TSN NBA analysts Sam Mitchell and Leo Rautins join Kate Beirness to discuss the impressive performances from Donovan Mitchell and James Harden once again, the Raptors' "bad turnovers", Brandon Ingram's struggles in Game 2, and what Toronto needs to do in a must-win game at home in Game 3.
Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell credits the team for withstanding the Raptors' run in Game 2, his mindset coming down the stretch, the lift Evan Mobley gave the club, and his chemistry with James Harden.
After Donovan Mitchell, James Harden and Evan Mobley combined for 83 points in the Cavaliers' Game 2 win, TSN NBA analyst Jack Armstrong joins Matt Devlin to discuss the show the trio put on in Cleveland, and Brandon Ingram's rough night after being held to just seven points.
Donovan Mitchell led the way with 30 points, James Harden added 28, and the Cavaliers held off the Raptors in Game 2 to take the first two games of the Eastern Conference first-round series. Toronto committed 22 turnovers in the loss. CLE leads series 2-0.
The Raptors will look to earn a road split tonight, as they trail the Cavaliers by a game in their round one playoffs series. Wesley Cheng shares his same game parlay for the contest with the help of FanDuel.
After controlling Game 1, Matt Devlin and Jack Armstrong explain what Toronto needs to do if they want to contain James Harden tonight in Game 2.
Stephen A. Smith rips into the Rockets for Kevin Durant's sudden injury and gives them no chance if he can't return against the Lakers.
Draymond Green says he'd love Steve Kerr back with the Warriors but believes the coach might be done.
From fast break points to production from their stars, what adjustments must Toronto make if they want to even things up with the Cavaliers? The NBA on TSN panel weigh in ahead of tonight's game on TSN.
Stephen A. discusses why he believes the Pistons are in trouble offensively after losing Game 1 to the Magic in the NBA playoffs.
Stephen A. Smith and Brian Windhorst debate what the Spurs' Game 1 win over the Trail Blazers means for San Antonio's playoff aspirations.
Mike Greenberg raves about LeBron James' playoff performance at the age of 41.
With many of Toronto's and coaches participating in the playoffs as a team in Game 1, the Raptors say that the nerves should be gone, and have a better understanding of what they have to do on the defensive side of the ball.
Victor Wembanyama scored 35 points in his playoff debut and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 111-98 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 1 of their first-round Western Conference playoff series Sunday night. SAS leads series 1-0.
How do the Raptors free Brandon Ingram up and get him more involved offensively? What stood out about Jamal Shead, Collin Murray-Boyles and Ja'Kobe Walter in their playoff debuts? TSN Basketball analyst Jack Armstrong joins Josh Lewenberg to discuss as Toronto tries to even up the series with the Cavaliers in Game 2.
Paolo Banchero had 23 points, nine rebounds and four assists to lead the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic to a 112-101 win over the top-seeded Detroit Pistons on Sunday night in Game 1 of their first-round series, extending the longest home playoff losing streak in NBA history. ORL leads series 1-0.
Jayson Tatum had 25 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists in his first playoff game since rupturing his right Achilles tendon last season, and the Boston Celtics rolled past the Philadelphia 76ers 123-91 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round series on Sunday. BOS leads series 1-0.
Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 25 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder began their title defense with a 119-84 rout of the Phoenix Suns in Game 1 of their first-round Western Conference playoff series on Sunday. OKC leads series 1-0.
The Raptors allowed 126 points in their series-opening loss to the Cavaliers on Saturday, and know they need to make some adjustments on the defensive side of the ball if they want to have more success moving forward.
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