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Sai Mohan

NBA Writer

A veteran sportswriter based in Portugal, Sai covers the NBA for Yardbarker and a few local news outlets. He had the honor of covering sporting events across four different continents as a newspaper reporter. Some of his all-time favorite athletes include Mike Tyson, Larry Bird, Luís Figo, Ayrton Senna and Steffi Graf.

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NBA, Tennis, Boxing, Pro Wrestling

Stephen Curry proves he's more than just a shooter

Curry proved his all-around value in his team's Game 7 win.

LeBron James takes a swipe at Lakers front office

It was crystal clear during the Lakers' first-round loss to the Timberwolves that they desperately need size, both in the interior and on the perimeter, if they wish to compete with the more athletic teams in the conference.

Rudy Gobert makes playoff history in series-clincher

Rudy Gobert was universally mocked a year ago when Luka Doncic danced all over him and sent the Timberwolves packing. A year later, the Frenchman has redeemed himself.

Charles Barkley rips Luka Doncic: 'You've got to get in shape'

As was the case in the first four games, the Timberwolves' ball-handlers hunted Luka Doncic in their 103-96 series-clinching Game 5 victory. 

Lakers' fourth-quarter woes were historically bad

The Lakers were historically bad in the fourth quarter during their 4-1 first-round series loss to the Timberwolves.

Tyrese Haliburton swipes at 'most overrated' tag after Game 5 win over Bucks

Haliburton helped the Pacers complete an epic comeback to eliminate the Bucks and took a jab after the game at his peers who voted him "most overrated" in a recent poll.

Celtics make unique NBA playoff history in Game 5 win

It can be argued that the Magic didn't truly test the Celtics in their first-round series win, but there's even a stronger case to be made that the champions forced the young Magic into submission. 

Giannis Antetokounmpo rips Tyrese Haliburton's father for 'disrespectful' act

Antetokounmpo had an altercation with Haliburton's father following the Bucks' heartbreaking loss in Game 5.

Jamal Murray furthers legacy as a playoff icon

The Nuggets guard dazzled with 43 points in his team's 131-115 Game 5 victory over the Clippers on Tuesday.

Jimmy Butler ties Michael Jordan playoff record

Butler joined some elite company with his latest playoff performance.

Brandin Podziemski makes Warriors franchise history

Podziemski provided a spark for the Warriors when they needed one, putting together a solid all-around game in the process and making franchise history.

Draymond Green again proves why he's worth all the trouble

The eight-time All-Defensive ace has wreaked havoc on the Rockets offense through the first four games of their playoff series.

Cavaliers, Thunder prove their regular-season records were for real

The top-seeded Cavaliers and Thunder didn't just sweep their first-round playoff opponents; they drubbed them.

'Lifeless' Luka Doncic vindicates Nico Harrison's concerns

Doncic shot 1-of-6 in the fourth quarter and struggled mightily on defense in the Lakers' 116-113 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 4 of the first round on Sunday. 

It's convenient to blame JJ Redick for Game 4 loss

Redick employed an unusual strategy in the Lakers' Game 4 loss and has taken some heat for the move.

Jaden McDaniels has grown leaps and bounds as a two-way threat

McDaniels is the perfect example of an evolving player.

Bucks guard ties franchise record in Game 3 win

Bucks head coach Doc Rivers' decision to insert Gary Trent Jr. into the starting unit paid off in a big way on Friday.

Lakers' lack of rim protection costs them in Game 3 vs. Timberwolves

The Lakers' lack of size and rim protection has been a glaring weakness ever since they traded Anthony Davis. Those issues were more prevalent than ever in their Game 3 loss to the Timberwolves on Friday. 

Jaylen Brown warns of 'a fight' in Magic-Celtics series

Brown has warned officials that a fight might break out if the physicality isn't curtailed.

Clippers have real home-court advantage in playoffs for first time ever

The inauguration of the Intuit Dome is proving to be a game-changer for the Clippers.

Knicks regain identity in Game 3 win over Pistons

The Knicks got away from their free-flowing offensive rhythm in Games 1 and 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Pistons. All that changed in Game 3.

Frustrated Nikola Jokic shows rare emotion in 34-point loss

Jokic is a man of few emotions, but he let it rip on his teammates during the Nuggets' 117-83 blowout loss to the Clippers on Thursday in Game 3.

Where Thunder's comeback win ranks in NBA playoffs history

Chet Holmgren scored 23 points in the second half as the Thunder overcame a 29-point deficit to take a 3-0 series lead over the Grizzlies on Thursday night.

Jaylen Brown moves up another rung in Celtics lore

With Jayson Tatum sidelined for the first time in his playoff career, Jaylen Brown answered the bell for the Celtics in their 109-100 Game 2 victory over the Magic on Wednesday.

Rockets HC sends stern warning to Warriors after Game 2 win

The Warriors looked small and helpless against a Rockets squad that thrives when it imposes its will physically.