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A first-round exit is not what anyone in Denver envisioned. This was a team some pundits (*sheepishly raises hand*) picked to go to the Finals before the season, a team that entered the playoffs thinking the same thing. Instead, the physicality of the Minnesota matched Denver, the Timberwolves showed more scoring versatility, and that sent the Nuggets packing in the …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. After a surprising Game 1 loss at home, the San Antonio Spurs own a 2-1 series lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves following two straight victories. Anthony Edwards was limited in Games 1 and 2, but he roared back to life in Game 3, …

It’s been more than 26 years since the Knicks swept an opponent in a playoff series. After a 108-94 victory on Friday night against the Philadelphia 76ers, the Knicks have a chance to accomplish a feat that hasn’t happened since Patrick Ewing was their starting center. New York has put it all together in the playoffs. After falling behind 2-1 …

The Los Angeles Lakers aren’t getting Luka Doncic back as they head back home down 0-2 in their conference semifinal series with the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder. Doncic has been out since April 2 with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, which he suffered against the Thunder during the final days of the regular season. Advertisement The Lakers have …

Right from the jump, Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals series between the No. 7 seeded Philadelphia 76ers and No. 3 seeded New York Knicks was supremely physical, particularly down low, where an injury-plagued Joel Embiid was battling against a foul-prone Karl-Anthony Towns. Vehement complaints following calls and no-calls were part of a pivotal matchup that resulted in the …

PHILADELPHIA — OG Anunoby’s absence left massive shoes to fill. The Knicks were fully up for the challenge. They got help from the starting lineup, as Mikal Bridges finished with 23 points — his second-highest output of the postseason. They got help from the bench, as Landry Shamet — who had been out of the rotation previously — stepped up …

This Mother’s Day is probably the most consequential Mother’s Day in Utah Jazz history (I haven’t checked, I’m guessing, okay). The thing the NBA doesn’t realize is that it’s going to be consequential for the entire league, as well. Utah, even if they somehow lost their pick this year, would still be a playoff contender. While the league was punishing …

History is on the side of the San Antonio Spurs. In a 7 games series, when tied 1-1, the winner of Game 3 goes on the win the series 73% of the time. In Game 1, Anthony Edwards came off the bench. After a rapid recovery from a knee hyperextension he gave the Timberwolves a boost with 18 points in …

Jaylen Brown has three years and about $183 million left on a 5-year contract he signed in July of 2023. It was a controversial deal at the time, but Brown was headed to free agency the next year and the Celtics knew they needed to keep him. Fast forward three years later and Jaylen Brown will once again be eligible …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. Down 2-0 to their Central Division rivals, the Cleveland Cavaliers head home looking to gain some momentum and earn a much-needed win over the Detroit Pistons. James Harden stunk it up in Game 2’s loss, but my Pistons vs. Cavaliers predictions look for …

The 2026 NBA Draft lottery feels like one of the most important in the recent history of the sport, and not necessarily because there’s a no-brainer future MVP candidate available at the top of the order. This draft is special because the top-four prospects all have the potential to be a franchise player down the line. Cameron Boozer is the …

Broderick Turner and Thuc Nhi Nguyen reported that Lakers coach JJ Redick said, “The Thunder is one of the greatest teams ever in NBA history.” Maybe Redick is right. The Lakers were able to contain Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and with Jalen Williams not playing, OKC still won Games 1 and 2 by 18 points each. Hopefully the Lakers can avoid a …

MINNEAPOLIS — Victor Wembanyama delivered another masterpiece with 39 points, 15 rebounds and more game-wrecking defense for the San Antonio Spurs, who took a 2-1 lead in the second-round NBA playoff series with a 115-108 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Wembanyama went 13 of 18 from the floor and 10 of 12 from the line, adding five …

PHILADELPHIA — For the second straight game, foul trouble limited Karl-Anthony Towns’ production. It didn’t hurt the Knicks in their 108-94 Eastern Conference semifinal victory Friday night, but it remains a worrisome trend. Advertisement Towns only logged 26 minutes because of foul trouble after playing just 27 minutes in Game 2. Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) passes the ball as …

PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Brunson had Knicks coach Mike Brown referencing “Peanuts” to describe his impact. The Knicks trailed by as many as 12 points in the first quarter of their 108-94 Game 3 win over the 76ers on Friday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Brunson had started the game 0-for-4 and finished that first quarter 2-for-8. It looked like, without …

After Minnesota closed within 102-100, Victor Wembanyama, as part of a 16 point fourth quarter masterpiece, captained a 13-8 finish, and San Antonio righted the wrongs of their earlier free throw shooting woes to put away the Wolves 115-108. With Anthony Edwards inserted into the starting lineup for game 3, it was a tale of two first quarters as the …

Game 3 between the Knicks and 76ers was physical, as you would expect from a series between these two rivals, especially with their recent playoff history. While the first two games had their share of high-intensity moments, the opening few quarters of Friday’s matchup felt like the pressure was turned up to 11. Both teams were jawing at the officials …

MINNEAPOLIS — Victor Wembanyama delivered another masterpiece with 39 points, 15 rebounds and more game-wrecking defense for the San Antonio Spurs, who took a 2-1 lead in the second-round NBA playoff series with a 115-108 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Wembanyama went 13 of 18 from the floor and 10 of 12 from the line, adding five …

The noise inside Target Center swelled with every passing minute Friday night, the kind of playoff atmosphere designed to rattle inexperienced teams. Anthony Edwards started for the first time since he returned from a knee injury he suffered in the second round against the Denver Nuggets and every basket he scored sent the crowd into another frenzy. The noise inside …

It was always going to be an uphill battle for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Game 3 between the Timberwolves and the San Antonio Spurs got off to a weird start at Target Center. Minnesota had an incredibly difficult time putting the ball in the basket, missing its first 12 shots and committing four turnovers, going down 11-1 to start the game. …

PHILADELPHIA – If you’re waking up on Saturday morning feeling good about the Knicks’ prospects in this postseason, you can thank Mikal Bridges. Bridges’ defense on Tyrese Maxey has one of the biggest factors in this Knicks-Sixers series. Advertisement Maxey is averaging 18.6 points over three games against the Knicks — that’s 10 points fewer than his regular-season average, he’s …

Victor Wembanyama scored 39 points as the San Antonio Spurs moved into a 2-1 lead in the NBA’s Conference semi-finals – while the New York Knicks are one win from progressing from their series with Philadephia 76ers. France international Wembanyama took 15 rebounds and blocked five shots against the Minnesota Timberwolves, helping seal a 115-108 victory on the road. Advertisement …

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Victor Wembanyama plays with an agility and a gracefulness beneath his daunting wingspan that can make his dominance for the San Antonio Spurs on both ends of the floor appear almost effortless. Fresh cuts and bruises on those long arms after fighting for paint position and jockeying for rebounds all night with the Minnesota Timberwolves made clear …

San Antonio Spurs (62-20, second in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Sunday, 7:30 p.m. EDT LINE: Spurs -4.5; over/under is 215.5 WESTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Spurs lead series 2-1 Advertisement BOTTOM LINE: The San Antonio Spurs visit the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference second round with a 2-1 lead in the …

New York Knicks (53-29, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (45-37, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT LINE: Knicks -1.5; over/under is 212.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Knicks lead series 3-0 Advertisement BOTTOM LINE: The New York Knicks look to clinch the series over the Philadelphia 76ers in game four of the Eastern Conference …