During Monday’s NBA Finals media conference, the Phoenix Suns’ star shooting guard was bullish when asked about what many believe has been a fortunate run to the league’s showpiece event – profiting against three Western Conference teams suffering pivotal injuries.
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Kawhi Leonard delivers in the clutch again, as LA Clippers handed Game 7 lifeline
After finding themselves down 0-2 earlier in the series against a determined Dallas Mavericks display, the LA Clippers have an opportunity to atone for last season’s Game 7 woes this weekend. They have Kawhi Leonard to thank, but the job isn’t over yet.
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Aaron Gordon’s trade request this week incentivised an ambitious Orlando side to embrace rebuild mode with key duo Markelle Fultz and Jonathan Isaac both sidelined with ACL tears. Chicago are 1.5 games behind the eighth seed out East and now boast having two true All-Stars for the first time since 2014-15 – when they were eliminated by LeBron James in the postseason. Continue reading “Chicago Bulls’ Nikola Vucevic deadline day trade a necessary gamble”
Denver Nuggets, Utah Jazz among contenders linked with PJ Tucker trade
Recent reports claim the Houston Rockets’ experienced power forward PJ Tucker continues to attract interest from teams across the league – including the Denver Nuggets and Utah Jazz out West, as they prepare to field offers from those title-contenders ahead of next month’s deadline.
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Preview: Utah Jazz vs Dallas Mavericks – Can Doncic & co snap Jazz’s nine-game streak?
Two Western Conference sides clash in the early hours on Thursday, as the Dallas Mavericks (8-9) travel to Salt Lake City against an in-form Utah Jazz (13-4) team next. In what will be billed as the battle of the duos: Mitchell-Gobert vs. Doncic-Porzingis, the hosts put their nine-game winning streak on the line once more – no-one else leaguewide boasts a similar run of late. Continue reading “Preview: Utah Jazz vs Dallas Mavericks – Can Doncic & co snap Jazz’s nine-game streak?”
Playoff Preview: Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets – Comeback kings in familiar spot
The Lakers were given a run for their money in the fourth quarter, but ultimately restored their two-game series advantage vs. the Denver Nuggets. Now, the season’s comeback kings must respond as they have done regularly in Orlando – it’s win or go home time again for Michael Malone’s men. Will Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and co step up in another elimination game here? Or will the Lakers secure their first NBA Finals trip since 2010? Continue reading “Playoff Preview: Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets – Comeback kings in familiar spot”
Playoff Preview: Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers – A swift response needed
Anthony Davis’ buzzer-beating three broke Denver hearts dramatically at the end of Game 2. Now, the postseason’s comeback kings are down 2-0 to the Los Angeles Lakers and there’s increasing belief this matchup is one step too far for Nikola Jokic and co. After narrowly falling short on Sunday, how will they respond in Game 3 of this year’s Western Conference Finals? Continue reading “Playoff Preview: Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers – A swift response needed”
Playoff Preview: Los Angeles Clippers vs Denver Nuggets – Who takes Game 1?
After a stunning Game 7 finale win against the Jazz on Tuesday night, rest is in short supply for Denver as they prepare to face a well-rested Los Angeles Clippers side tonight in Game 1 of the Western Conference semi-finals. Are Michael Malone’s side capable of snatching an early lead in a matchup where the odds are stacked against them? Or will the Clippers prove too strong? Continue reading “Playoff Preview: Los Angeles Clippers vs Denver Nuggets – Who takes Game 1?”
Nuggets 80-78 Jazz: Jokic pivotal as Denver edge Utah in thrilling Game 7 finish
Nikola Jokic led the game in scoring and regularly got the better of fellow All-Star center Rudy Gobert, though the Utah Jazz did well to comeback after a sluggish start and Mike Conley was inches away from a stunning buzzer-beating three to break Denver hearts and progress into the WCSF against the Los Angeles Clippers. Continue reading “Nuggets 80-78 Jazz: Jokic pivotal as Denver edge Utah in thrilling Game 7 finish”
NBA Playoffs Preview: Denver Nuggets vs Utah Jazz – Stakes high for both in Game 1
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After going 3-5 in the bubble, Michael Malone will expect an improved display from his Denver team – who won a gruelling 2OT battle against Utah on August 8. The Jazz are increasingly short-handed as the postseason begins, but they’ll use this as motivation to prove critics wrong here. Who will emerge victorious in Game One? Continue reading “NBA Playoffs Preview: Denver Nuggets vs Utah Jazz – Stakes high for both in Game 1”
Preview: LA Lakers vs Denver Nuggets – LeBron and co look to snap losing streak
Frank Vogel’s Lakers hope to end a three-game losing streak when facing fierce opposition in the Denver Nuggets (46-24) during their penultimate regular-season matchup from Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Will normal order be restored or can their third-seeded Western Conference rivals inflict yet more punishment? Continue reading “Preview: LA Lakers vs Denver Nuggets – LeBron and co look to snap losing streak”
NBA Previews: Heat-Raptors, Thunder-Nuggets as playoff hopefuls clash today
The NBA’s resumption continues on Monday as Miami and Oklahoma look to build after opening weekend victories in difficult encounters to kick off the new week. Read on for match previews ahead of Heat-Raptors and Thunder-Nuggets across the two conferences as teams get up to speed from the Orlando bubble. Continue reading “NBA Previews: Heat-Raptors, Thunder-Nuggets as playoff hopefuls clash today”
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