Basketball

NBA Playoffs: Why 36-Year-Old Al Horford Could Be the Perfect Counter to the MVP

Philadelphia won Game 4, but the problems Horford presented to Joel Embiid and the 76ers made it so that victory was a narrow escape.

2023 NBA Playoff Projections

The Countermove That Could Give the Knicks an Edge in the Conference Semifinals

How can New York tweak its approach to gain some separation in the series and punch a ticket to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2000?

Knicks vs Heat Prediction and Five Storylines to Watch

Who will win this chapter of the Knicks-Heat rivalry? We reveal the win probability and five storylines to monitor during these conference semifinals.

Nuggets vs Suns Prediction and Five Storylines to Watch

To prime you for this earth-shaking showdown, we're breaking down five storylines to keep an eye on heading into the Denver-Phoenix Western Conference semifinals.

Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction and Five Storylines to Watch

Steph Curry's incredible performance eliminated the Kings. We now get LeBron vs Golden State once more. Will the Warriors or Lakers advance?

Celtics vs 76ers Prediction and Five Storylines to Watch

With the stakes elevated after Milwaukee’s defeat, there is an even more heightened sense of anticipation for the series between the two longtime rivals.

Suns Need Better Version of Deandre Ayton to Get Past the Nuggets 

The pinnacle of Deandre Ayton’s 2021 breakout came in the Western Conference semifinals against the Denver Nuggets when the Phoenix Suns dismantled shorthanded Denver with a 4-0 sweep. With averages…

Flipping the Switch: The Best Single-Season NBA Playoff Records

Was it the 2000-01 Los Angeles Lakers? How about Michael Jordan and the Bulls? We're breaking down the best postseason runs of all time.