0 comments by Josh Burton on 4/22/2014
All eight first round NBA playoffs are underway, and two are already tied up at one game apiece (Grizzlies-Thunder and Warriors-Clippers) with a bunch more 1-0 series playing their second games later today and tomorrow. In a mild surprise, road teams are already 6-4 in this year’s postseason, a trend that will be interesting to […]
0 comments by Philip Rossman-Reich
There was going to be no doubt that this was going to be a series. Notice served. The Clippers adjusted their game and came out firing in a must-win Game Two for a 138-98. They left no doubt this time and turned the Warriors from greedy to satisfied pretty quickly. This game was never close […]
0 comments by Philip Rossman-Reich on 4/21/2014
Kevin Durant was going to have his heroics. Impossible four-point plays from the corner that turned a sure thing into a bunch of doubt. How do you come back for overtime after leading the entire game only to see THAT happen followed by the most improbable of things — a Kendrick Perkins layup to tie […]
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yE8k3FTBOoQ
Durant’s four-point play helped set up Kendrick Perkins’ game-tying layup as time expired. The Grizzlies and Thunder are now in overtime.
0 comments by Philip Rossman-Reich
The NBA Playoffs continue at 10:30 p.m. on TNT as the Clippers host the Warriors, hoping to avoid a 2-0 hole 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 the […]
Russell Westbrook’s knee injury has played a part in the closing of the Thunder’s window. Photo by Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
0 comments by Philip Rossman-Reich
The NBA Playoffs continue at 8 p.m. on TNT as the Thunder host the Grizzlies, searching for a 2-0 lead 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 the game. […]
0 comments by Philip Rossman-Reich
The Knicks, Timberwolves and Jazz will be search for new coaches now that the regular season has officially ended. The Knicks announced they were relieving Mike Woodson of his coaching duties. Rick Adelman announced his retirement as head coach of the Timberwolves. And the Jazz announced they would not be renewing Tyrone Corbin’s contract. All […]
0 comments by Philip Rossman-Reich
So who had the Raptors and Nets providing the most newspaper and tabloid fodder through the first weekend of the NBA Playoffs? Sure, Golden State and Los Angeles raised their voices and kindled their budding rivalry, but there were few in-game moments of bravado and showmanship that showed up the Raptors and Nets battle. Toronto […]
0 comments by Jeff Garcia
The Bobcats may have come up short in Game 1 in their series versus the defending champs Miami Heat but Josh McRoberts made his presence know to Heat’s Chris Andersen aka “Birdman.”
Going right at the rim, only “Birdman” was in the way of McRoberts but that was of little significance as Josh just put Andersen on a poster with a vicious dunk.
Check it out.
0 comments by Philip Rossman-Reich
Of all people it was Joel Freeland who had to take and make the critical free throws to put this one away. But make no mistake about it, at the end of regulation and overtime it was all Damian Lillard. Lillard has made his name throughout the season as a clutch artist. He was someone […]
0 comments by Philip Rossman-Reich on 4/20/2014
The Bulls were supposed to be the physical ones. They were the ones who were supposed to dictate tempo and use their experience to weather the inexperienced Wizards down. Maybe that comes as this series progresses. For now, Washington does not care. Nene bulldozed through Joakim Noah early and then picked apart the interior defense […]
Chandler Parsons put on a little weight this summer. Is Rick Carlisle unhappy about this?
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What a first day, huh? The road teams should feel plenty of confidence after they won three of the four games on the opening day. The NBA Playoffs continue at 9:30 p.m. on TNT as the Rockets host the Trail Blazers in the 4-5 matchup of the Western Conference. Before each game, we will have […]
Dwyane Wade will have to remain healthy for the Heat to stay alive in the East. Photo by Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports.
0 comments by Philip Rossman-Reich
The Bobcats were never afraid and never backed down. They played the Heat blow for blow, including a run early in the second half that tied the game and made it look like they would give the Heat all they could handle. Then, the floodgates opened. Al Jefferson’s injury and ineffectiveness became too much for […]
0 comments by Philip Rossman-Reich
What a first day, huh? The road teams should feel plenty of confidence after they won three of the four games on the opening day. The NBA Playoffs continue at 7 p.m. on TNT as the Bulls host the Wizards in the 4-5 matchup of the Eastern Conference. Before each game, we will have a […]
0 comments by Philip Rossman-Reich
The Mavericks seemed poised for an upset. They got a stellar performance from their bench and had finally solved their Spurs bugaboo. Then the 10-point lead they had built midway through the fourth quarter, crumbled and disappeared in a matter of moments. San Antonio’s 15-0 run in the fourth quarter put Dallas’ upset dreams away […]
