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Knicks Game 2 players and coach grades

Jalen Brunson: C- The 29 points and seven assists will be what people see, and the box score-watchers will say he had a solid game. But anybody watching the game can tell you that he did not. Not only did he shoot just 10-26 from the field and 5-7 from the free-throw line, he took […]

Jaxson Hayes officially has his Slovenian passport

In the extensive list of stories that could have come out about the Lakers during the postseason, Jaxson Hayes becoming Slovenian could not have possibly landed on anyone’s radar. And yet, on Monday, Hayes confirmed that he had secured his Slovenian passport, making good on a story that popped up earlier in the season. Now, […]

Game 2 Preview: Avs look to take a 2-0 series lead over the Kings

After grinding out a 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday afternoon, the Colorado Avalanche look to take a commanding 2-0 series lead over the Kings tonight in Game 2. Puck drop is expected at 8:22 p.m. MT on ESPN. Colorado Avalanche Game one was certainly much more low-scoring than some people might […]

How Lakers defense shut down the Rockets in Game 1

Following the first matchup of any playoff series, both teams, win or lose, return to the drawing board and strategize what they can take forward in future contests. For the Lakers, missing their star shot creators in Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves means the offense will be a journey every night. The regular season numbers […]

Utah Jazz 2026 Offseason Preview

The Utah Jazz 2026 offseason preview is here! Breaking down their cap space and tax situations, players under contract, free agents, extension candidates and much more!

Mike Brown’s rotations need a major retooling ahead of Game 3

There’s been a lot of emotion pouring out of the Knicks-verse after the startling fourth-quarter collapse in Game 2 that turned the series from a Knicks stranglehold to anyone’s series. While not quite as jaw-dropping as the collapse against Indiana last year, this one was more methodical. In a way, though, it’s worse because it […]

Tom Dundon Talked to Big-Name Coaches, Execs When Taking Over Blazers

Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon reportedly talked to several big-time coaches and executives in NBA circles before taking over control of his new team, perhaps subverting popular reports that he is trying to escape with inexpensive hires at the coaching position. Jason Quick of The Athletic published an extensive piece on Dundon’s well-chronicled cost-cutting […]

Blazers vs. Spurs Game 2 Playoff Preview

The first round NBA playoff series between the Portland Trail Blazers and San Antonio Spurs resumes tonight in the Texas. The Spurs enter tonight’s play with a 1-0 series lead thanks to a 111-98 win on Sunday night. NBA MVP finalist and newly-minted Defensive Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama was dominant in his playoff […]

Bam Adebayo reveals that LaMelo Ball didn’t apologize about tripping incident

As the Miami Heat’s forgetful 2025-26 campaign is officially over, there was still a sour taste left in the end. Of course, Miami fell short to the Charlotte Hornets in the 9-10 play-in matchup in an overtime thriller. However, it’s only fair to assume if there would still be Heat basketball being played had their […] The post Bam Adebayo reveals that LaMelo Ball didn’t apologize about tripping incident appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Knicks Bulletin: ‘I’m a nice guy with two kids and a wife’

The Knicks turned my already-bad Monday into a nightmare. But hey, they didn’t have a timeout! Here’s the latest from inside a burnt MSG. Mike Brown On Atlanta’s desperation in Game 2:“You could tell that they were playing with a level of desperation.” On late-game offense in Game 2:“Down the stretch, we got some pretty […]

Tatum’s defense holding up under pressure

The Philadelphia 76ers targeted Jayson Tatum early and often in Game 1 — and may have revealed that one of Boston’s old strengths is still available for another title run. Now, it’s no secret that Tatum is back and looking good. He made headlines with a dominant showing in his return to playoff basketball on […]

Brew Hoop’s 2025–26 NBA Award Winners

Last week, NBA media submitted their ballots for regular-season awards, with the late-breaking stipulation that Cade Cunningham and Luka Doncic were indeed eligible despite playing fewer than 65 games. What a stupid rule. As we hope that one goes the way of the dodo bird in short order, and as hardware starts to come out […]

Rockets picked the wrong veteran guard

Hindsight is 20/20. Foresight is not. So, arguing with the benefit of hindsight will annoy people. Still, if it’s contrary to a view that you’d expressed with (deeply flawed) foresight, it’s responsible. All of which is to say, I thought Fred VanVleet over James Harden was the right call. Now, I think it was a […]

Hawks rally late behind McCollum to take Game 2

The Atlanta Hawks overcame a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter to even their best-of-seven series against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Monday night, taking a 107-106 victory. CJ McCollum led all scorers with 32 points while Jonathan Kuminga added 19 points off the bench. For the Knicks, Jalen Brunson scored […]

Kevin Durant rejoins Rockets’ lineup in Game 2 at Lakers

The Rockets have been battle-tested by injuries all year, and just hours before tipoff of their second consecutive playoff appearance, they were dealt another blow. All-Star forward Kevin Durant was ruled out for Game 1 with a right knee contusion that head coach Ime Udoka said he suffered during practice on Wednesday. “Hopefully it’s a […] The post Kevin Durant rejoins Rockets’ lineup in Game 2 at Lakers appeared first on ClutchFans .