Author: Michael

It’s been a year of firsts for Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham: First All-Star appearance, first time on a winning NBA team, and now his first time in the playoffs.
That’s a lot for the first-overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft, and it may not be the end of his new experiences. Will he soon grab his first NBA playoff win? His first series win? Perhaps even his first NBA title?
Only time will tell as the Pistons take on the New York Knicks in Detroit’s first playoff series since 2019, with Game 1 scheduled for Saturday at 6 p.m. ET.

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Syracuse feel behind early and never recovered, dropping its second straight game 11-7 against Duke, on a hot, summer-like April afternoon front of a near sell-out crowd at Koskinen Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Here are three takeaways from the SU defeat which dropped the Orange record to 9-4, 2-1:

For the third consecutive game SU fell behind early, a troubling trend for the offense.

Two weeks ago the ‘Cuse trailed Notre Dame 3-0 in the first quarter before rallying for its most impressive win of the season against recent nemesis Notre Dame.

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As the 2025 NFL offseason edges closer to the draft, veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen remains a free agent, a surprising development for a player with his pedigree. At 33, the six-time Pro Bowler’s 2024 season with the Chicago Bears (70 catches, 744 yards, 7 TDs) showed he still possesses elite route-running and reliable hands, despite a slight dip in production. His prolonged free agency likely stems from age concerns and a crowded receiver market, but Allen’s skill set makes him a valuable asset.

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Apr 19, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Indiana is often thought of as a high-octane, up-tempo, top-10 offense in the NBA (which they are), but they also can defend. The Pacers were top-10 in the league after the All-Star break.
Or, just ask Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks.

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