Did attorney Michael Avenatti steal nearly $2 million from Hassan Whiteside in 2017? The Boston Celtics moved past the Indiana Pacers and the Milwaukee Bucks and Houston Rockets have a chance to sweep the Pistons and Jazz on the road.
Avenatti accused of embezzling nearly $2 million | Los Angeles Times
Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside sent $2.75 million to Michael Avenatti in 2017, thinking that the money would go to his ex-girlfriend, but now it is being alleged that Avenatti took most of the money for himself.
“We entered into a mutually agreed upon settlement more than two years ago following the end of our relationship; a settlement that reflected Alexis’ investment of time and support over a number of years as Hassan pursued a career in the NBA,” Whiteside and Gardner told the Los Angeles Times in a statement released by his agent.
A Hassan Whiteside payoff to an ex-girlfriend which was (allegedly) stolen by Michael Avenatti. What a world. https://t.co/KlGUl5shv8
— Adam Levitan (@adamlevitan) April 22, 2019
NBA roundup: Celtics move on after the sweep of Pacers | Reuters
The Boston Celtics swept the Indiana Pacers in Round 1 of the NBA playoffs. Elsewhere, the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road to take a 3-1 lead in the series, while the Toronto Raptors also secured the third win in their series with Orlando Magic.
✨Celtics Sweep✨
Boston (-3.5) disposes of the Pacers in 4 games, winning 110-106 to move on to Round 2…
Setting up a probable date with Giannis and #FearTheDeer!📆pic.twitter.com/BxEew6sbHK
— Fanatics Sportsbook (@FanaticsBook) April 21, 2019
Thompson: Dip in the Pacific Ocean spurred 32-point game | ESPN
The Golden State Warriors moved one step closer to Round 2 after defeating the Los Angeles Clippers on the road.
“I didn’t think I had bad games, but I didn’t have any big games,” Thompson said of his early series performance. “I told Jonas [Jerebko on Saturday] — we went to the beach and played some volleyball — I’m like, ‘Yo, I’m just going to jump in the ocean, and I just know that will reset my mind.’ And it worked. I don’t know if I’m going to jump [in the water] up north [in the Bay Area] because it’s freezing, but it’s something I’ll definitely contemplate if I don’t shoot the ball that well the rest of the year. But hopefully, that doesn’t happen.”
What did Klay Thompson do to try & break out of offensive slump in series?
Went to the beach and jumped in the ocean of course. 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/9T1ZchClNG
— 95.7 The Game (@957thegame) April 21, 2019
Bucks, Rockets have shot to sweep Pistons and Jazz on road | Associated Press
Giannis Antetokounmpo and James Harden were this seasons’ leading NBA MVP candidates and they successfully led their respective teams to the 3-0 series leads.
The Bucks look to continue their fast starts and sweep the Pistons in their 1st round playoff series, while the Rockets are looking for a sweep of their own as they take on the Jazz.
We break down Monday's NBA odds and best bets: https://t.co/dMwSdMM9q2 pic.twitter.com/a0HAobSnmD
— Covers (@Covers) April 22, 2019
NBA says Nets’ Allen was fouled late in Game 4 | ESPN
According to the NBA’s Last Two Minute Report, Philadelphia 76ers’ forward Tobias Harris grabbed Jarrett Allen late in the fourth quarter, preventing him from rolling from his screen and releasing to the basket sooner.
“So the big point of emphasis this year was the wrapping, wrapping the player when he rolls to the rim,” Nets coach Kenny Atkinson said after Saturday’s game. “Judge for yourself if you watch the clip, but there was a clear wrap by Tobias Harris on the roll.
The NBA said Sunday that Jarrett Allen was fouled in the final seconds of Saturday's Game 4 against the 76ers. https://t.co/OthQg7WJ4j
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) April 22, 2019
