Articles Tagged with nba playoffs

Golden State Warriors Lose In Double OT

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The Golden State Warriors were defeated in game one of the Western Conference series on Monday night after the San Antonio Spurs pulled off a 129-127 double-overtime win. While the Warriors lost in game one, their ability to hold on for a 129-127 contest may give the young team the confidence they need to move… Read more »

Warriors Take 3-1 Series Lead Over Nuggets With 115-101 Win [Video]

Curry finished with 31 points on the night.

The Golden State Warriors now hold a two-game lead over the Denver Nuggets after a 115-101 win Sunday night. Point guard Stephen Curry led the way with 31 points, seven assists, and three rebounds, though he was almost left out of the starting five because of a sore left ankle. Head coach Mark Jackson decided… Read more »

Lakers Beat Hornets 104-96, Hold On To Eighth Place In The West

The Lakers are now a half-game ahead of the Jazz for the final playoff spot.

The Los Angeles Lakers are not used to battling down the stretch for the last playoff spot, but they are off to a good start after beating the New Orleans Hornets 104-96 Tuesday night. Kobe Bryant stepped up to the challenge and led the Lakers with 30 points, six rebounds, and six assists. Bryant’s Lakers… Read more »

Miami Heat Remain Noncommittal On Chris Bosh Starter Status

Chris Bosh Might Be out Thursday

As the Miami Heat prepare for Game 2 of the NBA finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder the team has chosen to remain noncommittal regarding the status of All-Star forward Chris Bosh. Bosh for his part has remained abused by all the talk of his playing status, noting on Wednesday afternoon: “I didn’t know it… Read more »

Miami Heat Dominates Celtics In Game 7, Next Stop NBA Finals

LeBron James and Miami Heat Defeat Boston Celtics

LeBron James, Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh proved why their called the “big three” on Saturday when they outscored the Boston Celtics 28-15 in the fourth quarter of their Game 7 playoff match, a victory that advances the Miami Heat once again to the NBA’s biggest stage. The Heat advanced on a strong 31 point… Read more »

Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat Game Ends In A Tie? What? [Watch]

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Residents of Portland, Maine got quite a treat Sunday night when local ABC affiliate WMTW news anchor Meghan Torjussen reached the sports segment of the late nights news cast. For those tuning in and wandering about the score to game 4 of the Boston Celtics versus the Miami Heat, I think it’s safe to say… Read more »

Lance Stephenson Apologizes For Inappropriate LeBron James Gesture

Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson apologizes to LeBron James

The NBA playoffs are a stressful time for basketball players as they inch towards an NBA championship and the tension between the Indiana Pacers and Miami Heat reached there highest levels to date on Thursday night after Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson was caught on camera flash a choking gesture at Heat star LeBron James…. Read more »

Los Angeles Clippers Sink Memphis Grizzlies, Advance To Round 2

Los Angeles Clippers Beat Memphis Grizzlies

The Los Angeles Clippers were not about to let another fourth quarter lead slip away and on Sunday and they made sure of that point when the Clipper’s bench outscored the Memphis reserves 41-11. After the game MVP Randy Foye said of the victory: “Our bench was our MVP. They realized what they had to… Read more »

Chris ‘Birdman’ Andersen Investigated By Internet Child Pornography Unit

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The Denver Nuggets are still fighting against the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2012 NBA Playoffs, but the team is doing it without backup center Chris “Birdman” Andersen. Birdman is currently being investigated by the Internet Crimes Against Children unit and has been excused indefinitely from all team activities. The Denver Post reports that authorities… Read more »

Kobe Bryant Has Flu-Like Symptoms, Questionable For Game 6

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The Los Angeles Lakers play the Denver Nuggets tonight at 7:30, and they may be doing so without their star Kobe Bryant. Bryant missed the shoot-around this morning because he was suffering from intestinal flu-like symptoms. Lakers Coach Mike Brown said that he expects Kobe to suit up, flu or no flu. Brown said: “If… Read more »