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Lakers matchup vs. Nuggets in 1st Round of NBA Playoffs: who wins? | Undisputed

Skip Bayless, Paul Pierce and Keyshawn Johnson discuss the latest in the NBA including the Los Angeles Lakers matchup vs. Denver Nuggets. The Lakers look to reverse their 8-game losing skid to Denver which dates back to last year’s Western Conference Finals.

Skip praises Paul Pierce as an addition to Undisputed’s NBA coverage | The Skip Bayless Show

Skip Bayless gives Paul Pierce his flowers for his analysis and insight as an addition to Undisputed’s NBA coverage.

Skip recalls being accosted by two OKC women in an elevator for hating on Westbrook:

Skip Bayless shares the story of when he was accosted by two Oklahoma City women in his hotel elevator for hating on Russell Westbrook, who was with the Thunder at the time.

An unhealthy Joel Embiid, no Jimmy Butler means no excuse for the Celtics | What's Wright?

The Philadelphia 76ers advance to the playoffs after a 105-104 win, while the Miami Heat will square off against the Chicago Bulls in a fight for their season. However, Jimmy Butler has been ruled out due to a knee injury. Nick Wright explains why the Sixers will upset the New York Knicks, then dives into the Boston Celtics’ NBA Finals path. Watch as he discusses why Boston has “no excuse” to win it all this season with no Butler and an unhappy Embiid in their path.

Can the Lakers upset the Nuggets? | Speak

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Pelicans and will face off against the Denver Nuggets in the NBA playoffs. Nikola Jokic said that the Lakers are one of their toughest matchups. Emmanuel Acho, Joy Taylor, James Jones, and Ric Bucher discuss if this is true, and if we can expect at the Lakers to upset the Nuggets.

Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell is Under Duress ahead of NBA playoffs | First Things First

Chris Broussard alongside Nick Wright and Kevin Wildes releases the latest edition of the Under Duress List featuring Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni, Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid. Other nominations include New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and the Golden State Warriors franchise.

2024 NBA Mock Draft 1.0: How high will Zach Edey and Donovan Clingan go?

Perth Wildcats center Alex Sarr seems to be the consensus No. 1 overall pick, but what does the rest of the draft look like? Jason McIntyre breaks it down.

Sixers defeat Heat in NBA Play-In Tournament, 76ers will face Knicks in playoffs | Undisputed

Skip Bayless, Paul Pierce and Keyshawn Johnson discuss the latest news in the sports including the Philadelphia 76ers win over the Miami Heat in the NBA Play-In Tournament.

Skip believes LeBron, Lakers can beat the Nuggets in 6 | The Skip Bayless Show

Skip Bayless explains why he believes LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers can pull off a revenge upset over the Denver Nuggets in six games.

Should 76ers fans be encouraged after beating the Hawks? | The Carton Show

The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Miami Heat and advance to play the New York Knicks in the 1st round of the NBA playoffs. Craig Carton determines whether or not Philly fans should be encouraged by the win.

Heat's Jimmy Butler reportedly out multiple weeks after knee injury in play-in loss

If the Heat advance to the postseason, they might be without their top star, as Jimmy Butler is reportedly expected to miss a couple weeks with an MCL injury.

Coby White scores career-high 42 points as Bulls roll past Hawks 131-116 in play-in game

Chicago visits Miami on Friday for a shot at the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs and a first-round matchup with Boston.

NBA Playoffs dispatches: Nic Batum stars for Sixers, Bulls end Hawks' miserable season

The other half of the Eastern Conference playoff picture is starting to take shape with the Sixers holding off the Heat for the No. 7 seed.

Miami Heat guard Jimmy Butler injures knee in play-in loss, will get it examined Thursday

Jimmy Butler went down in the first half of Miami’s 105-104 NBA Play-In Tournament loss to the 76ers.

NBA Playoffs dispatches: Nic Batum, for one night, was the Sixers' third star

The other half of the Eastern Conference playoff picture is starting to take shape with the Sixers holding off the Heat for the No. 7 seed.

Sixers beat Heat 105-104 to clinch No. 7 seed, will play Knicks in first round

The Sixers earned the No. 7 seed and advanced to play the second-seeded New York Knicks in the opening round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. Game 1 is Saturday at Madison Square Garden.

Klay Thompson will prioritize 'winning' in free agency: 'I would like to win again'

Klay Thompson knows he wants to keep winning and has his sights set on a fifth championship before calling it a career — to add a ring to his thumb.

Why Draymond Green, not Steve Kerr, is to blame for the current state of the Warriors

Nick Wright believes Steve Kerr is getting an unfair treatment from Warriors fans compared to Draymond Green, and took his case to “First Things First” — and to Warriors fans on social media.

Should Lakers be excited about Pelicans win, facing the Nuggets in Round 1? | Speak

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 110-106 to become the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference. Their award? A first-round matchup against the reigning champion Denver Nuggets. However, head coach Darvin Ham is not scared, saying quote: ‘We want all the smoke .. ain’t ducking no fades.’ Emmanuel Acho, Joy Taylor, Ric Bucher and James Jones debate whether Lakers fans should be excited over the win and later facing the champs.

Zion Williamson out vs. Kings after suffering injury in loss vs. Lakers | First Things First

Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes discuss the latest news in the NBA including the Los Angeles Lakers win over the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA Play-In Tournament, Zion Williamson’s hamstring injury and LeBron James’ postgame remarks as the Lakers prepare for a series vs. Denver Nuggets.

Sixers & Suns ‘quietly lurking’ & Heat can’t be dismissed in Nick’s Tiers | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright alongside Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes releases the latest edition of Nick’s NBA Tiers ranking the remaining teams in the NBA Playoff contention.

Time for Warriors to break up the Steph Curry-Klay Thompson-Draymond Green trio? | Speak

The Golden State Warriors’ season ended with a 118-94 loss to the Sacramento Kings in the play-in tournament. Klay Thompson notably finished 0-for-10 with zero points. With the shooting guard set to be a free agent, the basketball world is questioning the future of the game’s biggest trios and dynasties. Emmanuel Acho, Joy Taylor, Ric Bucher and James Jones debate whether it is time for the Warriors to break up their Big 3 or not.

A brief history of lifetime bans in professional team sports leagues

Raptors forward Jontay Porter is not the first to get a lifetime ban from a pro sports league in North America. From Pete Rose to Donald Sterling, here are some other notable figures.

Warriors can extend dynasty by pairing Steph Curry with LeBron James

The Golden State Warriors’ dynasty looks like its nearing its end, but a blockbuster trade for LeBron James could make them contenders again.

Should the Warriors break up the Big 3? | First Things First

The Golden State Warriors lost by double digits to the Sacramento Kings and were eliminated from the playoffs. Nick Wright says that it’s time for the big 3 of Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Klay Thompson to be broken up.

2024 NBA Championship odds: Celtics, Nuggets favored for Finals; Lakers surging

The Celtics remain the NBA Finals favorites, but the Lakers are surging. Check out the latest NBA Finals odds now that the play-in tournament is underway.

Are the Lakers built to bounce back and beat the Nuggets? | The Herd

The Los Angeles Lakers held on and defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 110-106 and will face the Denver Nuggets in a rematch of last season’s Western Conference Finals. Despite continuing their hot streak, will they finally beat the reigning champs at once? Colin explains why the purple and gold should not get their hopes up.

Why Warriors should target LeBron and Paul George to help Steph Curry | The Herd

The Sacramento Kings lit the beam in their 118-94 revenge win against the Golden State Warriors. Klay Thompson notably finished 0-for-10 with zero points and will be a free agent this offseason. Colin Cowherd explains why it is time to move on from the Big 3 and pursue two key free agents to help Steph Curry (hint: they are both in Los Angeles).

Jontay Porter banned from NBA for gambling-related violations

The NBA has banned Jontay Porter for life after an investigation found that he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors.

Lakers defeat Pelicans in NBA Play-In Tournament to earn 7-seed in playoffs | Undisputed

Skip Bayless, Paul Pierce and Keyshawn Johnson discuss the latest news in the NBA including the Los Angeles Lakers win over the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA Play-In Tournament. The win gives the Lakers the seven-seed in the West and the right to face the reigning champion Denver Nuggets in the first round of the NBA Playoffs.