Sean Barnard is a Philadelphia-based writer with experience in the sports media and the betting space since 2020. He has a particular focus on the NBA, but covers a wide range that includes the NFL, WNBA, college basketball, and the MLB. Sean started working for DraftKings Network in 2024. Prior to this you can read his work at ClutchPoints, Philly Sports Network, and Heavy Sports. He also is still active in the Philadelphia Sports Radio scene and is a writer for Crossing Broad.
We could not ask for a much more exciting start to the NBA playoffs than what has occurred thus far. Things have gone to another level at the start of the second round, with all four road underdogs producing an outright victory in the series opener. This continued with a game-winner by Tyrese Haliburton in […]
May 7, 2025
The NBA Playoffs are off to an absolutely electric start, with the second round taking things up another notch. All four of the road underdogs produced an opening game victory to steal home court, with the Pacers following this up with a Game 2 victory as well last night. Road teams are 5-0 in the […]
May 7, 2025
It is impossible not to be disappointed by being sent home in Game 7 of the playoffs with the home crowd behind you. But the Houston Rockets should be hanging their heads high on what was a significant stride forward this season and an even brighter long-term future. The Rockets returned to the playoffs for […]
May 5, 2025
UPDATE: All three of Garland, Mobley, and Hunter have been ruled out Tuesday night for Game 2 against the Pacers. The Indiana Pacers and Cleveland Cavaliers kicked off the opening game of the second round of NBA Playoff action. The Pacers produced a 121-112 victory over the Cavaliers, with Cleveland having their injury concerns worsen. […]
May 5, 2025
The opening round of the NBA playoffs is in the books, with the race for the championship down to eight remaining teams. The Indiana Pacers kicked off the second round with a victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, and two new conference semifinal matchups begin tonight. To start the night, the defending champion Boston Celtics host […]
May 5, 2025
The race for the NBA Championship is down to eight teams with second-round matchups now starting up. The New York Knicks will challenge the defending champion Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference semi-finals after defeating the Detroit Pistons in the opening round. New York took some significant swings in the offseason to challenge this Celtics […]
May 5, 2025
The Rockets and Warriors will face off in Game 7 tonight in what hopefully makes up for last night’s Game 7 blowout between the Nuggets and Clippers. After the Warriors took a commanding 3-1 series lead, Houston climbed back to even the series and is looking to become the 14th team in NBA history to […]
May 4, 2025
There is no better phrase in sports than a Game 7, and we have another in store tonight. It is a fair bet to believe tonight’s win-or-go-home battle will be a more equal fight than last night’s blowout by the Nuggets over the Clippers. This series has lived up to the hype in this intriguing […]
May 4, 2025
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