PHOENIX — Dallas Mavericks backup big Marquese Chriss didn’t let Bismack Biyombo cap a dominant Game 5 victory for the Phoenix Suns with a two-handed dunk with 2.3 seconds left. Fouling Biyombo to prevent the jam, Chriss shouted expletives and slapped Biyombo’s hand down when Biyombo turned around and touched him on his chest. “We’re […]
There is a lot of money on the underdog in Wednesday night’s Game 5 showdown between the Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks. The series is back in Boston and tied at 2-2. The Celtics, fresh off a come-from-behind Game 4 win in Milwaukee, are favored by 5.5 points at BetMGM. It’s the biggest point spread […]
Warriors need to fix first-quarter issues, starting in Game 5 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Warriors’ starting lineup remains a constant topic of conversation, just one win away from the Western Conference Finals. But as they’ve shown us for so long now — both with who’s on the floor and […]
This content is not available due to your privacy preferences. Update your settings here to see it. How important is Game 5 for Celtics? These stats paint a clear picture originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics will host the Milwaukee Bucks at TD Garden on Wednesday night for the pivotal Game 5 […]
With ‘energy,’ engagement problems in Game 5, what can Sixers count on? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Another second-round Game 5 for the Sixers, another night that challenged satisfying answers. The year after his team lost a 26-point lead to the Hawks at home, head coach Doc Rivers fielded questions following a 35-point road […]
When Bob Lanier roamed the paint for the Detroit Pistons, the game was different. It was the 1970s and there was no 3-point line or coach’s challenge. The Pistons played in the Western Conference. The iconic Pistons “Bad Boys” were still “boys” — Isiah Thomas was not yet a teenager when Lanier made his first […]
Joel Embiid was both graceful and resigned. Embiid said he has known for weeks that Nikola Jokic would be named the back-to-back NBA MVP and said the Denver big man earned it. While the voting results (and the award itself) will not be announced until next week, Embiid will again finish near the top but […]
This content is not available due to your privacy preferences. Update your settings here to see it. Celtics vs. Bucks live stream: Watch pivotal Game 5 in Boston originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston We’ve got a best-of-three series on our hands, folks. The Celtics and Bucks are tied at 2-2 in their Eastern Conference […]
With no offense to Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid or LeBron James as he nears 40, the Milwaukee Bucks have the best player in the world. They’ll ask Giannis Antetokounmpo to do it all in normal times, as they should. When Khris Middleton is out with a knee injury, it’s all on the reigning NBA Finals […]
How would Jaden Ivey fit with Beal in backcourt? originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington The Washington Wizards have the 10th-best lottery odds for the 2022 NBA Draft. Here is the latest in our series on draft prospects who could fall around where the Wizards will select… 2022 NBA Draft Wizards Prospect Profile: Jaden Ivey […]