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On YouTubeNBA News / Yardbarker / May 8
Why Knicks owe Pistons gratitude for playoff success
In the first round, the Knicks played four consecutive games decided by three or fewer points. They were forced to dig deep and match the Pistons' physicality, the trial by fire that prepared them for the Celtics.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 8
NBA Rewind: Derrick Rose stuns LeBron James, Cavaliers with game-winning three
On May 8, 2015, Rose and the Chicago Bulls found themselves matched up with the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / May 8
Jayson Tatum's wrist may be a bigger problem than we know
In the opening game of the Boston Celtics' playoff run, Tatum suffered a bone bruise to his shooting wrist.
The 'Most points in the 2022-23 NBA playoffs' quiz
During the 2022-23 NBA playoffs, 32 players scored 200 or more points. How many can you name in five minutes?
Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / May 8
Celtics must embrace attacking the paint
The Celtics came into the season as the reigning NBA champions. If they want to defend that title, they must adjust.
Hollywood and hoops: Which films had the best and worst ballers?
Hollywood loves basketball movies and basketball players, which succeed on the big screen at about the same rate as Shaq at the free throw line, which is to say infrequently.
Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / May 8
What 2-0 hole? Here come the Road Celtics
Their 22-9 road record over the last three postseasons is tied for the best in NBA history over a 31-game span.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 8
Every record Thunder broke in historic rout of Nuggets
When the top-seeded Thunder obliterated the Nuggets in Game 2 on Wednesday, they demonstrated they're not the 2007 Mavericks or 2015 Hawks — a regular-season juggernaut that fizzles out in the playoffs.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 8
Five incredible notes from the NBA playoffs so far
The 2025 NBA playoffs are barely at the midway point, yet they've already been highly entertaining.
Indiana Pacers News / Yardbarker / May 8
'Overrated' Tyrese Haliburton starring again in NBA playoffs
An anonymous survey of NBA players voted Haliburton the NBA's "Most Overrated" player. After the last three weeks of the playoffs, no one is calling him overrated anymore.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 8
Celtics' Mitchell Robinson strategy blows up in their face
The Boston Celtics resorted to a "hack-a-" strategy on Mitchell Robinson in the second half of their Game 2 loss.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 8
Former Celtics great makes regrettable promise about Game 2
Unfortunately for him, the New York Knicks rallied from 20 points down to beat the Celtics in Boston, 91-90.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 8
Thunder blow out Nuggets to even second-round series
The Oklahoma City Thunder lost a 13-point fourth-quarter lead in their Game 1 loss to the Denver Nuggets. Wednesday night, they decided to build an insurmountable lead right away.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 7
Steph Curry injury might not doom Warriors — but it doesn't help
Can the Warriors stay afloat while Curry is out?
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 7
Ranking the five game-winners of the 2025 NBA playoffs
We rank the clutch shots based on stakes involved, wow factor and degree of difficulty.
WNBA News / Yardbarker / May 7
Caitlin Clark, Fever's TV ratings set WNBA up for historic 2025 season
The most impressive number from the Fever's preseason win over the Brazil women's national team wasn't the 108-44 score or Caitlin Clark's 16 points in just 19 minutes. It was the 1.2 million viewers who tuned in.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 8
Three stars from Wednesday's NBA playoffs: Cool KAT sets up Knicks' comeback
Here are three stars from Wednesday's slate of NBA second-round games.
New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / May 7
Knicks use unlikely scoring leader to take 2-0 series lead over Celtics
As the New York Knicks continue to shock the world, they benefited from an unlikely hero stepping up in their Game 2 win. After Jalen Brunson put on his cape and helped New York steal Game 1, Josh Hart led the way on Wednesday night.
Detroit Pistons News / Yardbarker / May 7
This Trajan Langdon comment should have Pistons fans worried
Detroit Pistons president of basketball operations Trajan Langdon has bought a ton of good will for himself. He took a Pistons team that went 14-68 a season before and shook it up enough to pull off arguably one of the greatest turnarounds in NBA history.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 7
Knicks stun Celtics with comeback victory in Game 2
The New York Knicks once again trailed by 20 points in the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Once again, they inspired a comeback to sink the defending champions in their own building.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 7
Watch: Knicks' Mikal Bridges stops Celtics' Jayson Tatum to end Game 2
The New York Knicks traded five first-round picks to acquire Mikal Bridges last summer. The deal has paid off with two game-ending defensive plays from Bridges to give the Knicks a shocking 2-0 series lead over the Boston Celtics.
Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / May 7
Fever HC provides update on Caitlin Clark's injury with regular season around the corner
The Indiana Fever are gearing up for the 2025 WNBA season, which marks Caitlin Clark's second year in the league. There is a lot of excitement and buzz with the Fever, especially with a busy offseason that brought a lot of changes to the roster. Stephanie White, the Fever's new coach, is one of them.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / May 7
'It was disrespectful': ESPN expert couldn't believe LeBron James' comments after Lakers' playoff exit
LeBron James raised eyebrows with comments made in the wake of the Lakers' playoff exit to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Steve Kerr News / Larry Brown Sports / May 7
Warriors HC Steve Kerr responds to Timberwolves’ complaints
The Minnesota Timberwolves may have complaints about how Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinals series with the Golden State Warriors went on Tuesday, but the Warriors have complaints of their own, too.
Indiana Hoosiers News / Hoops Rumors / May 7
Former Indiana HC joining Kings' coaching staff
The longtime NBA coach, most recently had served as the head coach at his alma mater, Indiana University, for the last four seasons.
WNBA News / Athlon Sports / May 7
Team USA to make major Sue Bird move
Bird won five gold medals with Team USA, during the 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games.
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