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
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Houston Moves Into Second: 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
The Warriors Claim the West: NBA Daily Recap for Mar 28
By winning in Milwaukee, the Warriors secured the number one seed in the Western Conference. Favorites by many to win it all, the Warriors are driving on all cylinders and seem to be dominating teams both at home and on the road. Let’s get to the games: Atlanta Hawks 100 (55-18) Charlotte Hornets 115 (31-41)… Continue reading The Warriors Claim the West: NBA Daily Recap for Mar 28
The Warriors Control the Pace: NBA Recap for Mar 27
The matchup of the night pitted the Golden State Warriors agains the Memphis Grizzlies. This #1 seed versus #2 was a rematch of a game from this winter in which the Grizzlies pounded the ball to victory, slowing the tempo and exploiting the Warriors’ lack of height. Tonight was a different story, though, as the… Continue reading The Warriors Control the Pace: NBA Recap for Mar 27
The Pacers Miss a Chance to Move Up: NBA Daily Recap for Mar 27
The Pacers miss out on a chance to move up in the standings, and instead fall into a three way tie with Brooklyn and Charlotte, 1/2 game behind Boston for the last Eastern Conference playoff spot. Let’s get to the games: Indiana Pacers 107 (31-41) Milwaukee Bucks 111 (36-36) Final Milwaukee jumped out to the… Continue reading The Pacers Miss a Chance to Move Up: NBA Daily Recap for Mar 27
March is Synonymous with Spartan Success
In no galaxy of the sporting world is a team with two national titles to its name considered a Cinderella. A program with that tutelage, including 25 trips to the NCAA tournament, should never be considered a surprise when it advances beyond where it is expected to finish. That’s where the No. 7 seed Michigan State Spartans… Continue reading March is Synonymous with Spartan Success
Sun Devils Need A Big Hire to Elevate the Program Within Arizona
The Pac-12 is hardly a basketball powerhouse and neither is charter member, Arizona State. However, the one team that happens to make national noise in an otherwise watered down conference, is the Sun Devils’ arch-enemy. Embed from Getty Images In-state rival Arizona is as consistent of a program as they come. Arizona State, meanwhile, is… Continue reading Sun Devils Need A Big Hire to Elevate the Program Within Arizona
Golden State Warriors Defeat Portland Trail Blazers, Clinch Division Title
This high profile Point Guard match up was close for the first half but the undermanned Trailblazers could not keep up with the Warriors once the 3rd quarter rolled around. Golden State clinched the Pacific division title with a 122-108 victory in Portland. The Curry-Lillard match up did live up to its billing, however, including… Continue reading Golden State Warriors Defeat Portland Trail Blazers, Clinch Division Title
The Race at the Bottom of the East Heats Up: NBA Daily Recap for Mar 26
The race for the bottom three spots in the Eastern Conference might be the most interesting race as we close in on the last three weeks of the season. With wins by the Pacers and Nets, four teams are within 1/2 game for the 8th and final spot. With 11 or 12 games to go,… Continue reading The Race at the Bottom of the East Heats Up: NBA Daily Recap for Mar 26
West Coast Rules: NBA Recap for Mar 24
There were three matchups of Eastern Conference vs. Western Conference on Monday night and, with three double-digit victories, the Western Conference showed that it is the stronger conference. The Eastern Conference playoff race should not be discounted though; one team clinched a spot, while three others are in a tight race for the past spot… Continue reading West Coast Rules: NBA Recap for Mar 24