The road to the NBA Cup knockout stage is narrowing with only a few games left. Some teams are already eliminated, while others will live to fight another day. As the dust settles on Wednesday night’s games, let’s take a look at which teams can advance and compete for the elusive NBA Cup trophy. 5 Tiebreaker Scenarios That Will Decide NBA Cup Knockout Stage One thing is … [Read more...] about 5 Tiebreaker Scenarios That Will Decide NBA Cup Knockout Stage
Celtics Trade Buzz: Flamethrower Move On The Horizon?
BOSTON — The Boston Celtics were expected to slide this year. Jayson Tatum’s Achilles tear created an opening to reset a roster strained by a massive tax bill. Many across the league viewed this season as a gap year and believed Boston would simply manage the schedule while absorbing the financial consequences of its previous title push. Yet Joe Mazzulla’s group has refused to … [Read more...] about Celtics Trade Buzz: Flamethrower Move On The Horizon?
5 Available Centers That Could Shift the Playoff Picture Overnight
We are still several months away from the NBA trade deadline, but some early trends are already taking shape. And it looks like we might be headed toward a bidding war at the center position. This NBA trade season, the hottest names on the market are big men. Teams looking to upgrade their center spot will have plenty of opportunities to do so. With that in mind, let’s take a … [Read more...] about 5 Available Centers That Could Shift the Playoff Picture Overnight
Could Poor Perimeter Defense Doom The Knicks’ Title Hopes?
The Knicks are fifth in the Eastern Conference standings at 10-6 overall. The team has been uncharacteristically porous on defense this season, ranking in the bottom half of the league in opponents’ points per possession and effective field goal percentage. Poor perimeter defense has led to struggles getting consistent stops in transition and the halfcourt. However, outside of … [Read more...] about Could Poor Perimeter Defense Doom The Knicks’ Title Hopes?
Karl-Anthony Towns’ Season-Long Shooting Slump
The Knicks got their first road win of the season last night in a 113-111 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Despite pushing his double-double streak to 10 consecutive games, Karl-Anthony Towns‘ season-long shooting slump has continued. The former three-point contest champion and self-proclaimed “greatest shooting big man” has struggled to start the season. He has a true … [Read more...] about Karl-Anthony Towns’ Season-Long Shooting Slump