nba playoffs 2009: day 11
Another series is over as the Dallas Mavericks finished off the San Antonio Spurs with a 106-93 win to end the series at 4-1. This win ends streaks for both sides as Dallas advances past the first round for the first time since 2006 while the Spurs are eliminated in the first round for the first time since 2000.
Dwight Howard was just dominant in the Orlando Magic’s 91-78 win over the Philadelphia 76ers to take a 3-2 lead. He had 24 points and a career playoff-high 24 rebounds that led to not only a win but a coaching feud between the two coaches.
Brandon Roy played like a champion as he was really sick and just had to take an IV shot prior to game 5. No problem here as he scored 25 points to lead the Blazers to a 88-77 win to avoid elimination.
“I’ve been involved in games when I didn’t feel well and played well. Some nights when guys come in under the weather they play their best games. And Brandon had one of those best games tonight,” Blazers coach Nate McMillan said. “He came out, took an IV before the game, and played like a champion.”
It didn’t matter if Kevin Garnett was injured or that Ray Allen fouled in the fourth quarter, Paul Pierce was just big. He made shot after shot to send the game into overtime and win the game for the Boston Celtics 106-104, against the Chicago Bulls. He had 26 points while super teammate Rajon Rondo scored 28 points, dished 11 assists and grabbed 8 rebounds.
It was an intense game until the end where Brad Miller was fouled hard by Rondo with two seconds remaining. Miller had to have stitches in his mouth and looked dazed as he went to the free throw line. He missed the first and had to intentionally miss the second but he just hit glass.
(2) Orlando Magic VS (7) Philadelphia 76ers
Orlando leads series 3-2
(3) San Antonio Spurs VS (6) Dallas Mavericks
Dallas wins series 4-1
(4) Portland Trailblazers VS (5) Houston Rockets
Houston leads series 3-2
(2) Boston Celtics VS (7) Chicago Bulls
Boston leads series 3-2
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