Tag: NBA playoffs

Kyle Lowry from the Miami Heat will not suit up at the start of the Eastern Conference Finals due to a lingering hamstring injury. (Image: Getty)
2022 NBA Playoffs

Miami Heat Injury Report: Kyle Lowry (Hamstring) Out Game 1 vs Celtics

The Eastern Conference finals begin tonight, but the Miami Heat won’t have starting point guard Kyle Lowry in the lineup against the Boston Celtics in Game 1 due to a hamstring injury. Backup Gabe Vincent will get the start for the Heat. Lowry initially suffered the hamstring injury in Game […]

Chris Paul from the Phoenix Suns defends Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavs, but now the two face a single-game elimination in Game 7 to determine the winner of their series. (Image: Getty)
2022 NBA Playoffs

West Semis Game 7 Betting Preview: #4 Dallas Mavs at #1 Phoenix Suns

It comes down to a do-or-die situation after the Dallas Mavs spanked the Phoenix Suns in Game 6 and forced a Game 7 in the Western Conference Semifinals. The top-ranked Suns posted the best record in the regular season, but they struggled to put away the pesky Mavs, who earned […]

Klay Thompson from the Golden State Warriors let everyone know why he’s called Game 6 Klay after a big-time performance to knock out the Memphis Grizzlies. (Image: Porter Lambert/Getty)
2022 NBA Playoffs

Golden State Warriors Advance to West Finals, Memphis Grizzlies Eliminated

The Memphis Grizzlies put up an admirable fight without All-Star Ja Morant in the lineup, but they could not overcome the Golden State Warriors who won Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals and clinched the series thanks to an inspiring performance from Klay Thompson. The #3 Warriors advanced to […]

Jayson Tatum from the Boston Celtics shushes the crowd at Fiserv Center after he knocks down a 3-pointer in a Game 6 victory against the Milwaukee Bucks. (Image: Dustin B. Aggy)
2022 NBA Playoffs

Celtics Force Game 7, Bucks Blow Chance to Clinch Series in Game 6 Loss

The Boston Celtics went on the road and overcame a hostile crowd to stave off elimination with a huge 108-95 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Thanks to 46 points from Jayson Tatum – the third-highest total in Celtics’ playoff history for an […]

Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavs shoots a jumper over Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns in Game 6 at the American Airlines Center. (Image: Getty)
2022 NBA Playoffs

Dallas Mavs Avoid Elimination, Force Game 7 vs Suns in Phoenix

Luka Doncic came close to a triple-double during a clutch victory for the Dallas Mavs in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals during a 27-point blowout against the Phoenix Suns. The Mavs staved off elimination in Game 6 and tied the series at 3-3 to force a Game 7 […]

Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat celebrates a victory over the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center in Game 6. (Image: Suzanne Greenburg/Getty)
2022 NBA Playoffs

Miami Heat Advance to East Finals, Philly 76ers Deep Sixed

The #1 Miami Heat defeated the #4 Philadelphia 76ers 99-90 in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, eliminating Philly from the 2022 NBA playoffs. With the victory, the Heat won the series 4-2 and clinched a berth in the Eastern Conference finals for the second time in the past […]

Dillon Brooks and Jaren Jackson, Jr. from the Memphis Grizzlies celebrate a victory in Game 5 against the Golden State Warriors at FedEx Forum. (Image: Donald Becker/Getty)
2022 NBA Playoffs

Memphis Grizzlies Avoid Elimination in 39-Point Blowout vs Warriors

The Memphis Grizzlies staved off elimination in a must-win Game 5 when they absolutely destroyed the Golden State Warriors 134-95. The Grizzlies stayed alive, but they’re still down 3-2 in the series with Game 6 slated for Friday night in San Francisco. The Grizzlies pulled off the clutch victory in […]

Steph Curry from the Golden State Warriors shoots over a double team from the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 4 at Chase Center in San Francisco. (Image: Getty)
2022 NBA Playoffs

Game 5 Betting Preview: Grizzlies Face Elimination Without Ja Morant

The Memphis Grizzlies trail the Golden State Warriors 3-1 in the Western Conference semifinals and, although they have Game 5 at home in Memphis, it looks like All-Star point guard Ja Morant won’t play due to a knee injury. The Grizzlies went 20-5 during the regular season without Morant in […]

Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavs stumbles in his pursuit for a loose ball against the Phoenix Suns in Game 5 at the Footprint Center. (Image: Getty)
2022 NBA Playoffs

Suns Smother Mavs in Game 5, Take 3-2 Edge in West Semis

After falling behind early, the Phoenix Suns hunkered down on defense and allowed just 54 points in the final three quarters during a 30-point blowout victory in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Dallas Mavs. After blowing a 2-0 series lead and losing two consecutive games, the […]

A fired-up Max Strus celebrates a victory for the Miami Heat in Game 5 against the Philadelphia 76ers at American Airlines Arena in downtown Miami. (Image: Getty)
2022 NBA Playoffs

Miami Heat Regain 3-2 Series Lead with 35-Point Blowout vs Philly Sixers

The Miami Heat lost two games in a row on the road and couldn’t wait to get back to their home court at the American Airlines Arena where they’re undefeated in the postseason. The Heat ended a two-game mini-skid and bounced back with a resounding 35-point shellacking of the Philadelphia […]

Ja Morant in street clothes on the Memphis Grizzlies bench during Game 4 versus the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center in San Francisco. (Image: Getty)
2022 NBA Playoffs

Grizzlies Injury Update: Ja Morant (Bone Bruise) Doubtful for Game 5

With the Memphis Grizzlies on the brink of elimination and down 3-1 against the Golden State Warriors, there’s a strong chance that point guard Ja Morant won’t play in Game 5 due to a knee injury. The Grizzlies listed Morant as doubtful to play in Game 5 in Memphis on […]