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Heartbreak only happens when you put yourself in a position to make it possible. The Cleveland Cavaliers had their souls crushed by an RJ Barrett three that bounced off the rim multiple times before falling through to give the Toronto Raptors a 112-110 victory and force a Game 7. The Cavs shouldn’t have been in […]
The Boston Celtics are collapsing in on themselves, now having dropped back-to-back games against the Philadelphia 76ers. What was supposed to be a quick series for Boston has now turned into a slog, with Philly bouncing back from a 3-1 deficit to force a Game 7. It’s do-or-die time. No more second chances. The Celtics […]
Joe Mazzulla has stuck to his guns with his starting lineup and who he plays off of the bench. Well, expect a for at center but that is a different story. The Celtics have started the same five of Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Sam Hauser, Jayson Tatum and Neemias Queta in all 6 games of […]
Raphinha and Marc Bernal are both expected to be part of Barcelona’s squad to face Osasuna on Saturday in La Liga as Hansi Flick’s side return to action. The duo have been out of action recently due to injury but are set to return in a double boost for the Catalan giants as they aim […]
Northwestern Wildcats football fans knew Caleb Tiernan was going to be drafted, but we didn’t know Evan Beernsten would! Both guys will continue wearing purple as each of them went to one of the two NFL teams that features this distinctive color. Tiernan went in the third round, with the No. 97 pick, to the […] The post Caleb Tiernan, Evan Beernsten Move Northwestern Closer to 200 All-Time NFL Draft Picks appeared first on The Sports Bank .
All season long, when faced with adversity, the Lakers have responded. When LeBron James missed the first 14 games due to sciatica, LA went 10-4 in his absence. After both Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves went down late in the season, the Lakers fought hard to keep the No. 4 spot in the Western Conference. […]
There will be no Game 7. After dropping consecutive closeout games that simultaneously put the series in jeopardy and gave the Rockets real momentum, the Lakers took care of business in Game 6, dominating the Rockets and leaving no doubt on who the better team was with a 98-78 victory. The Lakers have now punched […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers made their bed. Now they have one game left to get out of it. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. Donovan Mitchell 24 points, 2 assists, 5 rebounds, 1 block, 3 turnovers Mitchell should be the best player on the floor. That hasn’t been true for four […]
Well, if you were paying attention to the NBA Playoffs Friday night, you’ll most likely agree with us that there’s no question about what today’s Gold will be. With the seconds running down in overtime, RJ Barrett got a pass out at the top of the key from Toronto teammate Scottie Barnes, and put up […]
After taking care of the Rockets in six games, the Lakers will move to the second round for a matchup against the league’s best team in the Thunder. The series will start on Tuesday, May 5. The defending champions ran riot through everyone not named San Antonio this season, then made quick work of Phoenix […]
After a couple of losses, the Lakers finally finished off the Rockets, beating them 98-78 in Game 6 to advance to the second round. Los Angeles went on an impressive 13-1 run to start the second quarter, giving them control of the game and they never looked back. Now the Lakers will face the defending […]
It was win or go home for the Toronto Raptors on Friday night as they hosted game six IN the 6ix against Cleveland. After losing game five, the Raptors either had to win to force a game seven or be eliminated from the playoffs. There were a few tough blows for the Raptors before the […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers blew a chance at ending the series. Now they’ll face the Toronto Raptors for a Game 7 in Cleveland. Let’s go over today’s winners and losers. LOSER – Single Rims I’ve seen enough. The NBA should invest in double rims, preferably ones that cause shots to rattle out more often. Please, I’m […]
This era of Cleveland Cavaliers basketball has become synonymous with playoff collapses. How it happens changes. The final result doesn’t. This time, it was RJ Barrett who broke Cleveland’s heart by hitting a game-winning three that careened off the rim, hung in the air for eternity, and then fell through the hoop with just over […]
The San Antonio Spurs had relatively little trouble disposing of the Portland Trail Blazers in their recent best-of-seven, first-round NBA Playoffs series. San Antonio won the matchup 4-1. They’re now on their way to face the severely-injured Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round while Portland heads into a summer of retooling and evolution. As it […]
at Philadelphia 76ers (3-3) at Boston Celtics (3-3) Saturday, May 2, 2026 7:30 PM ET First Round Game #7 Home Game #4 TV: Peacock/NBC Radio: 98.5 Sports Hub, 97.5 Fanatic, Sirius XM TD Garden It's win or go home for the Celtics as they host the Philadelphia 76ers for Game 7 of their first round series. After the Celtics led the series 3-1, they lost Games 4 and 5 to bring the series to a 3-3 tie. The Celtics dominated Game 1 with ...
Day one in Lawrence is in the books, and Missouri track & field wasted no time making noise at the Rock Chalk Classic on Friday, May 1. From distance dominance to throwing power, the Tigers showed up across the board. Men’s 1,500m Set the Pace Lasse Funck led the charge with an impressive win, and […]
May 1, 2026 Location: Toyota Center – Houston, Texas TV: Amazon Prime Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 / KLTN 102.9 (en español) Online: ESPN Time: 8:30 PM CST Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: Reed Sheppard, Amen Thompson, Tari Eason, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun Lakers: Austin Reaves, Marcus Smart, Rui Hachimura, Lebron James, Deandre Ayton
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We are rolling onward with our 2025-26 Miami Heat player review series. Today, we break down the season from third-year wing Jaime Jaquez Jr.! Let’s dive into it! Past Player Reviews: Brief Overview: 2025-26 stats (75 games): Heading into 2025-26, question surrounded whether Jaquez was going to acclimate and bounce back from his dismal 2024-25 […] The post 2025-26 Miami Heat Player Review: Jaime Jaquez Jr. appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
While he didn’t play a second in their first-round series due to a hamstring injury, Denver Nuggets fourth-year wing revealed himself as arguably the Nuggets’ biggest X-Factor. Now, he will enter restricted free agency for the first time in his career after the organization elected to pay Christian Braun instead of him last summer. At […] The post Why Heat should target this under-the-radar free agent wing appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Cleveland Cavaliers have a chance to close out the Toronto Raptors tonight. Will they do it? Share your thoughts as the game unfolds. If you aren’t a member of the community, sign up so you can talk to your fellow Cavalier fans and make your voice heard! Go Cavs!
The spring AAU circuit is upon us. 3Stripes Select Basketball serves as a grassroots platform for Adidas, and two of the Gonzaga Bulldogs’ coaching staff’s targets from the 2027 recruiting class are participating. Four-star combo guard Jalen Davis (Bremerton, Washington; Slow Grind Elite) Four-star small forward Gene Roebuck III (La Mirada, California; Dream Vision) In […]
The 2026 NBA Playoffs roll onward tonight with a trio of Game 6 matchups. Three teams face elimination, three others will try to make it to the second round. You can talk about all the action with your friends and neighbors here! Here’s the schedule and broadcast info. All times are Pacific. 4:00 PM—Detroit Pistons […]
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike and freshman guard/wing transfer Isiah Harwell from the Houston Cougars have received an invite to the 2026 G League Combine. Both will have an opportunity to be invited to the 2026 NBA Combine with a strong performance, similar to how Dallas Mavericks lead guard Ryan Nembhard did last year. The […]