NBA Playoff betting tips: New York Knicks look to ride the wave and level series with the Indiana Pacers
The Knicks head back to Indianapolis for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals, looking to even the series at 2-2 after a gutsy comeback win in Game 3.
It’s been a tight, back-and-forth series so far, with road teams surprisingly winning all three games. New York will be hoping that trend continues on Tuesday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Can the Eastern Conference’s surprise package defend homecourt to place one foot in the final, or will the wily Knicks muscle their way back into the series? Sports News Blitz’s NBA expert George Dempsey discusses.
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: Boston Celtics force decisive Game 6 against the New York Knicks
The Boston Celtics overcome injury woes to triumph over the New York Knicks to stay alive in the playoffs.
Despite missing star power forward Jayson Tatum due to a torn Achilles, the Celtics refused to bow out, delivering a dominant 127-102 win over the New York Knicks in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference second-round series at TD Garden.
This victory cut the Knicks’ series lead to 3-2, setting up a crucial Game 6 at Madison Square Garden on Friday, writes Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo.
NBA Playoff betting tips: Desperate Denver Nuggets can force Game 7 against youthful Oklahoma City Thunder
With their backs to the wall, the Denver Nuggets return to Ball Arena on Thursday night for Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals, needing a win to extend their season.
The Oklahoma City Thunder lead the series 3-2, riding the confidence of two straight clutch wins, including a fourth-quarter comeback in Game 5 that left Denver reeling.
Now the question is, can the 2023 NBA Champions regroup and force a Game 7 back in OKC? Sports News Blitz’s NBA expert George Dempsey discusses.
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: 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 news: Regular season concludes with compelling stories in this year’s playoffs
The NBA Regular Season concluded this past Sunday, with plenty of compelling team dynamics to reflect on and stories to look forward to in the Playoffs.
The Oklahoma City Thunder secured the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference as they have done all season long, with the Cleveland Cavaliers fending off season-long foes, the Boston Celtics, to wrap up the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.
Sports News Blitz and Film News Blitz writer Aidan Leo offers his thoughts on the final round of the NBA Regular Season and what we can all expect in this year’s postseason.
NBA Playoffs 2025: Schedule, format, play-in, where to watch, betting odds, tips and predictions
The NBA season may feel like it’s winding down as we approach the end of the regular season in mid-April, but the fun’s just beginning as the play-in and playoff games now come into focus.
The Oklahoma City Thunder, the Boston Celtics and the Cleveland Cavaliers remain the bookies' favourites to lift the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy, but there’s a lot of basketball to play between now and the NBA Finals in June.
It all begins with the NBA play-in tournament, where the number seven to 10 seeds in each conference battle it out for a spot in the playoffs.
In this article, Sports News Blitz NBA expert George Dempsey breaks down everything you need to know about the playoffs and shares his predictions.