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The Oklahoma City Thunder will host the San Antonio Spurs in a highly anticipated Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Monday. Will Jalen Williams be on the court for OKC?
The Thunder bench owns a plus-7.8 playoff net rating, and Oklahoma City has actually scored more efficiently with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander off the floor than on it through eight postseason games.
Cleveland got 26 points from Donovan Mitchell and 23 apiece from Jarrett Allen and Sam Merrill in a 125-94 Game 7 win, showing what Detroit could not keep loaded onto one star anymore.
Updated two-round 2026 NBA Draft predictions after the Combine in Chicago, which saw several prospects help (and hurt) their stock a month out.
Donovan Mitchell had an unexpected interaction with his fiancée, Coco Jones, during Sunday’s Game 7 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Detroit Pistons. Jones was among the thousands in attendance to watch the Cavs and the Pistons go at it in the finale of their second-round series at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich. … The post Video: Donovan Mitchell’s fiancee had a Game 7 scare appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 31.1 points on 55.3 percent shooting in 68 games and led the NBA in total clutch points, turning Oklahoma City’s nightly baseline into an MVP case again.
“My dog wear AP with the trench” — Jaylin Williams reacts to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s $40,000 gifts for his teammates Basketball Network
Sam Merrill scored 23 points, hit 5 of 8 from 3 and set a Cavaliers reserve playoff scoring record in Game 7, giving Cleveland the exact spacing release Detroit had spent the series trying to deny.
It’s going to take some time before Ausar Thompson completely moves on from the painful ending of the Detroit Pistons’ 2025-26 NBA campaign. The Pistons’ dream of winning an NBA title in 2026 was dashed on Sunday, as Thompson and company were embarrassed at home in a 125-94 loss in Game 7 of their second-round … The post Ausar Thompson leaves a bold message after getting knocked out by the Cavs appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
With a Game 7 loss at home, the Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris will have a lot to think about earlier than anticipated. The Pistons finished No. 1 in the Eastern Conference. They believed that they had what it takes to make an Eastern Conference Finals run, if not an NBA Finals campaign. Unfortunately, it’s […] The post Will Tobias Harris Become an NBA Free Agent After Pistons Loss vs Cavs? appeared first on HEAVY.
“F—k Stephen A.” – Jaylen Brown brutally fires back at Stephen A. Smith’s criticism Basketball Network
One of the main reasons the Western Conference Finals match-up between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs is viewed as the crown jewel of the NBA playoffs is the dominance that Victor Wembanyama and his team exhibited over the defending champions over the course of the season. It’s something not lost on Wemby, […] The post Why Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama is confident vs Thunder in Western Conference Finals appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Boston Celtics are still dealing with the noise that followed their first-round exit. A 3-1 series lead against the Philadelphia 76ers disappeared. Jayson Tatum missed Game 7 with knee stiffness. A season that had carried real pride ended with a loss that left Boston answering uncomfortable questions.Jaylen Brown has not avoided them.He has taken […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Fires Back at Stephen A. Smith Over Tatum Claim appeared first on HEAVY.
The New York Knicks have made it to the Eastern Conference Finals for the second consecutive year. This time, they will have the home-court advantage at Madison Square Garden. But it is highly likely that they are already facing a problem that might disturb them.The Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers with a clean sweep on […] The post Knicks Have Major Disadvantage vs Cavaliers Ahead of Conference Finals appeared first on HEAVY.
The Los Angeles Lakers enter this offseason with a long list of decisions to make. Luka Doncic is the foundation. LeBron James is weighing his future. Austin Reaves is heading toward unrestricted free agency. Every dollar spent this summer carries weight.Now there is another complication to add to the mix.One of their most important contributors […] The post Lakers Face $20 Million Problem Before NBA Free Agency appeared first on HEAVY.
The Knicks will enjoy home-court advantage against the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals, after the latter eliminated the Pistons. The post Knicks Receive Best News Ever Ahead of East Finals vs Cavaliers appeared first on HEAVY.
The New York Knicks have had over a week to rest and prepare since sweeping the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round. Tuesday night brings the Eastern Conference Finals, and their opponent is now confirmed.The Cleveland Cavaliers punched their ticket on Sunday, dismantling the Detroit Pistons in Game 7 by a final score of 125-94. […] The post When Is OG Anunoby Coming Back? Latest Injury News for Knicks Star appeared first on HEAVY.
The Cleveland Cavaliers must overcome a massive disadvantage in the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks. Its disadvantage has yet to be overcome by previous squads throughout the past two decades. According to NBA Prime’s broadcast, four of the last five teams that went through two Game 7s in the first two rounds […] The post Bad News Hit the Cavaliers As Knicks Get Advantage in Eastern Conference Finals appeared first on HEAVY.
The Golden State Warriors hold the No. 11 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and face a familiar decision. Do they use it to add a young piece to the roster, or package it in a trade for an established star? According to ESPN’s Anthony Slater, the current lean inside the organization is toward using […] The post Warriors Could Add Explosive Guard Next to Stephen Curry appeared first on HEAVY.
The Golden State Warriors enter this offseason knowing their roster needs work. Steve Kerr is back on a two-year deal. Stephen Curry is staying. But the organization has been open about the need to get younger and healthier after a season marred by injuries and inconsistent availability.That said, getting younger does not necessarily mean parting […] The post Warriors Reveal Strong Interest in Key Big Man Before Free Agency appeared first on HEAVY.
The Cleveland Cavaliers franchise has long been synonymous with LeBron James, the greatest player to ever suit up with the team. After their Game 7 victory in the second round of the playoffs against the Detroit Pistons, the Cavaliers have made history outside of LeBron’s name. With the win, the Cavaliers will be entering the […] The post Cavaliers Make LeBron James-Related History Ahead Of Eastern Conference Finals appeared first on HEAVY.
The Boston Celtics got knocked out in the first round by Joel Embiid and the 76ers, a stunning collapse after holding a 3-1 series lead. Then the Sixers ran into the Knicks and we all saw how that went.Brown went live on Twitch over the weekend and a fan brought up New York. What followed […] The post Jaylen Brown Sends Strong Message to the Knicks Ahead Conference Finals appeared first on HEAVY.
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr lost his top assistant last week and may coach against him in the Western Conference next year. The post Top Warriors Assistant Ditches Kerr in Pursuit of Job With Rising West Rival: Report appeared first on HEAVY.
The Detroit Pistons’ season ended in a rout Sunday night as the Cleveland Cavaliers cruised to a 125-94 win in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at Little Caesars Arena. After securing the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference with 60 wins, Detroit suffered a 31-point defeat that became the third-largest postseason loss […] The post Pistons’ Cade Cunningham gets brutally honest about Game 7 blowout vs Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
