Lakers vs. Warriors prediction, odds, time: 2023 NBA playoff picks, Game 1 best bets by model on 71-38 roll

Three second-round series are already underway, but the fourth and final conference semifinal tilt begins on Tuesday evening in San Francisco. The Golden State Warriors host the Los Angeles Lakers in Game... Read more »

3 takeaways from the Celtics’ devastating loss to the Sixers in Eastern Conference Semis

Boston’s offense may have been red hot for most of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, but listless defense and unforced errors allowed Philadelphia a chance to hang around. That, plus... Read more »

Nikola Jokic’s 39 points powers Nuggets past Suns for 2-0 series lead

It seemed pretty clear from the onset of Game 2 that the Phoenix Suns’ plan was to try and shut down everyone else on the Denver Nuggets team and make Nikola Jokic... Read more »

Sixers have optimism Joel Embiid can play Game 2, unlikely for Game 1

The Philadelphia 76ers continue to play the waiting game to see about the status of star big man Joel Embiid. The big fella is still listed as doubtful for Monday’s Game 1... Read more »

As Stephen Curry and LeBron James prepare to play on smaller stage with lesser teams, greatness is guaranteed

The truly all-time greats mark their excellence in part by the ability to overcome the things that befuddle all the others: Bad matchups, bad seasons, injured or underperforming supporting co-stars, truly worthy... Read more »

Stephen Curry’s historic Game 7 helps Warriors close out Kings, sets up showdown with Lakers

No matter their record, especially on the road, no matter their seed and no matter the extenuating circumstances – such as a Game 7 in Sacramento – the Golden State Warriors still... Read more »

Knicks vs. Heat prediction, odds, start time: 2023 NBA playoff picks, Game 1 best bets by model on 71-38 roll

The Miami Heat continue to embrace their role as an underdog when they face the New York Knicks in the opening game of their Eastern Conference semifinal series in New York on... Read more »

Suns’ Devin Booker brings young fan to tears with pre-game hug

DENVER – Zoey Kirksey, 11, couldn’t control the tears when meeting Phoenix Suns All-Star Devin Booker for the first time before Saturday’s Game at Denver. “Amazing,” a still tearful Kirksey said. “I... Read more »

76ers vs. Celtics: Past series results, memorable moments from one of NBA’s oldest, most contentious rivalries

The rivalry between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers is one of the NBA’s oldest and most revered, as it dates back to the Sixers’ inception in 1963. The Sixers and Celtics... Read more »

The only untouchable player on the Boston Celtics’ roster during the 2023 NBA offseason? Jayson Tatum

The only untouchable player on the Boston Celtics‘ roster during the 2023 NBA offseason? According to one league analyst, it’s star forward Jayson Tatum. Bleacher Report’s Greg Swartz put together a list... Read more »