New York Knicks center Tyson Chandler was named the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year on Wednesday. Serge Ibaka of the Oklahoma City Thunder finished second and Dwight Howard finished third in the voting.
(1)Spurs 114(8)Jazz 83 SA 2-0 The San Antonio Spurs continue to look impressive as they once again blew out the Utah Jazz 114-83 to take a commanding 2-0 series lead. Tony Parker led the balanced Spurs attack with 18 points, and 9 assists. Rookie Kawhi Leonard added 17 points. Al Jefferson and Josh Howard… Read More 2012 NBA Playoffs: Grizzlies Roar Back
Longtime San Diego Charger, Junior Seau was found dead in his home Wednesday of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest. Seau was 43 years old. Seau, a sure-fire hall of famer played for parts of 20 seasons in the NFL for the San Diego Chargers, Miami Dolphins, and New England Patriots. Seau was… Read More San Diego Icon Seau Found Dead
(4)Celtics 87 (5)Hawks 80 Tied 1-1 No Rondo, no problem. Playing without their star point guard Rajon Rondo who was suspended for game 2, Paul Pierce carried the Celtics to a 87-80 victory over the Atlanta Hawks in game two. Pierce put together a massive double-double with 36 points and 14 rebounds. Kevin Garnett also… Read More 2012 NBA Playoffs: Truth Prevails
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich was named the 2011-2012 NBA Coach of the Year. Popovich led the Spurs to a 50-16 record and the Western Conference top seed. Popovich was followed by Tom Thibodeau, Frank Vogel, Lionel Hollins, Doc Rivers, and George Karl in the voting.
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