Everyone, I think, would agree that the series between the Miami Heat and the Atlanta Hawks is one of the more boring series in the first round this year because of all the blowout games. Good thing there’s the issue with Josh Smith’s failed dunk attempt and the feud going on between this two clubs. And of course, there’s Mr. Dwayne Wade who had his ups and downs in this series but is still exciting. (more…)
The Boston Celtics-Chicago Bulls series has been one of the best non-finals series in recent years or even of all time as game 6 became a thriller as it went to triple overtime. The Bulls went on to win this game 128-127.
Derrick Rose scored 28 points and blocked Rajon Rondo’s potential game-winner. He also had big help from John Salmons’ 35 points and Brad Miller’s 23 points and 10 rebounds. But the biggest help came when Joakim Noah stole the ball from Paul Pierce and had a go-ahead three-point play. (more…)
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 (more…)
We have got two teams battling it out against each other and making their series a playoff classic. I’m talking about the Boston Celtics and the Chicago Bulls. It has got to be the most exciting series this year right?
Another series that’s looking really exciting is the one between the Orlando Magic and the Philadelphia 76ers. The 76ers have won their two games on game winning shots as the Magic are having a hard time closing out games. But in game 4, it looks like the Magic can also hit the game winning shot.
The Houston Rockets and the Portland Trailblazers are also battling it out but it seems that experience is really key in the playoff and the Rockets have a lot of it compared to the young Trailblazers.
The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Detroit Pistons match up is officially the most boring series this year. Why? (more…)
Boston Celtics, Utah Jazz and the Dallas Mavericks prevail
Day 6 of the NBA Playoffs featured two blownout games and one exciting game that went down the wire. Derrick Rose was also awarded the Rookie of the year honors just prior tip off but like the award he got, he played like a rookie tonight unlike the other games. We also saw how the Mavericks crushed the San Antonio Spurs. As for Kobe Bryant’s back? It was really affecting him. (more…)
In Day 3 of the NBA Playoffs, the Chicago Bulls almost had a 2-0 lead against defending champion Boston Celtics but Ray Allen spoiled it. Great shot for Allen and you should definitely see the recap below. In the other game, it was an easy win for the San Antonio Spurs, who are playing without Manu Ginobili. (more…)
In the first day of the 2009 NBA Playoffs we saw a lot of firsts. We saw all star point guard Brandon Roy get his first playoff basket. We also saw D-Rose having the poise and leadership to play like a veteran and lead his team to victory. A great game between the Mavericks and the Spurs was also shown where the Mavericks won for the first time on the road in the playoff since 2006.
This isn’t the first for anything for Lebron James but he showed us why he is the King in leading the Cavs to victory against the Pistons. Although, Lebron just loves the first game of the NBA playoffs. Remember when he had a triple double in his first ever playoff game? Here are the highlights from nba.com. (more…)
The NBA playoff is just a few weeks away and we still don’t know who is assured of the last two or even the last four playoff spots in the East. Right now the fourth-8th seed are the Miami Heat(38-32), Philadelphia 76ers(36-33), Detroit Pistons (34-36) and the Chicago Bulls (34-38). These teams aren’t safe yet since there are a some teams just a few games behind them. If you’re a fantasy basketball fan, you are probably loving the East right now. Why? (more…)
Dwayne Wade of the Miami Heat hits a buzzer beating three pointer after a steal against the Chicago BUlls. Man oh man! This star has been such a great player this year not only for the Heat but for those who drafted and gambled on him after an injury plagued season last year. Look out Chris Paul! Dwayne Wade is just a few steps away from taking your number one fantasy spot. More on that next time but first, here’s the Miami Heat-Chicago Bulls recap and Wade’s buzzer beater.
The Chicago Bulls and the Sacramento Kings made a trade with less than 24 hours left before the trade deadline where the Bulls got Brad Miller and John Salmons in exchange for Drew Gooden, Andres Nocioni and Cedric Simmons.
This will be Miller’s second stint in Chicago while Gooden is slowly being labeled as a journeyman.
With this trade happening, it sure will free up more minutes for Spencer Hawes unless Gooden plays the center position and Jason Thompson stars at the power forward position. Andres Nocioni can start at small forward and take the place of Salmons but this is the lineup I’d like to see out there.
PG – Beno Udrih
SG – Kevin Martin
SF – Jason Thompson
PF – Drew Gooden
C- Spencer Hawes
As for the Bulls, it looks like the they aren’t done trading yet as it is rumored that Kirk Hinrich will also be moved to Minnesota together with Thabo Sefalosha for Jason Collins and Brian Cardinal. If this trade happens it would be made for financial reasons and for the Bulls to have financial relief.
This would also be a great trade for the Wolves as they get a combo guard who could play well beside Randy Foye. They also get a good defender in Sefalosha just in case Corrie Brewer doesn’t heal well for next year. As for McCants, he’ll have more DNP-CDs.
