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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

Anthony Edwards officially granted 'legend killer' moniker

After adding LeBron James and Luka Doncic to his list of vanquished playoff foes, Edwards has officially been granted the moniker from its original owner.

Celtics' Jaylen Brown comes across tone-deaf after Game 1 loss

The Celtics missed an NBA playoff record 45 threes in their Game 1 loss to the Knicks on Monday night.

Player-coach Nikola Jokic shatters history books again

Jokic scored 18 fourth-quarter points as the Nuggets pulled off an improbable win over the Thunder in Game 1 of their conference semifinals series on Monday.

Tyrese Haliburton is the NBA's best new floor general

In an age where shooting guards masquerade as point guards, Tyrese Haliburton is a legitimate throwback.

Buddy Hield ties Game 7 record, makes NBA playoff history

The Warriors no longer have "Game 6 Klay" to count upon, but may have witnessed the birth of "Game 7 Buddy" on Sunday night.

Draymond Green made a promise to his teammates before Game 7

The temperamental Green made a promise to his teammates before the high-stakes game while admitting that he lost his cool in Game 6.

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.