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    Celtics Eliminated by Knicks in Game 6 Blowout, End Title Defense

    Boston Celtics
    Friday, May 2025

    The Celtics were eliminated from the playoffs following a 119-81 blowout loss to the Knicks in Game 6, ending their Eastern Conference semifinal series and title defense.
    Already reeling from Jayson Tatum’s season-ending Achilles injury, Boston couldn’t match New York’s intensity, shooting just 33% and trailing by as many as 41. Jaylen Brown fouled out after scoring 20 points with 7 turnovers, while Kristaps Porzingis continued to struggle with illness. A costly roster with an uncertain future awaits.

    Murray Battles Illness, Nuggets Force Game 7 Against Thunder

    Jamal Murray (Denver Nuggets)
    May 16, 2025 (Game 6)

    Despite battling illness, Jamal Murray powered the Denver Nuggets to a 119-107 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 of their Western Conference semifinals. He posted 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists.
    Murray received IV fluids and was only cleared to play 45 minutes before tipoff. He played 42 minutes and sparked Denver’s early momentum with 11 first-quarter points. Nikola Jokic added 29 points and 14 rebounds. The series heads to a decisive Game 7 in OKC on Sunday.

    Cavs Crash Out as Mitchell Vows to “Be Back” After Disbelief of Early Exit

    Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers)
    May 2025

    After a 64-win season, the Cavs were eliminated 4-1 by the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Mitchell, averaging 34.2 PPG despite an ankle injury, was devastated post-game, saying the team “let the city down” but promised a return.
    Cleveland lost all three home games and blew a 19-point lead in Game 5. Injuries to Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and De’Andre Hunter hampered their push. Coach Kenny Atkinson acknowledged improvement but said the team wasn’t physical or intense enough.

    Thunder Flip the Script with Gritty Game 4 Win Over Nuggets

    Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets
    Sunday, Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals

    The Thunder outlasted the Nuggets 92-87, tying the series 2-2 after shutting out Denver 12-0 in clutch time, a reversal from earlier games.
    Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 9 of his 25 points in the fourth, while OKC’s bench, led by Cason Wallace and Aaron Wiggins, sparked an 11-0 rally. Denver’s late miscues, including a five-second violation, proved costly.

    Thunder Lock Down Jokic Again to Tie Series 2-2

    Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets)
    Sunday, Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals

    Jokic endured his third consecutive poor shooting game, going 7-of-22 and missing key free throws late as OKC defeated Denver 92-87 to level the series.
    OKC’s Isaiah Hartenstein anchored disciplined team defense to contain Jokic, who’s now shooting just 33.3% over his last three games. SGA closed out the game with clutch buckets, helping erase an 8-point deficit in the fourth.

    Aaron Gordon’s Clutch Three Seals Game 1 Comeback Win

    Aaron Gordon (Denver Nuggets)
    May 6, 2025 (Game 1, Western Conference Semifinals)

    Aaron Gordon hit a game-winning three-pointer with under four seconds left, capping a 14-point comeback as the Nuggets edged the Thunder 121–119 in Game 1 of their playoff series.
    Gordon, who transformed his shooting game by training obsessively in a home gym, drained his second game-winner of the postseason. Jokic added 42 points and 22 rebounds, fueling Denver’s late 15–4 run.

    Denver Fires Coach & GM, Rallies Behind Jokic to Eliminate Clippers in Game 7 Blowout

    Denver Nuggets
    May 2025

    After firing coach Michael Malone and GM Calvin Booth near season’s end, the Nuggets stormed back to defeat the Clippers 120-101 in Game 7, showcasing a deep team performance that echoed their 2023 championship run.
    Despite Jokic’s quiet night (16 pts), Denver’s bench — led by Braun and Westbrook — overwhelmed LA, with six players scoring double digits. Westbrook hit 42% from 3, exploiting defensive gaps. The Nuggets now face the Thunder in Round 2.

    VanVleet Ignites Rockets’ Fourth-Quarter Surge to Force Game 7

    Fred VanVleet (Houston Rockets)
    Friday, Game 6 of first-round series

    Fred VanVleet’s 29-point night, including a pivotal four-point play to start the fourth, powered the Rockets past Golden State 115-107, evening the series 3-3. He’s hit 18 threes in his last three games.
    VanVleet’s clutch shooting exploited Golden State’s defensive shift toward limiting Jalen Green, who was held to 12 points. Houston opened the final quarter on a 6-0 run and capitalized on Warriors’ poor shooting stretch to pull away late.

    Lakers’ Fourth-Quarter Woes Continue, Face Elimination in Game 5

    Los Angeles Lakers
    April 2025 (Game 4 aftermath, ahead of Game 5)

    The Lakers have fallen 3-1 behind the Timberwolves after another poor fourth quarter, scoring just 19 points and missing crucial shots in Game 4. Coach JJ Redick defended his rotation decisions despite scrutiny.
    Redick became the first coach since 1998 to play the same five men for an entire half. Doncic and James missed key shots late, while Redick benched his usual reserves. The Lakers are being outscored 105-69 in fourth quarters this series.

    Knicks Survive Pistons After Missed Foul Call on Final Shot

    New York Knicks v Detroit Pistons
    April 2025 (Game 4, Eastern Conference First Round)

    The Knicks escaped with a 94-93 win after officials admitted a missed foul call on Josh Hart’s contest of Tim Hardaway Jr.’s potential game-winner; Knicks now lead series 3-1.
    Despite a furious Pistons rally and Cade Cunningham’s triple-double, Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns combined for 59 points, overcoming Brunson’s injury scare to carry New York to victory.

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