Jrue Holiday Dishes Out 16 Assists In Loss

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday may not have had the best shooting night on Sunday, but his playmaking was on full display. During the 13-point loss to the Miami Heat, the former UCLA standout posted 16 points, 16 assists, seven rebounds, and one steal across 35 minutes. He only went on to shoot 6-for-18 from […]

Jordan Poole Listed As Questionable For Game 2

Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole (ankle) has officially been listed on the injury report as questionable for Game 2 against the Sacramento Kings on Monday. He was able to play 22 minutes off of the bench on Saturday night and put up 17 points in the process. Overall, he was a negative on the […]

X-Rays Negative On Ja Morant

According to Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins, X-rays were negative on Ja Morant (hand). The 23-year-old was injured in the fourth quarter of the Game 1 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Morant will likely undergo more testing to determine the severity of his current ailment. However, it appears there's a chance he won't […]

Ja Morant Injures Wrist In Game 1

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (wrist) finished the Game 1 postseason meeting with the Lakers by scoring 18 points. He also had six boards and two steals while shooting 8-for-14 from the field and 2-for-3 from deep. Unfortunately, the 23-year-old suffered a wrist injury in the fourth quarter. Morant had dealt with this injury before […]

De'Aaron Fox Goes Off For 38 Points In Playoff Debut

Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox went off for a game-high 38 points in his playoff debut against Golden State on Saturday. Domantas Sabonis might have scored the first playoff points in 17 years for the Kings, but it was Fox and Malik Monk who led the offense, combining for 70 points in a 126-123 […]

Stephen Curry Has 30 Points In Game 1 Loss

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry was outstanding in Game 1 against Sacramento with 30 points, but the team still needed a bit more from him, as the former MVP couldn't save the defending champions from a 126-123 loss. He finished with 11-for-20 shooting from the field and was 6-for-14 from behind the arc. […]

Donovan Mitchell Sets Cavaliers Record With 38-Point Effort

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell couldn't save the team from Saturday's Game 1 loss against the Knicks, but it was a special outing for him personally, as Mitchell set the Cavaliers playoff debut scoring record with a game-high 38 points on 14-for-30 shooting. Over half of his attempts came from downtown and Mitchell finished 6-for-16 […]

Jalen Brunson Leads Knicks To Victory In Game 1

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson led his squad with 27 points as the team opened the playoffs with a 101-97 road victory against Cleveland. Brunson found himself in foul trouble in the first half a registered just six points before the break, but he managed to play the whole second half without a single […]

Trae Young Struggles In Game 1

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young had a rough outing in Saturday's Game 1 loss to the Celtics, finishing with only 16 points on 5-for-18 shooting. He was 1-for-5 with the three-ball and even had a rough time at the free-throw line, going 5-for-7. Young posted five of the team's 11 turnovers in 35 minutes […]

James Harden Outstanding In Game 1 Victory

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden opened the 2023 playoffs with a superb performance in Saturday's Game 1 victory over Brooklyn, scoring 23 points and delivering 13 assists. The Beard had five triples in the first half alone and ended up shooting 7-for-13 from behind the arc. Allen Iverson (8) is the only Sixer in history […]

Dennis Schroder Expected To Suit Up On Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder (Achilles) is probable for Sunday's postseason meeting against Memphis. The 29-year-old has been bothered by right Achilles soreness. However, he'll likely be out there for the series opener. Schroder had 21 points in the play-in win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday and continues to have a relatively stable […]

Cameron Payne Could Miss Sunday's Game

Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne (back) is considered questionable for Sunday's Game 1 against the Los Angeles Clippers. The 28-year-old missed the final game of the regular season and two of the last five games. Despite that, it sounds like Payne is heading in the right direction ahead of their first-round matchup. Lately, Payne has […]

Gabe Vincent Listed As Questionable For Sunday

Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's Game 1 against the Milwaukee Bucks. It's worth noting that Vincent was questionable for both play-in contests, but ended up playing in them. He struggled during the victory over the Chicago Bulls, so hopefully he can get back on track here. His absence […]

Kyle Lowry Questionable For Game 1 On Sunday

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's Game 1 against the Milwaukee Bucks. Lowry was limited to 20 minutes during their play-in victory over the Chicago Bulls. He posted a huge 33-point game on Tuesday, so maybe the team was being cautious with Lowry. The expectation is that Lowry is […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Struggles In Play-In Loss

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander couldn't wheel his team into the 2023 NBA playoffs, shooting only 5-for-19 from the field in Friday's 120-95 loss to Minnesota. He still led the squad with 22 points, and Gilgeous-Alexander's all-around work was very impressive, as he finished with seven rebounds, three assists, one steal and three blocks, […]

James Harden Feeling "Great" Ahead Of Game 1

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden (Achilles) has said that he feels "great" ahead of his 14th playoff campaign. The veteran superstar played through an Achilles issue at the end of the regular season and missed six of the team's final 11 games, but he was rested for the final few contests and has had over […]

Fred VanVleet Expected To Hit Free Agency This Year

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet is expected to opt out of his player option for next season but he did not make it official during his exit interview. He kept it very professional as he said that he wasn't going to make a decision right after a disappointing end to the season. The fact that […]

Cameron Payne Still Not Practicing

Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne (back) continues to sit out of practice. The 28-year-old is still dealing with a lower back issue that he suffered last week. At the moment, it's uncertain if Payne will be ready for the beginning of the first round. The Suns would likely ask Landry Shamet and Terrence Ross to […]

Gabe Vincent Plans To Play On Friday

Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (back) didn't practice on Thursday but said he plans to play Friday versus the Bulls. Vincent was injured in the first play-in game Tuesday against Atlanta and the team has listed him as questionable for Friday. However, it looks like he feels ready to play through the back issue that […]

Kyle Lowry Questionable For Friday

Miami Heat point guard Kyle Lowry (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday's decisive play-in clash with Chicago. The veteran had a huge game against Atlanta on Tuesday with a season-high 33 points on 11-for-16 shooting and the team will be desperate to have him available. It's a bit worrying to see Lowry on the […]

CJ McCollum Comes Up Small In Play-In Loss

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum posted one of his lowest-scoring games of the season with their post-season hopes on the line. The 31-year-old veteran could only muster 14 points, four assists, two rebounds, two steals, and one block on 5-for-15 shooting from the floor and 1-for-5 from deep. While the Pelicans did get some […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Leads The Thunder To Upset Win

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led all scorers in yet another game as he and Josh Giddey took the game over to grab the upset victory over the New Orleans Pelicans and keep their playoff hopes alive. The 24-year-old registered 32 points, five rebounds, three assists, three steals, and one block while shooting 11-for-22 […]

Josh Giddey Nearly Posts Triple-Double In Win Over New Orleans

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey looked like a man amongst boys even though he was one of the youngest players on the floor on Wednesday. The 20-year-old Aussie finished the game with 31 points, 10 assists, nine rebounds, and one block on 11-for-22 shooting from the floor and 3-for-7 from deep. He was ready […]

Mavericks Are Optimistic About Re-Signing Kyrie Irving

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has been in the rumor mill quite a lot since the team's season ended less than a week ago. He's expected to test free agency to see if he can get the money he wants on a team that interests him, but Mavericks General Manager, Nico Harrison, has expressed optimism […]

Jamal Murray Practices On Wednesday

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (thumb) was able to get through a full practice session on Wednesday. The 26-year-old has been dealing with a right thumb sprain for a little over a week. Despite that, Murray is expected to suit up for Sunday's playoff matchup. There is no indication that Murray is going to be […]

Mike Conley Knocks Down Six Threes In Loss To Lakers

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley was the second-leading scorer for the team in their overtime loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. While Anthony Edwards struggled and the team was missing two of their starters, Conley was one of the supporting cast members to step up. The 16th-year vet posted 23 points, four rebounds, […]

Dennis Schroder Provides 21 Points Off Of The Bench

Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder provided a huge boost off of the bench while most of the other guards on the team struggled in the six-point overtime win. The 29-year-old clocked 33 minutes of playing time as he ended with 21 points, four rebounds, two assists, and one steal on 5-for-12 shooting overall, 3-for-4 […]

Kyle Lowry Comes Alive On Tuesday

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (knee) finished with a game-high 33 points in Tuesday's play-in loss to Atlanta. The veteran came off the bench, with Gabe Vincent drawing the start. However, Vincent struggled, scoring six points in 24 minutes before his night ended because of an undisclosed injury. Lowry also had five assists and went […]

Gabe Vincent Injured In Play-In Loss

Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (undisclosed) was injured during Tuesday's 116-105 loss to the Hawks. There hasn't been an official update on the exact nature of the injury. However, he limped off the court in the second half, so it's obviously a cause for concern. That said, Vincent didn't contribute much in this one despite […]

Kyle Lowry Will Play Tuesday

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (knee) will be available for Tuesday's play-in game against the Atlanta Hawks. Lowry continues to be listed as questionable with knee soreness, but it will not force him to miss their play-in game on Tuesday. Lowry should settle into his normal role off the bench behind Gabe Vincent.