Sixers’ Joel Embiid Undergoes 3rd Surgery On Left Knee

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler will not return to Game 2 against the Houston Rockets. He suffered a hard fall and has been diagnosed with a pelvic contusion. Butler suffered the injury late in the first quarter with his team trailing 22-15. Houston’s Amen Thompson attempted a runner in the lane, which Butler went […]
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Few projected Labaron Philon to declare for the draft after his freshman season, but Philon starred for the Crimson Tide this season. He proved himself a critical rotation piece for one of the nation’s best teams, fitting Nate Oats’s system snugly. How will Philon translate his college success to the NBA level? Team: Alabama Height: […]
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Midway through the third quarter of Game 2, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick called a timeout and tore into his team. After Los Angeles dominated the first half, the Minnesota Timberwolves appeared to be changing momentum and had cut the lead to 11. With the Lakers looking disorganized on offense, Redick called timeout […]
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Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first-round series between Pacers and Bucks was full of trash talk and controversy, with repeated verbal altercations and technical fouls being thrown at players to try and keep the peace. As the animosity grows in this playoff clash, one team is taking the lead.  Tyrese Haliburton even admitted after […]
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The Knicks were home Monday night for Game 2 vs. the Pistons in the first round. In Game 1, Detroit gave New York a good fight, but the Knicks pulled away in the fourth quarter.  On Monday in Game 2, the Pistons battled the Knicks again. Detroit played another tough matchup and held on to […]
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Damian Lillard woke up on Tuesday morning and called Doc Rivers to tell him he was ready to return and boost the Bucks in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference’s first-round series. As his team was 1-0 down, the head coach didn’t argue and let him play after weeks out of action.  The veteran guard […]
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Tyrese Haliburton did not mince words when describing the rivalry his Indiana Pacers have formed with the Milwaukee Bucks. Speaking to media after the Pacers defeated the Bucks, 123-115, in Game 2 to take a 2-0 series lead, Haliburton was extremely candid. “We don’t have to sit here and act like it’s any secret,” Haliburton […]
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It seems like Jayson Tatum may miss out on the Celtics first round clash against Orlando on Wednesday night, but what is Boston’s record this season without its superstar? Jayson Tatum suffers wrist injury Disaster struck for the Boston Celtics in game one of their first round playoff series against the Magic, as Jayson Tatum […]
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By the time the Knicks left for halftime of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first-round matchup against the Pistons, they were down by six points on the scoreboard and way down in free throw calls. As their rivals finally conquered the match 100-94, Tom Thibodeau was furious at the officiating.  Detroit ended up taking […]
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Midway through the third quarter of Tuesday evening’s Game 2, it seemed as if Memphis might actually have a chance against the powerful OKC, considering they had cut their rival’s lead to single digits for the first time in a long time. However, the Thunder pulled away again and beat them comfortably.  On the next […]
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In Game 1 on Sunday, the Magic tried to keep it close vs. the Celtics. Orlando had a one-point lead at halftime, but Boston turned it on in the second half. They won the game 103-86.  On Wednesday night, Boston is back at home for Game 2. All-NBA forward Jayson Tatum is expected to be […]
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And suddenly, the unexpected happened… The NBA’s television ratings for the opening weekend of the playoffs have been the best the league has seen in 25 years! Commissioner Adam Silver announced this on Tuesday, calling the news “fantastic,” and looking forward to the rest of the postseason.  While speaking on a variety of topics at […]
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The 2025 NBA draft class is chock-full of prospects who could be stars at the next level. Teams hope to have one of the top lottery picks to land a future all-star.  On Wednesday, projected top-three pick Ace Bailey from Rutgers announced he’s declaring for the 2025 NBA draft. He told ESPN that he is […]
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After dropping Game 1 at home, the Lakers came out on a mission in Game 2 vs the Timberwolves. Los Angeles knew they could not head to Minnesota for games 3 and 4 down 0-2.  Once again, Luka Doncic had another dazzling performance for the Los Angeles Lakers. The five-time All-NBA PG thrives in big-time […]
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The Bucks were on the road Tuesday night for Game 2 of their first-round matchup vs. the Pacers. Milwaukee and Indiana have a real hatred for each other.  It’s been on full display over the first two games. Recently, Dan Patrick of The Dan Patrick Show had Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes on to discuss several […]
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The Miami Heat (39-46, 40-44-1 ATS) visit the Cleveland Cavaliers (65-18, 49-33-1) in Game 2 of their first round NBA playoff series on Wednesday night; check out how to watch the free live stream below. NBA betting sites show the Cavs as 12-point favorites at home, per BetOnline odds. How To Watch Heat vs. Cavaliers Game […]
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See here for what TV channel to watch the Rockets vs Warriors on, as Houston looks to level the series following a game one loss. What TV channel is Rockets vs Warriors on? The Rockets vs Warriors will be broadcast nationally on TNT, with coverage starting once the Celtics and Magic have finished playing the early […]
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The Boston Celtics (62-21, 40-43 ATS) are hosting the Orlando Magic (42-42, 42-42 ATS) in Game 2 of their first round NBA playoff series on Wednesday night; check out how to watch the free live stream below. NBA betting sites show the Celtics as 10.5-point favorites at home, according to BetOnline odds. How To Watch Magic […]
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JJ Redick has given fans a Rui Hachimura injury update after he headed to the locker room on Tuesday night, and fears are it could be more serious than it appeared. Rui Hachimura Injury Update Winning on Tuesday night was crucial to the Lakers shifting the narrative in the early stages of this playoff series. […]
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In a player poll conducted by The Athletic, 90 players voted Tyrese Haliburton as the NBA’s most overrated player. Haliburton secured 14.4 percent of the vote while Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert finished second with 10 percent of the vote. Trae Young was third with 8.9 percent of the vote. The Athletic conducts an annual […]
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