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• NBA playoffs: Jalen Brunson scores 40, leading Knicks to 1st-round series win over Pistons
The Knicks will face the Celtics in the Eastern Conference semifinals....2025Click for news about Jalen Brunson
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• NBA playoffs: Jalen Brunson scores 40, leading Knicks to series win over Pistons
The Knicks will face the Celtics in the Eastern Conference semifinals....2025See more Jalen Brunson
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• Cavs win by 55 points to sweep Heat and finish off most lopsided series in NBA playoff history
Donovan Mitchell scored 22 points, De’Andre Hunter added 19 and the Cavaliers led by as many as 60 points before beating the Miami Heat 138-83 on Monday night to sweep their Eastern Conference first-round series in four games....2025Check it out Donovan Mitchell
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• Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau calls out ‘huge discrepancy’ in free throws vs. Pistons
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 […] The post Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau calls out ‘huge discrepan...2025Read about Tom Thibodeau
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• Kenny Atkinson, Cavaliers Players Offer Strong Praise For Donovan Mitchell Before Playoffs: ‘He’s Taking A Very Unselfish Route’
The Cleveland Cavaliers are the No. 1 seed in the 2025 NBA Eastern Conference playoffs. First-year head coach Kenny Atkinson got immediate buy-in from star shooting guard Donovan Mitchell and that trickled down to everyone else on the roster. Mitchell averaged 24.0 points this season, his lowest scoring average since getting traded to the Cavaliers. […] The post Kenny Atkinson, Cavalie...2025See more Kenny Atkinson
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo, James Harden Named Players Of The WeekBucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has been named the Eastern Conference’s Player of the Week for a second straight Monday, the NBA announced today (Twitter link). Antetokounmpo sat out Milwaukee’s regular season finale on Sunday, but was stellar in three Bucks wins over Minnesota, New Orleans, and Detroit earlier in the week, averaging 27.7 points, 11.7 […]...2025See more articles Giannis Antetokounmpo -
• Eastern Conference Playoff Seeding Set Following Friday's GamesThe Eastern Conference standings have been set following Friday's games. • Cleveland Cavaliers previously clinched No. 1 seed, will face either Magic, Hawks, Bulls or Heat• Boston Celtics previously clinched No. 2 seed, will face winner of Magic and Hawks from Play-In Tournament• New York Knicks lose to Cavaliers, but clinch No. 3 seed with Pacers' loss• Indiana Pacers lose to ...2025See more Cleveland Cavaliers -
• Pacers surging, own NBA’s fourth-best record since early DecemberBased on recent history, this is when the Indiana Pacers come to life. After all, we’re talking about a team that reached the Eastern Conference finals a year ago. They hit one milestone on Thursday, as Tyrese Haliburton recorded 23 points, 10 assists, and eight rebounds to lead the Pacers past a shorthanded Cavaliers squad […] The post Pacers surging, own NBA’s fourth-best recor...2025Click for news about Indiana Pacers -
• Central Notes: Pacers, Jerome, Holland, Bucks
Led by star point guard Tyrese Haliburton, who finished with 23 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds, the Pacers secured a top-four seed — and homecourt advantage in the first round — in the Eastern Conference playoffs by defeating Cleveland on Thursday, writes Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star. The Pacers have now won six […]...2025Visit the page Tyrese Haliburton
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• Cavs wrap up East's top seed with win over Bulls
Darius Garland scored 28 points, and the Cavaliers clinched the top seed in the Eastern Conference with a 135-113 win over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night....2025Continue with Darius Garland
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• Protected pick has Kings, Hawks locked in strange standings danceThe Atlanta Hawks and Sacramento Kings both want to get the best play-in seeding possible. But due to a three-year-old trade between the teams, the Kings would prefer that the Hawks and other Eastern Conference teams keep winning....2025Read about Atlanta Hawks -
• Thunder Focused On Winning Title, Not Setting RecordsThe Oklahoma City Thunder are on the verge of setting a slew of NBA records. The Thunder could reach the 70-win plateau, are set to set a new record for point differential, and could set a record for net rating, as well. In addition, Oklahoma City has already set the mark for best record against the opposing conference, as the Thunder have gone 28-1 against the Eastern Conference with one game rem...2025Visit the page Oklahoma City Thunder -
• Chuma Okeke, Cavaliers Agree To DealThe Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to a deal with Chuma Okeke. The signing fills the Eastern Conference leaders' final open roster spot as they prepare for the playoffs. Okeke has spent most of this season in the G League with the Westchester Knicks, where he averaged 17 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. He also appeared in seven games for the Philadelphia 76ers earlier this season, posting avera...2025Visit the page Chuma Okeke -
• Donovan Mitchell opens up about not being in MVP convo despite Cavaliers having top record in East: ‘I’m not shocked’
During an interview with NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports, Donovan Mitchell opened up about not being in the MVP conversation despite the Cleveland Cavaliers having the top record in the Eastern Conference. The Cavaliers are 60-15 and Mitchell is averaging 24.0 points. “I’m not shocked,” Mitchell said. “Because my numbers, my usage, is […] The post Donova...2025See more Donovan Mitchell
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• Hawks’ postseason plot thickens after home loss to BlazersIt’s hard to know which Hawks you will get from night to night, and Tuesday night was no exception. The Hawks dropped a toughie to the visiting Trail Blazers, 127-113. Atlanta (36-39) currently sits in a tie for seventh place in the Eastern Conference standings, right there with Orlando. The Hawks and Magic meet twice […] The post Hawks’ postseason plot thickens after home loss t...2025 -
• Pacers clinch playoff spot without setting foot on courtThe Pacers secured a playoff spot Tuesday without stepping on the court. With Portland’s 127-113 win over Atlanta, the Pacers (44-31) were guaranteed a postseason berth, remaining in fourth place in the Eastern Conference standings. Indiana has been on a strong run as the regular season winds down, winning nine of its last 12 games, […] The post Pacers clinch playoff spot without setti...2025 -
• Pacers Officially Clinch Playoff Spot
The Pacers clinched a playoff spot without taking the court on Tuesday. Indiana (44-31), which holds the fourth spot in the Eastern Conference standings, was assured of making the playoffs when Portland knocked off the seventh-place Hawks (36-39), 127-113. Indiana has done plenty on its own lately with the end of the regular season approaching. […]...2025
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• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Coby White Earn Player Of The Month HonorsThunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Bulls guard Coby White have been named the NBA’s Players of the Month for the Western Conference and Eastern Conference, respectively, the league announced today (via Twitter). Gilgeous-Alexander continued to bolster his Most Valuable Player case in March by averaging an eye-popping 34.7 points per game on a scorching-hot .517/.413/.929 […]...2025See more articles Shai Gilgeous Alexander -
• Damian Lillard Out Indefinitely With Blood Clot In Right Calf, Bucks Optimistic He'll Return This SeasonDamian Lillard has been diagnosed with a blood clot in his right calf and will be out indefinitely. Lillard is on blood thinning medication to treat the issue, which has now been stabilized. According to a source that spoke with The Athletic, there is a great deal of optimism Lillard will return this season. Lillard is averaging 24.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 7.1 assists in his second with the Milw...2025See more articles Damian Lillard -
• Damian Lillard Out Indefinitely With Blood Clot In Right CalfDamian Lillard has been diagnosed with a blood clot in his right calf and will be out indefinitely. Lillard is on blood thinning medication to treat the issue, which has now been stabilized. Lillard is averaging 24.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 7.1 assists in his second with the Milwaukee Bucks. Lillard last played on March 18th when the Bucks lost to the Golden State Warriors. "Damian's health is ...2025See more Damian Lillard
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo admits it’s been a ‘difficult’ season for Bucks
During an interview with NBA reporter Sam Amick of The Athletic, Giannis Antetokounmpo admitted that it’s been a “difficult” season for the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks are 40-31. They are in fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings. Antetokounmpo and Co. are only 4-6 over their last 10 games. “Difficult season for us,” Antetokounmpo said. [R...2025Read about Giannis Antetokounmpo
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• Pistons’ J.B. Bickerstaff furious at officiating in loss vs. Thunder: ‘Enough is enough’
The Pistons have been thriving under J.B. Bickerstaff’s leadership this season, as they currently sit sixth in the Eastern Conference standings, looking to return to playoff action this year. However, the Detroit coach insists that referees have affected their performances, especially in this weekend’s loss to OKC. During Saturday’s postgame interview, the tactician simply couldn̵...2025
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• Jaylen Brown’s three-point percentage in 2024-25 is the worst of his career
With a 47-19 record, the Celtics are comfortably second in the Eastern Conference. The team is coming off a 118-112 loss to the Thunder on Wednesday. Boston has 16 games left in the regular season. For the sixth consecutive season, Jaylen Brown is averaging over 20+ points per game for the Celtics. Brown was named […] The post Jaylen Brown’s three-point percentage in 2024-25 is the wo...2025See also Jaylen Brown
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• Jayson Tatum Doesn't Feel Appreciated, Believes He'll Eventually Win MVPJayson Tatum has been an All-NBA First Team selection each of the past three seasons and is on his way to make the team again this season after also winning a title with the Boston Celtics last season, but he continues to feel unappreciated. "Honestly, no," Tatum said when asked whether he feels appreciated for his accomplishments. "If you took the name and the face away from all my accomplishmen...2025See more articles Jayson Tatum -
• VIDEO: Watch Cavaliers-Grizzlies loose ball scuffle lead to four technical fouls
The Cavaliers continue to lead the NBA standings with a 47-10 record in the Eastern Conference, and just signed their seventh-consecutive victory on Sunday as they beat the Grizzlies 129-123, led by Donovan Mitchell’s game-high 33 points and Evan Mobley’s 25 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists. Cleveland‘s biggest contributions also came from Ty Jerome, […] The post VIDEO: W...2025See more Donovan Mitchell
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• Joel Embiid, Sixers Consulting Doctors About Alternatives For Injured KneeJoel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers are consulting with doctors and considering alternatives for the center's injured knee. Embiid suffered swelling in his left knee after Saturday's loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Treatment options, including injections, have not resulted in any improvement for Embiid. Surgery may be an option for Embiid, which would like result in him missing the remainder of the ...2025See more articles Joel Embiid -
• Knicks injury report: Miles McBride left Wednesday’s game due to a rib contusion
The Knicks played their second game of a back-to-back on Wednesday night vs. the Hawks. Atlanta scored six points in seven seconds to force OT. However, the Knicks held on for a 149-148 win. New York is 36-18, third in the Eastern Conference. Against the Pacers on Tuesday night, sixth-man Miles McBride suffered a rib […] The post Knicks injury report: Miles McBride left Wednesday’s ga...2025See more Miles McBride
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• Lonzo Ball, Bulls Agree To Two-Year, $20M ExtensionLonzo Ball and the Chicago Bulls have agreed to a two-year, $20 million contract extension. The Bulls received trade interest in Ball, but he reached agreement on a new deal that will run through the 26-27 season. Ball is averaging 7.2 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 21.3 minutes after missing the entire 22-23 and 23-24 season with multiple surgeries following his torn meniscus in January ...2025Continue with Lonzo Ball -
• Hawks Interested In Brandon IngramThe Atlanta Hawks could pursue a trade at the deadline for Brandon Ingram following the season-ending injury to Jalen Johnson. Atlanta is attempting to make the playoffs this season as they owe their first round pick outright to the San Antonio Spurs. The Hawks are currently in ninth place in the Eastern Conference. "Brandon Ingram is a guy who's been on the trade block for months, but with these ...2025See more Brandon Ingram -
• 76ers’ Joel Embiid has missed 400 games (47% of his career) due to injury
In 2024-25, the Philadelphia 76ers are 18-27. The team is 3-7 in their last 10 games but has won three in a row. Through 45 games, the Sixers are 11th in the Eastern Conference. Former league MVP Joel Embiid has played in just 13 games for the Sixers this season. He’s missed a total of […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid has missed 400 games (47% of his career) due to injury appeare...2025See more Joel Embiid