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Spurs trounce Mavericks to advance

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The game was over almost from the moment it started. The Spurs put the brakes to any thought of an 1-8 upset in the first round. It would not happen this time in Game Seven. Not a chance.

Tony Parker scored 32 points, dishing out only four assists. But that did not matter. He knifed his way through the Mavericks defense and cutting them apart. San Antonio broke out for 13 fast break points and made 10 of 24 3-pointers.

San Antonio won the first quarter 35-23 and the second quarter 33-23. The Spurs were up 30 points in the first half, let it slip to 14 and then opened up another 30 point lead. This one was not even close.

Dirk Nowitzki scored 22 points in his final game of the year. Dallas was emotional at the end, but had to accept the inevitability of this defeat. The Spurs were a train they could not avoid in the end.

One more possession…

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Game Sevens are rarely played this close and leave you wanting more. The way the Nets and Raptors have played during their 11 matchups this season, you would not mind seeing them play another seven games and expect it go 4-3 once again even in the opposite direction. These teams are that evenly matched. The […]

Relive the Day of Game 7s

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Saturday was an unprecedented day in NBA history. For the first time ever, there were three Game 7s in one day. It was an incredible day of basketball.

Before the next set of Game 7s start relive an incredible day:

Pacers 92, Hawks 80

Thunder 120, Grizzlies 109

Clippers 126, Warriors 121

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFFCwosHQBA

Two more Game 7s tip off at 1 p.m. with the Raptors hosting the Nets.

No stopping the Clippers

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Golden State needed to find that one stop late in the game. The Clippers were certainly not stopping the Warriors as long as they were aggressive and patient on offense — with that little sense of urgency that comes from trailing late in a Game Seven. That stop would not come. Chris Paul rocketed past […]

Thunder back to normal

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The game started with a major lineup shakeup. It had to with Zach Randolph’s suspension. Dave Joeger opted to go small with Tony Allen in the starting lineup in Randolph’s place rather than another post player. Memphis decided to change its character. The Grizzlies were actually pushing the pace and trying to outscore the Thunder. […]

Awake and advance

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The magic for the Hawks had to end at some point. Shots clanked off the rim innocently for most of the game and every amount of effort was not going to make up for the fact the Hawks just could not get that damn ball into the basket for those pesky point things. When you […]

Playoff Preview: Hawks-Pacers Game 7

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The NBA Playoffs continue at 5:30 p.m. on TNT as the Pacers host the Hawks in the first of three Game 7s on Saturday to complete the first round. Before each game, we will have a quick preview of the upcoming game with a matchup to watch and a stat to chew on as you […]

Damian Lillard sends Blazers to second round

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_7WfEPQf2w

Damian Lillard came around a screen and fired as the buzzer sounded. Was there any doubt with the collection of clutch shots Lillard has hit in his short career?

The Rockets were late contesting and that was that. Seems to be the way the whole series went.

Jeremy Lin missed an open 3-pointer late in the game the would have forced a Game Seven and allowed the Blazers the chance to steal the game.

LaMarcus Aldridge had 30 points and 13 rebounds. Lillard had 25 points. James Harden awoke from his series-long shooting slumber with 34 points on 9-for-15 shooting. Dwight Howard had 26 points and 11 rebounds as Houston played a pretty good game.

The same problem happened as had been throughout the series. The Blazers knew how to close the game. The Rockets could not and they are out.

Monta Ellis has it all, nearly gives some away

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Monta Ellis was getting wherever he wanted to go in the fourth quarter. Go under the screen, he would pull up for three. Go over and he had that unstoppable head of steam to get to the paint. As Dallas came back, opening the fourth quarter on a 14-2 run, Ellis went head to head […]

D-Will’s time

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Everyone has been trying to push Deron Williams one way or the other these last few years. He has not quite recaptured the play that had him in the same conversation as Chris Paul among the league’s best point guards. Injuries have sapped him of that as the expectations for his team have grown. Williams […]

Playoff Preview: Rockets-Blazers Game 6

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The NBA Playoffs continue at 10:30 p.m. on ESPN as the Trail Blazers host the Rockets looking to finish off their series in the Western Conference first round. Before each game, we will have a quick preview of the upcoming game with a matchup to watch and a stat to chew on as you watch […]

Warriors go small for big victory

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David Lee fouled out with a little more than five minutes leaving the Warriors without many big men options. Jermaine O’Neal sprained his knee earlier in the game and was knocked out of the game. Hilton Armstrong and Marreese Speights were just not options if the Warriors wanted to survive.

So Mark Jackson went small. And it worked.

Draymond Green scored 14 points and grabbed 14 rebounds. Stephen Curry was aggressive and looking for his shot scoring 24 points on 9-for-24 shooting.

The Clippers could not get Blake Griffin going or DeAndre Jordan, who was extremely active defensively especially early in the game. Griffin scored 17 points and grabbed nine rebounds. Jamal Crawford had 19 points off the bench.

Game 7 is Saturday.

Mr. Reliable

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The talk in Oklahoma City was all about the headline in The Oklahoman dubbed “Mr. Unreliable.” Whether it was directed at Kevin Durant or not, the paper might be willing to debate. That is how the nation took it. They had reason to believe it after Durant struggled at the end of Game Five and […]

Go West, back to Indiana

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David West had the ball at the elbow and time winding down. The Pacers had spread the floor and George Hill was itching to cut. West waved him off. The shot clock still counted down and West had to make his move. So he dribbled twice, getting himself into the paint. He stopped quickly — […]

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