Celtics 101 76ers 85 BOS 3-2 The Boston Celtics used a third quarter rally to pull away from the Philadelphia 76ers in game five 101-85 and take a 3-2 series lead. Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo found Brandon Bass early and often in the third quarter which led to an 18 point quarter for Bass.… Read More 2012 NBA Playoffs: Thunder Eliminate Lakers, Celtics Push Sixers to Brink
Heat 101 Pacers 93 Tied 2-2 The Miami Heat rode the backs of their two superstars to a crucial game 4 victory. LeBron James out together his best game of these playoffs with 40 points, 18 rebounds, and 9 assists. Dwyane Wade finally alive, scoring 30 points to go along with 9 rebounds and 6… Read More 2012 NBA Playoffs: Heat Knot Series, Spurs Complete Sweep
Spurs 96 Clippers 86 SA 3-0 The San Antonio Spurs are a win away from the Conference Finals as the defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 96-86 in game three to take a 3-0 series lead. Down 40-16, the San Antonio came roaring back on the heels of a 24-0 this quarter run to push the… Read More Spurs and Thunder Closing In
Pacers 94 Heat 75 IND 2-1 Don’t look now, but the Indiana Pacers took a 2-1 series lead with a 94-75 beat down for the Miami Heat in game 3. After going into the halftime break tied, the Pacers came out and put the wood the the Heat in the third. The game was never… Read More 2012 NBA Playoffs: Pacers Seize Control, Spurs Dominate
Celtics 107 76ers 91 BOS 2-1 The Boston Celtics regained control of the series in emphatic fashion, wiping down the Sixers 107-91 in game 3. Paul Pierce set the tone early with two loud and emphatic dunks. Pierce who has been struggling with a sprained MCL, had his best game of the series scoring 24… Read More 2012 NBA Playoffs: Celts Win Big, Thunder Escape
Pacers 78 Heat 75 Tied 1-1 The Indiana Pacers battles their way to a 78-75 game 2 victory and are now heading back to the Field House with home-court advantage. Even with some misses, the Pacers won the free throw contest down the stretch and hung on to win. The recently crowned MVP came up… Read More 2012 NBA Playoffs: Heat Stumble, Spurs Roll
Now that that the matchups are set, let’s take a look at the Western Conference Semifinals pairings. (1)San Antonio Spurs vs. (5)Los Angeles Clippers The San Antonio Spurs had no trouble dismantling the under-matched Utah Jazz 4-0 in round one. The Clippers should put up a little more resistance in round two. In round one… Read More 2012 NBA Playoffs: Western Conference Second Round Predictions
Clippers 82 Grizzlies 72 LAC win 4-3 A day after the Los Angeles Lakers were victorious over the Denver Nuggets in game 7, the Los Angeles Clippers matched their city mates with a game 7 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies 82-72. In a low scoring, defensive battle the Clippers pulled away from the Clippers in… Read More 2012 NBA Playoffs: Clippers Move On, Heat Pull Away
Celtics 92 76ers 91 BOS 1-0 It wasn’t pretty but a win is a win. The Boston Celtics kicked off the second round of the NBA Playoffs with a come from behind victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in game 1. Although it wasn’t his smoothest game Rajon Rondo was still able to record his 8th… Read More 2012 NBA Playoffs: Celtics Rally to Take Gm 1, Lakers Prevail in 7
A source close to the player has said that Miami Heat superstar LeBron James has won his third MVP. This is the third MVP award for James in four seasons. James average 27.1 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 6.2 assists a game this season. Kevin Durant, Chris Paul, Kobe Bryant, and Tony Parker followed James in… Read More LeBron Wins Third MVP
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
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