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Nikola Jokic Has Big Fourth Quarter Saturday
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic scored 15 fourth-quarter points as the team defeated the Lakers for a third time in the Western Conference Finals on Saturday. The Joker had a bit of a rough ride for most of the game, but he came alive in the final period of play to lead the team to […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoJamal Murray Leads All Scorers With 37 Points In Game 3
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray was red-hot out the gate and finished as the top scorer in Game 3 against the Lakers Saturday night, shooting 15-for-29 from the field en route to 37 points. Murray produced a sensational 30-point first half and had a 5-for-11 record from downtown while wrapping things up with seven rebounds, […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoZach Whitecloud Collects Two Assists In Game 1 Against Dallas
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Zach Whitecloud turned into a playmaker in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against Dallas on Friday, finishing a 4-3 overtime victory with two assists. He had a primary assist on a William Karlsson strike and registered a secondary assist when Teddy Blueger scored. The 26-year-old completed his line with […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoWilliam Karlsson Scores Twice In Friday's Game 1 Win
Vegas Golden Knights forward William Karlsson scored two goals as the team beat Dallas 4-3 in overtime in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals Friday. Karlsson netted Vegas' first two goals before handing the baton over to Teddy Blueger and Brett Howden. The Swedish forward has now scored in back-to-back games and will be […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoBrett Howden Ends Scoring Drought With Overtime Winner
Vegas Golden Knights forward Brett Howden grabbed all the headlines in Friday's Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against Dallas, scoring the game-winning goal in a 4-3 overtime victory. A day after Florida and Carolina went nearly four extra frames without a goal in the Eastern Conference Finals, Howden got the job done just […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoJoe Pavelski Has Two Assists In Game 1 Against Vegas
Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski turned his focus from goal-scoring to playmaking in Friday's Game 1 against Vegas, setting up two goals in a 4-3 overtime defeat. The veteran had a pair of helpers in the third period when Roope Hintz and Jamie Benn produced a couple of game-tying goals. Pavelski entered the series having […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoJason Robertson Ends Goal Drought, Has Two Points In Game 1
Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson ended an eight-game goal drought and registered an assist in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Golden Knights. Robertson opened the scoring in the contest and helped Roope Hintz to his 10th postseason tally of the year, but the Stars couldn't turn things their way and […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoRoope Hintz Tallies Three Points In Conference Finals Opener
Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz had a game-high three points as the team suffered a heartbreaking 4-3 overtime defeat against Vegas in the opening game of the Western Conference Finals Friday. Hints played a key role on offense once again for the Stars with his 10th postseason goal and two assists. He has now totaled […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoMax Strus Nets 11 Points In Game 2 Against Boston
Miami Heat guard/forward Max Strus contributed 11 points as the team grabbed a 2-0 lead against Boston in the Eastern Conference Finals with a 111-105 victory on Friday. The 27-year-old sniper did most of his damage early in the game, hitting two three-point bombs for six first-quarter points. He finished 2-for-5 in total from deep […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoKyle Lowry Disappears In Friday's Game 2
Miami Heat point guard Kyle Lowry had a rough one against the Celtics on Friday, finishing Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals with zero points. He scored half of Miami's 30 bench points in Game 1, but Lowry couldn't get anything going this time around and finished with 0-for-5 shooting. His line consisted of […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoDuncan Robinson Bounces Back Friday Night
Miami Heat guard/forward Duncan Robinson netted 15 points off the bench in Friday's Game 2 win over Boston. After finishing Game 1 scoreless, Robinson again had a rough start and missed both of his first two shots, but he improved as the game went on and was eventually the second-highest scoring bench player in the […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoCaleb Martin Comes Up Huge For Miami Friday
Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin produced a playoff career-high 25 points off the bench to play a key role in Friday's 111-106 victory over Boston. He came out red-hot and finished with 11-for-16 shooting from the field, hitting 3-for-7 from downtown. Martin also collected four rebounds, including three on the offensive end, and registered one […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoBam Adebayo Just Misses A Triple-Double In Game 2
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo came very close to his second career playoff triple-double in Friday's Game 2 against the Celtics, notching 22 points with 17 rebounds and nine assists in a 111-105 win. Adebayo struggled from the field and ended up shooting 7-for-17 from the field, but he made some timely baskets in the […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoJimmy Butler Outstanding Again In Game 2 Against Boston
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler continued his dominant playoff campaign with another outstanding all-around performance against Boston in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. He scored a team-high 27 points and had eight rebounds and six assists with three steals and two blocks. Butler finished without a single three-point make, but he shot a […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoSeth Jarvis Bags Two Points In Game 1 Loss
Carolina Hurricanes winger Seth Jarvis tallied a team-high two points in Thursday's Game 1 loss to Florida. Both of his points came in power-play situations as Jarvis opened the scoring 19:48 into the first period and helped Stefan Noesen tie the game at two early in the third. The contest then had nearly 80 minutes […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoSergei Bobrovsky Produces Franchise-Record 63 Saves
Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky played his part in Thursday's epic 3-2 quadruple-overtime victory against the Hurricanes with 63 saves. He became only the third netminder in Stanley Cup Playoffs history with 50 saves in back-to-back games and set a new franchise record for most saves in a playoff game. Only two power-play goals found […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoAnthony Duclair Has Two Assists In Conference Finals Opener
Florida Panthers right wing Anthony Duclair posted two assists as the team started the Eastern Conference Finals with a 3-2 quadruple-overtime win against the Hurricanes. Both of Duclair's helpers were primary assists as Aleksander Barkov and Carter Verhaeghe scored in the second period to put Florida 2-1 up. The 27-year-old was one of the most […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoMatthew Tkachuk Wins It For Panthers In Fourth Overtime
Florida Panthers right wing Matthew Tkachuk was the man to end Thursday's marathon Game 1 in the Eastern Conference Finals against Carolina, scoring a 3-2 game-winning goal in the fourth overtime period. The match went into the history books as the sixth-longest game ever in the Stanley Cup Playoffs with an overtime length of 79:47. […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoKnicks Could Look To Trade Mitchell Robinson In "Bigger Package"
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson could be traded in a "bigger package," an anonymous Eastern Conference general manager has told NBA insider Sean Deveney. The Knicks allegedly aren't actively looking to trade Robinson, and he's not a very attractive piece for teams on his own, but the seven-footer could be part of a bigger […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoMavericks Ready For "Meaningful Overhaul"
The Dallas Mavericks are ready to make a "meaningful overhaul" to their roster, team sources have told The Athletic. Despite the best efforts of Luka Doncic and the addition of Kyrie Irving, the Mavericks finished this season with an awful 38-44 record and missed the playoffs. The poor campaign landed Dallas the No. 10 pick […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoRockets Open To Trading No. 4 Pick
The Houston Rockets are listening to offers for their fourth-overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, reports Kelly Iko of The Athletic. Iko added that there's a "good amount" of interest in the pick. A trade package involving the No. 4 pick could land Houston a big piece that can help to make the team […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoJamal Murray Off The Injury Report Thursday
Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (ear) is fully ready to go for Thursday's Game 2 against the Lakers, with the team not listing him on the injury report. Murray was listed as questionable for Game 1 with a non-COVID illness, which turned out to be an ear infection, but he has made a quick […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoMo Bamba Still Out Thursday
Los Angeles Lakers center Mo Bamba (ankle) won't be in the lineup for Thursday's Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals against Denver. According to reports, the 25-year-old is no longer dealing with swelling in his left ankle and has joined the team in Denver, but Bamba will be sitting out another game. He hasn't […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoLakers Considering Starting Rui Hachimura In Game 2
According to NBA insider Chris Hayes, Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura could join the starting lineup in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals against Denver on Thursday. Lakers head coach Darvin Ham hasn't been shy in switching things up in the starting unit, with Dennis Schroder being the latest player to earn promotion […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoEuroLeague Standout Sasha Vezenkov On Track To Join NBA
Bulgarian star forward Sasha Vezenkov is expected to join the NBA for the 2023-24 campaign. The Sacramento Kings own the rights to the 27-year-old, who has just been selected to the All-EuroLeague First Team for a second year in a row. Vezenkov averaged a league-high 17.6 points and 7.0 rebounds in 28.7 minutes, leading Olympiacos […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoChris Paul Expected To Remain In Phoenix
Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul likely won't be going anywhere this summer, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. Phoenix is set to guarantee Paul's full $30.8 million salary, and sources have told Hayes that the franchise is currently of the mindset that Paul will open next season as the team's starting point guard. The […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoJames Harden Reportedly Seeking A Four-Year Deal
Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden is after a four-year deal in the offseason, per NBA insider Chris Haynes. Harden has a $35.6 million player option for next season, but he is expected to turn it down in order to get himself a final big paycheck ahead of his 34th birthday. Harden has been linked with […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoJerami Grant Expected To Re-Sign With Portland
Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant is expected to re-sign with the club in the offseason, according to ESPN's Zach Lowe. The 29-year-old is coming off a three-year deal that netted him $60 million and will be an unrestricted free agent, but it looks like he won't be going anywhere. Grant was picked up in […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoJoel Embiid Unhappy With Doc Rivers' Firing
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is not happy with the team's decision to fire head coach Doc Rivers, club president Daryl Morey has confirmed. "He was very close with coach Rivers and, yeah, he was shocked," Morey said. Rivers worked three years in Philadelphia and Embiid improved his numbers in each season under him. The […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoSuns "Tired" Of Deandre Ayton
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton might still be on the move in the offseason despite the team already parting ways with head coach Monty Williams, who didn't see eye to eye with the former first-overall pick. "The organizational discontent, impatience, eye-rolling, whatever with Ayton, go way beyond Monty Williams," Zach Lowe said in the latest […]
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