Today’s NBA news is all about the storylines from a wild opening weekend in the NBA Playoffs. Including Trae Young shut down, Jamal Murray stepping up and more. The opening weekend of the NBA playoffs was short on late-game theatrics — just three of the eight games were decided by five points or less. However,
4:11 AM ET LOS ANGELES — Hours after coach Taylor Jenkins’ pregame admission that the Grizzlies are “far from where we need to be from a maturity standpoint,” shooting guard Desmond Bane blamed a lack of game-plan discipline for the defensive failure that allowed the Los Angeles Lakers to force overtime in Memphis’ 117-111 Game
Apr 9, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook against the Phoenix Suns in the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports 3 STL Cardinals pitchers on thin ice after disappointing start by Cody Williams The Los Angeles Clippers have had brutal luck this postseason. Kawhi Leonard
1:47 AM ET ESPN News Services LOS ANGELES — LeBron James made the tying layup with 0.8 seconds left in regulation before scoring four of his 22 points in overtime, and the Los Angeles Lakers surged to a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series with a 117-111 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday
The Phoenix Suns can close out the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round of the playoffs in Game 5 in Phoenix. With Kawhi Leonard’s status still up in the air for this game, I have two player props that I’m considering instead of betting a side. Let’s break them down: Clippers vs. Suns best
In, This Week in Playoff Mode, we’re breaking down five trends from the last week of the NBA Playoffs, along with what to watch for next. We’re more than one week into the NBA playoffs, one series is already over and there have been plenty of surprises, unfortunate injuries and big-time performances. Here are five
5:30 PM ET Ime Udoka has agreed to a deal to become the next Houston Rockets coach, sources told ESPN on Monday. The Rockets probed the circumstances around Udoka’s departure from the Boston Celtics with the team and league office, sources said. Udoka — who led the Celtics to the 2022 NBA Finals in his
There are just two NBA playoff games on Monday, and with a short slate, we have a shorter version of the NBA best bets column tonight. It’s a prop night, as I have my two favorite prop plays in the Miami Heat vs. Milwaukee Bucks and Memphis Grizzlies vs. Los Angeles Lakers matchups. After a
10:01 PM ET Kendra AndrewsESPN SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry was trapped with 40 seconds to go in Game 3 of the series against the Sacramento Kings. He had nowhere to move and no one to pass to. He saw the trap and realized there were no real outlets, so instead
The Warriors are dealing with a handful of injuries, including an ankle ailment for Jordan Poole. Here’s the latest injury report. Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole injured his left foot/lower leg area in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Sacramento Kings on a drive to the hoop. Poole toughed it out
11:08 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO — By the time Draymond Green made it to the Chase Center late Thursday night, he knew what needed to be done. Green had watched the Golden State Warriors’ season-saving win against the Sacramento Kings in Game 3 of their best-of-7 first-round series from home after serving a one-game suspension
The NBA’s treatment of the Dillon Brooks situation is a cold reminder for Warriors fans that Draymond Green got a short stick this postseason. The NBA royally screwed up in regards to its suspension of Draymond Green for Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals between the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors. I, for
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 21: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics reacts after falling to the floor battling for a rebound against the Atlanta Hawks during the fourth quarter of Game Three of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at State Farm Arena on April 21, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User
The NBA’s language on its announcement of the Draymond Green suspension set a slightly troublesome precedent. After it was initially leaked that the NBA was leaning toward not suspending Draymond Green for stepping on Domantas Sabonis in Game 2, the league ended up bringing a one-game suspension down against the forward. Green will miss the
Apr 7, 2019; Sacramento, CA, USA; A Sacramento Kings fan rings a cowbell during a timeout in the fourth quarter of the game between the Sacramento Kings and the New Orleans Pelicans at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports Is there a cut at the Zurich Classic? by Cody Williams Every fanbase
3:48 PM ET Jamal CollierESPN MIAMI — Giannis Antetokounmpo (back) did individual work on the court at the Kaseya Center in Miami on Sunday afternoon, but Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer did not have further details on his star’s status for Game 4. “We’ll continue to monitor him,” Budenholzer said following a team film session
The Los Angeles Lakers were able to win Game 3 against the Memphis Grizzlies, 111-101. It started in the first quarter when the Grizzlies had a historically horrible performance, allowing the Lakers to take a massive lead. The Grizzlies only had 9 points in the first quarter, the lowest single-quarter scoring of any team all season
7:13 AM ET Jeremy WillisESPN.com Is Dillon Brooks just asking to get cooked in Game 3? After Game 2, when the Memphis Grizzlies evened their NBA playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers with a 103-93 win, Brooks, who said LeBron James called him “dumb” for picking up his fourth foul, then Brooks called James
After returning from his Game 3 suspension for stepping on Damontas Sabonis, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green gave his thoughts on the NBA’s “Draymond rules.” The Golden State Warriors were seemingly at a disadvantage in Game 3, as they were without Draymond Green due to a one-game suspension in relation to his actions in
In today’s NBA news, we’re looking at the mid-range mastery of the Suns and Clippers, the Draymond suspension, award predictions and more. Wins by the Suns and Cavaliers Tuesday night gave us our first two series splits. Today, we’re diving into what worked for the Suns’ offense, the mess left by Draymond Green’s suspension for
12:01 AM ET LOS ANGELES — Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks earned a premature exit in Saturday’s Game 3 for poking the bear below the belt. Brooks was called for a flagrant 2 only 17 seconds into the second half after he swiped his left hand into LeBron James‘ groin area as the Los Angeles
The New York Knicks were able to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers, 99-79 on Friday night to take a 2-1 series lead. This matchup continued to be an offensively challenged matchup as advertised going into the series. Here’s why the Knicks were able to take down the Cavs: How the Knicks beat the Cavs in Game
Apr 21, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (50) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves in game three of the 2023 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports NHL best bets today (Maple Leafs will take command vs. Lightning) by Iain MacMillan The Minnesota Timberwolves
In today’s NBA news, we look at how Joel Embiid is powering the 76ers, Draymond Green’s infamous stomp and how the Grizzlies survive without Ja Morant. After a 96-84 win in Game 2, the Philadelphia 76ers seem firmly in control of their first-round series against the Brooklyn Nets. Their defense has been stifling, they’re shooting
NBA fans blasted the referees in Game 3 between the Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets over questionable calls, including James Harden’s ejection. The Philadelphia 76ers were up 2-0 in their first-round series against the Brooklyn Nets, and looked to pull within one win of advancing to the Eastern Conference semifinals. With Game 3 taking place
12:24 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN NEW YORK — Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers said his message to both injured superstar Joel Embiid and the rest of his team ahead of Game 4 of their first-round series with the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center was the same: dealing with Embiid’s latest postseason injury is just another
The Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies play a critical Game 3 on Saturday with the series tied at one game apiece. The Lakers are favored in this game, and there are prop bets to consider for this matchup as well, which is where I find the most value. Who doesn’t want to bet on
1:17 AM ET NEW YORK — The New York Knicks didn’t just beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Friday night, they made a statement on how they hope the rest of the series plays out. The Knicks won 99-79, holding the Cavs to the fewest points by any
It was a good night for New York Knicks fans who watched their team take a 2-1 series lead over the Cavaliers with a Derrick Rose sighting to boot. Derrick Rose has seen just over two minutes of action for the Knicks this calendar year, all 2:21 coming in a Feb. 25 game against the
12:00 AM ET ATLANTA — For at least one night, the Atlanta Hawks appeared to have finally found the fearsome twosome they tried to form last offseason, when they traded for All-Star Dejounte Murray. The late June swap with the San Antonio Spurs was intended to pair Murray with fellow guard Trae Young, Atlanta’s All-NBA
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