Mavericks’ Daniel Gafford (knee) reportedly out at least six weeks as injury woes continue for Dallas

Shams Charania reported that Lakers star Luka Doncic is feeling much better ahead of Game 4 against Minnesota, having spent Saturday resting in bed after playing through a stomach bug during Game 3. Doncic's illness limited his performance, resulting in only 17 points, while LeBron James scored 38 points in a losing effort. The Lakers fell to the Timberwolves 116-104, trailing 2-1 in the series, and face a quick turnaround for the next game on...

Jason Beede reports that Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black emphasizes their physical style of play in the playoff series against Boston, stating, “We like to touch people on defense.” Ahead of Game 4, Black expresses confidence in evening the series after Boston leads 2-1. Despite a recent ankle tweak, Black reassures that he's feeling good, reflecting on the team's improved confidence from last year's playoff experience. Full Article

This post serves as a platform for in-depth discussions about the previous day's NBA games, with specific comment threads for each matchup. Users are reminded to keep all discussions within the designated game threads, as direct replies to the main post will be removed. The table highlights the game results: Cleveland Cavaliers defeated Miami Heat 124-87, Oklahoma City Thunder edged out Memphis Grizzlies 117-115, Denver Nuggets narrowly won against Los Angeles Clippers 101-99, and Golden...

During the 2022-2023 NBA season, the team was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs, losing to the Lakers in six games. In the following 2023-2024 season, they missed the playoffs entirely. The 2024-2025 season also ended in disappointment, as they were again knocked out in the first round, this time in four games against the Thunder. Full Article

Rachel Nichols discussed her conversation with James Harden, who declared Nikola Jokic as the best player, while also expressing support for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP candidacy due to his successful season. Twitter buzz included critical comments about Harden's performance and decisions during the game, alongside praise for Shai's aggressive playstyle, particularly in driving to the basket. The Clippers' strategy and player dynamics were highlighted, emphasizing the need for effort and pace against the Nuggets. Full Article