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The NBA is the focus for Chris Broussard as he reveals this week’s Under Duress List. With Game 6 the NBA Finals approaching, the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics dominate the top 5, but watch to see why Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers is feeling the pressure as well, despite being no where near the playoffs.
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Nick Wright isn’t shying away from changing his NBA Finals pick from the Golden State Warriors to the Boston Celtics in the middle of the series, but he does tell Joy Taylor he’s not feeling as confident as he’d like going into Game 6. Steve Kerr, Steph Curry. and the Warriors plan to end the NBA Finals in Boston, and Nick breaks down the chances of that happening.
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Ryan Hollins joins Joy Taylor to preview Game 6 of the NBA Finals between Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors. Ryan also shares why he credits the Warriors front office for Andrew Wiggins success and compares their front office to the San Antonio Spurs.
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The Warriors are lasered capturing another NBA Finals trophy, but that doesn’t mean they can’t embrace the fun side of things, Martin Rogers writes.
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Which NBA Finals superstar is facing the most pressure? Skip and Shannon are both looking at Boston’s wing dynamo.
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Bleacher Report listed the Los Angeles Lakers as the top playoff fringe team that needs to reset their roster. They cite the aging LeBron James and large amount of money tied up in the big three of LeBron, Anthony Davis, and Russell Westbrook. AD has also not been able to remain healthy and the Lakers lack the supporting cast of a typical championship team. Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe ponder if Lakers should reset their roster.
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Steph Curry will lead the Golden State Warriors into Game 6 of the NBA Finals Thursday night as the two-time regular season MVP is still seeking his first Finals MVP. In contrast, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is trying to complete the 3-2 series comeback and win his first NBA title at age 24. Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe gage who has more pressure heading into Game 6.
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Steph Curry will lead the Golden State Warriors into Game 6 of the NBA Finals Thursday night as the two-time regular season MVP is still seeking his first Finals MVP. In contrast, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is trying to complete the 3-2 series comeback and win his first NBA title at age 24. Shannon Sharpe gages who has more pressure heading into Game 6, Curry or Tatum.
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Nick Wright breaks down why Stephen Curry is facing a lot of pressure heading into Game 6 of the NBA Finals against Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics. In what could potentially be the last game of the Finals, and after a dismal performance in Game 5, the Golden State Warriors star has to bounce back if he wants to avoid a Game 7.
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It appears trade talks have sparked again between the Cleveland Browns and the Carolina Panthers, who are eagerly looking to acquire Baker Mayfield in time for the quarterback to participate in minicamp The hiccup appears to be the quarterback’s salary, and how much of it the Browns would be willing to pick up. Nick Wright shares his thoughts on the potential trade and decides if this would be a win for Baker Mayfield.
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It’s no secret that Jayson Tatum has struggled to find his footing against the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals, and as a result, there’s a question mark surrounding his superstar status. But Chris Broussard reminds everyone that despite his struggles, at 24 years old Tatum led the Boston Celtics to through the playoffs to the Finals, and was MVP of the Eastern Conference. Watch as he explains why they aren’t kicking Tatum out of Club Superstar just yet.
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Mark Titus and Tate Frazier debate who is the Him of the NBA Finals by analyzing the play of Stephen Curry, Andrew Wiggins, the Golden State Warriors, and the Boston Celtics thus far this series.
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The Golden State Warriors defeated the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. The Warriors attack was spearheaded by Andrew Wiggins, who scored 26 points and grabbed 13 rebounds. Steph Curry struggled in Game 5 scoring only 16 points and failing to make a 3-point FG. Marcellus Wiley and Emmanuel Acho decide if Steph Curry’s Finals MVP bid is in jeopardy.
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Is LeBron James planning to join the Warriors? Rumors are swirling that he’s unwilling to commit to L.A.
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In today’s Best For Last, Colin Cowherd plays ‘Wiggins or Wigg-out,’ where he decides which players he would take over Andrew Wiggins between Rudy Gobert, Anthony Edwards, Zion Williamson, Deandre Ayton, Russell Westbrook, Ben Simmons, Jaylen Brown, Bam Adebayo, Kyrie Irving and Khris Middleton. Who are you ‘Wiggins or Wigg-out’ on?
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Despite a strong showing early in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, Jayson Tatum all but disappeared in the last quarter, allowing Andrew Wiggins and the Golden State Warriors to surge in the last half, winning the game and taking a 3-2 lead in the series. Chris Broussard is forgiving of Tatum, and is reluctant to strip the star of his superstar status due to his less than optimal performance in his first NBA Finals, but Nick Wight says otherwise.
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Despite Steph Curry snapping his streak of 233 consecutive games with a three-pointer and shooting 22.5 percent from behind the arc and Jayson Tatum’s 27 points, the Boston Celtics could not get the job done. Curry finished with just 16 points (0-9 from three) and eight assists but the Golden State Warriors still prevailed. Colin Cowherd analyzes Curry’s impact when the shot is not falling, then compares it to Tatum’s personal leadership concerns.
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Andrew Wiggins has emerged offensively for the Golden State Warriors and even slowed down Jayson Tatum on defense. Wiggins came into the season carrying the ‘bust’ level after leaving the Minnesota Timberwolves. Colin Cowherd analyzes Wiggins’ impact and explains why he will ‘get some MVP votes.’
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Steph Curry’s record all-time streak of 233 consecutive games with a made three came to an end last night when the guard went 0-9 from deep. Curry finished the game with 16 points and eight assists. According to FOX Bet Sportsbook, Chef Curry still remains the heavy Finals MVP favorite with the Golden State Warriors up 3-2. Skip Bayless breaks down how Andrew Wiggins can challenge Steph’s case for NBA Finals MVP.
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Nick Wright’s countdown of the 50 greatest NBA players in the last 50 years continues, with the “Greek Freak” landing at No. 14.
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In this Fast Break segment, the First Things First crew discuss Draymond Green, who needed to step up after getting benched in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Nick Wright and Chris Broussard decide if Green’s 8-points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists in the Golden State Warriors’ 104-94 Game 5 win over the Boston Celtics was enough to redeem him
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Despite a strong showing early in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, Jayson Tatum all but disappeared in the last quarter, allowing Andrew Wiggins and the Golden State Warriors to surge in the last half, winning the game and taking a 3-2 lead in the series. Chris Broussard is forgiving of Tatum, and is reluctant to strip the star of his superstar status due to his less than optimal performance in his first NBA Finals, but Nick Wight says otherwise.
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In total contrast to his performance in Game 4, Stephen Curry couldn’t buy a 3-pointer in the Golden State Warriors’ Monday night matchup against the Boston Celtics. For the first time since 2018, the Warriors’ star failed to sink a single shot from outside the line, going 0-9 by the end of the game. Despite his off night, the Warriors’ supporting cast was able to step-up and carry Curry for a change, with impactful performances from Andrew Wiggins, Klay Thompson and Jordan Poole. Chris Broussard shares his biggest takeaways from Game 5, and what this means for Steph’s Finals MVP case.
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Andrew Wiggins’ Game 5 breakout shows how the Warriors help players become the best version of themselves, Melissa Rohlin writes.
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The NBA Finals are here, as the Celtics and Warriors will battle for the NBA title. Read the latest odds and a series wager from FOX Bet.
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Shannon Sharpe reacts to Anthony Davis’s admission that he hasn’t picked up a ball since April.
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Steph Curry is averaging 34 points a game in the NBA Finals, but will he repeat in Game 5 after tearing down the Boston Celtics’ defense? Colin Cowherd and Jason McIntyre weigh in on the Curry bet, along with other Warriors props.
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An extended schedule has slowed the momentum of an otherwise engaging Warriors-Celtics series, Martin Rogers writes.
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Anthony Davis joined the Nuke Squad Youtube Vlog where AD was recored saying he “probably” hasn’t shot a basketball since April 5th. Davis played just 40 games for the Los Angeles Lakers last season. LeBron James, Russell Westbrook and Lakers will need a healthy AD next season to break into the playoffs. Shannon Sharpe talks Anthony Davis.
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Anthony Davis joined the Nuke Squad Youtube Vlog where AD was recored saying he “probably” hasn’t shot a basketball since April 5th. Davis played just 40 games for the Los Angeles Lakers last season. LeBron James, Russell Westbrook and Lakers will need a healthy AD next season to break into the playoffs. Skip Bayless talks Anthony Davis
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