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
Following a ten-point victory on Thursday evening, the Lakers have edged ever closer to their first Western Conference Finals appearance in a decade. They can clinch that in Game 5, against a Houston side who appear genuinely defeated. Will they finish the job once and for all, or can the Rockets extend their stay in Orlando like Denver did against the Clippers overnight? Continue reading
Anthony Davis and LeBron James combined for 62 points, 21 rebounds and 13 assists as the Lakers returned to winning ways in Game 2 with a eight-point victory against the Houston Rockets. After making adjustments to the Rockets’ fast-paced style, will the purple and gold replicate their impressive resurgence from the Portland series and cruise to victory here? Continue reading
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
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
Two match previews as the Oklahoma City Thunder aim to level their intriguing matchup against the Houston Rockets after winning an overtime thriller in Game 3 this past weekend, before an impressive Miami Heat team target a record-breaking series sweep at Indiana Pacers’ expense later on tonight. Who will win? Continue reading
After a frustrating Game 2, Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers returned in style with a 130-122 victory on Friday night. They’re now 2-1 up in the series and, just like earlier this week, it’s likely Rick Carlisle’s men will target a swift response to level the scores again. Can Dallas rally to win, potentially without Luka Doncic here? Continue reading
The 2019-20 NBA playoffs continues, as the Lakers face a tricky series opponent to begin their title assault here. Frank Vogel will urge consistency from his players against a determined Portland side – who had to beat Memphis in a play-in over the weekend to book their playoff berth. Will LA send them back down to earth? Continue reading
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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
The NBA’s resumption of play continues on Friday night, when two struggling sides in contrasting situations and conferences target a return to winning ways as the New Orleans Pelicans (29-39) entertain the Wizards (24-44) in Orlando, Florida. Considering the pair’s recent woes, who will ultimately reign supreme here? Continue reading
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
As the 2019-20 NBA season finally resumes later tonight, I spoke to LA Clippers expert Jack Brown for his thoughts and revised award winners as multiple storylines and burning questions remain unanswered as the regular season returns: before the eagerly-anticipated post-season gets underway on August 17. Continue reading
