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Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Saturday's NBA games: Cavaliers-Heat, Thunder-Grizzlies, Nuggets-Clippers and Rockets-Warriors
Fans taunt the Denver Nuggets from "The Wall" during the second half in Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, center, fights for a loose ball with Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet, left, and Rockets center Steven Adams during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets in Houston, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Karen Warren) Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr., right, tries to get a loose ball ahead of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) in the second half of Game 3 of an NBA first-round playoff series Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr., right, tries to get a loose ball ahead of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) in the second half of Game 3 of an NBA first-round playoff series Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) Fans taunt the Denver Nuggets from "The Wall" during the second half in Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, center, fights for a loose ball with Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet, left, and Rockets center Steven Adams during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets in Houston, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Karen Warren) Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr., right, tries to get a loose ball ahead of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) in the second half of Game 3 of an NBA first-round playoff series Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) Oklahoma City has a chance to secure its spot in Round 2. Cleveland and the Los Angeles Clippers can get to the doorstep of the second round. And the Houston-Golden State winner is going to have control of their matchup. Those are the headlines going into a quadruple-header of NBA playoff games on Saturday: Oklahoma City can sweep its series with a win at Memphis, Cleveland can take a 3-0 lead over Miami, the Clippers will aim for a 3-1 edge when it plays host to Memphis and the nightcap is a Rockets-Warriors matchup in San Francisco with those teams tied at a game apiece. Advertisement And there are some injury worries, particularly for Memphis and Golden State. Grizzlies guard Ja Morant took a bad fall that knocked him out of Game 3 against Oklahoma City with a bruised hip — and helped contribute to the Thunder rallying from a 29-point deficit — while Warriors forward Jimmy Butler also is dealing with the aftereffects of a fall that knocked him out of Game 2 in Houston. 'I never want to see anybody get hurt. I hope he's OK,' Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said of Morant. 'You want everybody to be at full strength. He's a great competitor. He was playing great. Obviously, that had something to do with the game as well. It'd be wrong of me not to acknowledge that.' The Thunder, since relocating to Oklahoma City, were 0-95 in games where they trailed by at least 27 points — until Thursday. 'Never surprised. Always impressed," Daigneault said. "They just feel an unbelievable responsibility to one another.' Advertisement Cleveland Cavaliers at Miami Heat When/Where to Watch: Game 3, 1 p.m. EDT (TNT) Series: Cavaliers lead, 2-0. BetMGM Sportsbook: Cavaliers by 6.5. What to Know: Miami did a lot of things right in Game 2 — teams in playoff games were 76-0 all-time when scoring at least 112 points, making 16 3s, shooting 50% or better from the field and holding their opponent to under 50% shooting. The Heat did all that and lost Game 2 anyway, simply because of Cleveland's barrage of 3-pointers and Donovan Mitchell's ability to make huge plays down the stretch to fend off a Miami run. The Heat say Game 3 is a must-win, so expect a big push to open the game. It'll be a good test for Cleveland, which was great on the road all year, to see how it handles a playoff road atmosphere. Advertisement Oklahoma City Thunder at Memphis Grizzlies When/Where to Watch: Game 4, 3:30 p.m. EDT (TNT) Series: Thunder lead, 3-0. BetMGM Sportsbook: Thunder by 14.5. What to Know: Oklahoma City will have a chance to be the first team to reach Round 2 of the playoffs, plus can finish off a first-round sweep for the second consecutive year after ousting New Orleans 4-0 last season. The 14.5-point spread, assuming it doesn't move before game time, would be the largest according to BetMGM Sportsbook for any road team in a playoff game over the last decade. (Excluding bubble games, the biggest road favorites in the postseason since 2012 were San Antonio at Memphis in 2016 and Milwaukee at Detroit in 2019. Both were 12.5-point favorites and both covered). The challenge for Memphis will be how to fight back after losing a 29-point lead in Game 3. Advertisement Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Clippers When/Where to Watch: Game 4, 6 p.m. EDT (TNT) Series: Clippers lead, 2-1. BetMGM Sportsbook: Clippers by 5.5. What to Know: The Clippers trailed 26-19 after 9 minutes of Game 1 — and outscored the Nuggets 98-57 the rest of the way. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray had 37 of those final 57 points for Denver while their teammates combined to shoot 7-for-37 and score only 20 points in those 39 minutes. That is all an obvious credit to the Clippers' defense, which has been an overlooked story all season. Another boost for the Clippers out of that game was how Kawhi Leonard didn't have to log big minutes; he played only 34. Denver has to get some shooting going in Game 4, after getting outscored 54-21 on 3-pointers in Game 3. Advertisement Houston Rockets at Golden State Warriors When/Where to Watch: Game 3, 8:30 p.m. EDT (ABC) Series: Tied, 1-1. BetMGM Sportsbook: Warriors by 2.5. What to Know: Golden State forward Jimmy Butler's injury status is the big question going into Game 3. And if he plays, can he be effective? The Warriors still have the upper hand in the series after getting a split of Games 1 and 2 in Houston and now come home to Chase Center — where they are 16-4 in playoff and play-in games. The Rockets are only 2-8 in that building, the third-worst record among Western Conference teams, ahead of only Utah (2-9) and Portland (1-9). Houston has to love what it has done defensively so far in the series, holding the Warriors to 95 and 94 points in the first two matches. That's a clear trend, with the Warriors being held under 100 points in five of their last six games against the Rockets. The combined numbers from those games: Rockets 582, Warriors 579, and each team going 3-3. ___ AP NBA:
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Scotty Pippen Jr.'s net worth in 2025: Exploring NBA salary and endorsement earnings of Memphis Grizzlies guard, and more
Scotty Pippen Jr.'s net worth in 2025: Exploring NBA salary and endorsement earnings of Memphis Grizzlies guard, and more (Image Source: Scotty/Instagram) Scotty Pippen Jr, son of former basketball legend Scottie Pippen, is carrying forward his father's incredible legacy. He joined the NBA under an Exhibit-10 contract in 2023 when he took home a salary of $1,801,769. The rising star is currently under contract with the Memphis Grizzlies. This contract covers the seasons 2024-2027. Let's explore the Grizzlies star's year-wise salaries and earnings from endorsements. What is Scotty Pippen Jr's net worth in 2025? Scotty Pippen Jr. is progressing in his NBA career. His main source of earnings is NBA contracts . Though the exact figure of Scotty Pippen Jr.'s net worth is not available in the public domain, it can be safely said that it is estimated in millions. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo He is currently under contract with the Memphis Grizzlies as their point guard, earning him a $2,270,735, fully guaranteed cash salary for the 2025 season. Scotty Pippen Jr's year-wise salaries and important contract details Scotty Pippen Jr's career graph is evolving positively, and his salaries have increased yearly. According to Spotrac, the Grizzlies star's year-wise salary from NBA contracts is as follows: 2022–23 (Los Angeles Lakers): $508,891 (Two-way contract with $50,000 guaranteed) 2023–24 (Memphis Grizzlies): $289,542 ( Two-way contract signed mid-season) 2024–25 (Memphis Grizzlies): $2,087,519 ( Part of a 4-year, $9.6M deal, fully guaranteed) 2025–26 (Memphis Grizzlies): $2,270,735, fully guaranteed 2026–27 (Memphis Grizzlies): $2,461,462 ($350,000 guaranteed, becomes fully guaranteed on July 3, 2026) 2027–28 (Memphis Grizzlies): $2,789,215 ($396,604 guaranteed, becomes fully guaranteed on July 3, 2027, team option available) Scotty Pippen Jr will enter the free agency market in 2028, and is expected to command a humongous contract value then. Scotty Pippen Jr's earnings from endorsements Scotty Pippen Jr's earnings from endorsements are not publicly disclosed. The Grizzlies' guard uses his Instagram account to participate in online promotions of certain brands. Recently, he posted a video on his Instagram account where he is seen visiting the Mattress Firm, a mattress showroom. He talked about the deals and the showroom executives' services in the video. In December 2024, he posted a photo in collaboration with POGA, the portable gaming solution. To mark this partnership, he captioned the photo with these words: 'Portable gaming hits different #POGAmer #GamingOnTheGo' During his college days at Vanderbilt University, his Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) valuation was estimated at $363,000, per On3's data. A rising star like Scotty Pippen Jr. is sure to record a phenomenal increase in endorsement earnings as his career progresses. Scotty Pippen Jr's family details: An heir to a basketball legend and a reality TV personality Scotty Pippen Jr is the son of legendary Scottie Pippen, the seven-time All-Star player who shares him with his ex-wife, a reality TV personality, Larsa Pippen. Scottie Pippen Jr is quite aware of the privileges and responsibilities that come from being the basketball legend's son. Talking to in 2021, he said: 'Having a father in the NBA definitely puts a target on your back." He continued: "I would say there are higher expectations because people expect me to be like my dad, but I don't really let that get to me because that's just what people think I should be or should not be." When Your Dad Is An NBA Legend But You Don't Need Nepotism Scotty Pippen Jr. has six half-siblings, of whom the eldest son of Scottie Pippen, Antron, died of chronic asthma when he was 33. His real brother, Preston, played basketball in high school and maintains a low-key profile. The other children of Scottie Pippen are carving their places in diverse niches. Also Read: Scotty Pippen Jr. posted an earnest Instagram post following his excellent performance in the Grizzlies' win over the Bulls
Washington Post
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Grizzlies' spiral worsens with Ja Morant's injury, historic collapse
The biggest second-half collapse in NBA playoff history began with an innocent roar of anticipation. Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. alertly stepped into a passing lane late in the second quarter Thursday night, came up with a steal and zipped upcourt as the FedEx Forum crowd, expecting another highlight in a first half full of them, preemptively stood and cheered. With Oklahoma City Thunder guard Lu Dort giving chase, Pippen threw a behind-the-back pass to Ja Morant, who elevated off both feet while eying a dunk that would electrify a building that hasn't had much to get excited about in recent months.
New York Times
20-04-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Do Grizzlies have enough to recover after Game 1 embarrassment against Thunder?
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Thunder made it look easy most of the time en route to their 68-win regular season. In Game 1 of their first-round series Sunday against the Memphis Grizzlies, they made it look unfair. After battling through the Play-In Tournament and a tumultuous final month of the regular season, Memphis didn't just look overmatched Sunday. It looked like these two teams didn't belong in the same league. Advertisement The Thunder took a 1-0 lead in the first-round series after walking away with a 131-80 victory in the most lopsided playoff loss in Grizzlies history and one of the most dominant playoff performances in NBA history. 'Just flush it,' Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. said when asked how his team should respond to the loss. 'That was such a bad loss. There's not too much we can nitpick because it's not like we lost because of one reason.' By the end of the first half, the Grizzlies were down by 32 points. They had 15 field goals and 14 turnovers. They had the same number of 3-pointers (two) as plays where they accidentally threw the ball off a teammate's head as they rolled down the middle of the lane. And the blooper reel only got worse. The onslaught continued once the third quarter began. The Thunder poured in 44 more points coming out of halftime, and the lead ballooned to 52 points before the start of the fourth quarter. The Grizzlies were lifeless. They were uninspired. They looked like a team that wasn't ready to perform against an OKC squad that smothered teams all season. The Grizzlies were already in a tough spot, heading into Game 1 only 36 hours removed from an emotional Play-In win over the Dallas Mavericks, earning them the eighth seed in the playoffs. But a team with the Grizzlies' high-end talent and big-game experience shouldn't look this bad in the postseason. Plenty of things went wrong that could easily be fixed, but this result showed how large the gap between these two teams is. MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was only 2-of-10 from the field after the first two quarters, and Oklahoma City still had a 32-point halftime lead. The biggest challenge after games like this has nothing to do with X's and O's after the team's next practice session. It's about the Grizzlies showing they still believe in themselves and their chances of winning after being steamrolled. How bad do they want it? That'll be the only thing that matters going into Game 2 on Tuesday. Advertisement 'We'll never play that bad again,' Grizzlies star Ja Morant said after Sunday's loss. 'If we win Tuesday, the series is 1-1. Then, this game won't matter.' But this Thunder team is the type of juggernaut few teams have faced in a playoff series. They're immensely talented at every position. They're young, athletic and hungry to prove that their 68-win season wasn't a fluke. The Thunder are the ninth team in the Western Conference to win 65-plus games in the regular season since 2000. Six of those teams went on to reach the conference finals, and four of them walked away as NBA champions. Despite Oklahoma City's accomplishments this season, there are still skeptics who don't believe a team this young and this inexperienced will run through the West. On Sunday, the Grizzlies fell victim to Oklahoma City's desire to quiet those critics. If they have any chance of making this a series, the Grizzlies must respond with a much better mindset and approach going into Game 2. 'If the other team is making a huge run and you're watching a golden opportunity slip away, it's human nature to have that feeling that, 'We're letting it go,'' Grizzlies interim head coach Tuomas Iisalo said. 'In those situations, (the trust among the team) is tested, but at the same time, it can bring some positives too. You test the system, and now you have a chance to respond.' Against this particular OKC team, the first place to respond is by taking care of the ball. The Thunder had the best defense in the NBA this season, and it all started with their ability to force turnovers and create easy baskets on the other end. They put pressure on the ball from start to finish, making it almost impossible for teams to find a flow on offense. This is where Memphis struggled the most on Sunday, leading to some atrocious stretches on offense. Advertisement In their four matchups during the regular season, the Grizzlies averaged 17.3 turnovers against Oklahoma City. They nearly matched that number by halftime in Game 1. By the end of the game, the Thunder scored 24 points off 24 Grizzlies turnovers. That's not a formula for success against any team, let alone one that feeds off the mistakes made by their opponents. Morant had some issues getting to his usual spots, shooting 6 of 17 from the field, but it got particularly ugly whenever he wasn't on the floor. The non-Morant ballhandlers for the Grizzlies were getting swarmed everywhere they went. When they tried to get the ball to their big men closer to the basket, help defenders flooded the paint and took away passing lanes. As Memphis prepares for Game 2, the main point of emphasis must be finding easier ways to generate offense without allowing the Thunder's pressure to throw everything off track. 'They put relentless pressure on the ball,' Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane said. 'Their bigs are active around the rim. Just taking care of the ball and getting good shots. I think that'll solve a lot.' Bane's play must also improve, along with fellow Grizzlies star Jaren Jackson Jr., to give their team a chance. While Morant's performance was below average compared to his usual standards, Bane and Jackson were invisible most of the game. Bane finished with nine points on 3-of-12 shooting, while Jackson finished with four points on 2-of-13 shooting. It was the worst shooting performance of Bane's playoff career and the fewest points Jackson has scored in a playoff game. Considering how difficult it is to generate offense against this stifling Thunder defense, it puts even more pressure on Bane and Jackson to create looks for themselves and others to loosen up the defense and prevent Morant from having all the shot-creation responsibilities on his back. Advertisement If those two don't show up in this series, the Grizzlies will be lucky to avoid a sweep. 'In every area, I can get better,' Jackson said. 'There's so much room for improvement after a loss like that. It's definitely just one game. That's how a series works. We can't really overthink things in any way. … I'm going to figure out a way to play better and get myself involved in the series. Then, we'll be good.' There will be a lot of talk over the next 48 hours about the Thunder's dominance and how the Grizzlies have no chance in this series. But Memphis remains a confident group. It's a core part of their identity to keep believing even when others have given up on them. That attitude is what helped them overcome their late-season spiral and make it to this point. But they've also got experiences to look back on that show how quickly a series can change. Bane pointed to the Grizzlies' run in the 2022 playoffs, which began with a Game 1 loss to Minnesota in the first round before winning four of the next five games to finish that series. They were also on the other side in 2021 when they beat Utah in Game 1 of a first-round series before being eliminated after losing the next four games. Momentum in a series can change quickly. Teams that look invincible one day can start looking flawed once they face the same opponent three or four times. The Grizzlies have an uphill climb to make this series more than the seemingly inevitable sweep that so many are expecting. If they're going to prove everyone wrong, it starts with putting up a better fight in Game 2. (Top photo of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: William Purnell / Getty Images)
