Foglio  •  30 Apr 2024
Bradley Beal says Suns would be in a ‘totally different position’ if he’d stayed healthy all season

A lot is being said about Phoenix‘s campaign after being swept by Minnesota in the playoff’s first-round series. The expectation was very high at the start of the year, especially as they boasted one of the best Big 3 stars in the league, consisting of none other than Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal.  […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  30 Apr 2024
NBA world is starting to believe Anthony Edwards is the next face of the league

Anthony Edwards taunted his idol Kevin Durant all throughout the first-round playoff series in which the Timberwolves swept the Suns 4-0. Every single night, he would stand at half court with a smile from ear-to-ear, crossing his arms and in a way, telling the entire NBA that he’s out to get them because he’s here […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  30 Apr 2024
Did LeBron James just play his last game in a purple and gold jersey?

At some point during this first-round playoff series, we actually believed that if any duo would be able to overcome a 3-0 deficit, it would be LeBron James and Anthony Davis. After they beat the Nuggets this weekend, it seemed more than possible, but Jamal Murray quickly put that dream to rest with last night’s […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  30 Apr 2024
Luka Doncic feels like he’s ‘letting down’ teammate Kyrie Irving after recent struggles

Luka Doncic has shot 23 more times than his teammate Kyrie Irving during this best-of-seven series against the Clippers, but the Slovenian has only dropped in one more point than him. The 25-year-old is well aware he hasn’t been at his best when his squad is needing him the most, and even acknowledged that he […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  30 Apr 2024
Pacers break franchise-playoff record with 22 three-pointers to beat Bucks in Game 4

A lot has changed since the Pacers lost Game 1 against the Bucks last week. One of the biggest lessons has been embraced by Myles Turner, who understood that if you have a chance to take a big shot, you shouldn’t hesitate.  The Indiana center has put this new strategy to the test and it […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  30 Apr 2024
Suns coach Frank Vogel dismisses rumors of his discharge: ‘I’ve got full support’

Right before the Suns were swept out of the playoff’s first round by the Timberwolves this Sunday, first-year coach Frank Vogel told the press he was “very” confident that he still had the job in Phoenix for next season. According to the tactician, he has a great relationship and understanding with the team’s owner.  “I’ve […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  29 Apr 2024