about 2 months ago

Jaylen Brown Continues Criticism Against Joel Embiid’s Flopping 24 Hours After Game 7 Loss

Brown stated that flopping has ruined the NBA and blamed Embiid for being one example of it. "Joel Embiid is one of the greatest players that has played basketball, but he flops. He knows it too," Brown said. While he acknowledged Embiid's elite play against the Celtics, he also stated that his flopping had an impact on it as well.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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about 2 months ago

James Harden Says Cavs Look “Different” When Jarrett Allen Dominates

Harden brought up how Allen is generally a quiet player but he was talking trash against the Raptors in game 7. "He had a mean side to him today. When he plays like that, we’re a different ball club," Harden said. Allen dominated the boards and on defense, dropping 22 points and 19 rebounds in a crucial elimination game.

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about 2 months ago

Darko Rajakovic Shares Touching Message for Raptors Players After Playoff Exit vs. Cavs

Rajakovic took away one important feeling from the heartbreaking series loss vs. Cavs, his love for his players. "I learned how much I love this roster, how much I love my players," Rajakovic said. He regrets losing the first-round series because he won't get to coach his players in the next round, calling them a special group of players.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

Paul Pierce Says Boston Had No Answer for Joel Embiid After His Game 7 Return

Pierce said Boston expected a rusty Embiid, not the 34-point, 12-rebound Game 7 performance he delivered. "It was like a shock," Pierce said. "You just don't see him. And then he comes in and he looks like he's been playing all year long. He's a true X factor in the series, he completely changed the series."

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Shannon Sharpe Fires Back at Jaylen Brown for Blaming Joel Embiid

After Brown blamed Embiid's flopping for Boston's Game 7 loss, Sharpe retorted with strong words. "It wasn't the flopping. It was y'all dumb play," Sharpe said. Boston shot 13-of-49 from three-point range in the loss. "You're down one. You're not down 11. You're down one. You don't want to run not one play...Are you serious?"

By Adit Pujari

What Playoff Games Are on Tonight? NBA Schedule (May 4th)

about 2 months ago

What Playoff Games Are on Tonight? NBA Schedule (May 4th)

The conference semifinals begin tonight with Philadelphia visiting New York at 8 ET on NBC/Peacock, as the seventh-seeded Sixers try to steal the opener at Madison Square Garden. Minnesota then visits San Antonio at 9:30 ET on Peacock/NBCSN, with the sixth-seeded Wolves facing Wembanyama and the second-seeded Spurs in Game 1 without Anthony Edwards.

By Raahib Singh

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