Posts Tagged ‘NBA Playoffs’
NBA Playoffs: Irving leads Cavaliers to 3-1 series lead
After a brief stumble in Game 3, the Cleveland Cavaliers are back on track in the NBA Playoffs and handily dealt with Boston Celtics in Game 4 to take a 3-1 lead in their Eastern conference championship series. Both teams head to Boston to play Game 5, where the Cavs hope to close out the…
Read MoreNBA: Spurs thrash Rockets 115-74 to reach Western finals
The San Antonio Spurs swatted aside the Houston Rockets 74-115 in Game 6 of the NBA Western Conference semi-final. With victory, the franchise is now heading to its 13th conference final and has something to prove. Not many believe the Spurs can win the title this season, but the team has just been doing what…
Read MoreNBA Playoffs: Warriors drop Jazz 4-0, advance to West Finals
The Golden State Warriors are locked, loaded, and dangerous. They are a pristine 8-0 in the NBA Playoffs so far. Their latest victim on their road to another NBA title, the Utah Jazz. The Dubs crushed the Jazz 121-95 in Game 4 of their series and now comfortably cruise to the Western Conference finals. Stephen…
Read MoreUtah Jazz end the Los Angeles Clippers’ season
c Only 20 percent of NBA teams have gone on the road and won a game seven. Most of those upsets weren’t executed by an inexperienced team like the Utah Jazz. They defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 104-91. Utah Jazz 104 – Los Angeles Clippers 91 Gordon Hayward needed to have a great game in…
Read MoreNBA Playoffs: Celtics, Wizards secure 3-2 series leads
The NBA Playoffs heat up as two Eastern conference teams take a step closer towards closing out their respective series. Both the Washington Wizards and the Boston Celtics defeated their respective opponents to lead their series 3-2. Atlanta Hawks 99 – Washington Wizards 103 Once again, John Wall and Bradley Beal delivered for the Wizards…
Read MoreHouston Rockets eliminate Oklahoma City Thunder 4-1
The Oklahoma City Thunder came into game five with win-or-go-home on their minds. They were not able to escape Houston as they lost to the Rockets 105-99. James Harden led the Rockets with 37 points, eight rebounds, and four assists. However, he had a pedestrian shooting night going 8-of-25 from the field and 2-of-13 from…
Read MoreLebron James leads Cavaliers to first-round series sweep of the Pacers
When it comes to playoff time with Lebron James on your roster, there’s no chance the Cavaliers will come out sluggish to start the postseason. They showed their focus as they completed the sweep of a feisty Indiana Pacers team on Sunday. The Cavs won game four in Indiana 106-102 to advance to the second round.…
Read MoreNBA Quarter-finals: Bulls stun Celtics in Game 2
The NBA quarter-finals are in full swing and fans are being treated to some amazing basketball. Six teams took to the hardwood on Tuesday to play Game 2 of their respective series. The trio of games brought some exciting action as well as an intriguing stunner as the Chicago Bulls surged to a 2-0 advantage…
Read MoreNBA Play-Offs open with Cleveland Cavaliers win
After a long Regular Season, the road to the NBA championship is underway and knock-out hoops is now taking place with the commencement of the Play-Offs. The first game of the 1/8 round is taking place over Saturday and Sunday, and last night there were four games. There were two games played in the Western…
Read MoreCleveland Cavaliers win 2016 NBA Championship!
The Cleveland Cavaliers have made NBA history by becoming the first-ever team to comeback from a 3-1 deficit and go on to win the NBA championship. The Cavs defeated the Golden State Warriors 93-89 in a tightly contested Game 7. LeBron James, who was named the Finals Most Valuable Player, was finally able to fulfill…
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