NBA Previews

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

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies April 22nd 2025 At 7:30 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies (+690) will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder (-1072) in a Western Conference matchup. The Thunder (-14.5) are currently on a five-game win streak and are favored to win this game. This game will be played at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City and can be

Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves April 22nd 2025 At 10:00 ET, the Lakers (-243) will host the Timberwolves (+202) in a Western Conference matchup. The over/under line is 210.5 points. Minnesota is currently 6th in the Western Conference and 3rd in the Northwest Division. They have won four straight games. The Lakers are 3rd in the West and 1st

Pacers vs Bucks Game 2 Preview: Indiana Eyes Home Hold, Milwaukee Hopes for Lillard Spark The Indiana Pacers couldn’t have asked for a better start to their Eastern Conference first-round series, dominating the Milwaukee Bucks in a wire-to-wire 117-98 victory in Game 1. But as Game 2 tips off Tuesday night in Indianapolis, both teams are approaching the matchup with