The New York Knicks have dealt with injury after injury this season. Their All-Star, Julius Randle, barely played any games this season. After him the dominoes continued to fall with Mitchell Robinson, Bojan Bogdanovic, and OG Anunoby. This team could not catch a break. However, the Knicks managed to prevail and have found themselves in the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals against the Indiana Pacers. It seemed like the trio of Jalen Brunson, Donte DiVincenzo, and Josh Hart would be pulling them into the Finals. Unfortunetly, another star has fallen. What is Going on New York http://gty.im/1253744606 As stated, Randle, Anunoby, Mitchell, and Bogdanovic have all been sidelined this…
Author: Elizabeth Della Piana
After their loss in game five against the Boston Celtics the Cleveland Cavaliers have been at the top of all trade rumor talk. They have multiple key players being sought after. Cleveland could take a major shot at acquiring a star. However, one of the players being talked about is their leader Donovan Mitchell. Mitchell was unable to play in two of they Cavs key games against Boston which is probably one of the biggest reasons they went home. Now, Mitchell and the Cavs have a decision to make. Does Spida stay in Cleveland, or is it time to get…
Tuesday night the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves battled it out in game five of the Western Conference Semi-Finals. This game would determine who would take the lead on the tied series. The first quarter made it seem like this would be just like the other four games. A back and forth competition that would have the All-Stars lighting up the court. However, there seemed to be a shift tonight in the series. The Denver Nuggets, after four games of struggling to contain the electric Anthony Edwards, may have finally cracked the code. Nikola Jokic Another Stellar Performance http://gty.im/1295192693 The…
Tonight, the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers are facing off in the fifth game of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. The Knicks have been handling the Pacers well this game. Jalen Brunson is clearly back on his game after a tough time in game four. Tonight will determine which team breaks the 2-2 tie and has the advantage going into the next game. As of right now, it seems like it will be the Knicks, but the Pacers are shifty and have the ability to quickly turn things around. An Altercation Ensues During Knicks Pacers Game http://gty.im/2121059709 Less than 11…
The Cleveland Cavaliers are currently battling the Boston Celtics in hopes of making it to the Eastern Conference Finals. They are down 1-2 in the series and have been struggling to light up their offense. Boston’s defense has been deadly, and it is causing serious problems for the Cavs. As of right now Cleveland has been leaning on Donovan Mitchell. He is their main provider of points this season and in the postseason. They are without their starting center Jarrett Allen which has led to a lot of defensive problems and a lack of scoring in the paint. Furthermore, The rest of the starters are…
Today, the NBA announced the order for the 2024 NBA draft. The Atlanta Hawks somehow landed the 1st pick in the draft with a 3% chance of being the number one pick. The second pick in the draft went to the Washington Wizards and the third pick belongs to the Houston Rockets as they have control of the Brooklyn Nets picks thanks to the James Harden trade. With the lottery, anything is possible. The Hawks getting the number one pick should have been nearly impossible. This is huge as they can finally find a player to pair with their star,…
Sunday afternoon, the Indiana Pacers(2-2) faced off against the New York Knicks(2-2) in a big game four. Today, Indiana managed to tie the series up, putting the pressure on the Knicks as they head back to New York. It seemed like the Indiana Pacers just couldn’t miss today. They shot with pinpoint accuracy from three and ripped through New York’s defenders in the paint. Finally, it looked like Indiana was fully locked in this game. More specifically, their starters didn’t let off on the pressure and remained consistent throughout. It was an absolute wreckage that showed some flaws in New…
This season, the Orlando Magic played extremely well. They managed to get a playoff spot but fell in a game seven to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Now, it’s time for them to sit back and make some plans for free agency and trading to build their roster. They have a great core of young players, but a veteran presence could be what they need to break out of round 1. The amount of success the Orlando Magic has built up in the past two seasons shows how a team can properly rebuild. Adding to this stacked roster is the best thing…
The New York Knicks have been blazing hot this playoffs. They took care of the Philadelphia 76ers relatively easily, and now they are doing the same to the Indiana Pacers. These games are being won without one of their All-Star starters, Julius Randle. However, with game three looming ahead, it seems they will be without another star. This New York team has proven that their role players and bench have what it takes to get them the win. However, with another starter injured and their most important player labeled game-time decision, could this give the Pacers a chance to put…
The NBA announced that Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert would be the 2023-2024 DPOY. This is Gobert’s fourth time winning the award, tying Hall of Fame centers Dikembe Mutombo and Ben Wallace, who were both elite defensive players. This is an amazing accomplishment for the Frenchman, whose team is currently facing off against the Denver Nuggets. This announcement might be viewed as controversial due to the great year rookie Victor Wembanyama has had defensively. Everyone will have an opinion on who should’ve won this year. However, the decision has been made, and Rudy Gobert is now a part of history. …
In the NBA playoffs, it’s either win or go home. It seems like the Los Angeles Clippers(2-3) have a plan already set to fly them to Cancun based on how they played Wednesday night. It was a disaster against the Dallas Mavericks(3-2), which was probably hard for any LA fan to watch. Every quarter was the same for them, with their highest-scoring one being 24 points, while Dallas’s lowest-scoring one was 25. The stars failed to contribute the necessary amount to push their team forward. On the other hand, the Mavs had a low-scoring night from Kyrie Irving, a rare…
Tonight, the Philadelphia 76ers(2-3) faced off against the New York Knicks(3-2) in a game that went to overtime. The ending was explosive and exciting, with superstars for both teams pushing their limits. It was one of the best games to happen so far in the playoffs. It was the 76ers stars that were able to grab the win in the end. The battle went back and forth, with Philadelphia holding onto the lead for the last three minutes of the game. The fourth quarter was a true nail-biter that went down to the final seconds until it was ultimately a…
The Milwaukee Bucks(1-1) were thrashed by the Indiana Pacers(1-1) by 17 points. This is a huge win for Indiana, as they were able to tie the series. The Bucks will most likely continue to struggle without their star, Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Pacers need to keep their foot on the gas now. This is a winnable series with the Greek Freak sitting on the sidelines. Thanks to the effort of Pascal Siakam and Myles Turner they were able to take the win Tuesday night. However, Tyrese Haliburton will have to step up his game if they wish to take the series…
The Minnesota Timberwolves(56-26) beat the Phoenix Suns(49-33) in game two of the playoffs, giving them a strong lead in the series. The home team held the lead for the majority of the game, but there were many moments where Phoenix almost took it from them. Furthermore, neither team played their best basketball. Minnesota had a slight edge over Phoenix because they played just a bit better. However, neither of these teams should be proud of the way they performed in the game tonight. The winner of game three will be the team whose stars step up and do better. Timberwolves…
The Most Improved Player award was a tight race between Tyrese Maxey, Alperen Sengun, and Coby White. However, the Philadelphia 76ers star grabbed it in the end. Maxey has shown fantastic improvement in the past season. Every single stat has gone up, and he is one of the main contributors to the team. If this continues, he will have a very bright future in Philadelphia. Maxey will be one of the faces of the league in the upcoming years. He has proven that he is hungry to win and can keep the team on track without All-Star Joel Embiid. The…
Sunday at 3:30 pm EST, the Los Angeles Clippers(1-0) faced off against the Dallas Mavericks(0-1) in their first game of the series. LA was able to take a very early lead and shut down Dallas immediately. There is no question that LA is the better team in this series. They proved to the league that they would cause problems for the other teams in the West. On the other hand, it seems like Dallas is going to fall short when it matters most again. This team always seems to crumble in the most important moments as their playoff record has…
Tonight, the Philadelphia 76ers(47-35) faced off against the Miami Heat(46-36) in what was a thrilling 105-104 comeback win for the 76ers. Philadelphia was trailing the Heat for the whole first half and into the third quarter. However, with a barrage of three-pointers from an unlikely source, they tied the game going into the fourth. It was veteran Nicolas Batum who started the 76ers hot streak, and he would continue to be their team’s boost all the way to the end. Nicolas Batum Shocks Miami Heat Nicolas Batum is a 15-year vet in the NBA. The 76ers received him in their…
There is no doubt that Giannis Antetokounmpo is the star of the Milwaukee Bucks. He led them to a championship in 2021. During this run, he averaged 28.1 points per game, 5.9 assists per game, and 11.0 rebounds per game. He also won MVP in 2010 and 2020. Antetokounmop has played for the Bucks his entire career. However, with the playoffs right around the corner and the team struggling, could this be his final year with Milwaukee despite the contract extension? Giannis’s Effect on Milwaukee Without Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks would not be where they are today. Though his first three…
The Chicago Bulls(38-42) played the Detroit Pistons(13-67) last night. It was a well-played match for Chicago that landed them another mark in the win column. They grabbed the 127-105 win, leaving them with great momentum for the play-in. Their veteran forward, DeMar DeRozan, played extremely well. He managed to rack up 39 points, seven assists, and four rebounds, helping secure the win for his team. DeMar DeRozan’s Stats This Season http://gty.im/2059346868 This year, DeMar DeRozen has played very well. His team struggled in the beginning, but they have turned things around immensely. Right now, he is averaging 23.9 points per…
Tonight, the Philadelphia 76ers (44-35) went up against the San Antonio Spurs (19-59) in what ended up being a double-overtime thriller. The 76ers and Spurs went back and forth throughout the whole game, fighting for the win. For San Antonio, it was the rookie phenomenon Victor Wembanyama, who led the charge with 33 points and 18 rebounds. For Philadelphia, it was their young star, Tyrese Maxey, taking over with a career-high 52 points. This game was truly amazing, and both teams gave it their all, but in the end, it was the 76ers who came out on top. Tyrese Maxey…
