Marcus Smart Scores 15 Points In Win

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (chest) played well on Tuesday in the playoff win over the 76ers. The 29-year-old finished with 15 points, going 7-for-14 from the field and adding five rebounds, two assists, and a block. Smart carried a questionable designation heading into this one because of chest discomfort. But he injured his shoulder […]

Jordan Poole Sparks Back To Life Against Lakers

Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole nailed six triples and scored 21 points off the bench in Tuesday's 117-112 loss to the Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals. He also recorded six assists and had one steal while shooting 7-for-15 overall from the field in 30 minutes. Unfortunately for Poole and the […]

Stephen Curry Leads Warriors With 27 Points Tuesday

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry turned a hot finish to a team-high 27 points in Tuesday's Game 1 loss to the Lakers. After racking up 50 points Sunday versus Sacramento, Curry looked human again, but he enjoyed a late scoring surge with 14 fourth-quarter points Tuesday. The veteran star finished with impressive 6-for-13 […]

Gabe Vincent Has Big Finish In Game 2

Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent scored 13 fourth-quarter points and had 21 in total as the team dropped a tight one to New York Tuesday 111-105. Vincent was ice-cold early in the game, but produced a big final quarter and finished with 4-for-10 shooting from outside. He was 7-for-17 overall from the field and recorded […]

Jalen Brunson Drops Game-High 30 Points On Tuesday

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (ankle) had a stellar showing in Tuesday's playoff win over the Heat. The former Maverick carried a questionable tag heading into this one. However, he looked better than ever, scoring 30 points while shooting 10-for-19 from the field and 6-for-10 from behind the arc. Brunson also had five boards […]

Marcus Smart Dealing With Chest Injury

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (chest) is listed as questionable to play Wednesday against the Boston Celtics. Smart is being listed with a chest contusion which he likely picked up in Game 1's loss. The Celtics should have more updates throughout the day Wednesday, but if Smart is unable to go, Malcolm Brogdon and Derrick […]

Chris Paul Will Be Re-Evaluated In One Week

Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul (groin) will be re-evaluated in one week after suffering a groin injury on Monday. Paul appeared to injure his groin late Monday night and received an MRI. It remains to be seen the full severity of the injury, but the Suns are expecting Paul to be out through Game […]

Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle Both Available Tuesday

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson (ankle) and forward/center Julius Randle (ankle) are both available to play Game 2 against the Miami Heat on Tuesday. Randle will make his return after missing Game 1 while Brunson was questionable after dealing with some general soreness. Their availability could not have come at a better time […]

Chris Paul Under Evaluation Following Monday's Early Exit

Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul (groin) is under evaluation after exiting Monday's Game 2 against Denver in the third quarter. Paul was ruled out of the game with tightness in his left groin after he appeared to have hurt himself while trying to go for a rebound. Paul's injury derailed Phoenix's night, as the […]

Jamal Murray Has Awful Shooting Night In Game 2 Against Phoenix

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray went ice cold in Monday's Game 2 against Phoenix, shooting only 3-for-15 from the field and a shocking 0-for-9 from downtown. Murray, who had scored 30-plus points in back-to-back games prior to Monday's outing, was 1-for-7 from the field in the first half and couldn't turn things around in the […]

Malcolm Brogdon Provides 20 Points Off The Bench Monday

Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon had his highest-scoring game of the 2023 NBA Playoffs Monday against Philadelphia, finishing with 20 points in a 119-115 loss. He and Robert Williams III were the lone scorers off the Boston bench, and Brogdon reached the 20-point mark with 9-for-16 shooting. The Sixth Man of the Year was 2-for-6 […]

Tyrese Maxey Has Big Night On Monday

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey scored 26 points in Monday's playoff victory over the Boston Celtics. He also had four steals. The 22-year-old averaged 21.8 points during the series against the Brooklyn Nets, so he had no trouble staying hot in this one. Of course, Joel Embiid (knee) wasn't available, meaning Maxey was afforded additional […]

James Harden Leads Philly To Game 1 Victory

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden finished with a game-high 45 points in Monday's postseason win over Boston. Joel Embiid (knee) didn't suit up for this one, so the former MVP put on a show, going 17-for-30 from the field and 7-for-14 from deep while adding six assists and two steals. This was the type of […]

De'Aaron Fox Won't Require Surgery

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (finger) won't need surgery this offseason. The 25-year-old suffered a fractured left index finger during the postseason. Despite that, Fox continued to play and was excellent for the Kings in the playoffs. Sadly, it wasn't enough for them to get out of the first round. The good news is, Fox […]

Jalen Brunson Listed As Questionable For Game 2

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's Game 2 against the Miami Heat. The 26-year-old has been hot through the first six games of the playoffs. Brunson is currently the leading scorer for the Knicks in the postseason, so his absence would obviously be significant. His absence would mean […]

Jalen Brunson Continues 20-Point Streak

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson had a nightmare from downtown with an 0-for-7 mark in Game 1 against Miami, but he still found a way to keep his 20-point streak going. The Villanova product had 25 points on 11-for-23 overall shooting. It was truly a mixed performance for Brunson, as he did a lot […]

Kyle Lowry Turns Back The Clock In Game 1 Against New York

Miami Heat point guard Kyle Lowry was one of the key performers in Sunday's Game 1 win over the Knicks, providing 18 points off the bench with five rebounds and six assists. He also made a massive impact on the defensive end with a whopping four blocks and a steal. Lowry was 3-for-6 with the […]

Gabe Vincent Has 20 Points With Five Triples

Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent posted a second consecutive 20-point game when the team opened the second-round series against New York with a 108-101 win on Sunday. He did most of the damage from deep, knocking down five shots with 12 attempts. Vincent shot 6-for-16 overall and posted two rebounds, five assists with one steal […]

Stephen Curry Pours In 50 Points To Clinch Series

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry was unstoppable Sunday as he led his team to a Game 7 win over the Sacramento Kings. Curry set an NBA record by scoring 50 points on 20-for-38 shooting - the most points scored by a player in any Game 7. Curry also recorded eight rebounds, six assists and […]

Chris Paul Quiet In Opener Against Denver

Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul opened the second-round series against the Nuggets with a quiet 11-point, five-assist performance on Saturday. He shot 5-for-11 from the field, with most of Paul's misses coming with a poor 1-for-5 effort from downtown. The veteran played 32 minutes and managed to pick up one steal on the defensive […]

Jamal Murray Leads Nuggets To Game 1 Win With 34 Points

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray opened the second-round series against Phoenix in superb form, scoring a game-high 34 points in Saturday's 125-107 win. He shot 13-for-24 from the field, including 6-for-10 from downtown, en route to his second consecutive 30-point performance. Murray was one assist short of a double-double and pulled down five rebounds while […]

Ja Morant Struggles Badly As Memphis' Season Ends

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant was able to put up only 10 points and the team was no match to the Lakers Friday in Game 6 of the first-round series. The Grizzlies got blown out by 40 points, with Morant managing just three makes from the field with 16 attempts. He also notched five […]

D'Angelo Russell Leads All Scorers As Lakers Finish Off Memphis

Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell had a playoff career-high 31 points to lead all scorers in Game 6 against Memphis on Friday, helping his squad into the next round. With the Grizzlies ice-cold throughout the night, the Lakers ended up dominating 125-85 and Russell racked up his points with 12-for-17 shooting. He had five […]

Stephen Curry Totals 29 Points In Game 6 Loss

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry produced a game-high 29 points in Friday's Game 6 against Sacramento, but a lack of scoring from the rest of the team meant that the defending champions couldn't finish off the series, taking a 118-99 loss. Curry was 5-for-12 with his three-pointers, but it was a pretty poor […]

De'Aaron Fox Cooks Up A Full Line In Game 6

Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox did it all in Friday's Game 6 victory over Golden State, providing 26 points on 10-for-18 shooting and picking up four rebounds, 11 assists, three steals and one block. Despite breaking his finger earlier in the series, Fox continues to post good numbers, and having netted at least 20-point […]

Trae Young Has Confidence In Quin Snyder

According to Jeff Schultz of the Athletic, Hawks guard Trae Young is unlikely to be traded, mainly because the superstar has faith in head coach Quin Snyder. His relationship with the organization was seemingly at an all-time low during the 2022-23 campaign. However, after the team parted ways with Nate McMillan and brought in Snyder, […]

Brooklyn Nets Post-Mortem: Offseason Moves to Avoid Another First Round Exit

Every year, the NBA Playoffs crown only one champion out of 16 total teams. Eight of those teams get eliminated in the first round and they are left trying to figure out whether or not the team is trending towards championship contention or the opposite way. The Brooklyn Nets are one of those teams that […]

CJ McCollum Undergoes Successful Surgery

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (thumb, shoulder) underwent successful surgery on Tuesday to repair a UCL tear in his right thumb. He also suffered a torn labrum in his right shoulder. Fortunately, the 31-year-old won't need surgery for that and will participate in a rehab program during the offseason. McCollum is coming off another […]

Russell Westbrook Would Love To Remain A Clipper

Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook stated he "would love" to remain with the team. Yet, he's also embracing the idea of entering free agency, so he hasn't decided what the future holds. The 34-year-old began the season with the Lakers, playing 52 games. But after he was traded to Utah, he accepted a buyout […]

De'Aaron Fox Will Play On Wednesday

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (finger) will play on Wednesday night versus the Golden State Warriors. The 25-year-old has averaged 31.5 points, 7.0 assists, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.5 steals in this series, so it's undoubtedly fantastic news. But considering he's dealing with a left finger fracture, he may be limited in what he can do […]