The Minnesota Timberwolves are heading to the playoff for the first time in 14 seasons. Timberwolves lock up the last spot! They'll play postseason basketball for the first time since 2004. pic.twitter.com/TECKvEmnuK — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 12, 2018 Timberwolves The Timberwolves clinched the No.8th seed in the Western Conference after …
Read More »Boston Celtics Mindset Going Into Playoffs
The Boston Celtics are locked in as the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. That said, The C’s have been in quite the slump as the regular season comes to an end on Wednesday. Boston Blues The Celtics have lost four of their last five games including a loss …
Read More »Thunder Beat Heat to Clinch Playoff Berth
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Miami Heat on the road, 115-93, Monday night. With the win, Oklahoma City has made the playoffs for the eighth time in nine seasons. The Thunder’s game resembled its season. A rough start, but a good finish. OKC started the season 8-12, but have …
Read More »Spurs clinch playoff spot for 21st straight season
The San Antonio Spurs have been one of the most successful franchises in all of sports over the last 20 years. They have been a mainstay in basketball and one of the most consistent teams out there. Led by head coach Greg Popovich, San Antonio clinched their 21st straight playoff …
Read More »New Orleans Pelicans Earn Spot to 2018 Playoffs
The New Orleans Pelicans are headed back to the playoffs for the first time since 2015 after clinching one of the eight seeds in Monday’s 113-100 win over the Clippers in Los Angeles. It was their fourth consecutive win, bringing their season record to 47-34. The Recap New Orleans shot …
Read More »Kawhi Leonard’s Future With Spurs Uncertain
The Spurs plan for the future is looking tumultuous. Greg Popovich and the Spurs planned to make Kawhi Leonard their center piece, but now it doesn’t look like a sure thing. Kawhi is an MVP caliber player when healthy. His health status is uncertain. For the first time in his …
Read More »Heat Clinch Playoff Berth With Victory Over Hawks
The Miami Heat clinched a playoff berth with a 101-98 win at home over the Atlanta Hawks. Goran Dragic led the Heat with 22 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals while shooting 9-14 from the field and 3-4 from beyond the arc. Hassan Whiteside added 18 points, 12 …
Read More »Heat Dismantle Red Hot Cavaliers in Potential Playoff Preview
The Miami Heat took down the Cleveland Cavaliers 98-79. Kelly Olynyk led the Heat off the bench with 19 points, five rebounds, three assists and three steals. James Johnson added 15 points, nine rebounds, five assists, two steals, and three blocks. LeBron James paces the Cavaliers with 18 points, seven …
Read More »Golden State Warriors Struggling Through Plague of Injuries
The absence of the Golden State Warriors’ all-stars is causing a recently unfamiliar sight for fans: losing. The Golden State Warriors lost their fifth game in the last 10 after falling 110-91 to the Utah Jazz. Four of the defending NBA champions starters (Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Kevin Durant and …
Read More »Heat Inch Closer to Playoffs with 2OT Defeat over Nuggets
It’s been a season of close games for the Miami Heat, and Monday’s double overtime win against the Denver Nuggets was no exception. Recap The Heat were without Dwayne Wade, who was missing his fourth consecutive game with a mild left hamstring strain. Hassan Whiteside also didn’t play, missing his …
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