Neil Paine writes about sports using data and analytics. Previously, he was Sports Editor at FiveThirtyEight. Now it's time to assess who played the best during this initial set of games, and ...
The first game of the 2024 playoffs was also the lowest scoring so far. The Magic current holders of the best defensive rating in the Eastern Conference managed to hold the Cavs to under 100 ...
The opening round of the 2024 NBA playoffs is in the books, and it wasn't without its surprise twists or heroic performances. From Jamal Murray and the defending champion Denver Nuggets closing ...
Examining 5 players who stood out during the first round with MVP-level performances. Michael C. Wright The Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards and Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander carried their ...
After a pedestrian offensive showing in game one of the series, the Orlando Magic found themselves forced to play from behind again against the Cleveland Cavaliers in game two. Hampered by the ...
NBA. Jamal Murray's buzzer beater brings Nuggets 20 point comeback full-circle leaving the Lakers 101-99 NBA. Not in my house: Home court advantage (11-0) marks NBA playoff opener The first round ...
Preview capsules for the first round of the NBA playoffs, which start Saturday. EASTERN CONFERENCE No. 1 BOSTON CELTICS (64-18) vs. No. 8 MIAMI HEAT (46-36) Season series: Celtics, 3-0. Story line: ...
Season series: Celtics, 3-0. Story line: Here they go again, sort of. The Celtics and Heat met in the East finals in 2020, 2022 and 2023 (Heat won in the bubble in 2020, Boston won a Game 7 in ...
The 2024 NBA playoffs first-round series are into their second week and we've already seen a dominating sweep. The Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated the Phoenix Suns in four games behind some big ...