Oklahoma City Thunder 115 Houston Rockets 113 (Rockets 2-1 series) OKLAHOMA CITY - Russell Westbrook recorded his second straight playoff triple-double with 32 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists as the Thunder earned their first victory in this best of seven series. Taj Gibson added 20 points. James Harden totaled 44 points, six rebounds and six assists for the Rockets. … [Read more...] about Adams tips in victory for Thunder
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Butler-Xavier: Tale of the Tape
By Paul Casey Gotham Setting: It's a "White-Out" at the Cintas Center as Brad Stevens and his Butler Bulldogs (4-3, 1-0) renew their rivalry with Chris Mack and his Xavier Musketeers (5-2). Fans will be clad in white tee shirts for the evening. Plot: Horizon League meets Atlantic 10 in this battle of NCAA contenders. The Bulldogs reached last year's finals. The Musketeers … [Read more...] about Butler-Xavier: Tale of the Tape
Butler – Kansas State: Tale Of The Tape
By Paul Gotham Setting: Energy Solutions Arena in Salt Lake City is the location for the West Regional final battle between Brad Stevens and his No. 5 seed Butler Bulldogs (31-4) and Frank Martin’s No.2 seed Kansas State Wildcats (30-4). Plot: Horizon League faces off with the Big 12 for a spot in the Final Four. Sub-plot: Butler plays in the first regional final in … [Read more...] about Butler – Kansas State: Tale Of The Tape
Butler-Syracuse: Tale Of The Tape
By Paul Gotham Setting: Energy Solutions Arena in Salt Lake City is the location for the West Regional semifinal battle between Brad Stevens and his No. 5 seed Butler Bulldogs (30-4) and Jim Boeheim's No.1 seed Syracuse Orange (30-4). Plot: Horizon League faces off with the Big East for a spot in Saturday's regional final. Sub-plot: Syracuse will go without center … [Read more...] about Butler-Syracuse: Tale Of The Tape
Siena-Butler: Tale Of The Tape
By Paul Gotham Setting: The Metro-Atlantic Athletic Conference clashes with the Horizon League when Fran McCaffery takes his Siena Saints (22-5) west for a non-conference showdown with Brad Stevens and his Butler Bulldogs (24-4). Plot: Seeds are on the line. With a win Butler could be in position for a four seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. Siena could secure an … [Read more...] about Siena-Butler: Tale Of The Tape