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NBA best bets today (Predictions for Devin Booker, Derrick White and Celtics-Sixers)

The Step Back (Peter Dewey) — Who wants to play a best of three in the NBA Playoffs? That’s the position that the Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets are all in heading into their matchups on Tuesday night. We should see two great games, especially after how each Game 4 ended, but where should we target for […] NBA best bets today (Predictions for Devin Booker, Derrick White...
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Steve Kerr implies Lakers’ flopping gave them an edge with the refs

The Step Back (Ian Levy) — The Warriors let Game 4 get away down the stretch, landing in a 3-1 hole. Steve Kerr put some blame on the Lakers’ flopping. The Warriors collapsed in Game 4, surrendering a 12-point lead and losing to the Lakers 104-101. They’re now trailing in this series for a number of reasons. Jordan Poole’s shooting percentages […] Steve Kerr implies Lakers’ flopping gave...
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Best NBA prop bets today for Suns vs. Nuggets Game 5 (Trust stars to keep shining)

The Step Back (Peter Dewey) — Home teams are a perfect 4-0 in the Denver Nuggets-Phoenix Suns series in the Western Conference semifinals, and the series shifts back to Denver for Game 5 on Tuesday night. While I personally like Denver in this game, there are plenty of prop bets to choose from as well, especially with Nikola Jokic, Devin Booker […] Best NBA prop bets today for Suns vs. Nuggets Game 5 (Trust stars...
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3 key reasons the Knicks lost to the Heat in Game 4

The Step Back (Jonathan Lurensky) — The Knicks lost Game 4 of their series against the Miami Heat due to stupid mistakes, not taking care of the ball and poor rebounding. The Knicks lost Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Heat,109-101. New York made some real stupid mistakes in that cost them a chance to tie the series […] 3 key reasons the Knicks lost to the Heat in Game 4 - FanSided - FanSided...
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Knicks fans ready to throw in towel after Game 4 loss: Best memes and tweets

The Step Back (Alicia de Artola) — Knicks fans don’t feel confident going into an elimination game after watching their team drag their feet in a Game 4 loss to the Heat. A lot of Knicks fans talked themselves into believing in Julius Randle, Jalen Brunson and company after watching them decimate the Cavaliers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. […] Knicks fans ready to throw in towel after Game 4 loss: Best...
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Warriors shaking up starting lineup with 1 shocking move to combat Lakers

The Step Back (Cody Williams) — The Warriors are shaking up the starting lineup for Game 4 as Steve Kerr looks to combat the Lakers, but the move to do so is a shocking one.  Gary Payton II played a massive role for the Golden State Warriors a year ago as they rolled through the NBA Playoffs, into the NBA Finals […] Warriors shaking up starting lineup with 1 shocking move to combat Lakers - FanSided - ...
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3 Brooklyn Nets who definitely won’t be back next season

The Step Back (Jakob Ashlin) — After overhauling their roster at the trade deadline, the Brooklyn Nets will face some critical decisions this offseason. Here are three players who likely will not be back next season. The 2022-23 season was tumultuous for the Brooklyn Nets. From a 12-game winning streak to trading Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving at the deadline to […] 3 Brooklyn Nets who definitely won’t be back...
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NBA gets things right on Nikola Jokic suspension decision

The Step Back (Alicia de Artola) — The NBA avoided a grave misstep in the Suns-Nuggets playoff series with their decision on a Nikola Jokic suspension, opting for a fine alone. After the Suns beat the Nuggest in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals, the talk wasn’t about the series being evened up and heading for a thrilling finish. Instead, all […] NBA gets things right on Nikola Jokic suspension decision ...
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3 Los Angeles Clippers who definitely won’t be back next season

The Step Back (Jakob Ashlin) — The Los Angeles Clippers will face some big decisions this offseason. Here are three players who will likely not be back. The Los Angeles Clippers entered the 2022-23 season with championship aspirations, once again, and it was warranted. Since joining forces in 2019, their superstar duo of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George have struggled to […] 3 Los Angeles Clippers who definitely...
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NBA Rumors: Is there any truth to Knicks-Giannis chatter?

The Step Back (Ian Levy) — The Milwaukee Bucks are headed for an offseason of change and the New York Knicks are reportedly monitoring Giannis Antetokounmpo. Is this real life? Giannis Antetokounmpo still has two full years and a player option year left on his current contract. Milwaukee is a long way away from any hypothetical decision about having to trade […] NBA Rumors: Is there any truth to Knicks-Giannis...
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NBA Finals odds: Lakers surge ahead of crucial Game 4 vs. Warriors

The Step Back (Peter Dewey) — Is now the time to bet on the Los Angeles Lakers to win the NBA Finals? Following Sunday’s NBA playoff action, which saw the Phoenix Suns and Philadelphia 76ers even their respective series at two games apiece, the Los Angeles Lakers moved to No. 2 in the odds to win the NBA Finals. Only the […] NBA Finals odds: Lakers surge ahead of crucial Game 4 vs. Warriors - FanSided - ...
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Devin Booker put himself in Michael Jordan’s company this postseason

The Step Back (Jonathan Lurensky) — This postseason, Devin Booker has accomplished something that hadn’t been done since Michael Jordan, three decades ago. And he’s just getting started. According to ESPN Stats & Info, by scoring 295 points through his first eight postseason games this year, Devin Booker tied a mark Michael Jordan set back in 1990. Booker then went out […] Devin Booker put himself in...
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This Week in Playoff Mode: Devin Booker, Warriors adjustments, Harden and Embiid

The Step Back (Wes Goldberg) — This Week in Playoff Mode, James Harden and Joel Embiid are clicking, no one can stop Devin Booker and the Warriors have a lineup problem. After going down 0-2 against the Nuggets and losing Chris Paul to injury, the Suns admitted they were “desperate.” The Nuggets knew what was coming. “The ball will be in […] This Week in Playoff Mode: Devin Booker, Warriors...
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NBA best bets today (Predictions for Julius Randle, Andrew Wiggins and Anthony Davis)

The Step Back (Peter Dewey) — It’s a Monday night prop night in the NBA best bets column, as I have three players to target for the Game 4 action between the New York Knicks and Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors. While I think the Warriors are in a good spot to win on Monday (28-9 […] NBA best bets today (Predictions for Julius Randle, Andrew Wiggins and Anthony Davis) - FanSided ...
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Suns owner, push victim Mat Ishbia has shocking Nikola Jokic suspension take

The Step Back (Ian Levy) — New Suns owner Mat Ishbia was involved in an altercation with Nikola Jokic on the sidelines during Game 4. His thoughts on a suspension were surprising. The on-court heat between the Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets spilled onto the sidelines in the first half of Game 4. Without about two minutes remaining in the first […] Suns owner, push victim Mat Ishbia has shocking Nikola Jokic...
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