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2024 NBA Playoff Snapshots (April 21): Heat/Celtics, Clippers/Mavs, Bucks/Pacers, Thunder/Pelicans

Recap of NBA Playoffs 2024 (April 21): Heat vs. Celtics, Clippers vs. Mavs, Bucks vs. Pacers, Thunder vs. Pelicans

SportsNews12 months ago01 mins

In the NBA Playoffs on Sunday, April 21, 2024, four key moments captured the attention of fans and analysts. ![Image 1](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GLxDUwoWAAAMCV-?format=jpg&name=medium) ![Image 2](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GLxFMXQWEAEu7ZK?format=jpg&name=medium) ![Image 3](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GLxHVWSXIAAULb0?format=jpg&name=medium) ![Image 4](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GLxIAFOWQAAyS6m?format=jpg&name=medium)

Miami Heat, Boston Celtics Have Now Faced Off 7 Times In NBA Playoffs Since 2010

The Miami Heat and Boston Celtics Meet for the 7th Time in NBA Playoffs Since 2010

SportsNews12 months ago04 mins

The Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics are set to face each other in the NBA playoffs for the seventh time since 2010. The previous six matchups have all been significant, with the winner advancing to the NBA Finals. Notably, the top-seeded team has not made it to the Finals since the 2016-17 Warriors. In…

It is unclear if Kawhi Leonard will be available for the beginning of the playoffs.

SportsNews12 months ago01 mins

Photo: LA Clippers/Twitter There’s growing uncertainty about the availability of Los Angeles Clippers small forward Kawhi Leonard for the beginning of the first-round series against the Dallas Mavericks. Leonard has been sidelined since early April due to inflammation in his right knee, which he has previously had surgery on. While Leonard has been participating in…

Avs’ Jonathan Drouin Out First Round of Playoffs After Odd Injury

SportsNews12 months ago04 mins

The Colorado Avalanche have announced that forward Jonathan Drouin is out for the first round versus the Winnipeg Jets with a lower-body injury. Obviously, this is not good news as Drouin was set to be a big part of the Avs’ offense, having scored 56 points this season for the team. Drouin was injured in…

Baskonia advances to playoffs after defeating Virtus

SportsNews12 months ago01 mins

Markus Howard’s impressive 28-point performance led Baskonia to secure the final spot in the EuroLeague playoffs with a thrilling 89-77 victory over Virtus in the second round. After a five-year absence from the playoffs, Baskonia is celebrating their return with key contributions from Matt Costello (19 points) and Tadas Sedekerskis (16 points). Despite a strong…

Edmonton Oilers keep Dylan Holloway, Sam Gagner for Playoffs

SportsNews12 months ago06 mins

After calling up several players for the final two games of the regular season, the Edmonton Oilers made some roster moves on Friday, assigning defenceman Philip Broberg and winger Adam Erne to the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors. Interestingly, both Sam Gagner and Dylan Holloway remain with the team and will stay on the main roster for…

NBA Analyst Believes Kevin Durant Has the Most at Stake in This Year’s Playoffs

SportsNews12 months ago02 mins

Stephen A. Smith believes that Kevin Durant’s legacy is at stake as he faces the Timberwolves in the playoffs with the Suns. Smith emphasizes Durant’s importance to the Warriors during his time with the team, highlighting his two championships and NBA Finals MVPs. However, Smith points out that Durant’s legacy has been questioned since leaving…

Game 1 of the Playoffs

SportsNews12 months ago06 mins

One key question looms as the Toronto Maple Leafs gear up for the postseason. Which defensemen will make the starting lineup for Game One? With a roster boasting nine defensemen, there’s plenty of speculation about who will get the nod and what the pairings will be. Related: 3 Looming Questions as the Maple Leafs Enter…

Vasilije Micic hopes to make playoffs: “I’d be thrilled if we did”

SportsNews12 months ago01 mins

Photo: Charlotte Hornets/X Completing the NBA regular season outside of the Eastern Conference Play-In or Playoffs, Vasilije Micic has wrapped up his inaugural overseas season, initially playing with the Oklahoma City Thunder and later with the Charlotte Hornets. He expressed his eagerness to join the Serbian national team this summer after missing last year’s 2023…

Heightened Worries Over Giannis and Dame’s Fitness Before Playoffs

SportsNews12 months ago02 mins

There are concerns about Giannis Antetokounmpo’s availability for Game 1 of the playoffs against the Pacers, and now his co-star Damian Lillard is also dealing with injury issues. Antetokounmpo suffered a left calf strain on April 9 and has not been participating in team practices. It is uncertain whether he will be able to play…