The NBA playoffs began Saturday for the final sequence of the 2025 season. As the best 16 teams in the league face off against one another, there are several former Gator players making an influence. Gators in the Playoffs Al Horford, an NBA veteran and Florida Gators legend plays for …
Read More »NBA Western Conference Finals Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Dallas Mavericks for Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals tonight. This game promises a thrilling matchup as these two teams are filled with a blend of young talent and seasoned stars. The Mavs bring an offensive arsenal and a well-rounded roster that has proven …
Read More »Timberwolves Take Game Seven Over Defending Champs
When asked in his post-game press conference after Sunday’s game seven loss about whether the Timberwolves were threats to become rivals to the reigning champion Denver Nuggets, three-time MVP Nikola Jokic stated, “Yes. I think they’re built to beat us.” And that’s exactly what Minnesota did. "I think they're built …
Read More »Western Conference Remains a Tight Race
When the NBA regular season ended, five teams finished with a win percentage over .600 in the Western Conference. The East had two. Ten teams finished 10 or more games over .500. The East had eight. Combined, the 10 teams to make the postseason/play-in in the West had 81 more …
Read More »Western Home Teams Win Game 1 of NBA Playoffs
The 2024 NBA Playoffs started this past weekend. All home teams won game one of their respective series in the Western Conference. BOS, LAC, MIL, and OKC all take Game 1 at home! The #NBAPlayoffs presented by Google Pixel continues Monday on TNT & NBA TV. pic.twitter.com/UaatlvcjX4 — NBA (@NBA) …
Read More »Miami Heat Outplayed by the Phoenix Suns at Home
The Miami Heat have now lost seven straight games after losing to the Phoenix Suns 118-105 on Monday. Late push fell short pic.twitter.com/Y9L941j9jn — Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) January 30, 2024 Kevin Durant, Bradely Beal and Devin Booker combined for 61 points, 31 rebounds and 24 assists. Although Miami’s starters outscored …
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 »Upsets Highlight Sunday’s Action of the NBA Playoffs
Sunday’s slate of the NBA Playoffs had four games, three of which were upsets. The jam-packed Sunday created chaos around the league. Lakers Steal Home-Field Advantage Against Grizzlies After defeating the Timberwolves in the Play-In, the Lakers advanced to the playoffs. Many had the Lakers upsetting the Grizzlies in the …
Read More »Thunder and Timberwolves Set to Battle for Final Spot in the West
With the NBA playoffs beginning Saturday, there is one more spot up for grabs in the Western Conference. The eighth seeded Minnesota Timberwolves and the tenth seeded Oklahoma City Thunder are set to battle it out Friday night for the final spot in the West playoffs. https://twitter.com/okcthunder/status/1646891072960831495?s=20 Timberwolves On the …
Read More »Thunder and Pelicans Face Off in Must-Win NBA Play-In Game
The Oklahoma City Thunder will take on the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA Play-In Tournament Wednesday night. Tipoff is set for 9:30 p.m. https://twitter.com/PelicansNBA/status/1646198342198738949?s=20 How the Play-In Tournament Works The layout of the play-in tournament, which is in its third year of existence, is as follows: The No. 7 …
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