The Golden State Warriors got back to winning ways on Wednesday night with a 137-116 statement win against their bitter rivals, the Memphis Grizzlies. This was a crucial win for the Dubs, who have now cut their deficit with the Los Angeles Lakers to just half a game as the playoff race in the West heats up. The Warriors currently own the 10th and final Play-In spot in the West, but they will need to fend off the 11th-seeded Houston Rockets who have now racked up six straight wins. Golden State Warriors Coach Steve Kerr Remains Confident Speaking…
Author: Paolo Songco
Paolo Songco
Paolo has been covering the NBA for the past seven years. He wrote for ClutchPoints, where he established himself as one of the top and most tenured associate editors on the website. Now with Hardwood Heroics, he is looking to bring his passion and excellent journalism skills to the table.
Thursday night featured another feisty encounter between the Golden State Warriors and the Memphis Grizzlies. These two sides have a bit of history between them, and as expected, there was a lot of emotion riding in this latest iteration of this brewing rivalry. It was the Warriors who secured a convincing 137-116 blowout win, but as usual, it did not come without incident. Golden State Warriors Star Draymond Green, Desmond Bane Rekindle Old Flame It comes as no surprise that Warriors talisman Draymond Green was once again at the center of a testy altercation during the game. After going…
At the moment, you could make a case for Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen being the best long-distance shooter in the NBA right now who’s not named Stephen Curry. Allen furthered his case on Wednesday night by mind-blowingly draining nine triples in the Suns’ 115-102 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. What’s even more impressive is that this is not the first time this season Allen has hit nine triples in a single game. Phoenix Suns’ Grayson Allen Catches Fire Again Vs. 76ers It wasn’t the second time either. This was actually the third time Allen drained nine treys…
Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden is known for many things. He is, however, not recognized as an elite defender in the league. Well, it appears that the former NBA MVP wanted to twist this narrative a bit on Wednesday night as the Clippers took on the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center. The only problem is that Harden showcased his defensive prowess against his own teammate, Kawhi Leonard. Los Angeles Clippers Star James Harden Contests Kawhi Leonard’s 3-Point Attempt Harden drove to the basket in the third quarter of Wednesday’s game. As usual, the defense gravitated…
A shorthanded Milwaukee Bucks side did all they could against the mighty Boston Celtics on Wednesday night. Giannis Antetokounmpo was unable to suit up due to a lingering hamstring injury, which meant that most of the burden would fall on the able shoulders of Damian Lillard. Dame did his bit by going off again for a game-high 32 points on 11-of-21 shooting. It just wasn’t enough, though, as the red-hot Celtics marked their 18th win in the last 20 games. Once again, Boston prevailed in this instant classic, 122-119. Boston Celtics Star Jayson Tatum Sounds Off on Victory …
Cleveland Cavaliers news: There’s no denying that sports betting has blown up significantly over the past couple of years. Now that betting on games has become legal in the majority of the states in America. This highly lucrative business has its ugly side too, though. Just ask Cavs head coach J.B. Bickerstaff. Cleveland Cavaliers Coach J.B. Bickerstaff Has Received Threats Over Lost Bets Bickerstaff recently opened up about the problems he’s encountered amid the exponential rise of sports betting around the NBA. The Cavs shot-caller revealed that he’s gotten all sorts of threats for himself and his family from…
There have been conflicting reports about the Los Angeles Lakers’ injury woes over the past several days. Gabe Vincent, Jarred Vanderbilt, and Christian Wood are all sidelined with respective injuries, and there have been rumors that neither of these three players will be able to return this season. Coach Darvin Ham, however, recently stated that both Vincent and Vanderbilt are progressing well and that they expect both players to return to action soon. At this point, it’s hard to deny that Lakers fans have been left a bit confused by all this. Have Los Angeles Lakers Given Up on Season?…
Phoenix Suns news: Toronto Raptors rookie Gradey Dick made all sorts of headlines after he pulled off what could be the greatest jersey swap in modern history. This is after the 20-year-old swapped shirts with fellow rookie Anthony Black of the Orlando Magic, thereby giving birth to the now-viral “Black Dick” legacy. As it turns out, however, Dick could do even better. This is after Phoenix Suns forward Nassir Little hinted at a possible jersey swap that could put all other jersey swaps to shame. Phoenix Suns’ Nassir Little Wants Gradey Dick Answers Little took to Twitter on…
On Wednesday night, Damian Lillard will be looking to carry a Giannis Antetokounmpo-less Milwaukee Bucks to a marquee win against the league-best Boston Celtics. It won’t be an easy task, but with Dame rolling of late, there’s no denying that if there’s anyone who could lead an undermanned side to a big win over the best team in the NBA, it would be him. This always hasn’t been the case for Lillard in his debut season with the Bucks. In fact, it’s been an extremely tough road for the 33-year-old amid all the troubles he’s had to go through both…
There are few greater teams in the history of the league than the Miami Heat between 2010 and 2014. This was the golden era of South Beach basketball with LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh forming arguably the first-ever Big 3 in the modern NBA. Udonis Haslem was an integral part of that group as well, with the 6-foot-8 big man playing a crucial role in Miami’s two championships during that iconic four-season run. Udonis Haslem Drops Truth Bomb on Miami Heat’s Big 3 Era If you ask Haslem, however, he firmly believes that LeBron was not…
