Patriots OT Calvin Anderson challenges Paul George’s NBA-NFL comparison Calvin Anderson wasn't taking NBA superstar Paul George's NBA and NFL comparison on the chin. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 16, 2023
Draymond Green Offers Brutally Honest Assessment of Warriors’ Game 1 Loss to Kings The outspoken forward explained why he thinks the Warriors came up short in Sacramento. Sports Illustrated · Apr 16, 2023
Celtics offer steep praise for Al Horford following Game 1 victory Jaylen Brown and Derrick White lauded the "big emotional plays" Al Horford provides the Boston Celtics after a Game 1 victory. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 16, 2023
Philadelphia 76ers heap praise on 'perfect' James Harden who fires sly dig at critics after play-off win The reigning NBA assists champion orchestrated the offence brilliantly as his side won the opening match of their first round play-off series in the Eastern Conference Daily Mirror · Apr 16, 2023
Game 1 Shows These Kings Could Be Mighty in the NBA Playoffs Despite a lack of playoff experience, De’Aaron Fox and Sacramento showed they will not be pushovers against Steph Curry and the defending champs. Sports Illustrated · Apr 16, 2023
Lakers vs. Grizzlies: Stream, lineups, injury reports and broadcast info for Sunday Here's all you need to know ahead of Sunday's Lakers versus Grizzlies playoff game. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 16, 2023
Predicting the Boston Celtics’ 2023 free agency A new B/R analysis tried its hand at divining what the Celtics' three free agents will do this offseason. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 16, 2023
Ira Winderman: Thinking big led to losses, but Heat likely will do it all again MIAMI — After an uneven season and rocky play-in ride, beyond debate has been that the Miami Heat have pushed through with a roster that has been lacking, needing a Friday high-wire act against the Chicago Bulls to advance. Tribune News Service · Apr 16, 2023
On this day: Celtics set record for biggest single-season turnaround On this day, the Boston Celtics set the record for the greatest single-season turnaround in NBA history. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 16, 2023
3 things LeBron James needs to do in Lakers vs. Grizzlies series Here is how LeBron James can pace the Lakers to a series win over the Grizzlies in the 2023 NBA Playoffs. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 16, 2023
3 things Austin Reaves needs to do in Lakers vs. Grizzlies series Austin Reaves can be a big X factor against the Grizzlies in the playoffs by taking care of these three keys. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 16, 2023
Hey Cavs, Donovan Mitchell Shouldn’t Have to Do This on His Own We look at what you might have missed during the first day of the NBA playoffs, starting with how Cleveland’s secondary scorers need to step up against the Knicks. Sports Illustrated · Apr 16, 2023
Kings top Warriors to win first playoff game in 16 years SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Kings fans waited 16 years for this moment — and they didn’t disappoint. Tribune News Service · Apr 16, 2023
Julius Randle’s presence boosts Knicks in Game 1 win over Cavs CLEVELAND — It wasn’t Willis Reed walking through the tunnel, but Julius Randle’s presence Saturday provided the Knicks a boost beyond the box score. Tribune News Service · Apr 16, 2023
Los Angeles Times · Apr 16, 2023 Bill Plaschke: Heisman Trophy to best college QB ever? For Caleb Williams, the journey has begun. LOS ANGELES — His first pass soared downfield for a long completion to Brenden Rice. His second pass floated into the corner of the end zone for a touchdown to Mario Williams.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 16, 2023 3 things D’Angelo Russell needs to do in Lakers vs. Grizzlies series Guard D'Angelo Russell can boost the Lakers' chances in the playoffs versus the Grizzlies by taking care of these three things.
Tribune News Service · Apr 16, 2023 Josh Hart’s clutch play saves Knicks in Game 1 win over Donovan Mitchell, Cavs CLEVELAND — Josh Hart came to the rescue.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 16, 2023 David Murphy: James Harden looks like a different player, and other thoughts on the Sixers’ Game 1 win over the Nets PHILADELPHIA — If there was any doubt about the rejuvenated state of James Harden’s 33-year-old body, it disappeared with 6:30 left in the second quarter of the Sixers’ 121-101 win over the Nets on Saturday afternoon. It was at that moment that Harden unleashed a stepback move so strong and…
Tribune News Service · Apr 16, 2023 Michael Cunningham: Hawks weren’t ready for Celtics in Game 1 BOSTON — At least the Hawks were more competitive after halftime. That’s a low bar considering they were so bad before it, and it’s possible the Celtics just got bored with beating them down. No matter. The Hawks had to hold on to that second half as something to feel…
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 16, 2023 3 things Anthony Davis needs to do in Lakers vs. Grizzlies series Here is how Anthony Davis can help lead the Lakers to victory in their playoff series versus the Grizzlies.
Los Angeles Times · Apr 16, 2023 LeBron James has simple message to Lakers before facing Grizzlies in first round MEMPHIS, Tenn. — LeBron James should be excited to be back in the playoffs, the misery of watching from home a year ago erased by the buzz surrounding the Lakers’ first-round series with the Memphis Grizzlies.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 16, 2023 Celtics Show Hawks They’re No Match for Them Boston will face tests down the road, but Saturday’s convincing win showed that Atlanta is not a significant threat.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 15, 2023 Jaylen Brown on playing with lacerated hand: ‘It split open during the game, but it’s fine now.’ The stitches on Jaylen Brown's lacerated hand may have split open during Game 1 on Saturday, but the All-Star forward isn't worried.
Boston Herald · Apr 15, 2023 Celtics open with strong first punch, hold on for Game 1 victory over Hawks BOSTON — With 6:27 remaining in just the second quarter of Game 1 of the playoffs, Al Horford couldn’t hide his emotions.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 15, 2023 Celtics open ’23 postseason with emphatic 112-99 win over Hawks Boston's defense dismantled Atlanta as the Celtics beat the Hawks 112-99 in Game 1.