Jaylen Brown shares displeasure for NBA referees, Joel Embiid on Twitch

Jaylen Brown never shies away from voicing his opinion and that didn't change following the Boston Celtics’ 109-100 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.

Brown went on the streaming platform Twitch on Sunday, May 3 to discuss what happened in Game 7 and spoke about the officiating. Brown had been critical of the officiating during the regular season and believes it played a role in how things were called during the postseason.

“They clearly had an agenda, maybe because I spoke so critically of them in the regular season,” Brown said on his stream. “I actually spoke to some refs, and they told me there’s an agenda going on each game, every time Jaylen puts his arm up, just call it.” moryak.biz

Brown explained that it was a simple basketball play that several other players do.

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“Philly took advantage of that and the officiating and it cost us to some degree,” he added.

The five-time all-star also shared his displeasure with 76ers star Joel Embiid.

"Flopping has ruined our league,” Brown said. “Joel Embiid is a great player. One of the best bigs in basketball history. Flops. He knows it.”

Brown also made mention of a back brace he was wearing during the broadcast, saying that he was dealing with back pain after having to guard Embiid and the size difference between the two players.

Brown is listed at 223 pounds. Embiid is listed at 270.

“A (expletive) almost took me out,” Brown said. “I can't even bend down to tie my shoe (after guarding) Embiid.”

Brown showed a clip from Game 7 where he was seen guarding Embiid while saying, “I tried to bump and throw my weight and I felt something in my back give out.”

The former NBA Finals MVP said he wasn’t willing to share some of his grievances until after the series had ended because he didn’t want to be a distraction for his team.

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There are matches in every Indian Premier League season that arrive draped in quiet desperation and Monday night at the Wankhede is one of them.

Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants, two franchises that have arrived at the same uncomfortable destination, both with just four points, both staring at the unmistakable possibility of a season slipping beyond rescue.

MI are sitting ninth after nine games, on the other hand LSG are sitting tenth after eight. The loser here will almost certainly become the first team mathematically eliminated from IPL 2026.

Mumbai carry the heavier burden. Five titles to their name and yet this season has simply refused to come together for them. The evidence is damning. They posted 243 against SRH and still lost, their bowling offering no resistance whatsoever. Then, against CSK at Chepauk, they could muster only 159, a total Ruturaj Gaikwad and Kartik Sharma knocked off with eight wickets to spare and barely a moment of anxiety

LSG, meanwhile, are still haunted by a Super Over against KKR in which they managed just one run, the lowest Super Over score in IPL history. Rishabh Pant's side have a net run rate of -1.106, the worst in the tournament.

Mumbai Indians vs. Lucknow Super Giants prediction: Who Will Win

This is a contest that resists easy conclusions. Both sides have been deeply flawed in different departments and that almost makes it harder to call, not easier.

Mumbai's bowling has been the central anxiety in the last few matches. Bumrah is operating below 8.5 runs per over, respectable on paper, but he has not been the wicket-taking force MI desperately need him to be. Around him, there is precious little penetration. Suryakumar Yadav, meanwhile, continues to look a shadow of himself and MI's powerplay batting has not matched the aggression of the competition's better sides.

Lucknow's bowling, for all their other struggles has carried genuine bite through most of this tournament. And at Wankhede, with Mitchell Marsh, Jos Inglis and Aiden Markram capable of finding their range quickly, their batting could finally find its voice.

Lucknow Super Giants to win.

MI vs. LSG Pitch Report: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Wankhede has always been a batter's paradise. True wickets, short boundaries and runs aplenty. But this season, teams have taken it to another level entirely. The average score has climbed past 210, which is a staggering 35-38 runs above what was already a healthy par.

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Head-to-Head: MI vs. LSG

Lucknow Super Giants have made something of a habit of getting the better of Mumbai Indians. They have six wins in eight meetings. That 75% win rate speaks not to occasional brilliance but to consistent, measured dominance.

The more recent chapters of this rivalry have done little to suggest any shift in the balance of power. Four wins from the last five encounters confirm that, at least where these two sides are concerned, LSG remain very firmly in charge.

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Wankhede this season has been a relentless run-scoring exercise, with averages nudging close to 210. A target of 180 sits a full 30 runs below what this ground has come to expect and you would have to bat with quite extraordinary ineptitude to fall short of it. And we are not seeing that in this game.

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MI vs. LSG Lineups, Team News

Rohit Sharma's availability for the Lucknow clash hangs in the balance. Mumbai's talisman has been absent from the XI since the RCB fixture.

Meanwhile, Lucknow received a timely boost as wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis touched down in India and is expected to slot straight into the playing eleven.

The Australian's arrival will tighten the fragile LSG’s batting lineup. This could be the case that all the four overseas slot could go to batsmen.

MI predicted lineup to play LSG

Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Naman Dhir, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (C) , Robin Minz, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, AM Ghazanfar, Ashwani Kumar

Impact player: Krish Bhagat

LSG predicted lineup to play MI

Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Josh Inglis, Himmat Singh, Ayush Badoni, Mohsin Khan, Mohammed Shami, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Rathi

Impact player: Avesh Khan

MI vs. LSG Odds: Who is the favourite for IPL 2026 clash?

• MI to win: 1.62
• LSG to win: 2.32

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How to watch MI vs. LSG 2026 match: Live Stream, TV Channel

Here is all the key information for how to watch MI vs. LSG:

• Date: Monday, 04 May
• Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
• Time: 7:30 PM (IST)
• TV/Stream: JioHotstar, Star Sports Network

Before Manchester United’s clash with Liverpool got underway on Sunday afternoon, Roy Keane urged Kobbie Mainoo to prove himself even more so than he has already.

Fast-forward to full-time, and the young starlet was accepting the Player of the Match award after scoring the winner to secure a 3-2 victory over United’s arch-rivals, as well as a first league double in 10 years.

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Mainoo’s heroics rubber-stamp United’s UCL place

The victory also confirmed that the Reds would indeed be playing Champions League football next season, meaning Michael Carrick has now fulfilled the task assigned to him when he took the reins in January.

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Mainoo’s game-winning efforts came just three days after it was announced that he had put pen to paper on a new deal at Old Trafford, committing his future to his boyhood club until 2031.

United were keen to tie him down to new terms in order to prevent any potential departure for their homegrown star, especially considering Chelsea had reportedly been sizing up a move when Mainoo had fallen out of favour under Ruben Amorim.

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“I’m not convinced yet. He has talent and he’s still young, but I think he needs to do even more,” said Keane when discussing the 21-year-old’s senior career up to this point on Sky Sports.

Mainoo proceeded to earn a rating of 8.1 on Fotmob following his 90-minute shift – the highest of any United player on the pitch.

Aside from his goal, he registered six final-third passes and two successful dribbles. Defensively, he made seven recoveries, two interceptions and one tackle, while also winning five ground duels.

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Everton host Manchester City at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday, looking to end a frustrating run of narrow defeats.

David Moyes’ side recently suffered consecutive losses to injury-time goals against Liverpool and West Ham. The Toffees remain firmly in the hunt for a European qualification spot. However, they must overcome a staggering seventeen-match winless run against the Citizens.

Everton team news

David Moyes has confirmed that striker Beto is available for the visit of the title chasers. He has resumed full training after missing last weekend’s match due to concussion protocols. Moyes stated that the forward has successfully navigated the required period of recovery.

Jarrad Branthwaite remains sidelined after his campaign was ended by a hamstring injury. Jack Grealish is also unavailable as he continues to recover from a stress fracture in his foot. Moyes noted that the squad is managing several other minor fitness concerns ahead of Monday night.

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is expected to be a primary threat after netting eight league goals this term. He currently holds a clinical goal-to-xG differential of plus four. Jordan Pickford will anchor a defence that has faced sixty-seven through balls this season. The Toffees aim to avoid losing three straight games for the first time since early 2025.

Everton predicted lineup

Everton predicted XI: Pickford; O’Brien, Keane, Tarkowski, Mykolenko; Garner, Gueye; McNeil, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye; Beto.

When will the match kick off?

The Premier League match at Hill Dickinson Stadium kicks off at 20:00 BST on Monday, 4 May 2026.

How to watch Everton vs Manchester City?

UK viewers can watch live coverage on Sky Sports Main Event. Streaming is available for subscribers via the Sky Go app.

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Allen’s dominant night saw him lead the Cavs with 22 points and 19 boards, securing a 114-102 win over Toronto in the decisive Game 7. His performance made him the second player in Cleveland history to notch at least 20 points and 15 rebounds in a Game 7, a feat previously achieved only by LeBron James in 2018.