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 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 »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 »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 »Lakers to Host Timberwolves in Play-In Game
The 2023 NBA Play-In Tournament officially tips off Tuesday night with the No. 7-seed Los Angeles Lakers hosting the No. 8-seed Minnesota Timberwolves. Play-in is set. Our place, Tuesday. pic.twitter.com/poAlVM2Ao1 — Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) April 9, 2023 Lakers The Los Angeles Lakers had a strong end to the season, …
Read More »The Utah Jazz on the Rise to the Top
As the Utah Jazz shift between the top few spots in the league this season, it’s easy to wonder how they got there. The Utah Jazz on the Rise to the Top Prior to the season, the Jazz appeared to be a tanking candidate after trading All-Stars Donovan Mitchell and …
Read More »Mavericks Beat Jazz to Even Out Playoff Series
On Monday evening, the Dallas Mavericks beat the Utah Jazz 110-104 in Game 2 of the Western Conference playoffs. After trailing for most of the game, the Mavs outscored Utah by 10 points in the fourth for the victory. The next game of the series will be played on Thursday …
Read More »NBA Teams Compete in Game 4 of The Conference Semifinals
The Philadelphia 76ers, Atlanta Hawks, Utah Jazz, and the Los Angeles Clippers will compete in the NBA playoffs tonight. The 76ers go head to head with the Hawks tonight in Game 4 of the Conference Semifinals. Philadelphia leads the series 2-1 over the Hawks. The Hawks will have to go …
Read More »Nuggets-Suns, Nets-Bucks Among Conference Semifinal Matchups
NBA teams such as the Nuggets and the Suns faced off in the conference semifinals yesterday in game two. Devin Booker and Chris Paul went head to head averaging the most points on their teams. The Nets, the Bucks, the Clippers, and the Jazz face off tonight in the conference …
Read More »NBA Debating When to Reopen Training Facilities
NBA teams and staff are debating on when they should reopen the lavish training facilities to the players to keep them in shape. Right now, all team facilities are closed. Teams encourage players to work out and stay active but they want that without the presence of in-person trainers or …
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