7 minutes ago

JJ Redick Says Lakers’ Shot Quality Was Good Enough to Win Despite 18-Point Loss vs. OKC

Redick isn't upset with Lakers' shot quality, believing they had enough to win. "We won expected score so it was good enough to win," Redick said. Although the Lakers lost 108-90, Redick was happy it didn't exceed expected score predictions. However, he did call out mistakes with execution and said the Lakers have a low margin for error vs. OKC.

By Pranay Mukherjee

5 minutes ago

Lakers Offensive Issues Come From Luka Doncic's Absence, Says LeBron James

The Lakers scored just 32 points in the second half vs the Thunder. When asked after the 108-90 loss what the Lakers' offensive issues were tonight. LeBron retorted, " We have a guy that averaged 37 a game [out]. There's the issues right there." It's unclear when Luka will return from his hamstring strain and if he'll even return this series.

By Samir Mehdi

20 minutes ago

Jarred Vanderbilt Diagnosed With Dislocated Right Pinky Finger After Scary Injury vs. OKC

Shams Charania reported that Jarred Vanderbilt has sustained a full dislocation of his right pinky finger after a gruesome injury during game 1 vs. Thunder. Vanderbilt suffered the injury while going for a chase down block on Chet Holmgren. His right pinky finger hit the backboard, which caused the injury. There's no potential timetable for his return yet.

By Pranay Mukherjee

33 minutes ago

James Harden Takes Blame For Game 1 Loss, Blames His Turnovers

James Harden has 43 turnovers this Playoffs, notching another seven tonight. After the 111-101 Game 1 loss, Harden said, "You look at my turnovers and a lot of them are just on me and nothing they did, which led them to have way to many transition points. That's the game right there. I gotta and will be better."

By Samir Mehdi

39 minutes ago

Cade Cunningham Highlights How Crucial Protecting Home Court Is After Game 1 Win vs. Cavs

Cunningham was happy with the team effort in the Pistons' 111-101 win vs. Cavs. "Got to protect home court, we didn't do that last series so we know it's important this series," Cunningham said, having learned his lesson during their gruelling 7-game first round series vs. Magic. Although the Cavs looked dangerous at times, Detroit stifled their comeback efforts.

By Pranay Mukherjee

41 minutes ago

NBA Playoff Bracket Update (May 5th)

Detroit nearly blew an 18-point lead to the Cavaliers before winning Game 1 111-101. Cade had 23 points on 6-19 shooting from the field while Tobias Harris and Duncan Robinson combined for 39. The Lakers brought it within 6 in 3Q before ultimately giving up transition buckets and losing 108-90. Shai had 18 points while LeBron dropped 27 on 12-17.

By Samir Mehdi

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