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X-Factors on offense for the AFC and NFC Championships

Conference championship games are played in thin (and sometimes thin) air. The stakes are obviously higher, the implications of each individual play are greater, and the game's script can veer in very unpredictable directions and decide things very quickly. For the four remaining teams in the 2024 season with all eyes on the NFC and […]

Ohio State offense has near-perfect first half in CFP championship game

If Notre Dame's lead-off drive was the equivalent of landing the first punch of the College Football Playoff Championship Game, Ohio State connected on the next three and finished with 21 points, a near-perfect blowout for the Buckeyes. They completely reversed the trajectory of the game in the first half. 7 leads. Quarterback Will Howard […]

Alexander Romanov’s offense emerging as Islanders X factor

SALT LAKE CITY — Patrick Roy knew Alexander Romanov was in his element when he saw the defenseman lay down after a check. So by the time Romanov took down Jonas Lombjorg with an old-fashioned hip check during the second period of Thursday's 4-0 win over Las Vegas, it wasn't already clear that this was […]

Islanders defensemen utilizing new strategy to unlock offense

The Islanders may have liked the way they played during a three-game losing streak that led to Sunday's win over the Bruins, but one notable change in strategy contributed to their 5-4 overtime victory in Boston. There was one. Their defense shot the puck. Early and often. “That's what we want,” coach Patrick Roy said. […]

Knicks can’t overcome wretched offense against Magic

The Knicks hadn't lost three straight all season, but this loss to the injury-riddled Magic really put a stop to their ugliest shooting and play of the year. Again, for effect, this was downright ugly. With Karl-Anthony Towns sidelined for the third time this season with a right knee issue, the Knicks couldn't overcome a […]

Where has this offense been all season?

A review of the Giants' 45-33 victory over the Colts on Sunday at MetLife Stadium: offense Where on earth was this during the season? The overall numbers were astonishing. He had 446 total yards, 25 first downs, 7 of 13 third down conversions and 33:23 of possession. Drew Lock? Oops. He completed 17 of 23 […]

Nets offense to get boost with expected return of Cam Thomas

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Nets have had the worst offense in the NBA since losing Cam Thomas. However, they are on the brink of regaining the scoring title. And they hope to regain the offensive power they lost with him. Nets guard Cam Thomas is expected to return Sunday against the Magic after being sidelined […]