The Oklahoma City Thunder overcame an early setback to overpower the New Orleans Pelicans 106-85 in a pivotal Game 3 on Saturday. With this win, the Thunder now holds a 3-0 advantage in their first-round NBA playoff series. The game started with a tense moment when Thunder forward Jalen Williams suffered an injury after colliding with Brandon Ingram. Williams, who took a forearm to the face while attempting a floater, was momentarily down but returned to play a crucial part in the victory. NBA NEWS & RUMORS: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder, New Orleans Pelicans Updates Desp ..read more

Franz Wagner‘s outstanding performance propelled the Orlando Magic to a commanding 112-89 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, evening the Eastern Conference first-round NBA playoff series at 2-2. Wagner scored 34 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, outscoring Cleveland by himself in the pivotal third quarter where Orlando turned a competitive game into a rout. The Cavaliers, after leading with 60 points at halftime, were held to just 10 points in the third quarter and scored only 29 in the second half. “Once we came back from that nine-point deficit starting the third, and they took that timeou ..read more

The Philadelphia 76ers are currently leading the odds as the likely new home for Klay Thompson, should the four-time NBA champion choose to leave the Golden State Warriors this offseason. According to Bookies.com, the Sixers are at +325, translating to a 23.5% chance, edging out the Los Angeles Lakers who stand at +450, or an 18.2% likelihood. The Sixers’ interest in Thompson comes amid a performance slump from Buddy Hield in their first-round playoff series against the New York Knicks, highlighting a need for a reliable shooter to complement Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. NBA NEWS & TRADE ..read more

For fans of the New Orleans Pelicans, Saturday’s Game 3 was nothing short of disastrous. they disintegrated in their first-round NBA playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, suffering a crushing 106-85 defeat that put them at a daunting 3-0 series disadvantage. But the insult to injury came post-game, particularly for those Pelicans supporters residing in Galveston, Texas. The situation took a turn for the worse following their team’s poor performance. During TNT’s ‘Inside the NBA,’ Charles Barkley, the legendary forward and now an analyst, did not mince words about the Pelicans’ lac ..read more

The Los Angeles Lakers find themselves grappling with a challenging 0-3 NBA playoff series deficit against the Denver Nuggets, raising questions about the future of their lineup, including LeBron James and D’Angelo Russell. Both players have lucrative player options for the next season, with James possibly commanding $51.4 million and Russell $18.7 million. Despite James’ solid performance, he has not reached his peak form against a younger, quicker, and deeper Nuggets team. On The Bill Simmons Podcast, Bill Simmons discussed the Lakers’ limited options for enhancing their roster. “There’s no ..read more

Because of ongoing knee inflammation, the LA Clippers have listed Kawhi Leonard as questionable for Sunday’s Game 4 against the Dallas Mavericks as they try to avoid a worsening outlook in their NBA playoff run. Leonard has been managing discomfort in his surgically repaired right knee and played 25 minutes in Game 3, scoring nine points and grabbing nine rebounds. Despite his efforts, he admitted that the knee “did not respond the way he had hoped” after playing 35 minutes in Game 2. Clippers coach Tyronn Lue detailed the team’s cautious approach with Leonard’s condition as the superstar att ..read more

Anthony Edwards‘ fiery performance on Friday night helped the Minnesota Timberwolves secure a commanding 126-109 win against the Phoenix Suns, extending their first-round series lead to 3-0. Edwards, who scored 36 points, epitomized the team’s dominant spirit as he celebrated a key jumper in the fourth quarter with emphatic chest pounding. Rudy Gobert, contributing 19 points and 14 rebounds, reflected on the team’s focus. “We’re just embracing the moment. We have only one goal in mind and we’re trying to make sure we don’t get distracted by the success or the ups and downs. We’re just locked ..read more

In a display of strategic defense and aggressive play, the Dallas Mavericks clinched a pivotal 101-90 victory against the Los Angeles Clippers, taking a 2-1 lead in their first-round NBA playoff series. Inspired by their defensive prowess, the Mavericks continued the momentum from their Game 2 win in Los Angeles, demonstrating their capability on their home court—a stark contrast to their previous postseason struggles at the American Airlines Center. Luka Doncic, who called for the defensive assignment on James Harden during a key stretch of the game, contributed significantly with 22 points ..read more

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Damian Lillard, who recently aggravated a previous Achilles tendon injury, played through pain in Game 3 of their first-round NBA playoff series against the Indiana Pacers, contributing 28 points and eight assists over 45 minutes. The injury occurred as he defended an inbounds pass towards the end of regulation, exacerbating a condition he first encountered during the regular season finale on April 14. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, there is “serious doubt” about Lillard’s ability to play in Game 4 of the Bucks’ first-round playoff series against the In ..read more

The Los Angeles Lakers‘ stay in the 2024 NBA Playoffs looks like it is going to be a brief one. After defeating the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA Play-In Tournament, Los Angeles earned the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference and a matchup against the No. 2 seed Denver Nuggets. The defending NBA Champions are the worst matchup the Lakers could have received in the postseason. Entering the postseason, Denver was on an eight-game winning streak against Los Angeles, which includes a sweep in the Western Conference Finals in the 2023 NBA Playoffs. That winning streak has now stretched to 11 gam ..read more