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Lakers lookin' pretty good. Kobe had, maybe, the best game I've seen him play all year. Clean up a couple things and they could be in the WCF. Lets see how they do in the altitude before I get too far ahead of myself. But they're looking like a real team right now, at least.
I hate the Celtics. So I don't really have anything to say about that other than, Hawks, you missed your best opportunity to advance.
Call it a hangover, call it a letdown, call it whatever you want - the Bulls might not make it out of the first round. | |
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Western Conference Playoffs, 1st Round
Game 2
What is there to say? San Antonio pretty much dominated the entire game. It was a 20-0 run during the second quarter that pretty much sealed the game before halftime even came around, and the Spurs handed the Jazz their second most humiliating defeat in postseason history, eclipsed only by the Michael Jordan-led Bulls defeating the Jazz in the 1998 NBA Finals by 42 points and holding them to a then-historic low of 54 points scored in a single game.
San Antonio leads series 2-0.
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Utah Jazz 83 
San Antonio Spurs 114
Meanwhile, the Knicks may not have much to cheer about this postseason, but they did receive some excellent news today, as their center Tyson Chandler was named Defensive Player of the Year. He edged out Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka for top honors, while Dwight Howard came in third.
Knicks season ends this weekend. | |
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Eastern Conference Playoffs, 1st Round
Game 3
The Pacers led the entire game, but pull away to a huge 23 point lead in the third quarter and go on cruise control to take the victory and win back home court advantage from the Orlando Magic. The Pacers dominated the Magic inside the paint, scoring 42 points inside to Orlando's 22.
Indiana leads series 2-1.
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Indiana Pacers 97 
Orlando Magic 74
Last nights schedule didn't really do much for me.
Looks like the Pacers will advance. Ugh.
The Spurs are going to be tough for anybody to beat four out of seven if they can keep playing like that. East or West, including Miami. It's theirs to lose at this point.
Sorry uPtoWn, but I have to agree with you. If they could be eliminated in three as a mercy killing I think the Knicks might take it. | |
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I'm hoping they at least put on a good show tonight.Goodbye Knicks..... | |
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There's always next season. As a Warriors fan, those are words I live by.The Knicks just aren't in Miami's class. Even if they were healthy, they weren't winning the series. As long as Miami has this group, Knicks aren't winning shit in the near future either. Miami has better talent. And of course the Knicks set the league record for consecutive playoff losses. Thirty-nine years without a championship.
Looking forward to Giants training camp. | |
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What exactly was Amare thinking? | |
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uPtoWnNY said: The Knicks just aren't in Miami's class. Even if they were healthy, they weren't winning the series. As long as Miami has this group, Knicks aren't winning shit in the near future either. Miami has better talent. And of course the Knicks set the league record for consecutive playoff losses. Thirty-nine years without a championship.
Looking forward to Giants training camp. - Keep the faith. The Knicks have some nice pieces...you never know what might happen to the Heat. Teams have injuries... My Nets on the other hand...all I can say is Hello Brooklyn. - | |
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It was a night of ugly, grind'em out basketball in the East.
Eastern Conference Playoffs, 1st Round
Game 3
The Sixers storm back from a 14 point deficit early in the fourth quarter and closed the game on a 25-6 run to win the game and take control of the series. After playing well early, the Bulls went cold down the stretch making only two field goals in the last nine minutes and missing some key free throws. Joakim Noah once again played well but left the game after spraining his ankle driving towards the basket on a fast break attempt. He tried to play later but was only able to manage one basket before having to exit the game.
Philadelphia leads series 2-1.
Eastern Conference Playoffs, 1st Round
Game 3
The Celtics rely on their big four to win an ugly game against the Atlanta Hawks. It looked like neither team wanted to win the game by the end of the third quarter, but eventually the big superstars stepped up to the plate. Paul Pierce scored 21 points, Kevin Garnett had 20 points and 13 rebounds, Rajon Rondo had a triple double, and Ray Allen returned from an ankle injury to score 13 points. Joe Johnson led the Hawks with 29 points and Jeff Teague contributed 23 points. However, with injuries sideling Josh Smith, Al Horford, and Zaza Pachulia, the Hawks were forced to rely on Eric Dampier, who scored six points in 23 minutes of play. Until tonight he only played 83 minutes over 15 games and scored two points all season.
Boston leads series 2-1.
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Chicago Bulls 74 
Philadelphia 76ers 79
Atlanta Hawks 84
Boston Celtics 90 F/OT
The Bulls just played some of the worst playoff basketball I've ever seen. Yikes. | |
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Did you see the team they played against. I don't know how in the hell Philly pulled this game out. This series would be over easily if D. Rose were healthy. When Philly's shooters go cold them guys can't hit the side of a barn. Don't laugh at my funk
This funk is a serious joint | |
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This was about the bulls performing up 2 their scrub level. The playoffs is NOT the regular season. | |
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I still think Chicago wins in 7. | |
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It wouldn't surprise me. Don't laugh at my funk
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Western Conference Playoffs, 1st Round
Game 4
The Dallas Mavericks made a spirited run early in the game but could survive the thunderous run by James Harden, who scored 29 points to help lead Oklahoma City to victory and a first round sweep of the defending NBA champions. Dirk Nowitzski put up 34 points in a losing effort, and it appears that drastic changes are likely to happen to the Mavericks franchise during the offseason.
Oklahoma City wiins series 4-0.
In earlier games today....
Eastern Conference Playoffs, 1st Round
Game 4
The Pacers squandered a 19 point lead in the foruth quarter to allow Orlando to send the game into overtime, but played tough in the overtime period to win the game. It may have been Stan Van Gundy's final home game as coach of the Magic.
Indiana leads series 3-1.
Western Conference Playoffs, 1st Round
Game 3
The Clippers survive ridiculously poor free throw shooting down the stretch and a last second shot attempt by Memphis forward Rudy Gay to hang on for the victory., Once again, Memphis took a big lead in the third quarter, forcing the Clippers to rally from behind again, albeit with not as huge of a deficit as in game 1. Chris Paul led the Clippers with 24 points while Blake Griffin scored 17 points but only made three free throws in nine attempts. Rudy Gay led the Grizzlies with 24 points while Zach Randolph scored 17 points.
L.A. Clippers lead series 2-1.
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Oklahoma City Thunder 103 
Dallas Mavericks 97
Memphis Grizzlies 86 
Los Angeles Clippers 87
Some tough words from Mike Woodson in yesterday's NY Daily News, saying Carmelo needs to be in better shape. Also Carmelo and the entire team have to do things this summer to raise their game.
Preach it coach! | |
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Am I thee ONLY 1 who thinks the Bulls look like amateurs? The Bulls aren't that good but they got PLAYED by the ref's 2day. [Edited 5/6/12 12:28pm] | |
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Eastern Conference Playoffs, 1st Round
Game 4
In another ugly, grind'em out game, Bulls point guard C.J. Watson comes out of hius slump to score 17 points in the second half, and Carlos Boozer added 23 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Sixers, as they made key baskets down the stretch thanks to Jrue Holiday to maintain their slim lead and win the game. The Bulls, who once looked like they were possibly on their way to their first NBA title since the Michael Jordan years, now find themselves on the verge of an early elimination due to injuries to Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah.
Philadelphia leads series 3-1.
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Eastern Conference Playoffs, 1st Round
Game 4
The Knicks ride the coattails of Carmelo Anthony, who played a monster game. scoring 41 points. Amar'e Stoudamire returned from a hand injury to score 19 points, and they survive a late challenge by the Heat to win their first postseason game in over ten years, thus staving off elimination for the time being.
Miami leads series 3-1.
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Miami Heat 87 Remember when first round playoffs usually was 3-0? Yeah this is taken too long. | |
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Timmy84 said: Remember when first round playoffs usually was 3-0? Yeah this is taken too long. - It takes longer, but I prefer the best of 7 format. With the best of 5 the better team didn't necessarily win. And it allows the NBA season to last that much longer  | |
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But would it matter how long the series was and the losing team still can't get up and change things? I've seen a few teams actually come back from a 0-3 deficit and win but it's rare just like it is when it's 0-2 or whatever. I can't make excuses for this season though, it's like this is the playoffs, you have to play to win. If you just straight lose, it's not good on your record no matter how many times you make the playoffs, dig? | |
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Like I said, let Melo score 40+ every game and the Knicks will have a chance to win. That is the only reason they won that game. Both teams played solid defense. Both teams star players played well. Both teams bench players did a decent job of filling their roles. Melo just scored enough points by himself for them to win (even though he missed some game winning free throws and looked tired from the effort).
No team has ever come back from 0-3 to win a series in the NBA playoffs. 1-3, yes. 0-3, no. Jus' sayin'. | |
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Timmy84 said:
But would it matter how long the series was and the losing team still can't get up and change things? I've seen a few teams actually come back from a 0-3 deficit and win but it's rare just like it is when it's 0-2 or whatever. I can't make excuses for this season though, it's like this is the playoffs, you have to play to win. If you just straight lose, it's not good on your record no matter how many times you make the playoffs, dig? - Most teams won't come back from a 3 - 0 deficit. But what about the series that are 2 - 1? That team with 1 win can feel some hope knowing the next game is not "do or die". That SHOULD motivate each team to play harder. But the extended season I think is the best reward...if key injuries can be avoided. - | |
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Guess I meant 0-2... | |
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It's happened in hockey a lot, and I think it's happened in baseball (I don't follow, either). But never the NBA. | |
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The Bulls picked the right time to get injuries as they are shell shocked, Philly will knock them out. I don't know if they would take out Boston but if they were to play Atlanta, that would be a push series, all fodder for Miami. Jeux Sans Frontiers | |
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