moranelkarifnews : Timberwolves stunningly eliminate Lakers, await Warriors-Rockets series winner
Timberwolves stunningly eliminate Lakers, await Warriors-Rockets series winner originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Minnesota Timberwolves didn’t fall into the same trap as the Warriors on Wednesday night. Given the chance to pull off a first-round NBA playoff series upset, the Timberwolves seized the moment, beating the No. 3-seeded Los Angeles Lakers 103-96 […]
moranelkarifnews : ‘Nico Harrison was right': Fans react as Timberwolves stun Lakers in first round
‘Nico Harrison was right’: Fans react as Timberwolves stun Lakers in first round originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Was Nico Harrison…right? The Dallas Mavericks general manager may have been watching from home, but his thought process about trading Luka Doncic came to the spotlight. Doncic, in particular, struggled to impose himself defensively despite […]
moranelkarifnews : Rockets attack Steph's tender thumb with ‘idiotic' rules on their side
Rockets attack Steph’s tender thumb with ‘idiotic’ rules on their side originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Stephen Curry’s swollen right thumb looks as if it would be uncomfortable holding a toothbrush or tying shoes, much less pulling the Warriors through the NBA playoffs. There is no doubt the Houston Rockets have noticed the […]
moranelkarifnews : NBA playoffs: Timberwolves eliminate Lakers behind 20-20 game from Rudy Gobert
The Los Angeles Lakers’ season is over, courtesy of a Minnesota Timberwolves team that had them on their back foot for much of their first-round series. The Timberwolves beat the Lakers, 103-96, on Wednesday to finish off the series in five games, propelled by the best playoff game of Rudy Gobert’s career. The four-time Defensive […]
moranelkarifnews : NBA playoffs: Mark Williams hits Lakers with post-elimination emoji taunt after trade-deadline rejection
The Los Angeles Lakers’ season is over, and it sure looked like they could have used a player like Mark Williams. The Minnesota Timberwolves finished off the Lakers in a five-game first-round series Wednesday, behind the best playoff game of center Rudy Gobert’s career. The four-time Defensive Player of the Year, long criticized for his […]
moranelkarifnews : Lakers offseason outlook: What does the future hold for LeBron and Luka?
What a weird season for the Los Angeles Lakers. The squad entered the season with a podcaster as its head coach, made an early-season trade for Dorian Finney-Smith to (finally) get more two-way production, saw LeBron James turn 40 after playing in a game with his son, and then traded for LUKA FREAKING DONČIĆ right […]
moranelkarifnews : Lakers need to overhaul roster around Luka Dončić and LeBron James: 5 trade targets for L.A.
On Wednesday night, the vaunted LeBron-Luka pairing bowed out in the first round in just five games to the sixth-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves. If you were underwhelmed by the Luka-LeBron Lakers, you’re not alone. Opponents felt the same way. To drive home this point, here’s a startling fact: On the season — regular season and postseason […]
moranelkarifnews : Warriors' Game 5 no-show a familiar scene, but makes Game 6 imperative
Warriors’ Game 5 no-show a familiar scene, but makes Game 6 imperative originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area With the Houston Rockets playing less like men than a pride of lions, the Warriors on Wednesday absorbed a Game 5 mauling so thorough the starters were dry and seated before the fourth quarter. The Warriors […]
moranelkarifnews : Steph Curry has hilarious reaction to viral image of thumb after Warriors' loss
Steph Curry has hilarious reaction to viral image of thumb after Warriors’ loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steph Curry sees everything, and apparently, the internet sees everything, too, much to the amusement of the Warriors’ superstar. Following the Warriors’ 131-116 Game 5 loss to the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on Wednesday […]
moranelkarifnews : Warriors guard Pat Spencer ejected for headbutting Alperen Sengun in Game 5 loss
Warriors guard Pat Spencer ejected for headbutting Alperen Sengun in Game 5 loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Houston Rockets were cruising to an easy 131-116 Game 5 win over the Warriors on Wednesday at Toyota Center when all hell broke loose. Midway through the fourth quarter, Dillon Brooks was fouled by […]