The 2024 NBA playoffs are in full swing, with teams locked in intense battles to separate themselves from opponents in the first-round. But before many game threes start, who were the most pivotal players in the second set of games in the first round? NBA Playoffs: MVPs of Round One Game Two 5. Orlando Magic vs. 4. Cleveland Cavaliers (96-86 CLE) MVP: Jarret Allen After a … [Read more...] about NBA Playoffs: MVPs of Round One Game Two
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Injury Notes: Leonard, Gafford, Lillard, G. Allen, Jackson
Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard was listed as questionable heading into Friday’s Game 3 against Dallas due to right knee inflammation, but he was later upgraded to available, notes Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN (via Twitter). Leonard returned to action on Tuesday after being sidelined for three-plus week with the knee injury. He played 35 minutes in Game 2 and it’s unclear if two-time … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Leonard, Gafford, Lillard, G. Allen, Jackson
Bobby Marks: Tax Teams and the Playoffs 1. Golden State- eliminated in the play-in 2. LAC- down 2-1 3. Phoenix- down 2-0 4. Boston- tied 1-1 5. Milwaukee- down 2-1 6. Denver- up 3-0 7. Miami- tied 1-1 8. LAL- down 3-0 … [Read more...] about
NBA Playoff Best Bets for April 27: Thunder vs Pelicans, Nuggets vs Lakers
Vaughn Dalzell predicts the right side in Game 3 between the Pelicans and Thunder, plus Game 4 with the Nuggets and Lakers. … [Read more...] about NBA Playoff Best Bets for April 27: Thunder vs Pelicans, Nuggets vs Lakers
Nikola Jokic: Winning Is A Lifestyle For Us
The Denver Nuggets won Game 3 on Thursday, extending their win streak against the Los Angeles Lakers to 11 games. The Nuggets are on the brink of sweeping the Lakers out of the playoffs for the second consecutive season. "Winning is a lifestyle for us," said Nikola Jokic postgame. "It's really good when you're winning. Especially when you win a lot of games, everybody is … [Read more...] about Nikola Jokic: Winning Is A Lifestyle For Us