In a commanding performance, the Orlando Magic secured a 112-89 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, tying the Eastern Conference first-round series at 2-2. Franz Wagner led the charge for the Magic with 34 points and 13 rebounds, dominating the Cavaliers in a decisive third quarter. The Cavaliers struggled to find their rhythm in the second…
During the New York Knicks’ Game 3 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, Mitchell Robinson exited with a sprained left ankle at halftime. Despite initially staying in the game, Robinson was clearly hobbled by the injury and was later seen leaving the arena in a walking boot. Robinson sustained the injury when Sixers center Joel Embiid…
The Oklahoma City Thunder delivered a commanding performance against the New Orleans Pelicans, securing a dominant 106-85 victory in Game 3 to push their first-round playoff series to the edge. Led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 24 points and strong contributions from Jalen Williams and Josh Giddey with 21 points each, the Thunder overwhelmed the Pelicans. The…
When Kevin Durant was diagnosed with a torn Achilles tendon during Game 5 of the 2019 NBA Finals, he feared he would never return to his superstar form. “This is career-ending, I’m done,” Durant recalled thinking. “That’s what I was thinking,” he told ESPN, “because that’s all I was hearing, that this s— is over.”…
In a commanding performance, the Boston Celtics unleashed their frustration from the previous loss to beat the Miami Heat 104-84 in Game 3, reclaiming a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series. Led by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, each contributing 22 points, the Celtics displayed a balanced offensive and defensive effort, outplaying…
Lakers players were able to breathe a slight sigh of relief tonight after beating the Denver Nuggets 119-108 in Game 4. The win meant LA avoided being swept by Denver for the second consecutive year. LeBron James finished strong with 30 points, Anthony Davis had 25 points and 23 rebounds, while D’Angelo Russell and Austin…
Kiki Iriafen, the standout junior from Stanford, has announced her decision to transfer to the USC women’s basketball program, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Standing at 6-foot-3, Iriafen will be making a homecoming to Los Angeles after spending three successful seasons at Stanford. During her junior season, she posted impressive averages of 19.4 points, 11.0…
In a pivotal Game 4 showdown, the Los Angeles Lakers showcased their resilience, securing a crucial 119-108 victory over the Denver Nuggets to extend their playoff run. Led by the dynamic duo of LeBron James (30 points) and Anthony Davis (25 points, 23 rebounds), the Lakers fought back from the brink of elimination with a…
Kevin Durant has responded to Anthony Edward’s viral celebration during Game 3 of the Phoenix Suns’ first-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Edwards’ antics occurred when the Timberwolves were up 118-99 with 2:54 remaining in the fourth quarter, just moments away from taking a commanding 3-0 series lead. “You win the game, do whatever you…
Damian Lillard has suffered a strained Achilles. Lillard is in a walking boot and is doubtful for Game 4 of the Milwaukee Bucks’ first round series against the Indiana Pacers. Lillard has been playing through Achilles soreness for several weeks. He re-aggravated the injury in the fourth quarter of Friday’s game. He finished the overtime…
