Crystal Ball Picks Blog
13 posts in NBA
2026-06-01
2026 NBA Finals Preview: New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs
The New York Knicks carry an 11-game win streak and one of the most dominant playoff runs in recent memory into the NBA Finals. The San Antonio Spurs have Victor Wembanyama. Game 1 is Wednesday in San Antonio.
Read more →2026-05-31
NBA Week That Was: Knicks Sweep Cavs, Spurs Beat Thunder in Game 7
The New York Knicks swept the Cavaliers with a +262 point differential over 11 straight wins. The San Antonio Spurs fought back from 3-2 down to beat OKC in Game 7. The NBA Finals are set.
Read more →2026-05-23
2026 NBA Conference Finals Week 1: Brunson, Wembanyama, Thunder Bench
Jalen Brunson leads a Knicks comeback, Victor Wembanyama makes history, and OKC's bench swings Spurs-Thunder in this 2026 NBA Conference Finals recap.
Read more →2026-05-18
2026 NBA Conference Finals Preview: Knicks vs. Cavaliers and Thunder vs. Spurs
The 2026 NBA Conference Finals are set: Knicks-Cavaliers in the East and Thunder-Spurs in the West. Matchups, storylines, and my picks.
Read more →2026-05-16
2026 NBA Conference Semifinals Recap: Knicks, Thunder, Spurs Advance as Cavs-Pistons Goes 7
The Knicks and Thunder swept into the conference finals, the Spurs closed out Minnesota in six, and Cavaliers-Pistons is heading to a decisive Game 7 in Detroit.
Read more →2026-05-09
2026 NBA Playoffs Conference Semifinals Recap: Brunson, Wembanyama, Cade and OKC Take Over
Knicks one win from a sweep, Wembanyama putting on a historic show, the Pistons stunning the Cavaliers, and the Thunder rolling. A full 2026 NBA conference semifinals recap.
Read more →2026-05-04
2026 NBA Playoffs Round 2 Preview: Picks and Predictions for Every Series
Full 2026 NBA Playoffs Round 2 preview with picks and predictions for all four series. OKC vs Lakers, Spurs vs Timberwolves, Pistons vs Cavs, and Knicks vs 76ers.
Read more →2026-05-02
2026 NBA Playoffs Week 2 Recap: Game 7s, Blowouts & Key Takeaways
Full recap of Week 2 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, including Game 7s, blowouts, comebacks, and key takeaways from every series.
Read more →2026-04-25
2026 NBA Playoffs First Round Recap: Lakers Up 3-0, Hawks Shock Knicks, Spurs Win Without Wemby
Week 1 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs is in the books. The Lakers are one win from a sweep, the Hawks are stunning New York, and the Spurs are for real. Full recap inside.
Read more →2026-04-17
2026 NBA Playoff Preview: First Round Picks and My Championship Prediction
The 2026 NBA playoffs tip off tomorrow. Here are my picks for all 8 first round series, my Conference Finals predictions, and my bold championship pick.
Read more →2026-04-14
The NBA Play-In Is Here Again — And I Still Don't Buy It
The NBA Play-In Tournament tips off this week. More playoff basketball sounds great in theory — but does a team that finished 8 games under .500 really deserve a shot at the postseason?
Read more →2026-04-10
Relax, Heat Fans — Pat Riley, Coach Spo, and Heat Culture Aren't Done Yet
Yes, the 2025 Miami Heat season has been frustrating. But Pat Riley, Coach Spo, and Heat culture are still the reasons to believe — and one big move this summer could change everything.
Read more →2026-04-07
Is It Time for Pat Riley and Coach Spo to Move On in Miami?
The Miami Heat have been mediocre for years, barely sneaking into the 2025 NBA playoffs through the play-in. As a Heat fan, the hard question has to be asked — is it time for Pat Riley and Coach Spo to move on?
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