4 Celtics who could be entering their final playoff run in Boston
These Boston Celtics might not stick around long in Beantown, especially if there's an early postseason exit.
Playoffs
Lakers’ LeBron James Sends Strong Warning to Rockets After Game 1 Win
The Los Angeles Lakers are without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. The Houston Rockets were without Kevin Durant, who was a late scratch with a right knee contusion. On paper, Game 1 of their first-round series on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena had every reason to be a mess.It was not. LeBron James made sure […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James Sends Strong Warning to Rockets After Game 1 Win appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Details emerge on Kevin Durant’s sudden knee injury
Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka has shed light on Kevin Durant’s surprising injury diagnosis to begin the playoffs. Durant was sidelined on Saturday for the Rockets’ series-opening loss against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. The 16-time All-Star was questionable coming into the contest due to a knee contusion … The post Details emerge on Kevin Durant’s sudden knee injury appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Jabari Smith Jr. Hit With Unexpected Transition Take Foul After Collision With LeBron James
The Houston Rockets stumbled in their first playoffs game this season. The Los Angeles Lakers handed them a 107-98 loss in Game 1 of the first round of the playoffs. Without Kevin Durant in the lineup, Houston’s young stars, including Jabari Smith Jr., had to take much pressure on their shoulders to tackle LeBron James’ …
OG Anunoby Shakes Off Ankle Scare in Bizarre Fashion as Teammates Step In With “Ancient” Sideline Fix
Despite a brief injury scare, OG Anunoby powered through to help the Knicks secure a 113-102 victory over Atlanta.
LeBron James Reveals ‘Fatherly Advice’ He Gave Bronny James Before Lakers’ Game 1 vs. Rockets
LeBron James reveals the fatherly advice he gave Bronny James before their historic first playoff game together against the Rockets.
LeBron James Lets the Referee Know After No-Call While Still Securing the Bucket
LeBron James gestured toward the referees as he was clearly frustrated about the lack of a foul call on Tari Eason
Jalen Brunson’s subpar game lends feel good possibilites for playoff Knicks
Jalen Brunson was doing Jalen Brunson things for the first 12 minutes. But then the rest of the game happened.
Kevin Durant injury changes everything: The Lakers could win this
The Lakers could actually win this thing. They went from being the quivering dogs in the corner to becoming wolves. The transformation happened 1 ½ hours before tipoff when they found out that Kevin Durant was sidelined for Game 1 of their first-round playoff series against the Rockets because of a right knee injury. The Rockets’ Kevin...
LeBron James Reacts to Lakers’ Bronny James Move in Game 1 Against Rockets
LeBron James shared an emotional reaction after playing alongside son Bronny James in the Lakers’ 107-98 Game 1 playoff win over the Rockets
CJ McCollum claims Jalen Brunson faked being hurt by nut shot in Game 1
CJ McCollum feels Jalen Brunson’s Game 1 performance was better suited for Broadway rather than a basketball court. The Atlanta Hawks guard was assessed a controversial technical foul in Game 1 of his team’s first-round series against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, N.Y. McCollum took a jump shot while being … The post CJ McCollum claims Jalen Brunson faked being hurt by nut shot in Game 1 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
‘Craziest Thing That’s Ever Happened to Me in My Career’ — LeBron James Details ‘Insane’ Moment From Lakers-Rockets Game 1
LeBron James calls sharing a playoff court with his son, Bronny, the "craziest thing" that has ever happened in his career.
Ime Udoka Raises Concern Over Kevin Durant’s Injury, Says It’s Affecting His Movement
During Saturday’s pre-game press conference, Houston head coach Ime Udoka shared a painful update on Kevin Durant's injury.
Rockets vs. Lakers Post-Game Stats: Luke Kennard Masterclass Leads LA To Series Lead
The Lakers started the first round of the playoffs with a 107–98 victory against the Rockets behind Luke Kennard's stellar performance.
Stephen A. Smith branded as ‘fake’ Knicks fan after he ditched Game 1 for different event
Stephen A. Smith was spotted at a marquee event on Saturday, but it wasn’t the New York Knicks’ postseason opener. The ESPN personality was seen at Day 1 of WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev. Smith got booed heavily by the tens of thousands of WWE fans in attendance. They really booed … The post Stephen A. Smith branded as ‘fake’ Knicks fan after he ditched Game 1 for different event appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
"Nobody had ever seen anything like that" – Joakim Noah compares Victor Wembanyama to legends, backs Spurs' playoff run – Basketball Network
"Nobody had ever seen anything like that" - Joakim Noah compares Victor Wembanyama to legends, backs Spurs' playoff run Basketball Network
Oilers Ex-Goalie Continues Playoff Woes
A former Edmonton Oilers netminder continued his playoff woes on Saturday night, something fans can sadly relate to. The post Oilers Ex-Goalie Continues Playoff Woes appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Joyous New York Knicks fans shut down Seventh Avenue in wild scenes after opening playoff win
The Knicks got off the mark in style after claiming a 113-102 victory over the Hawks in Game 1 of their first-round series, with star man Jalen Brunson putting up 28 points and seven assists for the hosts.
Wild's Kirill Kaprizov passes Wayne Gretzky in NHL playoff history – sportingnews.com
Wild's Kirill Kaprizov passes Wayne Gretzky in NHL playoff history sportingnews.com
Celebrities pack Lakers vs. Rockets playoff game from Travis Scott to Timothy Olyphant and more
Celebrities pack Lakers vs. Rockets playoff game from Travis Scott to Timothy Olyphant and more.
Knicks’ Mike Brown hates ringing phones more than ‘hack-a-Mitch Robinson’
Mike Brown went viral for his reaction towards a ringing phone during the postgame press conference of the New York Knicks’ Game 1 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night. Brown was answering a question about Mitchell Robinson, who missed three of his four free throws as Atlanta attempted the “Hack-a-Mitch” strategy. He was […] The post Knicks’ Mike Brown hates ringing phones more than ‘hack-a-Mitch Robinson’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Knicks’ Game 1 report card: Solid grades but room for improvement
Report card from the Knicks' 113-102 Game 1 win over the Hawks on Saturday night.
CJ McCollum Addresses Technical Foul After Jalen Brunson Incident
CJ McCollum had something to say about his technical foul on Jalen Brunson.
Extremely Concerning Report Emerges About New York Knicks at Onset of Playoffs
An extremely concerning report has emerged about the New York Knicks at the onset of postseason play.According to ESPN NBA analyst and three-time NBA champion Danny Green, there are internal rumblings regarding about some Knicks players being unhappy with head coach Mike Brown and his offensive overreliance on star guard Jalen Brunson. Green described the […] The post Extremely Concerning Report Emerges About New York Knicks at Onset of Playoffs appeared first on Heavy Sports.