LeBron James, who has played in the most playoff games in NBA history (including the most Game 1s), chalked it up as a costly entry fee for his team to know what to expect in the series. “Maybe it took us one playoff game to now get a feel for it and know what type of intensity, the type of physicality is going to be brought to the game,” James said after finishing with 19 … [Read more...] about LeBron James on Minnesota: We should be more than prepared for that physicality in Game 2
Westbrook finished with 15 points on 5-for-17 shooting, but 10 of those points came in the fourth quarter and overtime. His putback with 3:37 to go in regulation, one of his four offensive rebounds on the night, gave the Nuggets their first lead at 93-92. Westbrook also made the defensive play of the game at the end of overtime as he deflected Nicolas Batum’s inbounds pass … [Read more...] about
Mike Curtis: Anthony Davis on how he sums up the season post-trade: “I’m just very appreciative I get to play the game of basketball. Appreciative to Dallas & the fanbase and my teammates of accepting me & welcoming me with open arms, given the situation. It’s part of basketball. You can’t control what goes on. … The injury happened & I tried to do everything I … [Read more...] about
Keith Smith: The Oklahoma City Thunder now have two first-round picks in the 2025 NBA Draft: #15 (via Miami Heat) #25 (via LA Clippers)* *tiebreaker pending (could be anywhere from #22 – #25) Heat now have a lottery-protected pick owed to the Charlotte Hornets in 2027 or unprotected in 2028. … [Read more...] about
Magic Johnson ‘scared’ for Lakers because of Anthony Edwards
Magic Johnson: I’m scared for my Lakers because the game’s most exciting player, superstar Anthony Edwards, is a matchup problem. If the Timberwolves beat my Lakers it’s because Naz Reid and Donte DiVenczo both have a big series. I’m picking my Lakers in 6, led by superstars LeBron James and Luka Doncic. Austin Reaves will be the third man in the ring for the Lakers and he has … [Read more...] about Magic Johnson ‘scared’ for Lakers because of Anthony Edwards