about 2 months ago

Nick Wright: Nuggets’ Potential 3-1 Comeback Would Mean Little Without Next Round Success

Wright said, “The floor expectations is to find a way to come back down 3-1 giving what happened to Minnesota and I just think that’s fair. I don’t think that’s moving the goal post.” He added the season “will be dependent on what they do next round.” If Nuggets win, they will likely face Spurs next.

By Adit Pujari

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Joel Embiid Exits Game 5 vs. Celtics With Apparent Knee Injury

Embiid, who's scored 29 points in game 5 vs. Celtics, has left the court with a left knee injury. He rose to defend Jaylen Brown in the post and Brown mistakenly elbowed him in the knee while faking Embiid out. This is a tough blow for the 76ers in the third quarter in a close game 5 to stay alive.

By Pranay Mukherjee

Celtics Turn to Starting Lineup After Blowing 7-Point Lead vs. 76ers

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Celtics Turn to Starting Lineup After Blowing 7-Point Lead vs. 76ers

The Celtics allowed Philadelphia to go on a 14-3 run, going from up 83-76 to down 86-90. With 9:51 left in the game, Boston is bringing Jayson Tatum back into the game in hopes of righting the ship and getting a win in game 5. Despite being 3-1 up, a loss could allow the 76ers back into the series.

By Pranay Mukherjee

76ers Beat Celtics 113-97 In Game 5

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76ers Beat Celtics 113-97 In Game 5

The Sixers down 3-1 came into Boston and put on a brilliant 4th quarter display. While the Crltics missed 10 straight 4Q field goals, Philly went on a 12-0 run. VJ Edgecombe's 3 at the 2:25 mark was the nail in the coffin as the series moves to Philly for Game 6. Embiid led the way with 33 points.

By Samir Mehdi

Jayson Tatum Passes Kobe Bryant in Playoff Points Before 29, Trails LeBron James

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Jayson Tatum Passes Kobe Bryant in Playoff Points Before 29, Trails LeBron James

With 24 points in Celtics' 113-97 loss vs. 76ers, Jayson Tatum has reached 3059 playoff points. At 3056, he surpassed Kobe Bryant to become the second-highest playoff scorer before turning 29 years old. He trails only LeBron James who has a whopping 3,871 points. With less than a year until his 29th birthday, it's unlikely Tatum surpasses LeBron.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

Jaylen Brown Doesn't Want To Put Any Extra Pressure On The Celtics After Game 5 Loss

Boston missed 16 straight FGAs in 4Q in their 113-97 loss to the 76ers. Post-game, JB said, "Take a deep breath, relax, and get ready to go. Have the right mentality and come out and execute your job. No need to put any extra pressure on ourselves. Already enough of that as it is. Just come out and play basketball."

By Samir Mehdi

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