It was a bitter night for the Celtics, beaten 105–103 by the Utah Jazz in a game decided by a controversial late incident. What sparked debate was a no-call that, according to Jaylen Brown, changed the outcome. With less than a minute left, the Celtics were up by one and Brown had the ball in…
The Lakers are dealing with a rough start to the season, marked by numerous injuries, especially among the guards. Because of that, an unexpected opportunity has opened up for Bronny James: with shorter rotations, JJ Redick is giving him real minutes – not just garbage time. In the 130–120 win over Miami, Bronny likely delivered…
It’s nothing new for Joel Embiid to find himself in the NBA’s crosshairs, and this time it’s cost him $50,000. The Philadelphia 76ers star was fined for making what the league described as a “lewd gesture” during Friday’s matchup against the Boston Celtics. The moment came midway through the first quarter: after scoring on an…
After the Milwaukee Bucks’ 135–133 loss to the Sacramento Kings, Giannis Antetokounmpo showed up to the postgame press conference sporting a noticeable black eye. Reporters, assuming it came from an in-game collision, immediately asked how he got it. Giannis’s answer? A story straight out of a movie… or a comedy sketch. I was at Pick…
Luka Doncic returned to action after taking a few knocks earlier in the week, but you’d never know it from the way he played. Against the Miami Heat, he recorded his first triple-double of the season with 29 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists, leading the Lakers to another victory, 130–120. What’s most striking, though,…
Moments of fear but, thankfully, no harm for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard confirmed that he and his loved ones are safe after an attempted break-in last week at his home in Nichols Hills, while the team was playing a home game against the Washington Wizards. Long story short: everyone’s safe, and that’s…
The Oklahoma City Thunder keep rolling with a perfect record at 7-0 – another night, another dominant win – this time a 137-106 blowout over the New Orleans Pelicans. Even without Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren, the Thunder looked deep, disciplined, and dangerous, once again led by their star, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. SGA was in full…
It’s been a brilliant start to the season for the Spurs, but Phoenix Suns handed them their first real setback. After five straight wins – the best start in San Antonio’s history – Victor Wembanyama experienced his first tough night: 9 points on 4-for-14 shooting, 9 rebounds, and 6 turnovers in the 130–118 loss to…
LeBron James hasn’t played a single game this season, yet his name is still dominating the conversation. At 40 years old and entering his 22nd NBA season, the Lakers superstar continues to deal with a lingering sciatica issue that has delayed his debut. Doctors have described his recovery as “moving in the right direction,” but…
After three straight wins and the illusion of having finally found their rhythm, the Boston Celtics came crashing back down to earth with a 128-101 home defeat to the Houston Rockets at TD Garden – a night to forget. Joe Mazzulla’s squad never found its footing, overwhelmed by Houston’s energy and physicality for the full…
