After a physical back-and-forth game in Chicago, Derrick Rose took the game into his hands with 3 seconds left and hit a banked three-pointer to win the game. Later, In Los Angeles, Chris Paul returned but Austin Rivers and J.J. Redick were the stars as the Clippers blew out the Rockets to take a 2-1… Continue reading Rose Hits the Game Winner: NBA Playoff Recap for May 8

The Cavs came out much more aggressively, taking an early lead and going wire-to-wire against a docile Bulls team. Meanwhile in Houston, the Rockets and Clippers combined for 96 free-throws in a drag-it-out game that finished with a huge Rockets win to take the series to 1-1 headed to Los Angeles. Let’s get to the… Continue reading We’re All Tied Up: NBA Playoff Recap for May 6

Needing a win to even the series, the Hawks came out strong and led for most of the game, finishing with a comfortable 16 point win. In Golden State, Stephen Curry received his MVP award before the game and Mike Conley returned a mere 8 days after facial reconstruction surgery to lead the Grizzlies to… Continue reading The Hawks and Grizzlies Even Things Up: NBA Playoff Recap for May 5

The Warriors and Wizards both continue their unbeaten run in the playoffs with wins to start the second round. While the Warriors preyed on the injury-ridden Grizzlies, the Warriors used their rest to prepare for a huge win in Atlanta. Let’s get to the games: Washington Wizards 104 (46-36) Atlanta Hawks 98 (60-22) Final Atlanta… Continue reading The Second Round Kicks Off: NBA Playoffs Recap for Sunday May 3

With the injury to Mike Conley, the Blazers took advantage and got an important home win to take their series to 3-1. Elsewhere, the Nets won in OT to make it 2-2 with the #1 seed, and the Bucks got their second straight to force a game 6 at 3-2. Let’s get to the games:… Continue reading The Nets Tie it Up: NBA Playoffs Recap for April 28

With so many of the first round series in the NBA this year being busts, it is the defending champion San Antonio Spurs and the hyper talented Los Angeles Clippers who are trying their best to keep the early days of the playoffs relevant. Embed from Getty Images After taking Game 1 of the series the… Continue reading Spurs vs. Clippers Series is now a Best of Three

In the nightcap, the Dallas Mavericks hung on to force a game 5 with a win over the Rockets. Elsewhere, the Cavs swept the Celtics but lose Kevin Love to injury, the Clippers even up the series with the Spurs with a gutsy win in San Antonio, and the Wizards sweep the Raptors. Let’s get… Continue reading The Mavs Hang On: NBA Playoff Recap for April 27

Two teams extended their playoff lives, one team came one game closer to going home, and one team was sent home in a full day of NBA action featuring some of the league’s brightest stars. Let’s get to the games: Atlanta Hawks 83 (60-22) Brooklyn Nets 91 (38-44) Final Brooklyn jumped out to a big lead… Continue reading One Team is Out: NBA Playoffs Recap for Saturday, April 26, 2015

The Rockets and Wizards continue to roll, making their respective series’ 3-0 and virtually eliminating the Mavs and Raptors. Elsewhere, the Spurs come home and dominate the Clippers to take a commanding advantage in the series at 2-1. Let’s get to the games: Houston Rockets 130 (56-26) Dallas Mavericks 128 (50-32) Final Dallas ran out… Continue reading The Beard Makes it Three: NBA Playoffs Recap for April 24