Farbod Esnaashari

5 days ago | si.com | Farbod Esnaashari

The 2025 NBA playoffs have been full of many unexpected outcomes. Perhaps no outcome is more unexpected than the Boston Celtics being down 0-2 against the New York Knicks while being at home. In back-to-back games, the Celtics blew massive leads against the Knicks, which led to New York ultimately winning in the final seconds. One player who's been dealing with an unfortunate illness throughout the series is Kristaps Porzingis.

6 days ago | si.com | Farbod Esnaashari

The Golden State Warriors are set to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of their Western Conference Semifinals matchup. The Warriors stole Game 1 in Minnesota in a double-digit 99-88 victory. The Warriors built a lead early in the second quarter and never looked back, holding a sturdy cushion throughout the game. The Warriors were able to create the lead through their defense, which held the Timberwolves scoreless for nearly six minutes of playing time.

6 days ago | si.com | Farbod Esnaashari

The Golden State Warriors have taken home-court advantage from the Minnesota Timberwolves after a strong showing in Game 1 of their semifinals matchup. They somehow did it without Steph Curry, too. It was a tightly contested first quarter that saw multiple lead changes take place, however, the Warriors were able to seize control in the second quarter and create their double-digit lead, which they were able to hold onto for nearly the rest of the game.

6 days ago | si.com | Farbod Esnaashari

When Jimmy Butler was traded to the Golden State Warriors in February, no one thought he would make the immediate impact that he did. Not only has Butler immediately turned the team into championship contenders on the court, but he's also brought amazing team chemistry off the court. No example was more perfect than his interaction with Buddy Hield after the shorthanded Warriors defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals.

6 days ago | si.com | Farbod Esnaashari

As the NBA playoffs advance through the second round, numerous teams with superstar players have underachieved and not made it along the way. Among those are the Phoenix Suns, Milwaukee Bucks, and New Orleans Pelicans. All of the teams have major decisions to make when it comes to their superstar players, including Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Zion Williamson.