With the first round complete, it is time to take a look at the Eastern Conference Second Round matchups. (2)Miami Heat vs (3)Indiana Pacers After dropping game one, the Indiana Pacers won four straight to easily dispose of the Orlando Magic in the first round. The road will be difficult in round 2. Offensively, the… Read More 2012 NBA Playoffs: Eastern Conference Second Round Predictions
76ers 79 Bulls 78 PHI wins 4-2 The Philadelphia 76ers are heading to the second after narrowly defeated the Chicago Bulls 79-78 in game 6. Andre Iguodala drained two free throws with 2.2 seconds remaining to put Philly ahead. C.J. Watson would heave up a desperation half court shot that nearly banked in as time… Read More 2012 NBA Playoffs: Sixers and Celtics Advance, Nuggets Force Game 7
To no surprise, Oklahoma City Thunder guard James Harden was named the NBA Sixth Man of the Year today. Harden averaged 16.8 points off the bench, and is a key piece for the Thunder who have championship aspirations this season. Lou Williams finished second in the voting and Jason Terry was third.
Heat 106 Knicks 94 MIA wins 4-1 The Miami Heat are on to the second round after they defeated the New York Knicks 106-94 Wednesday night. LeBron James led the Heat with 29 points, 7 assists, and 8 rebounds. Dwyane Wade and Mario Chalmers added 19 points. Carmelo Anthony went out fighting scoring 35 points… Read More 2012 NBA Playoffs: Heat Advance, Grizzlies Survive
Pacers 105 Magic 87 IND wins 4-1 The Indiana Pacers became the first team in the Eastern Conference to advance to the second round as they made easy work of the Orlando Magic in game 5. Danny Granger led the Pacers with 25 points, while Darren Collison pitched in with 19 points. Jameer Nelson led… Read More 2012 NBA Playoffs: Staying Alive
Spurs 87 Jazz 81 SA Wins 4-0 The San Antonio Spurs completed their domination of the Utah Jazz with 87-81 game 4 victory to sweep the Jazz out of the playoffs. Manu Ginobili led a balanced Spurs attack with 17 points. Al Jefferson had 26 points and 10 rebounds in a losing effort. The Spurs… Read More 2012 NBA Playoffs: Western Control
76ers 89 Bulls 82 PHI 3-1 The number one seed in the Eastern Conference are a loss away from being eliminated by the eight seed Philadelphia 76ers. The Bulls lost their third straight game of the series since they lost their superstar Derrick Rose to a torn ACL. Spencer Hawes’ 22 points and Jrue Holiday’s… Read More 2012 NBA Playoffs: 3-1 Advantage
Pacers 101 Magic 99 OT IND 3-1 After blowing a 19-point fourth quarter lead the Indiana Pacers held for a 101-99 overtime over the Orlando Magic. The Pacers now own a commanding 3-1 series lead as they head back to Indianapolis for game 5. David West led Indiana with 26 points while Danny Granger scored… Read More 2012 NBA Playoffs: Defending Champs Bounced
Heat 87 Knicks 70 MIA 3-0 The Miami Heat got a surprisingly huge fourth quarter from LeBron James and pulled away from the Knicks in Madison Square Garden. James finished with a team high 32 points, 17 of which came on the fourth quarter. James also had 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Dwyane Wade scored… Read More 2012 NBA Playoffs: Heat and Thunder Impress
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
(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
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