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Author: Ugbo Fechi

4 takeaways: Tyrese Maxey silences MSG with a 46-point performance in the Knicks-Sixers game.
  • May 1, 2024
  • 5 min read

4 takeaways: Tyrese Maxey silences MSG with a 46-point performance in the Knicks-Sixers game.

In only 13.9 seconds, the New York Knicks scored six points to steal Game 2 of their first-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers. They were surpassed eight days later by Tyrese Maxey, who scored seven points in 17.3 seconds to force Game 5 into overtime, where Philadelphia defeated New York and averted elimination. In that

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Jamal Murray wins game 2 against the Lakers, sending the Nuggets to the second round.
  • April 30, 2024
  • 2 min read

Jamal Murray wins game 2 against the Lakers, sending the Nuggets to the second round.

In spite of a strained calf, Jamal Murray scored 32 points and made the game-winning basket with 3.6 seconds remaining as the Denver Nuggets, the reigning NBA champions, defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 108-106 on Monday night to eliminate LeBron James from the postseason once more. With 26 seconds remaining, James’ two free throws tied

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With 40 points from Edwards, the Timberwolves defeat the Suns 122-116 to complete a first-round sweep.
  • April 29, 2024
  • 3 min read

With 40 points from Edwards, the Timberwolves defeat the Suns 122-116 to complete a first-round sweep.

Early in the third quarter, Minnesota star Anthony Edwards noted that the Phoenix Suns had changed up their defence, playing him almost exclusively one-on-one rather than with the double teams they had used in the first half. That was seen as a challenge by the rising star. The Timberwolves defeated the Suns 122-116 on Sunday

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Joel Embiid leads the 76ers past the Knicks 125-114 with 50 points.
  • April 26, 2024
  • 3 min read

Joel Embiid leads the 76ers past the Knicks 125-114 with 50 points.

Joel Embiid, who has Bell’s palsy, had to wear a large knee brace for Game 3 in order to support the 7-foot player, who had been sidelined by injuries the whole season. Before experiencing a type of facial paralysis, Embiid fell into a deep depression due to the aftereffects of his most recent knee surgery.

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Magic hand the Cavaliers their worst-ever postseason defeat in team history, winning 121-83.
  • April 26, 2024
  • 2 min read

Magic hand the Cavaliers their worst-ever postseason defeat in team history, winning 121-83.

Despite never even having a lead in Cleveland, the Orlando Magic defeated the Cavaliers with the biggest postseason victory ever. On Thursday night, the Magic cut the Cavaliers’ lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series to 2-1 thanks to 31 points and 14 rebounds from Paolo Banchero, 24 points from Jalen Suggs, and impressive play

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