The Indiana Pacers had a much-needed game 4 victory against the Milwaukee Bucks 113-126. Many people expected the Milwaukee Bucks to easily breeze past the Pacers this round. However, Giannis got hurt before the series began. Then Damian Lillard got injured in game 3 with an achilles injury. Many people forgot that the Pacers were 4-1 against the Bucks in the regular season. The only game they lost was when Giannis dropped a career-high 64 points against them. It is also worth noting that the Indiana Pacers played all five games against the Bucks before the Pascal Siakam trade. Before…
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Justin Sexton
Justin Sexton is a Southern California-based sports writer with nine years of experience in many different fields. The poet known as "Jay Guevara" is an avid basketball fan who got his love of the game from the Hornets and Supersonics on NBA JAM. He has written about sports for Wisconsin Sports Heroics, Hardwood Heroics, and TheMSQShop.
Things have been looking bad for the Miami Heat against the Boston Celtics. They barely made it out of the play-in tournament. Now they’re facing their playoff rivals without their leader, Jimmy Butler, and their starting point guard, Terry Rozier, due to injuries. However, the Miami Heat went into TD Garden and pulled off one of the most shocking upsets in recent memory. Miami Heat Pulls Off Shocking Game 2 Upset The Miami Herald couldn’t have said it any better. They started their report on game two by saying, “The short-handed eighth-seeded Heat bounced back from a 20-point loss in…
In a weekend filled with Game 1 blowouts, the Thunder and Pelicans game did not disappoint. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led his team to an impressive Game 1 win against the New Orleans Pelicans. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Game 1 Performance The youngest 1 seeded team in NBA playoff history got a narrow 94-92 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Oklahoma City’s MVP candidate led the team in scoring with 28 points. He went 11-24 from the field and garnered six rebounds and four assists. He had some solid support from Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren. Jalen Williams finished with 19 points, seven rebounds,…
The Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki supports his old team in their playoff series against the Clippers. Dirk has also been a perennial figure for the Mavericks in his career. He led the team to the 2011 NBA Championship and sees Luka Doncic as a future Mavericks great. Dirk continues to be impressed by Luka Doncic’s brilliance on the court and his leadership skills on the team. Dallas Mavericks Legend Playoff Prediction On the Top Shelf Podcast with Devin Harris, Dirk predicted that the Mavericks would beat the Clippers in six games. He highlighted the difficulty of matching up with…
Today, the Phoenix Suns signed Grayson Allen to a four-year, $70 million contract. Although the Phoenix Suns are known for their big three, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal, Grayson Allen is a key piece to the playoffs-bound team. Why Did The Phoenix Suns Sign Grayson Allen For $70 Million The Suns have been an inconsistent team in the regular season. They would win several games in a row and then lose several games shortly after. Phoenix also had Bradley Beal hurt throughout the season, which led to inconsistencies in their chemistry on the floor. However, the Suns can…
Adrain Wojnarowski announced today on X that Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will be out for the first game of the NBA Playoffs. This is a crucial blow for the Bucks, who had an up-and-down second half to their season. How Does Antetokounmpo’s Absence Affect The Milwaukee Bucks? Milwaukee will play against their rivals, the Indiana Pacers, in round 1 of the playoffs. The Pacers bested the Bucks in their regular season series with a 4-1 record. Giannis averaged 42.2 points, 13 rebounds, and 5.4 assists in the five games against Indiana. He also had his iconic 64-point game against…
The Orlando Magic is currently the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference Finals and are fighting to hang on to homecourt advantage for at least one of their playoff series. They were the third seed over the weekend before the Knicks took back the third seed. This young Orlando squad has a challenging week ahead of them to end the regular season. The Orlando Magic’s Challenging Week The Magic’s schedule for the season goes as follows: At the Milwaukee Bucks on 4/10 At the Philadelphia 76ers on 4/12 A home game against the Milwaukee Bucks on 4/14 The Milwaukee Bucks…
The Houston Rockets did their best against the Dallas Mavericks. The young squad was counted out by many in the playoff race after being 27-35. Then, out of nowhere, they got hot with an 11-game winning streak. A few losses after the win streak affected their odds, but they were still mathematically in it before Sunday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks. Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks Recap Houston once had a 22-point lead on the Dallas Mavericks in the game. It would appear that their playoff hopes would remain safe for another day. Then, Kyrie had something to say about…
Last night, the Milwaukee Bucks had a shocking 111-101 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzlies’ beat reporter Damichael Cole tweeted that “[Memphis] held Giannis Antetokounmpo to 10-23 shooting (43.5%). That is Antetokounmpo’s lowest field goal percentage since Dec. 19th against the Spurs. Major credit mainly to Jaren Jackson Jr., Brandon Clarke, Trey Jemison, and Lamar Stevens.” The Bucks missed Lillard, who was out for his third straight game. Khris Middleton and Patrick Beverley also missed yesterday’s game. Still, the Bucks had the Greek Freak and Brook Lopez present last night. Jaren Jackson Jr. contributed 35 points, 3 rebounds, 4…
