Category: NBA Betting
Rozier: ‘We needed to get our butts whooped’
After a 116-86 drubbing at the hands of the Cavaliers trimmed the Celtics’ series lead to 2-1, guard Terry Rozier said he believes his team got a much-needed wake-up call. “We needed to get our butts whooped,” Rozier said. Click here to read the full article…
Cavs finally unlocked, match LeBron’s intensity to claim Game 3
In a make-or-miss postseason, Cleveland’s shots finally went down, as LeBron James notched 12 assists and the Cavs made 17-of-34 from the 3-point line to claim their first win of the Eastern Conference finals. Click here to read the full article…
Cavs finally unlocked, match LeBron’s intensity to claim Game 3
In a make-or-miss postseason, Cleveland’s shots finally went down as LeBron James notched 12 assists and the Cavs made 17-of-34 from the 3-point line to claim their first win of the Eastern Conference finals. Click here to read the full article…
Green: Warriors ‘at our best’ when threatened
Ahead of Sunday’s Game 3 of the Western Conference finals, Warriors forward Draymond Green said, “I think we’re at our best when we feel threatened,” adding that in Game 2 “we didn’t feel as threatened, and the sense of urgency wasn’t there.” Click here to read the full article…
Follow live: Rockets, Warriors aim to grab 2-1 advantage in West finals
After a split at the Toyota Center, Golden State attempts to defend its home court in Game 3 against James Harden, Chris Paul and Houston. Click here to read the full article…
Green, Thompson ‘guarantee’ to be better
The Warriors have had three days to absorb all their mistakes in Game 2 against the Rockets. They’re ready for redemption in Game 3. Click here to read the full article…
Hall of Famer Russell released from hospital
Hall of Famer Bill Russell was taken to the hospital on Friday and released Saturday. A representative told TMZ that Russell was suffering from dehydration. Click here to read the full article…
Tatum has watched Kobe’s critique ’25 times’
In his series “Detail,” Kobe Bryant offered advice to Celtics rookie Jayson Tatum on how to improve, which Tatum says he’s “probably watched like 25 times already.” Click here to read the full article…
How it happened: Phoenix Suns win NBA draft lottery
CHICAGO – The first lottery ball shoots to the top of the glass drum. No. 9. Ten seconds later, the second ball. No. 12. Another 10 seconds, the third. No. 6. Jim Pitman, the Suns’ executive vice president and chief financial officer, fidgets in his seat. Phoenix has a 25 percent chance of landing Click here to…
Restless: LeBron says no Z’s after playoff L’s
LeBron James said he hasn’t been resting easy — “I mean, I lose sleep” — as the Cavs trail 0-2 to the Celtics in the Eastern Conference finals. Click here to read the full article…
In Cavaliers-Celtics, a tale of two coaches: Scorn for Tyronn Lue, praise for Brad Stevens
There’s a popular bit performed inside TD Garden in Boston. During timeouts in Games 1 and 2 of the Eastern Conference finals, the camera finds this one guy. They put him up on the Jumbotron. In dramatic fashion, he unzips his pullover to reveal a green shirt with white letters spelling out the name Click…
Restless: LeBron says no Z’s after playoff L’s
Dave McMenamin ESPN Staff Writer Close Cavs and NBA writer for ESPN.com Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14 and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09 Syracuse University graduate Follow on Twitter INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Only 6 percent of teams to trail 0-2 in an NBA playoff series Click here to read the…