It was over in a "Flash". Okay, not really, but the Miami Heat used a furious late 4th quarter rally to come back and beat the Chicago Bulls 83-80 last night and win their best of 7, Eastern Conference finals series 4 games to 1.
It was LeBron James closing the deal, with help from the other two Beatles, Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh. James nailed three long jump shots in the last 2 minutes, Wade had 10 4th quarter points and Bosh blocked 4 shots along with scoring 20 points to lead the Heat to the win.
The win sets up a repeat of sorts of the 2006 NBA Finals when the Heat beat the Dallas Mavericks. The same two teams square off again, with the only holdovers being Dirk Nowitzki for Dallas and Wade for Miami.
Game 1 kicks off Tuesday night in Miami.
Here's last nights highlights, courtesy: NBAHiilights:
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Friday, May 27, 2011
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Mavs close out Thunder head to NBA Finals
The somewhat surprising Dallas Mavericks are heading back to the NBA Finals for the 1st time since 2006.
The Mavs took care of business last night, beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 100-96, winning their best of 7, Western Conference finals series 4-1.
Again, the Thunder couldn't close the deal, they were leading by 6, with just over 4 and a half minutes to go in the game. But a 14-4 run by Dallas, closed the deal. Dirk Nowitzki continued his playoff run, nailing a 3-pointer with just over a minute left to give Dallas a lead they wouldn't give back.
Dirk had 26 points as did Shawn Marion, it was more than enough to do the trick.
Dallas will face the winner of the Miami/Chicago series that could potentially end Thursday night.
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The Mavs took care of business last night, beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 100-96, winning their best of 7, Western Conference finals series 4-1.
Again, the Thunder couldn't close the deal, they were leading by 6, with just over 4 and a half minutes to go in the game. But a 14-4 run by Dallas, closed the deal. Dirk Nowitzki continued his playoff run, nailing a 3-pointer with just over a minute left to give Dallas a lead they wouldn't give back.
Dirk had 26 points as did Shawn Marion, it was more than enough to do the trick.
Dallas will face the winner of the Miami/Chicago series that could potentially end Thursday night.
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Wednesday, May 25, 2011
The Heat is on: LeBron dispatches Bulls
And while he hasn't vanquished them from the Eastern Conference finals yet, he's now only one game away from doing it.
LeBron James scored 35 points, Chris Bosh chipped in 22 and the Heat took care of the young Chicago Bulls in game 4 of their series Tuesday night, winning 101-93 in OT.
The Heat did what was necessary to win. The hit each of their final 24 free throws in the game. They played defense too, limiting league MVP Derrick Rose to 23 points, and it took Rose 27 shots to get those points.
Game 5 in the series comes Thursday night, as the Bulls try to stave off elimination in Chicago.
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LeBron James scored 35 points, Chris Bosh chipped in 22 and the Heat took care of the young Chicago Bulls in game 4 of their series Tuesday night, winning 101-93 in OT.
The Heat did what was necessary to win. The hit each of their final 24 free throws in the game. They played defense too, limiting league MVP Derrick Rose to 23 points, and it took Rose 27 shots to get those points.
Game 5 in the series comes Thursday night, as the Bulls try to stave off elimination in Chicago.
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Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Dirk and Mavs shock the Thunder
There are comebacks...and then there are "COMEBACKS". Last night, what Dallas did in the 4th quarter against Oklahoma City would qualify as the "All-Caps" version.
Down 15 points in the 4th quarter, the Mavericks staged a furious comeback led by Dirk Nowitzki, who tied the game with a pair of free throws with just over 6 seconds left in the 4th quarter.
The Mavs dominated the extra period, pulling away for a 112-105 win and taking a 3-1 lead in the best of 7, Western Confernce finals series.
Kevin Durant had 29 points, Russell Westbrook 19 and 8 assists, but when it counted, nobody could stop Dirk.
Dallas has a chance to close out the series tomorrow (Wed.) night in Dallas and quite honestly, it will take a monumental effort from the young...and apparently still learning Thunder, to do anything about it.
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Down 15 points in the 4th quarter, the Mavericks staged a furious comeback led by Dirk Nowitzki, who tied the game with a pair of free throws with just over 6 seconds left in the 4th quarter.
The Mavs dominated the extra period, pulling away for a 112-105 win and taking a 3-1 lead in the best of 7, Western Confernce finals series.
Kevin Durant had 29 points, Russell Westbrook 19 and 8 assists, but when it counted, nobody could stop Dirk.
Dallas has a chance to close out the series tomorrow (Wed.) night in Dallas and quite honestly, it will take a monumental effort from the young...and apparently still learning Thunder, to do anything about it.
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Monday, May 23, 2011
In today's reason to ignore the fans: Joakim Noah says a bad thing ((UPDATED))
This will probably be the "Big Talker" of the Internets today. Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah, not known for holding back his thoughts, appears, on video to say some curse words, including a slur that Kobe Bryant got fined for using just a month or two ago.
Noah had just picked up his second foul in Sunday nights game and was headed for an early seat on the bench, he grabs some water and a towel and appears to gesture towards someone behind him and say something along the lines of #$@%! you...faggot.
Now, it's somewhat difficult to tell what the last word was, but you can pretty clearly tell what the 1st two were, the TNT Sports shotgun mic did it's job, too well.
He later said he apologized to the fan directly, though it probably will not help him avoid a substantial fine. Our pals on SportsCenter play the apology and talk about it:
PM UPDATE: From the NBA their ownselves...
Chicago Bulls forward Joakim Noah has been fined $50,000 for using a derogatory and offensive term from the bench during the first quarter of the Bulls’ 96-85 loss to the Miami Heat last night in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Noah had just picked up his second foul in Sunday nights game and was headed for an early seat on the bench, he grabs some water and a towel and appears to gesture towards someone behind him and say something along the lines of #$@%! you...faggot.
Now, it's somewhat difficult to tell what the last word was, but you can pretty clearly tell what the 1st two were, the TNT Sports shotgun mic did it's job, too well.
He later said he apologized to the fan directly, though it probably will not help him avoid a substantial fine. Our pals on SportsCenter play the apology and talk about it:
PM UPDATE: From the NBA their ownselves...
Chicago Bulls forward Joakim Noah has been fined $50,000 for using a derogatory and offensive term from the bench during the first quarter of the Bulls’ 96-85 loss to the Miami Heat last night in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Bosh bumps Heat by Bulls
It was the 3rd Beatle that did it. Chris Bosh dropped 34 points, including 8 straight shots, leading the Miami Heat to a game 4, 96-85 victory over the Chicago Bulls.
The win keeps the Heat undefeated at home and puts the Bulls at a 2-1 deficit in the Best of 7, Eastern Conference Finals series.
The Bulls didn't get much from their start, Derrick Rose, though he did score 20, Carlos Boozer led them with 26 points and 17 rebounds. It wasn't enough.
The Heat have a chance to jump out to a hugely commanding lead, with game 4 coming up Tuesday night, again in Miami.
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The win keeps the Heat undefeated at home and puts the Bulls at a 2-1 deficit in the Best of 7, Eastern Conference Finals series.
The Bulls didn't get much from their start, Derrick Rose, though he did score 20, Carlos Boozer led them with 26 points and 17 rebounds. It wasn't enough.
The Heat have a chance to jump out to a hugely commanding lead, with game 4 coming up Tuesday night, again in Miami.
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Sunday, May 22, 2011
Doris Burke's Bad Take Rolled Anyway
((HT: ESPN/NBA/nbavideosnow))
The HQ will readily admit that we've all flubbed our lines every now and again before we got our stand-up right. Most of the time we're editing our own material so it would have been our fault if something aired wrong...
Last night, during the end of our "night out on the town," TBH was witness to an abnormality on network television- the tape cued to the wrong portion of the Doris Burke stand-up describing what she wanted to describe in the Dallas-Oklahoma City series.
Here's how it ran on the four-letter... no edits...
Someone ((or someones)) in the TV truck were, probably, in serious trouble last night in the post meeting... and we can guarantee that folks in Bristol weren't happy about the on-air technical gaffe, either...
The HQ will readily admit that we've all flubbed our lines every now and again before we got our stand-up right. Most of the time we're editing our own material so it would have been our fault if something aired wrong...
Last night, during the end of our "night out on the town," TBH was witness to an abnormality on network television- the tape cued to the wrong portion of the Doris Burke stand-up describing what she wanted to describe in the Dallas-Oklahoma City series.
Here's how it ran on the four-letter... no edits...
Someone ((or someones)) in the TV truck were, probably, in serious trouble last night in the post meeting... and we can guarantee that folks in Bristol weren't happy about the on-air technical gaffe, either...
It wasn't pretty, but Mavs stop the Thunder
It certainly wasn't as fun to watch as games 1 and 2. There were a lot of missed shots, a lot of "No-calls" and just general clunkiness.
But, the Dallas Mavericks, despite almost choking away a lead that at one point was 23, managed to hold off the Oklahoma City Thunder 93-87 and take a 2-1 lead in their best of 7, NBA Western Conference Finals series.
Dirk Nowitzki could only manage 18 points on 7-21 shooting, but Tyson Chandler grabbed 15 rebounds and Shawn Marion also scored 18 to lead the Mavericks. Russell Westbrook found his floundering game...a little and led the 36.5 % shooting Thunder with 30 points.
Game 4 is Monday night in Oklahoma City.
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But, the Dallas Mavericks, despite almost choking away a lead that at one point was 23, managed to hold off the Oklahoma City Thunder 93-87 and take a 2-1 lead in their best of 7, NBA Western Conference Finals series.
Dirk Nowitzki could only manage 18 points on 7-21 shooting, but Tyson Chandler grabbed 15 rebounds and Shawn Marion also scored 18 to lead the Mavericks. Russell Westbrook found his floundering game...a little and led the 36.5 % shooting Thunder with 30 points.
Game 4 is Monday night in Oklahoma City.
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Friday, May 20, 2011
Thunder rolls, Mavs lose at home
It was a close game and in keeping with game 1, very exciting to watch. The Oklahoma City Thunder took game 2 of the NBA Western Conference finals Thursday night with a 106-100 win over the Dallas Mavericks, in Dallas.
As usual, Kevin Durant led the way with 24 points, but it was the Thunder's bench that truly won the game. Backup guard James Harden had 23 and the other backup guard, Eric Maynor chipped in 13, as the bench guys did the dirty work, hounding Mavs snipers Jason Terry and J.J Barea.
The series, which we fully expect to go seven games, moves up the highway 3-hours or so to Oklahoma City on Saturday night (hmmm...wonder why they don't get 5-days off like the Bulls and Heat).
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Here's a full report from Damon Fontenot of newsok.com.
As usual, Kevin Durant led the way with 24 points, but it was the Thunder's bench that truly won the game. Backup guard James Harden had 23 and the other backup guard, Eric Maynor chipped in 13, as the bench guys did the dirty work, hounding Mavs snipers Jason Terry and J.J Barea.
The series, which we fully expect to go seven games, moves up the highway 3-hours or so to Oklahoma City on Saturday night (hmmm...wonder why they don't get 5-days off like the Bulls and Heat).
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Here's a full report from Damon Fontenot of newsok.com.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Udonis the difference maker: Heat beat back the Bulls
It's funny how a team loaded with All-stars needs a role player to make the difference. But Wednesday night in Chicago, that is exactly what happened.
Led by the bolt of energy that is forward Udonis Haslem, the Miami Heat took game 2 in their best of seven series with the Chicago Bulls, winning 85-75 in front of a sold out crowd at the United Center.
Haslem didn't lead the team in scoring, he had 13, LeBron had 29, but he led them in effort, giving the team the inside presence they often lack and chipped in 5 rebounds and a block shot to boot.
The Heat made league MVP and Bulls point guard Derrick Rose work hard for everything he got and he struggled, scoring 21 points, but the rest of the Bulls, for the most part played spectator.
Next up on Sunday, because the NBA often gives 5 day breaks between games in the playoffs, is game 3 in Miami. It's a game that while not required to win, would be helpful to the Bulls to win if they want a shot at the series, since they've now lost home court advantage. We'll see how that works out.
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Led by the bolt of energy that is forward Udonis Haslem, the Miami Heat took game 2 in their best of seven series with the Chicago Bulls, winning 85-75 in front of a sold out crowd at the United Center.
Haslem didn't lead the team in scoring, he had 13, LeBron had 29, but he led them in effort, giving the team the inside presence they often lack and chipped in 5 rebounds and a block shot to boot.
The Heat made league MVP and Bulls point guard Derrick Rose work hard for everything he got and he struggled, scoring 21 points, but the rest of the Bulls, for the most part played spectator.
Next up on Sunday, because the NBA often gives 5 day breaks between games in the playoffs, is game 3 in Miami. It's a game that while not required to win, would be helpful to the Bulls to win if they want a shot at the series, since they've now lost home court advantage. We'll see how that works out.
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Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Dirk goes crazy, Mavs run away from Thunder
This was old-school hoops. The Dallas Mavericks used a 48 point performance from their star, Dirk Nowitzki to run away from the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-112 Tuesday night.
Nowitzki put on quite the show, going 12 for 15 from the field and hitting 24 straight free throws beating an NBA record.
Kevin Durant wasn't bad for OKC, dropping 40 himself, but he didn't get much help.
The game was a run-and-gun back and forth game, much different from the typical slow-paced, slog it out pace most NBA playoff games take. Already, experts are saying "The Mavs are too much for the Thunder" and "This series may be over".
Hardly.
All that happened was the home team held serve. They won where they were supposed to. It wasn't a blowout, they just took care of business.
Game 2 in the series is Thursday night at 9 p.m Eastern.
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Nowitzki put on quite the show, going 12 for 15 from the field and hitting 24 straight free throws beating an NBA record.
Kevin Durant wasn't bad for OKC, dropping 40 himself, but he didn't get much help.
The game was a run-and-gun back and forth game, much different from the typical slow-paced, slog it out pace most NBA playoff games take. Already, experts are saying "The Mavs are too much for the Thunder" and "This series may be over".
Hardly.
All that happened was the home team held serve. They won where they were supposed to. It wasn't a blowout, they just took care of business.
Game 2 in the series is Thursday night at 9 p.m Eastern.
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Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Thunder rolls the Grizz, but only after 3-OT's
Wow. An epic game if there ever was one. For only the 6th time in NBA Playoff history, we had a game go to 3 overtimes.
The Oklahoma City Thunder evened up their series with the Memphis Grizzlies by beating the 133-123 in Triple Overtime.
The game, which started around 10 p.m Monday, ended around 1:30 a.m on Tuesday. Kevin Durant dropped in 6 of his 35 points in the last O.T, Russell Westbrook also dropped a 40 spot against the Grizzlies. This after being down by 18 at one point in the second quarter.
The win gets home court back for the Thunder, the winner of this series which has all the makings of a 7-game thriller gets to play the soon-to-be rested Dallas Mavericks, sometime next week.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder evened up their series with the Memphis Grizzlies by beating the 133-123 in Triple Overtime.
The game, which started around 10 p.m Monday, ended around 1:30 a.m on Tuesday. Kevin Durant dropped in 6 of his 35 points in the last O.T, Russell Westbrook also dropped a 40 spot against the Grizzlies. This after being down by 18 at one point in the second quarter.
The win gets home court back for the Thunder, the winner of this series which has all the makings of a 7-game thriller gets to play the soon-to-be rested Dallas Mavericks, sometime next week.
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Sunday, May 8, 2011
Rajon Rondo goes Willis Reed: Celtics beat Heat
The Boston Celtics took care the Miami Heat Saturday night 97-81, their Eastern Conference semi-final now 2 games to 1, Heat advantage.
The Celtics played it physical and clamped down on Miami's big three of Dwayne Wade, LeBron James and Chris Bosh. But perhaps the biggest story of the night involved Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo.
Rondo briefly dislocated his elbow after being pulled to the ground while stealing the ball from Wade. Rondo went back to the locker room, got taped up put on an elbow pad and came back into the game, helping lead Boston to victory.
Props to Rondo, there are not a lot of guys in the high, priced, prima-donna world that is the NBA who would have done that. Rondo's status for the rest of the series however, remains in question.
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The Celtics played it physical and clamped down on Miami's big three of Dwayne Wade, LeBron James and Chris Bosh. But perhaps the biggest story of the night involved Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo.
Rondo briefly dislocated his elbow after being pulled to the ground while stealing the ball from Wade. Rondo went back to the locker room, got taped up put on an elbow pad and came back into the game, helping lead Boston to victory.
Props to Rondo, there are not a lot of guys in the high, priced, prima-donna world that is the NBA who would have done that. Rondo's status for the rest of the series however, remains in question.
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Thursday, May 5, 2011
Lakers magic missing, Mavs win 2 in L.A
And....it may be over. The L.A Lakers may not be defending their 2 NBA Championships. Heck, they may be going back to square one soon.
The Dallas Mavericks opened a commanding 2-0 lead in their best of 7 series by beating the Lake-show at home...for the second straight time, 93-81. A game that apparently featured Laker forward Ron Artest auditioning for a role in the WWE, when he clotheslined Maverick guard J.J. Barea late in the game.
The next two games of this series are in Dallas. The only question is will the Lakers put up a fight...or are they just plain done.
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The Dallas Mavericks opened a commanding 2-0 lead in their best of 7 series by beating the Lake-show at home...for the second straight time, 93-81. A game that apparently featured Laker forward Ron Artest auditioning for a role in the WWE, when he clotheslined Maverick guard J.J. Barea late in the game.
The next two games of this series are in Dallas. The only question is will the Lakers put up a fight...or are they just plain done.
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Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Monday NBA Playoffs: Surprise, Surprise, Surprise
How many people had Dallas beating L.A and Atlanta beating Chicago in the first game of their respective series...as the visitors?
Yeah, thought so.
Well, they did. The Hawks got 34 points from Joe Johnson and some solid defense from forgotten backup point guard Jeff Teague and took care of the heavily favored Chicago Bulls 103-95.
The schizophrenic Hawks took control early and never really relinquished the lead. Most so-called "Experts" had them getting swept and beaten in 5 games. And while the 5-game part is still an outside possibility, the Hawks seem to have stood up and said "We ain't going down without a fight".
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As for Dallas, the Mavs woke up the Lakers too. Dirk Nowitzki dropped 28 on the Lakers in L.A. with some good defense and making Kobe Bryant try and be the man by himself. Which is probably the only way you have a chance against the Champs.
While the win doesn't forebode a Mavericks trip to the finals, it at least, much like the Hawks-Bulls series says "Ok, we're here to play, you better be ready".
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Yeah, thought so.
Well, they did. The Hawks got 34 points from Joe Johnson and some solid defense from forgotten backup point guard Jeff Teague and took care of the heavily favored Chicago Bulls 103-95.
The schizophrenic Hawks took control early and never really relinquished the lead. Most so-called "Experts" had them getting swept and beaten in 5 games. And while the 5-game part is still an outside possibility, the Hawks seem to have stood up and said "We ain't going down without a fight".
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As for Dallas, the Mavs woke up the Lakers too. Dirk Nowitzki dropped 28 on the Lakers in L.A. with some good defense and making Kobe Bryant try and be the man by himself. Which is probably the only way you have a chance against the Champs.
While the win doesn't forebode a Mavericks trip to the finals, it at least, much like the Hawks-Bulls series says "Ok, we're here to play, you better be ready".
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Monday, May 2, 2011
What's Up With The Memphis Grizzles...???
And the HQ means this in a good way for once...
They knocked off the top-seed in the western conference and now they've gotten home court advantage after their Game 1 114-101 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Zach Randolph is a beast at present...
Here's your coverage from our friends at MyFoxMemphis...
And if you're looking for a spare ticket for games 3 and 4 in the series...
There are no spares... good for Memphis...
Oh, in other playoffs news... the Three Kings knocked off Boston in game 1, too...
They knocked off the top-seed in the western conference and now they've gotten home court advantage after their Game 1 114-101 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Zach Randolph is a beast at present...
Here's your coverage from our friends at MyFoxMemphis...
Grizzlies Power Past Thunder 114-101: MyFoxMEMPHIS.com
And if you're looking for a spare ticket for games 3 and 4 in the series...
There are no spares... good for Memphis...
Oh, in other playoffs news... the Three Kings knocked off Boston in game 1, too...
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Spurs On The Brink Of Going Away, Search For Fountain Of Youth
Remember when a well past his prime Muhammad Ali was pummelled by Larry Holmes? I think that is what we are witnessing in the NBA Playoffs. The San Antonio Spurs have gone from a well oiled championship machine to looking old and slow.
The Spurs finished the NBA's regular season as the number one seed out of the Western Conference. Now they are a game away from elimination from the Memphis Grizzlies who look fresh and are pushing the Spurs as if to say "out of our way old man."
Monday night Memphis defeated San Antonio 104-86 to take a 3-1 advantage in their first round series. The third quarter was a killer for the Spurs, the Grizz outscored them 30-15 in the third and the old, tired Spurs could not recover.
So now this proud team has a steep hill to climb.
"We put ourselves in this position," Spurs center Tim Duncan said. "If we want to stay alive, we've got to win one game at a time. There's no other way to say it."
It was Duncan's 35th birthday Monday and his stat line for game four, six points and seven rebounds, one of Duncan's lowest scoring efforts in 174 NBA playoff games. Not exactly a happy birthday to me moment.
The Spurs were the leagues best three point shooting team during the regular season at 39.7 percent. During the playoffs San Antonio is well off target from three point range shooting going 5 for 18.
Perhaps the grind of the regular season has taken a toll on the old Spurs. I've been to the Riverwalk in San Antonio before but I don't think the fountain of youth resides there.
As the Spurs are finding out it's hell getting old.
(Thanks NBA.com)
The Spurs finished the NBA's regular season as the number one seed out of the Western Conference. Now they are a game away from elimination from the Memphis Grizzlies who look fresh and are pushing the Spurs as if to say "out of our way old man."
Monday night Memphis defeated San Antonio 104-86 to take a 3-1 advantage in their first round series. The third quarter was a killer for the Spurs, the Grizz outscored them 30-15 in the third and the old, tired Spurs could not recover.
So now this proud team has a steep hill to climb.
"We put ourselves in this position," Spurs center Tim Duncan said. "If we want to stay alive, we've got to win one game at a time. There's no other way to say it."
It was Duncan's 35th birthday Monday and his stat line for game four, six points and seven rebounds, one of Duncan's lowest scoring efforts in 174 NBA playoff games. Not exactly a happy birthday to me moment.
The Spurs were the leagues best three point shooting team during the regular season at 39.7 percent. During the playoffs San Antonio is well off target from three point range shooting going 5 for 18.
Perhaps the grind of the regular season has taken a toll on the old Spurs. I've been to the Riverwalk in San Antonio before but I don't think the fountain of youth resides there.
As the Spurs are finding out it's hell getting old.
(Thanks NBA.com)
Monday, April 25, 2011
Hornets sting Lakers, Bryant injured: NBA Playoffs
This is becoming interesting. Chris Paul and his New Orleans Hornet teammates are giving the defending champion LA Lakers all they can handle, beating LA 93-88 on Sunday and tying their series at 2 games a piece.
The key for the Hornets, CP3. Chris Paul had a triple double, 28 points, 13 rebounds and 15 assists and led his team to the win. As for the Lakers, their main man, Kobe Bryant, 17 points. Bryant was seen leaving the game on crutches, but said he'd be ready for game 5.
Either way, this series is quickly becoming a lot of fun, we'll see who can pull it out.
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The key for the Hornets, CP3. Chris Paul had a triple double, 28 points, 13 rebounds and 15 assists and led his team to the win. As for the Lakers, their main man, Kobe Bryant, 17 points. Bryant was seen leaving the game on crutches, but said he'd be ready for game 5.
Either way, this series is quickly becoming a lot of fun, we'll see who can pull it out.
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Sixers cool off from the Heat: NBA Playoffs
And put off the inevitable for at least another couple of days.
The Philadelphia 76ers put on a great show Easter Sunday for their fans, taking down the team that most love to hate, the Miami Heat 86-82.
The game was a back and forth game that Philly had to come back and win after getting an early lead. And Miami reverted back to early season form...and couldn't close the game.
Your game story from Marc Narducci of the Philadelphia Inquirer RIGHT HERE
Dave Hyde of the Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel breaks down the collapsing Heat RIGHT HERE
SI.com gives us highlights of this game.
The Philadelphia 76ers put on a great show Easter Sunday for their fans, taking down the team that most love to hate, the Miami Heat 86-82.
The game was a back and forth game that Philly had to come back and win after getting an early lead. And Miami reverted back to early season form...and couldn't close the game.
Your game story from Marc Narducci of the Philadelphia Inquirer RIGHT HERE
Dave Hyde of the Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel breaks down the collapsing Heat RIGHT HERE
SI.com gives us highlights of this game.
Hawks don't believe in Magic: NBA Playoffs
A brief recap of the 3-month long NBA Playoff season is in order here:
To the apparent surprise of more people than it should, the Atlanta Hawks last night again took advantage of the Orlando Magic and now lead their best of 7 series, 3-1.
The Hawks, possibly the most schizophrenic team in the history of the NBA, matchup incredibly well with the 4th seeded Magic and if its possible, they've managed to out think Magic coach Stan Van Gundy.
Michael Cunningham of the AJC.com gives you the Atlanta re-cap RIGHT HERE
Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel with the Orlando version RIGHT HERE
The 5th seeded Hawks, despite losing their last 6 games leading into the playoffs, look the better prepared of the two teams.
The strategy has been simple. Leave Dwight Howard alone, if he scores 40 points so be it. The Hawks have managed to play the other 4 guys Orlando puts on the floor very well. Orlando's other 4 guys can only shoot what my former High School coach called "Dollar Bill" jump shots (meaning they can't jump over a $1 bill). And they aren't making them. At all. The Magic haven't adjusted to this and thusly will lose this series if not Tuesday, then by the end of the week.
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To the apparent surprise of more people than it should, the Atlanta Hawks last night again took advantage of the Orlando Magic and now lead their best of 7 series, 3-1.
The Hawks, possibly the most schizophrenic team in the history of the NBA, matchup incredibly well with the 4th seeded Magic and if its possible, they've managed to out think Magic coach Stan Van Gundy.
Michael Cunningham of the AJC.com gives you the Atlanta re-cap RIGHT HERE
Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel with the Orlando version RIGHT HERE
The 5th seeded Hawks, despite losing their last 6 games leading into the playoffs, look the better prepared of the two teams.
The strategy has been simple. Leave Dwight Howard alone, if he scores 40 points so be it. The Hawks have managed to play the other 4 guys Orlando puts on the floor very well. Orlando's other 4 guys can only shoot what my former High School coach called "Dollar Bill" jump shots (meaning they can't jump over a $1 bill). And they aren't making them. At all. The Magic haven't adjusted to this and thusly will lose this series if not Tuesday, then by the end of the week.
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