NBA Previews

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers April 25th 2025 At 9:30 ET, the Timberwolves (-151) will host the Lakers (+128) in a Western Conference matchup. Minnesota is favored by 3 points, and the over/under line is set at 205.5. This game will be played at the Target Center in Minneapolis. The Lakers (50-32) are currently 3rd in the West, while

Bucks Return Home Vowing to “Take Care of Business” Against Pacers Facing a 2-0 deficit against the Indiana Pacers, the Milwaukee Bucks are looking to reset and recharge as the Eastern Conference first-round series shifts to Fiserv Forum. Head coach Doc Rivers remains confident his squad will turn things around, insisting that the real series begins now with Game 3

With Health Concerns Lingering, Celtics Look to Extend Series Lead in Orlando The Boston Celtics head to Orlando carrying a 2-0 series advantage over the Magic, but questions around their top stars’ health loom large as they attempt to put a stranglehold on this Eastern Conference first-round matchup. As the series shifts to Florida, the balance between pursuing a sweep

Knicks vs Pistons Game 3 Preview: New York Needs More Than Brunson The New York Knicks head into Game 3 of their first-round series against the Detroit Pistons looking for answers — and more offense — after a disappointing Game 2 loss. With the series tied 1-1 and shifting to Detroit on Thursday night, the Knicks will need Karl-Anthony Towns

Clippers vs Nuggets Game 3 Preview: LA Looks Dangerous with Healthy Kawhi The Los Angeles Clippers head into Game 3 of their first-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets feeling like they have the edge — and that edge is named Kawhi Leonard. With the series tied at 1-1, Game 3 on Thursday night in Los Angeles could be the

Thunder vs Grizzlies Game 3 Preview: OKC’s Defense Travels as Memphis Searches for Life The Oklahoma City Thunder are making playoff basketball look easy — and that’s saying something for one of the NBA’s youngest teams. After two dominant victories at home, the top-seeded Thunder now lead their first-round Western Conference playoff series 2-0 over the Memphis Grizzlies, and they’ll

Rockets Seek Offensive Spark to Even Series with Warriors in Game 2 The Houston Rockets know they can’t afford another sluggish offensive performance if they want to avoid heading to San Francisco down 0-2 in their first-round playoff series. After a gritty defensive effort was undermined by cold shooting in Game 1, Houston will look to even the series against

Cavs’ Backcourt Dominance Fuels Game 1 Blowout, Eyes Repeat vs. Heat The Cleveland Cavaliers made a statement in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round series, and they did it behind the explosive play of their backcourt trio — Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, and Ty Jerome. With Game 2 tipping off Wednesday night in Cleveland, the Cavaliers will look to

Magic Look for Bench Boost in Game 2 Showdown with Celtics The Orlando Magic knew stealing one on the road would be a challenge — and after dropping Game 1 to the Boston Celtics 103-86, the message is clear: the stars need help. With Game 2 set for Wednesday in Boston, the Magic will look to their bench and supporting