In the NBA, seldom does a team struggle to close out home playoff games and still manage to reach the conference finals of the playoffs. Thunderous roars, rowdy fans and familiar surroundings provide a large advantage for teams competing at home in the postseason. In the playoffs, home teams have …
Read More »Heat Set to Begin ECF Against Celtics
The Miami Heat will take on the Boston Celtics Wednesday in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Tipoff is set for 8:30 p.m. in TD Garden. This is the third time in four seasons that the Heat and Celtics will battle for the chance to represent the East in …
Read More »Around the NBA: Hawks Stay Alive While Nuggets and Suns Advance
Three NBA teams fought with their backs against the wall Tuesday evening, down 3-1 in their respective series’. Only the Hawks were able to keep their heads above water. The two Western Conference teams, the Timberwolves and the Clippers, succumbed to their higher-seeded opponents. MOOD pic.twitter.com/vF2oajOO4i — Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) …
Read More »2023 NBA Playoffs: Round One Roundup
Match-ups for the 2023 NBA Playoffs continue as wrap up the Game 4’s with a Monday doubleheader. The Miami Heat will take on the Milwaukee Bucks while the Memphis Grizzlies face off with the Los Angeles Lakers. https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1650394141988200451 Sunday marked the first Game 4 matches of the year as the …
Read More »2023 NBA Playoffs: Game 2 Roundup
The 2023 NBA Playoffs continue as competition continues to heat up. Here’s how Game 2 of the Eastern teams went down as the road to the Finals continue. https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1648918936224768001?s=20 Cleveland Cavaliers – New York Knicks (107-90) After problems with Game 1 due to physicality from the Knicks, Cleveland stepped up …
Read More »NBA Playoff Update: Decisive Wins Around the Association
Six teams around the NBA played Game 2 of their first round matchups Tuesday night. While there were lead changes and dynamic plays, all of the games ended somewhat anticlimactically — with 13 points being the smallest margin of victory. https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/status/1648486983692599301?s=20 NBA Headlines Hawks on Sweep-Watch The first game of …
Read More »Atlanta Hawks vs. Boston Celtics Game 2
The Atlanta Hawks are again on the road to take on the Boston Celtics for game two of the first round of the NBA playoffs. Down 1-0 in the series, the Hawks are looking to adjust from their 13-point loss while the Celtics are hungry to keep the possibility of …
Read More »Miami Heat look to continue winning ways after beating Hawks 117-109
The Miami Heat took down the Atlanta Hawks 117-109 Saturday night with a 30-point performance from Bam Adebayo. He went 10 for 12 from the field and had 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Tyler Herro dropped 20 points (Three three-pointers, six rebounds and five assists) while Jimmy Butler (11 rebounds, …
Read More »NBA Season Heating Up: Shuffled Rosters, First Half Analysis and Second Half Preview
Following what many considered to be a disappointing all-star game, the NBA season is set to resume Thursday. Throughout the first half, there have been thrills and letdowns all over the league. Some of the major trends and trades could make or break teams’ playoff odds. Pleasant Surprises Luck of …
Read More »Team Giannis Takes Down Team LeBron in NBA All-Star Game
The 73rd annual NBA All-Star Game was the main event this weekend as Team Giannis took on Team LeBron. The year’s All-Star game took place at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Team Giannis ended up coming out on top and defeating Team LeBron 184-175. In the …
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