NBA news: Indiana’s bench ignites Game 3 win - Pacers ahead in NBA Finals
The 2025 NBA Finals have turned into a battle of the benches, where in Game 3, Indiana’s second unit delivered a knockout blow to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Via a relentless showing from the reserves, the Pacers defended their home floor and claimed a 116-107 victory over OKC, clinching a 2-1 series lead.
Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo brings his analysis along with him to break down the events of Game 3.
NBA news: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shines as Oklahoma City Thunder beat Indiana Pacers in Game 2
The Oklahoma City Thunder and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a commanding performance in Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Finals, defeating the Indiana Pacers 123-107 to even up the series at 1-1.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce reflects on all the drama from an action-packed second clash.
NBA news: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers – Schedule, key battles & suggested bets
The NBA Finals are here, and we’re getting a fresh champion – after powering through opposite ends of the play-off bracket, it’s Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer George Dempsey breaks down the schedule, takes a look at five key battles, and offers up some tasty bets.
NBA news: Indiana Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton clinch Finals berth with victory over New York Knicks
In a thrilling Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Indiana Pacers secured a decisive 125-108 victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden to advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce examines how the Pacers were the better team over the series and looks ahead to the Finals.
OKC Thunder blaze into NBA Finals: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the charge after years in the wilderness
The Oklahoma City Thunder have stormed into the Finals with a commanding display of grit, talent, and belief.
Here, Sports News Blitz's NBA expert Noah Ngcobo breaks down how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his young squad have brought playoff glory back to OKC.
NBA news: What is next for the Boston Celtics? Five key talking points about Boston’s impending summer
After a disastrous loss to the New York Knicks, the Boston Celtics have now been knocked out of the NBA Postseason in the second round of the Eastern Conference.
The loss is still very fresh on the minds of Boston Celtics supporters.
However, it is hard to argue that this summer is vital in deciding what route the 2024 Champions go down - especially after the incomprehensible injury to Jayson Tatum.
Sports News Blitz writer Ethan Pitts looks at five key talking points ahead of a massive summer of rebuild for the Boston Celtics.
NBA news: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander crowned MVP after historic season
Canadian guard, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, makes history with his first MVP award, cementing his status as the league’s elite.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo reflects on his spectacular season.
NBA news: Five key talking points ahead of Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks game six
It has been another whirlwind week in the NBA play-offs and no series has epitomised that more than the showdown between the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks.
Sports News Blitz writer Ethan Pitts looks at five key talking points from game five ahead of Friday’s clash at Madison Square Garden.
Celtics vs. Knicks: Betting Insights for the Eastern Semifinals Showdown
On Wednesday night at TD Garden in Boston, the Celtics host the New York Knicks for Game 2 of their Eastern Conference Semifinals series.
After dropping Game 1 in overtime, Boston finds itself in a pivotal spot. As the top seed and a team with championship expectations, a home playoff loss sends a clear message: the path forward won’t be easy.
NBA news: LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Giannis Antetokounmpo - LA Lakers’ bold vision for the NBA’s most dominant big three
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo breaks down how the Lakers are plotting their most audacious move yet - bringing Giannis Antetokounmpo to Los Angeles to join LeBron James and Luka Doncic.
With pressure mounting in L.A., Noah lays out how this potential superteam could redefine the NBA power structure for years to come.
NBA Playoffs betting tips: Warriors finish Rockets, best series bets as Cavs face Pacers
The NBA Playoffs continue on Friday night as the Golden State Warriors look to right the wrongs of Game 5 and put the pesky Houston Rockets to bed once and for all.
At the time of writing, it remains to be seen if the Nuggets and Knicks can avoid going to a winner-takes-all match against the LA Clippers and Detroit Pistons, respectively.
Those games could take place over the weekend, depending on the outcome of Thursday night’s matchups, but we believe the Knicks and the Nuggets will advance even in the event of a Game 7.
However, we know of one other game taking place this week, as the Cleveland Cavaliers play host to the Indiana Pacers on the back of a five-day break.
In this article, Sports News Blitz’s NBA expert, George Dempsey gives his predictions and betting tips ahead of the games.
NBA Playoffs news: LeBron James faces uncertain future after LA Lakers’ early exit
LeBron James’ 22nd NBA season came to a disappointing close as the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves.
In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo reflects on a disappointing result for James and the Lakers.
NBA Playoffs news: Jimmy Butler returns from injury to push Warriors past Rockets
A hard-fought battle in golden state sees the seventh seed Golden State Warriors jump out to a 3-1 series lead against the 2nd seeded Houston Rockets.
In case you missed it, here, Sports News Blitz writer Oliver Carter breaks down all the action.
NBA Playoffs news: New York Knicks escape Detroit Pistons comeback thanks to controversial no-call foul
Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first-round Matchup ended with the New York Knicks taking a hard-fought 94-93 victory in Detroit.
However, the game was not without controversy as the Pistons Tim Hardaway Jr felt he was fouled on a possible game-winning shot as time expired.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Oliver Carter breaks down the game and the controversy that surrounded its final moments.
NBA Playoff betting tips: Best spread picks as Cavs and Knicks wrap up series
First up on Monday, the Cleveland Cavaliers are looking to complete a series sweep as they face the Miami Heat in Game 4 at Kaseya Centre.
The Cavaliers handed the Heat their worst-ever playoff loss in game three and have outscored them by 67 points thus far, so a comeback is out of the question.
Next, the New York Knicks will try to finish off their first-round matchup with the Detroit Pistons in Game 5 at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday.
Even though the Pistons have been competitive, winning one game and losing three by a combined 14 points, we think the Knicks have a good chance of finishing the job.
Sports News Blitz tipster George Dempsey offers his best betting tips ahead of the action.
NBA news: Luka Doncic and the LA Lakers counterpunch in game two
The Los Angeles Lakers silenced Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves in game two on Tuesday with a 94-85 victory, levelling the series.
With games three and four set to take place in Minnesota, it will be intriguing to witness whether the Wolves can overcome the LA Lakers on home court, after notoriously struggling in the early rounds at home in last year’s playoffs.
Film News Blitz and Sports News Blitz’s Aidan Leo assesses the talking points from the Lakers win in game two and weighs in on the points of concern the Wolves will need to address in Game Three.
NBA news: LA Clippers decimate Denver Nuggets in Game Three
The Los Angeles Clippers made their return to the Intuit Dome to thrash the Denver Nuggets 83-117 to take a 2-1 series lead.
The Clippers’ offensive arsenal really fronted up in the contest with relatively equal distributed spoils in terms of points to further the Nuggets’ woes as their supporting cast struggled yet again.
Film News Blitz and Sports News Blitz’s Aidan Leo offers additional context to the game three affair.
NBA news: LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and the Lakers brace for battle in Minnesota
The Los Angeles Lakers may have evened the series against the Timberwolves, but with the battleground now shifting to Minnesota, the stakes - and the noise - are only getting louder.
In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo explores how LeBron James and Luka Doncic are gearing up to weather the storm and lead their team through one of the toughest tests.
NBA betting tips: Boston Celtics clamp down, LA Clippers crank up, LA Lakers stay scrappy
The NBA play-offs continue this week and Sports News Blitz betting guru George Dempsey has marked your card with a trio of tips spread across the next few days.
Our first stop is TD Garden in Boston for the Celtics hosting the Magic on Wednesday night, then it’s off to the Intuit Dome, where the Los Angeles Clippers and Denver Nuggets meet on Thursday, before Friday night sees the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Minnesota Timberwolves.
NBA news: Physical Timberwolves brush aside star-studded Lakers in Game 1 of play-off series
The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a surprising 117-95 defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of their NBA first-round play-off series.
Sports News Blitz writer Stephen Oladehinde reports on the fallout from Saturday’s clash.