With the 2017-2018 NBA season past the midpoint and All-Star weekend approaching, it is time to take a look at my annual Midseason Awards. Rookie of the Year 5. Lauri Markkanen- Chicago Bulls(15.4 ppg, 7.6rpg, 1.3apg) 4. Kyle Kuzma- Los Angeles Lakers(16.5ppg, 6.2rpg, 2.0apg) 3. Donovan Mitchell- Utah Jazz(19.2ppg, 3.3rpg, 3.4apg) 2. Jayson Tatum- Boston… Read More 2017-2018 NBA Midseason Awards: Rookie of the Year
The Dwight Howard saga is finally over as he has been traded to the Los Angeles Lakers as part of a blockbuster 4-team trade. Philadelphia 76ers all-star Andre Iguodala is heading to the Denver Nuggets, while the 76ers acquire Andrew Bynum, and Jason Richardson. The Orlando magic receive Arron Afflalo, Al Harrington, Nikola Vecevic and… Read More Hollywood’s Newest Star: Dwight Howard Traded to Lakers
Celtics 85 76ers 75 BOS wins 4-3 The Boston Celtics are once again heading to the Eastern Conference Finals as they finally dispatched the Philadelphia 76ers 85-75 in game 7. With the Celtics up three and less than four minutes left to play Paul Pierce went out with his sixth foul. Surprisingly Rajon Rondo picked… Read More 2012 NBA Playoffs: Celtics Outlast Sixers in Game 7 to Advance to Conference Finals
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
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
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
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
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
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
(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
The 2012 NBA Playoffs are here! After an exciting lockout shortened season, we have an intriguing set of first round matches. Let’s kick things off with out Eastern Conference first round predictions. Eastern Conference (1)Chicago Bulls vs (8)Philadelphia 76ers Even with Derrick Rose missing significant time in the regular season, Chicago’s defense will stifle Philly… Read More 2012 NBA Playoffs: Eastern Conference First Round Predictions
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