Last season, the Minnesota Timberwolves heard how they had no chance of beating the Phoenix Suns in their first-round series. Minnesota swept the Suns and then sent the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets home before it eventually lost to the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference finals. Then, as this season’s first-round series against the…
Apr 19, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) drives past Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) in Game One of the First Round of the NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images With the New York Knicks facing an eight-point deficit to the upstart…
Apr 20, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) and forward Jalen Williams (8) celebrate against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images Aaron Wiggins scored 21 points off the bench and Jalen Williams added 20 as the Oklahoma City Thunder earned…
Apr 19, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) defends LA Clippers guard James Harden (1) in the first quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images The Los Angeles Clippers did a lot of things right in Game 1 of their Western Conference quarterfinal series, but one area cost them…
Mar 5, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Miami Heat guard Pelle Larsson (9) defends Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) during the second half at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images If it’s playoff time, that means another season of Miami rising from the ranks of the forgotten to force its way into the postseason….
Apr 19, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) following the overtime win against the LA Clippers t Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Aaron Gordon had six of his 25 points in overtime, Russell Westbrook came up with a big defensive play in the final seconds and the host Denver…
Apr 16, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) skates with the puck against the Nashville Predators during the second period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images The Stanley Cup playoffs have yet to begin and the Dallas Stars already have suffered a huge loss. On the eve of…
Apr 10, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing James van Riemsdyk (21) celebrates his goal against the Buffalo Sabres during the first period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images The visiting Washington Capitals continue their pursuit of the Presidents’ Trophy when they open a home-and-home series against the Columbus Blue…
Apr 9, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) rebounds the ball against Sacramento Kings forward Trey Lyles (41) during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images After recording a much-needed win on the road, the Denver Nuggets hope to secure a playoff position in their final…
For months, Nintendo, the maker of famed video game series like Super Mario Bros. and Donkey Kong, had expected the morning of April 2 to be a celebration. To much fanfare, the company announced the price and release date for the Switch 2, its new video game console eight years in the making. At an…