Derrick Jones Jr. Perfect From Three-Point Range In Game 3

Dallas Mavericks forward Derrick Jones Jr. demonstrated perfect three-point shooting in Sunday's Game 3 win over the Timberwolves, hitting 3-for-3 from deep to finish with 11 points. These are his first made threes in the series after Jones Jr. went 0-for-5 in the first two games. On Sunday, he also recorded a pair of rebounds […]

Luka Doncic Posts Unique Line Against Minnesota In Game 3

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic had his third consecutive 30-point game against Minnesota in the Western Conference Finals on Sunday, contributing 33 points on 10-for-20 shooting in a 116-107 win. Half of his makes came with 11 attempts from three-point range, while Doncic was 8-for-10 with his free throws. He put together a full […]

Kyrie Irving Notches 33 Points In Game 3 Win

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving scored a very efficient 33 points as the team grabbed a 3-0 lead against Minnesota in the Western Conference Finals with a 116-107 victory on Sunday. After enjoying a strong finish in Game 2, Irving got off to a good start and ran the show for Dallas alongside Luka Doncic, […]

Nikita Okhotiuk Moves To KHL

Calgary Flames defenseman Nikita Okhotiuk joining CSKA Moscow of the KHL. TSN's Darren Dreger reports that Okhotiuk has signed a two-year deal with the team. The 23-year-old Russian moves back to his home country after featuring in 52 NHL games in 2023-24. He recorded nine points (one goal, eight assists), 52 shots on goal, 80 […]

Jamie Benn Pushes Point Streak To Three Games

Dallas Stars forward Jamie Benn led the way with two points in Saturday's Game 2 against the Oilers, finishing a 3-1 victory with a goal and an assist. Benn extended his point streak to three games by opening the scoring with only 3:39 played, and he picked up a helper when Esa Lindell iced the […]

Wyatt Johnston Ends Scoring Drought With Two Assists

Dallas Stars forward Wyatt Johnston was back in form against Edmonton on Saturday, finishing a 3-1 win with two assists. Johnston has played a massive role in the Stars' success in the 2024 postseason but entered Saturday's action with a three-game scoreless spell. He ended the drought just 3:39 into the contest by setting up […]

Leon Draisaitl Nullified For First Time In 2024 Playoffs

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl went scoreless for the first time in the 2024 playoffs in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Dallas. Having netted his ninth postseason goal in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, Draisaitl became the fifth player in NHL history to open a playoff campaign with a point streak of at least […]

Mika Zibanejad On The Cusp Of Making History

New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad has been enjoying another prolific postseason and could set a new franchise mark in Sunday's Game 3 against the Panthers. The Swedish forward can become the first player in Rangers history with 12-plus assists in multiple postseasons. Zibanejad has tallied 11 helpers in 12 games this year in the […]

Jimmy Vesey Out Week-To-Week

New York Rangers winger Jimmy Vesey (upper body) will not play in Sunday's Game 3 against Florida and is considered week-to-week. He suffered an upper-body injury in Game 2 on a big hit from Panthers forward Ryan Lomberg. Following a 26-point regular-season campaign, Vesey has notched three points (one goal, two assists) in 12 playoff […]

Artturi Lehkonen Doubtful For Training Camp

Colorado Avalanche winger Artturi Lehkonen (shoulder) might not be ready for training camp ahead of the new season. He's set to undergo shoulder surgery next week, and Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland has suggested Lehkonen faces a race against time to get healthy for camp. The 28-year-old has just finished his second full season with […]

Roope Hintz In Contention To Return To Action On Saturday

Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (upper body) could be available again for the team in Saturday's Game 2 against Edmonton. Stars head coach Pete DeBoer said on Friday that Hintz is a possibility for the contest. The Finnish forward has been sidelined for three games with an upper-body injury. Hintz's return would give a big […]

Sergei Bobrovsky Looks To Continue Hot Streak In Game 2 Against Rangers

Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky will head out for a fifth win in six games on Friday against the Rangers. The Russian netminder enjoyed a very strong finish to the first-round series against Boston and also started the Eastern Conference Finals in spectacular form. Bobrovsky posted his second career postseason shutout in the series opener […]

Igor Shesterkin Attempts To Turn Around Form On Friday

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin will hope to get back on track as the Eastern Conference Finals continue on Friday. He received no goal support and took a 3-0 defeat against Florida in Game 1 of the series, suffering a third loss in four games. Shesterkin has struggled to make it to the win […]

Filip Chytil An Option To Join Top Line Friday

New York Rangers center Filip Chytil could start Game 2 against the Panthers on Friday on the top line. According to Rangers reporter Vincent Z. Mercogliano, Chytil wore the same blue jersey as first-liners Chris Kreider and Mika Zibanejad during the morning skate. Jack Roslovic has previously skated with the two, but he worked in […]

Kaapo Kakko In Danger Of Being Scratched For Game 2

New York Rangers right wing Kaapo Kakko is reportedly in danger of being a healthy scratch for Game 2 against Florida on Friday. The 23-year-old has largely been ineffective in the 2024 postseason, finishing with only two points (one goal, one assist) in 11 outings. Matt Rempe is seen as his potential replacement in the […]

Naz Reid Records Full Line In Game 1 Defeat

Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Naz Reid had a busy night off the bench in Wednesday's Game 1 against Dallas, recording 15 points, five rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block in a 108-105 loss. Reid demonstrated perfectly why he was voted the Sixth Man of the Year, making an impact in all areas across 24 […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Limited To 16 Points In West Final Opener

Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns took a team-high 20 shots but made only six efforts in Wednesday's Game 1 loss to the Mavericks, posting 16 points. Towns' inefficiency from the field ended up being costly for the team, as the Timberwolves suffered a narrow three-point defeat. Half of his misses came from downtown with nine […]

Anthony Edwards Has Mixed Night In Game 1 Against Dallas

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards struggled to get points on the board but went close to his first career triple-double in Wednesday's Game 1 loss to the Mavericks. Edwards shot a very good 5-for-12 from downtown, but he finished 6-for-16 overall from the field and managed only 19 points. However, he led his team with […]

Jaden McDaniels Leads Timberwolves With 24 Points In Game 1 Against Dallas

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels opened Wednesday's Game 1 against Dallas with 4-for-4 three-point shooting and was the team's top scorer in the end in a 108-105 loss with 24 points. The 23-year-old enjoyed his third consecutive 20-point effort with 9-for-15 shooting, hitting six of his nine attempts from behind the arc. McDaniels' night also […]

P.J. Washington Plays Effective Game Against Minnesota Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks forward/center P.J. Washington recorded 13 points, seven rebounds, and two blocks as the team opened the Western Conference Finals against Minnesota with a 108-105 win on Wednesday. It was a rough shooting night for the 28-year-old, as Washington finished 4-for-10 from the field and 2-for-8 with his three-point attempts, but he made a […]

Kyrie Irving Has Big First Half In Game 1 Against Minnesota

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving had one of his best offensive games of the 2024 postseason on Wednesday with a 30-point effort in a 108-105 win over Minnesota. Irving did a great job in getting to the rim early in the game and had 24 points in the first half alone. He couldn't get any […]

Luka Doncic Tops All Scorers In Game 1 With 33 Points

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic took over in the fourth quarter and led the team to a 108-105 win against Minnesota in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals Wednesday night. Doncic scored seven straight points early in the quarter and had 15 of his game-high 33 points inside the final 12 minutes. He […]

T.J. McConnell Continues To Make A Mark Off The Bench

Indiana Pacers point guard T.J. McConnell continued his strong stretch of performances with a good 25-minute outing in Tuesday's Game 1 loss to Boston. He scored 13 points on 6-for-11 shooting off the bench and dished out four assists while recording three rebounds and one steal. McConnell has become a very useful spark plug off […]

Pascal Siakam Collects Third Postseason Double-Double

Indiana Pacers forward/center Pascal Siakam scored 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as the team took a heartbreaking 133-128 overtime loss against the Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday. The former Raptor finished without a made three-pointer for the first time in four games but went a solid 12-for-23 overall […]

Myles Turner Stands Out In Game 1 Against Boston With Hot Start

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner contributed all over the floor in Tuesday's Game 1 against Boston, registering 23 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, and two blocks in a 133-128 overtime loss. Indiana's big man got off to a red-hot start in the contest and racked up 18 points in the first half with 7-for-10 shooting. […]

Tyrese Haliburton Matches NBA Record With Six Made Threes

Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton finished Tuesday's Game 1 loss against Boston with a team-high 25 points, 10 assists, three rebounds, three steals, and one block. His productive outing included six made three-pointers, which tied the NBA record for most triples made in a Conference Finals debut. Haliburton sunk a couple of crazy efforts […]

Jrue Holiday Finds Offensive Spark Tuesday

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday had by far the best offensive outing of the 2024 postseason on Tuesday, finishing a 133-128 overtime victory against Indiana in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals with 28 points on 10-for-16 shooting. Entering Tuesday, Holiday hasn't managed more than 18 points in any playoff game this year, finishing […]

Jayson Tatum Leads All Scorers In East Final Opener

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum had a big double-double in Tuesday's Eastern Conference Finals opener against Indiana, scoring a game-high 36 points and grabbing 12 rebounds to help the team to a 133-128 overtime win. He scored 11 of Boston's 16 points in overtime after Jaylen Brown had hit a tough three-pointer to extend the […]

Jaylen Brown Plays Key Role In Game 1 Victory

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown kicked off the Eastern Conference Finals in style, playing a massive role in a 133-128 overtime win in Game 1 on Tuesday. Brown hit a tough contested corner triple to take the game into the extra frame and stood out at the other end in overtime, stealing the ball with […]

Jarrett Allen Has "Numerous Admirers" Among Rival Teams

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen could be a popular man this offseason if the team decides to move him. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Allen has "numerous admirers" in rival front offices. Allen, who turned 26 in April, signed a five-year, $100 million contract with the Cavaliers in 2021. He averaged a career-high 16.5 […]