As the semifinals of the NBA playoffs are now underway one thing is safe to say, this year’s postseason has been unpredictable to say the least. To keep that same energy, the Atlanta Hawks stunned the Philadelphia 76ers 128-124 on Sunday afternoon. It seems as though underdogs are thriving this year. That’s the theme. Whether you have more talent or a higher seed, it just … [Read more...] about Surprising Start to NBA Playoffs sets stage for what’s to come
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2021 NBA Playoffs: Looking ahead to Bucks-Nets second-round showdown
The Brooklyn Nets don’t need anyone to tell them they’re about to be in for a battle with the Milwaukee Bucks. Any thoughts of the Bucks failing to meet expectations quickly went out the window with a four-game first-round sweep of the Miami Heat. Moreover, the Nets have more than the Greek Freak to concern themselves with in this series. With the Boston Celtics out of … [Read more...] about 2021 NBA Playoffs: Looking ahead to Bucks-Nets second-round showdown
Bucks-Nets playoffs matchup, comparing the numbers
Now that the semifinals are set to begin for the NBA playoffs, let’s dive into one of the premiere matchups. The Brooklyn Nets vs. the Milwaukee Bucks. For the past few seasons, the Bucks have been at least mentioned in conversations about championship contention, and rightly so. Two of the last three years they have finished as the one seed in the East, have had a top-10 … [Read more...] about Bucks-Nets playoffs matchup, comparing the numbers
The Celtics can make this series tougher on Nets
The Nets are preparing for Game 2 of their first-round series with the Boston Celtics. Most of us, meanwhile, are preparing to watch another victory for Brooklyn get them closer to their championship goal. And yes, with New York City on the verge of opening back all the way up, the thought of a victory parade on Flatbush Avenue flirts with any limitations for tempting … [Read more...] about The Celtics can make this series tougher on Nets
The playoffs are back in the Garden with a new Knicks villain
It’s been eight long years since the Knicks were in the playoffs. Those familiar chants of de-fense, de-fense were back Sunday night inside Madison Square Garden. It didn’t take long, however, for the crowd to identify Trae Young as their target for the night. Because that’s what comes with playoff basketball in the Garden. No, correction -- that’s what comes with great … [Read more...] about The playoffs are back in the Garden with a new Knicks villain
