Posts Tagged ‘NBA Playoffs’
Pat Riley appears in NBA Finals for sixth consecutive decade
Pat Riley is appearing in the NBA Finals for the sixth consecutive decade. Yes, he’s one of the godfathers of the game. Consequently, it is a remarkable testament to Riley’s career, longevity, and success throughout the years. The Miami Heat president is appearing in the NBA Finals, which tipped off its 2020 edition (Heat vs.…
Read MoreLeBron James reaches amazing milestone with 10th Finals appearance
LeBron James didn’t need to accomplish anything with the Los Angeles Lakers, didn’t even need to keep playing, for his reputation to be secure. King James is one of the five best NBA players of all time. What he’s done since entering the NBA as a teenage rookie in 2003 as the No. 1 overall…
Read MoreBoston Celtics stave off elimination, knock off Miami Heat 121-108 in Game 5
The Boston Celtics were in an unenviable position going into Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals. Thanks to rookie guard Tyler Herro, who scored 37 points for Miami in Game 4, the Celtics were down 3-1 after the first four games. That said, the Celtics needed a win to keep their season alive. Early…
Read MoreMiami Heat: 3 key adjustments for Game 4 vs. Boston Celtics
The Miami Heat finished with the fifth-best record in the eastern conference during the regular season. Although they were not viewed as legitimate titile contenders, they have made some noise in the playoffs. In fact, Miami successfully advanced through the first two rounds of the 2020 NBA playoffs with an 8-1 record. They swept the…
Read MoreNBA players boycott three playoff games to protest Jacob Blake shooting
NBA players staged a boycott of Wednesday’s three playoff games at Walt Disney World. It was a highly visible protest of a black man being shot by a white police officer seven times in the back on Sunday in Wisconsin. Jacob Blake’s three children were in his vehicle as he was shot multiple times in…
Read MoreGolden State Warriors: Keys to victory for Game 2 of 2019 NBA Finals
The Golden State Warriors are playing in their fifth consecutive NBA Finals. Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors have advanced to the Finals for the first time in franchise history. However, it was the Raptors who played like the experienced team, posting a 118-109 victory in Game 1. Although the Golden State Warriors find themselves in…
Read MoreNBA Playoffs: Biggest questions for each remaining team
Here’s a look at the biggest question for each of the teams remaining in the NBA playoffs.
Read MoreGolden State Warriors take back NBA Championship
After losing in historical fashion a year ago, Golden State completed their resurgence back to an NBA Championship. The Larry O’Brien trophy returns to the Bay Area for the second time in three years. They won game five of the series versus the Cleveland Cavaliers, 129-120. Golden State Warriors 129 – Cleveland Cavaliers 120 The championship…
Read MoreWarriors take Game 1 of NBA Finals
In a battle of contrasting styles of offense versus defense, Game 1 of the NBA finals went to the Golden State Warriors as their offense overwhelmed the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Warriors’ X-factor, Kevin Durant, came through when they needed him the most. The Cavs could not contain the forward and he found ways to score…
Read MoreNBA Playoffs: Cavaliers win Eastern championship
They did it! The defending champions, Cleveland Cavaliers have claimed another Eastern conference championship in the NBA Playoffs after eliminating the Boston Celtics, 4-1. The stage is now set. The Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors are going to write the third chapter in their championship rivalry. The Warriors will host the Cavaliers in Game…
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