Karl-Anthony Towns Turns It Around In Game 2

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns had a double-double in the win over the Celtics on Wednesday evening. After getting in foul trouble in Game 1 and finishing with only 14 points, KAT had 21 points in Game 2, adding 17 rebounds and one block. While Towns has been streaky throughout the postseason, he averaged […]

Jalen Brunson Leads The Knicks To Another Win

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson had 17 points in the postseason win over the Celtics on Wednesday night. He added seven assists, three rebounds, and one block. The 28-year-old had 29 points in Game 1. While he cooled off in this one, he stepped up when it mattered the most, helping the Knicks come […]

Kristaps Porzingis Logs Only 14 Minutes In Game 2

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) finished with eight points and four rebounds in Wednesday's loss to New York. The former Knick logged only 13 minutes in Game 1 before he was ruled out for the remainder of the contest. While he was able to suit up for Game 2, he's still dealing with the […]

Jayson Tatum Has Another Rough Shooting Night

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum scored 13 points in Wednesday's 91-90 loss to the Knicks. He added 14 boards, five assists, three steals, and one block. The former Duke Blue Devil had a tough time finding the bottom of the net in Game 1. Unfortunately, that trend continued in Game 2, with Tatum going 5-for-19 […]

Donovan Mitchell Erupts In Game 2

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell scored a game-high 48 points in Tuesday's playoff clash with the Pacers. He added nine assists, five rebounds, four steals, and one block. With Darius Garland (toe), Evan Mobley (ankle), and De'Andre Hunter (thumb) sidelined, most had anticipated Mitchell would be even more potent on the scoring end. Unfortunately, his […]

Tyrese Haliburton Drains Game-Winning Shot On Tuesday Night

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton had 19 points in Tuesday's win over the Cavs. He added nine rebounds and four assists. The 25-year-old wasn't as productive on the scoring end in this one compared to Game 1. However, he made up for it by draining a 24-foot three-point shot to win the game and put […]

Kristaps Porzingis Questionable To Return To Game 1

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) is questionable to return to Monday's playoff clash with the Knicks. Leading up to his premature exit, he logged only 13 minutes, failing to score a point while adding four rebounds. The C's have a decisive lead heading toward the fourth quarter, so it's certainly possible Porzingis won't be […]

Kenny Atkinson Named NBA Coach Of The Year

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Kenny Atkinson has been named the NBA Coach of the Year for the 2024-25 season. After spending four years at the helm in Brooklyn, the 57-year-old then spent time as an assistant for the Clippers and Warriors. However, after Cleveland relieved head coach J.B. Bickerstaff of his head coaching duties […]

Ty Jerome Scores 21 Points Off The Bench On Sunday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome had 21 Points in Sunday's loss to the Indiana Pacers. He added eight assists and one steal. Darius Garland (toe) remained out for this one, so Jerome continued to get more opportunities to produce, with the 27-year-old and Donovan Mitchell combing for 50 shot attempts on the night. Garland may […]

Jarrett Allen Scores 12 Points In Game 1

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen had 12 points, five boards, and two steals in the loss to Indiana on Sunday night. Allen wasn't much of a factor offensively, although he did shoot an efficient 6-for-7 from the field. Darius Garland (toe) wasn't available for this one. However, there's a chance he could be back for […]

Pascal Siakam Drops 17 Points In Win Over Cleveland

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam had 17 points, eight rebounds, and one steal in Sunday's win over the Cavs. While Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, and Myles Turner were also productive, Siakam did his part to help Indiana take the opening game of the series. The Cavs had trouble keeping up with the speedy […]

Myles Turner Has A Productive Showing In Game 1

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner finished with a 13-point, 11-rebound double-double in Sunday's win over the Cavaliers. He added three steals and two blocks. Turner had a nice showing for DFS participants in Game 1, which also could be said for Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard, and Pascal Siakam. With that in mind, the 29-year-old wasn't […]

Andrew Nembhard Leads Indiana In Scoring In Game 1

Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard scored a team-high 23 points in Sunday's win over the Cavaliers. The 25-year-old also logged 37 minutes, more than anyone else on the roster, while missing only one of his six tries from behind the arc. While Nembhard struggled versus Cleveland during the regular season, averaging 8.5 points in four […]

Tyrese Haliburton Guides Indiana To A Win On Sunday

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton scored 22 points in Sunday's win over the Cavs. He added 13 assists, three blocks, and one steal. The 25-year-old was all over the place in Game 1, and he was also efficient shooting the ball, going 9-for-15 from the field. Cleveland fought hard to get back into the contest. […]

Evan Mobley Nabs A Double-Double In Game 1

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Evan Mobley had a 20-point, 10-rebound double-double in the opening game of the Eastern Conference semi-finals versus Indiana. He added two steals. Unfortunately, the reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year had trouble taking care of the ball, committing a game-high four turnovers on the night. Still, Mobley was at least efficient […]

Donovan Mitchell Can't Lead Cleveland To A Win On Sunday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell scored a game-high 33 points in the Game 1 Eastern Conference semi-final meeting with Indiana. He added five rebounds, four assists, and one steal. While Mitchell was productive, he struggled shooting the ball, going 13-for-30 from the field and 1-for-11 from behind the three-point line. He did have a strong […]

Brandin Podziemski Moves Back Into The Starting Lineup

Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski will start in Sunday's postseason meeting with the Rockets. Gary Payton II (illness) was ruled out, so head coach Steve Kerr made the call to move Podziemski back into the starting lineup. He logged 29 minutes off the bench in Friday's loss to Houston, finishing with 10 points, seven […]

Darius Garland Won't Play In Game 1

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (toe) won't play on Sunday against the Pacers. NBA TV's Jared Greenberg indicated Garland has been battling a left toe sprain, an injury that's been causing him a great deal of pain. Greenberg also added that had this injury occurred during the regular season, he likely would have been shut […]

Gary Payton II Ruled Out For Game 7

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Gary Payton II (illness) won't play on Sunday night versus the Rockets. He popped up on the injury report earlier in the day. Unfortunately, Payton's illness will keep him on the floor for the series finale. Although he hasn't done much on the offensive end during the series, his absence will […]

Jaylen Brown Not On The Injury Report For Monday Night

Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (knee) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Monday's series-opening matchup versus the Knicks. He had routinely carried questionable designations because of a nagging knee issue during the previous series against the Orlando Magic. However, the 28-year-old didn't miss any time. He recently indicated he's feeling better, which […]

Jrue Holiday Off The Injury Report Ahead Of Game 1

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (hamstring) isn't listed on the injury report heading into Monday's Eastern Conference semi-final clash with the Knicks. The 34-year-old missed the last three games of the C's series versus the Orlando Magic. As a result, Al Horford had been getting the start, most recently amassing nine points, six boards, one […]

Gary Payton II Now Questionable For Game 7

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Gary Payton II (illness) is questionable for Sunday's postseason clash with the Rockets. He has averaged only 6.3 points during the series against Houston. Still, the 32-year-old, who got the start in Game 6, is certainly valued for his abilities on the defensive side of the ball. It's unknown if Steve […]

James Harden Expected To Remain With The Clippers

According to Law Murray of The Athletic, Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden is expected to remain with the team. Harden has a $36 million player option for the 2025-26 campaign, although it's realistic both sides will work on a new contact over the summer. The 35-year-old had only seven points in the series-clinching, Game […]

Ivica Zubac Has A Double-Double On Saturday Night

Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac had a double-double in Saturday's loss to the Nuggets, ending the night with 10 points and 14 rebounds. Still, it wasn't good enough, with the Clippers losing a decisive Game 7 and failing to advance to the Western Conference semi-finals to face the Oklahoma City Thunder. From a statistical […]

Kawhi Leonard Scores 22 Points In Loss To Denver

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard scored 22 points in Saturday's playoff loss to the Nuggets. He added five rebounds, two assists, and two blocks. The two-time NBA Champion had a fantastic series. Unfortunately, his efforts weren't enough, with the Clippers falling short of advancing to the Western Conference semi-finals to meet OKC. Statistically speaking, […]

James Harden Struggles On The Scoring End On Saturday

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden had only seven points in Saturday's postseason loss to Denver. However, he made up for it by amassing 13 assists, two steals, and one block. Although Los Angeles couldn't advance to the Western Conference semi-finals to face Oklahoma City, Harden can look back on another quality year, averaging 22.8 […]

Nikola Jokic Leads Denver To A Game 7 Win

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic had 16 points in Saturday's series-clinching win over the Clippers. He added 10 boards, eight assists, three steals, and one block. The three-time MVP accumulated five fouls through the first three quarters, resulting in more time spent on the bench. However, with Denver building a decisive lead, Jokic wasn't needed […]

Damian Lillard Undergoes Successful Surgery

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (Achilles) underwent surgery on Friday to repair a torn left Achilles sustained during a postseason loss to the Indiana Pacers. There is no timetable for his return. The multi-time All-Star averaged 24.9 points in his second season with the Bucks, up from the 2023-24 campaign. Unfortunately, it wasn't nearly as […]

Jimmy Butler III Officially Active For Game 4

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (pelvis) is officially active for Monday's meeting with the Rockets. He also won't be on a minutes restriction. The veteran had 25 points and five steals in Game 1. Yet, he suffered a pelvic contusion the following contest, limiting him to only seven minutes and keeping him off […]

Isaiah Stewart Uncertain For Game 5

Detroit Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's clash with the Knicks. He was on the floor for Game 1, finishing with two points, five boards, and two blocks. However, the veteran has missed the last three games. If Stewart is unavailable for a fourth-straight contest, Dennis Schroder and Malik Beasley should see […]