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10 hours ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Shubhanshu lal |Tanay Sahai
Julian Strawther isn’t supposed to be that guy. But in Game 6, with the Nuggets staring down elimination and the Thunder feeling themselves, the 23-year-old came off the bench, dropped 15 points, and basically told OKC, “Not yet.” The Nuggets live to see Game 7 — and Strawther just made sure the Wolves have to cool their heels a little longer.
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12 hours ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Vaibhavi Malhotra |Tanay Sahai
If you thought Game 6 between the Nuggets and Thunder would be all about buzzer-beaters and jaw-dropping plays, think again. The real MVP? The refs. Or should we say, the ref controversy? One questionable call involving Nikola Jokic sent Twitter into full meltdown mode. The call in question? Chet Holmgren on a fast break, with nothing but open hardwood and Nikola Jokic trailing. Holmgren went up for the dunk—but mistimed his jump mid-air and had to settle for an awkward finger roll.
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12 hours ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Diya Thakur |Tanay Sahai
Things are getting heated in Denver! Game 6 between OKC and the Nuggets is turning into a real dogfight, and we just saw some “ugly scenes” pop off between Aaron Gordon and Alex Caruso that perfectly capture the playoff intensity. You know how it is – both squads are desperate, fighting for every inch, and that’s exactly what led to this flare-up, which ended up costing Denver big time.
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12 hours ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Shubhanshu lal |Tanay Sahai
After leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 121-110 win over the Golden State Warriors and securing a return trip to the Western Conference Finals, Anthony Edwards had just four words :“Ain done nun c’mon.”Classic Ant. No frills, no victory laps—just a blunt reminder that the job isn’t finished. This isn’t last year’s Cinderella story. The Timberwolves are defending, closing out series, and backing up the preseason hype.
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13 hours ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Neeraj Bharadwaj |Tanay Sahai
2024/25 did not end the way Stephen Curry wanted it to. After a gruelling 7-game series against the Houston Rockets, Steph suffered the first hamstring injury of his career in Game 1 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Owing to that injury, he was helpless as his team lost the next 4 games in a row. But don’t think all he did was watch because we saw something we seldom see from him in Game 5, as he had a request for fans after the game.
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13 hours ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Vaibhavi Malhotra |Tanay Sahai
For over a decade, the Golden State Warriors have redefined what a dynasty looks like in the modern NBA. But dynasties don’t last forever, and this one? It’s facing a new reality. Chasing smart, strategic moves rather than blockbuster names. While Giannis Antetokounmpo might be the dream, the Warriors’ real offseason priority is a different Bucks star, one who fits their needs without breaking the bank.
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1 day ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Ved Vaze |Tanay Sahai
Welp, that’s all, folks. The Golden State Warriors have officially been sent fishing, bounced out of the playoffs in five games by a Julius Randle-led Minnesota Timberwolves team that looked like they’d been binge-watching prime Spurs ball movement and drinking Gatorade straight from the fountain of youth. Meanwhile, back at the Warriors’ ranch, the vibes were… weird.
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1 day ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Shubhanshu lal |Tanay Sahai
After the Minnesota Timberwolves clinched a Game 5 win over the Golden State Warriors to punch their ticket to the Western Conference Finals, it wasn’t just the crowd in Minneapolis celebrating. For Julius Randle, this moment was personal. After years of grinding through injuries, criticism, and playoff heartbreak, he finally broke through—this time with his family watching every step. Kendra Randle, Julius’ wife, shared a heartfelt Instagram story shortly after the final buzzer.
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1 day ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Ashmit Kumar |Tanay Sahai
“We know they had their run last year, and they’re a new look with [Julius] Randle. But [Edwards is the] same man who’s trying to take strides with every opportunity he gets. I guess it’s gonna be a tough challenge” said Stephen Curry going into the Warriors-Timberwolves series. ‘Tough challenge’ certainly seemed to be the correct way to describe how the 23-year-old shaped his game, leading the Timberwolves through a 4-1 series by delivering efficient shots and securing top scores.
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1 day ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Diya Thakur |Tanay Sahai
The New York Knicks had a golden opportunity, a chance to exorcise 25 years of playoff demons and punch their ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals on the Boston Celtics’ home floor. Instead, Game 5 at TD Garden turned into a nightmare with an unfortunate and brutal 127-102 beatdown that served as a jarring reality check.
