RJ Barrett has shown through four games against the Cavaliers that he is more than just an offensive threat, rounding out a solid defensive game on the other end of the floor. Ahead of Game 5 in Cleveland, Barrett spoke about his intentions to focus more consistently on D and strives to be better with every game.
Shaquille O'Neal lauds Victor Wembanyama, who won his first playoff series with the Spurs.
Stephen A. Smith reacts to LeBron James' take on the GOAT debate between himself and Michael Jordan.
Stephen A. Smith expresses his optimism about the Knicks' NBA Finals hopes after their Game 5 win against the Hawks
Dave McMenamin details a conversation he had with LeBron James about Michael Jordan.
Michael Wilbon details why he believes load management is a bigger problem to the NBA than tanking.
Victor Wembanyama had 17 points, 14 rebounds and six blocks and the Spurs never trailed in eliminating the Trail Blazers in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series. San Antonio advances to the Western Conference semifinals for the first time since 2017. SA wins series 4-1.
Jalen Brunson scored 39 points, nearly extending his own franchise record for 40-point playoff games, and the Knicks routed the Hawks for a crucial Game 5 win in their first-round playoff series. NY leads series 3-2.
Joel Embiid scored 33 points, Tyrese Maxey had 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the 76ers avoided elimination, beating the Celtics in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series. BOS leads series 3-2.
Shaquille "Hawk Master" O'neal picks the Hawks to win series over Knicks
Kendrick Perkins joins Pardon the Interruption to preview Game 5 between the 76ers and the Celtics and shares if he thinks the Sixers should bring Joel Embiid off the bench.
So far through four games against the Cavaliers, RJ Barrett has shown he can take his game to the next level on both ends of the floor and TSN's Raptors Reporter Josh Lewenberg shares what has impressed him most about the Raptors guard and examines Toronto's biggest learning curve as one of the youngest teams in the playoffs.
Kendrick Perkins doesn't believe Kevin Durant is a desirable player for teams, drawing a shocked reaction from Stephen A. Smith.
Stephen A. Smith explains why he voted for Cooper Flagg over Kon Knueppel for Rookie of the Year.
Stephen A. Smith emphatically explains why the Timberwolves have to close out the Nuggets in Game 6 of their playoff series.
Jeremy Woo breaks down the race between AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson for top prospect in the NBA draft.
Stephen A. Smith explains why the Knicks should run their offense through Karl-Anthony Towns over Jalen Brunson.
Shams Charania reports that Austin Reaves is a game-time decision for the Lakers in Game 5 against the Rockets.
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