There is a saying in basketball that the series does not start until the road team wins a game. If the statement was applied to the 2023 playoffs, the series has started for 4 of the 8 or 50%…
In the playoffs, 'it's win or go home.' The mantra is true in a literal or figurative sense because players push themselves to their limits in pursuit of a championship. The 2022-2023 postseason is considered one of the most…
“I love the NBA playoffs. It's just a great mental test for each team. When it's really close, usually one team pulls together, and the other team comes apart.” Those words were once said by former champion Boston Celtics…
The one-and-done elimination style has made the NCAA tournament one of the most-watched sports events in the calendar year. Despite initial apprehension, the play-in tournament has created more intrigue and suspense while reducing the number of teams tanking for…
The NFL may be the king of North American sports, but the NBA has the most drama and intrigue. The speculation and storylines never let us down, and the trade deadline has fans refreshing their phones to see the…
The intrigue, suspense, and drama of the NBA off-season is at times equally compelling as a tight game in the playoffs. NBA fans have spent the past five days refreshing their Twitter timeline to hear the latest breaking news…
In a game where the Boston Celtics had a chance to close out their series against the Miami Heat, and head to the NBA Finals, they did the exact opposite. The Celtic's defense looked like a shell of what…
I know- Game 5 was an ugly win. However, at this stage of the playoffs, it is all about getting that W. The game was a tough watch, the offenses of both teams looked broken against the other's defensive…
The Celtics and Heat are playing out one of the most unpredictable series in recent memory. The game-to-game and even quarter-to-quarter swing in momentum and quality of play by either team have been jarring. The most surprising statistic is…
It was looking good for the Celtics as they led the Heat 62-54 at halftime. The team outplayed the Heat without two starters in Al Horford and Marcus Smart. Then came the disastrous third quarter where the Heat outscored…
Down 3 games to 2 in the East Conference Semifinals, many thought the Celtics would fold on the road to the reigning defending champion. However, the Celtics showed the same resiliency that they have shown all season in starting…