Chicago Bulls All-Star shooting guard Jimmy Butler has been a huge part of the success for the Bulls this season, leading the team to a 46-31 record thus far and a playoff birth. The Bulls have former MVP Derrick Rose returning from knee surgery, a lethal frontcourt with Pau Gasol, Joakim Noah, Taj Gibson, and… Continue reading Jimmy Butler: Can The Bulls Guard Lead The Team to The NBA Finals?

This is the time of year I like to call spring awakening in the NBA. The teams in playoff contention wake up and see the finish line as well as what needs to happen for them to get the ideal seed. The teams that are tanking can also see the finish line and you will… Continue reading What Games You Need To Watch During The Playoff Push

Fans of the Milwaukee Bucks are used to not being relevant. The Bucks have not made it past the first round of the playoffs since the 2000-01 team which had Glenn Robinson and Ray Allen at its core. This year though the Bucks have found themselves relevant enough to almost have the sixth seed in… Continue reading The Curious Case of the Young Bucks

The Los Angeles Clippers sit fifth in the Western Conference Playoff race, but they are preparing to make a run in the Western Conference playoffs. Blake Griffin is back in the fold and healthy, DeAndre Jordan leads the league in rebounds, 14.8 per game and field goal percentage, 70.6%, and Chris Paul is at the… Continue reading Lob City Rises: Can the Los Angeles Clippers Make a Run in the Western Conference?

In a battle of the two highest scoring players in the league this season, James Harden outscored Russell Westbrook by one point, but the Rockets pulled out the win in Oklahoma City. With the win, the Rockets moved one game clear into 2nd place in the Western Conference with only 5 games remaining this season.… Continue reading The Beard Wins the Battle: NBA Daily Recap for Apr 5

The bottom of the Eastern Conference playoff race is turning into the best race as we head down the stretch at season’s end. With tonights win, the Nets have won 6 straight but head into the toughest part of their season, with games against Atlanta (twice), Chicago, and Portland in the coming week. Let’s get… Continue reading The Nets Continue to Rise: NBA Daily Recap for Apr 3

With three triple-doubles in the association, it was hardly a night of fools. Let’s get to the games: Philadelphia 76ers 93 (18-58) Washington Wizards 106 (42-33) Final Washington jumped out to the early lead in the first quarter and the 76ers were outscored in the second quarter. The third quarter was owned by the Wizards… Continue reading James Harden Leads Amazing Individual Performances: NBA Daily Recap for Apr 1

The Raptors have been sliding in the Eastern Conference, but a win tonight over the red-hot Rockets has the potential to put them back in a good frame of mind heading into the playoffs. Let’s get to the games: Los Angeles Lakers 113 (20-53) Philadelphia 76ers 111 (18-57) Final – OT Philadelphia jumped out to… Continue reading The Raptors Get a Win: NBA Daily Recap for Mar 30

With a win and a Grizzlies loss, the Rockets have moved into the number two seed in the Western Conference, bringing about a potential Houston vs Dallas matchup and leaving Memphis with the Spurs in the first round. Let’s get to the games: Houston Rockets 99 (50-23) Washington Wizards 91 (41-33) Final Washington ran out… Continue reading Houston Moves Into Second: NBA Daily Recap for Mar 30