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The Minnesota Timberwolves are headed back to Los Angeles with a 3-1 series lead over the Lakers in the first round of the Western Conference Playoffs. With one more win, Anthony Edwards & Co will end the Lakers’ 2024-25 season. J.J. Reddick pulled a Tom Thibodeau on Sunday and used just his five starters for the entire second half. James and Doncic have played out of their minds for most of this series, yet they cannot keep up with Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves, who have one of the deepest rosters in the league. In the Timberwolves 116-113 victory on…
The Minnesota Timberwolves took a 3-1 lead over the Los Angeles Lakers in their first-round NBA playoff series on Sunday, but many think it would be tied at 2 had it not been for a few questionable calls. Minnesota left the Target Center with a 116-113 win after overcoming multiple double-digit deficits, but what seemingly everyone was talking about after was the officiating. In fact, the role the officials played in the outcome had Lakers coach JJ Redick on edge after, and he wasn’t afraid to make it known. One play in particular that fired up Redick happened in the…
Santiago Gimenez had gone over two months without scoring a goal for AC Milan, but he ended his drought against Venezia on Sunday. Calciomercato.com recall that it had been 79 very long days since Gimenez had scored against Feyenoord in the Champions League, his most recent goal. Then, the Mexican centre-forward sealed the win over Venezia with a nice lob, patting the Milan crest as he went to celebrate in front of the fans. Sergio Conceicao had only given him seven minutes on the field against Atalanta and in the Coppa Italia derby, an unmistakable sign of how he is…
Lega Serie A have officially confirmed the date and time of AC Milan’s Matchday 36 fixture against Bologna, ahead of the Coppa Italia final. Serie A has not been a topic of great joy for Milan this season, but with the new system, there are hopes that things can be turned around. The Rossoneri have a few big fixtures ahead, but it could be argued that the big two are against Bologna, in the League and the Coppa Italia. Both games offer a much-needed test to once again see the quality of the squad and Sergio Conceicao’s new system. However,…
Alex Jimenez’s future is hopefully with AC Milan for the foreseeable future, however, the club are not too confident of this fact. There have been constant rumblings about Jimenez and his career after this summer in recent months, with Real Madrid’s clause being a big factor on the future. So, with his improved performances of late, there is a greater fear of his exit. The €9 million clause hangs over the Rossoneri, given they have no say in the proceedings, despite plans to try and negotiate that clause shortly. Nevertheless, there has been no movement yet, so there is still…
Milan coach Sergio Conceição refused to discuss his future at Milan, but did mention Massimiliano Allegri during a press conference: ‘It doesn’t bother me.’ Conceiçao is under contract until 2026 at Milan after replacing Paulo Fonseca in December, but the Rossoneri have an option to terminate the agreement at the end of the current campaign. There have been several rumours on Conceiçao’s potential successors, with Italian media mentioning Massimiliano Allegri with a possible return to San Siro. Conceiçao replied to a question about his future at Milan after a 2-0 win over Venezia on Sunday and strangely named the ex-Milan…
In the past six months, the name of Cristhian Mosquera has regularly popped up on the AC Milan feed, but it seems the club may have waited too long to move. In winter, Mosquera’s name was a mainstay of the discussions, with Milan seeing the talent of the youngster early on. However, they were not the only one to take notice of his talent. Now, the Spanish defender is a ‘very popular’ option for the summer mercato, and Relevo reports that there are many clubs taking an interest in him ahead of the window opening, whilst the Diavolo also keep…
The LA Lakers suffered a devastating loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday in Game 4 of the playoff series. The loss has pushed them on the verge of elimination as it is a herculean task to progress from going 3-1 down and the statistics second the assertion. The history states that over 95% of the time a team progresses to the next stage after taking a 3-1 lead. However, the Lakers have the superstars who can pull off the unthinkable. With LeBron James leading the squad and Luka Doncic delivering stand-out performances one after another, fans are hopeful of…
Referees missed the Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Doncic getting fouled with 33 seconds left in Game 4 of their playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the NBA said Monday. The Lakers were down 114-113 in Sunday’s game when Doncic got tripped up — it appeared to be inadvertent — by Minnesota’s Jaden McDaniels near midcourt. Doncic retained possession as he hit the floor and the Lakers called time-out to avoid an 8-second violation. That was one of two uncalled fouls that came late in one-point playoff games on Sunday, the other being New York’s Josh Hart fouling Detroit’s Tim Hardaway…
The NBA landscape is witnessing a strategic maneuver that has ignited both fascination and fierce debate. A decision once considered controversial is now hinting at a transformative era, where calculated risk meets untapped potential. A Bold Vision Unfolded Nico Harrison’s recent decision has taken center stage amidst a whirlwind of reactions. His move, shrouded in both uncertainty and intent, has set the stage for a dramatic shift within a highly competitive arena. Fans and experts alike are left to ponder if this was a stroke of brilliance conceived after long contemplation—or an unexpected twist of fate that defied expectations. Navigating…