Thursday's NBA action. CLEVELAND CAVALIERS 124 BOSTON CELTICS 118 CLEVELAND - The Cavaliers (24-7) led by 18 coming into the fourth quarter, but the Celtics (19-14) made things interesting in the final period as they outscored the Cavs 35-23. Boston pulled within one point twice within the final two minutes, but Kyrie Irving, who continues to hit the big shots in crunch … [Read more...] about Cavs’ Big 3 combine for 85 points, hold off Celtics
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Westbrook’s missed game-winner exactly what Thunder keep missing
By Paul Gotham One play does not make a game or season, but it can represent something larger. In this case, the final play of game four from the Oklahoma City Thunder-Los Angeles Clippers Western Conference semi-finals tells a tale. In case you haven't already seen it: This is too easy, but let's get it out of the way: a high school team runs a more … [Read more...] about Westbrook’s missed game-winner exactly what Thunder keep missing
Roberto Duran, Larry Bird, Mo Cheeks and the NBA Round 2
By Paul Gotham Nothing up my sleeve It shouldn't come as a surprise that San Antonio advanced. After all, they have Pop, the "Big Fundamental," a guy who comes off the bench who would start for every other team in the league and role players who enjoy being role players. Did I mention Pop? It's just that Dallas had them dead to rights. Game four. At home. With the … [Read more...] about Roberto Duran, Larry Bird, Mo Cheeks and the NBA Round 2
Presti makes tough but correct decision as the Thunder were due for a shave anyway
By Joe Manganiello Experts banter all the time about how collecting valuable assets in the NBA is one of the hardest jobs a GM has to do. Well what about deciding who stays and who goes after a roster has seemingly “too many” assets - how hard must that job be? That is what Thunder GM Sam Presti wrestled with for much of the offseason and through the month of October as … [Read more...] about Presti makes tough but correct decision as the Thunder were due for a shave anyway
Box Score Breakdown | Celtics @ Thunder
By Kyle Soppe A nice match up between the experienced Celtics and the young Thunder who appear ready to own the Western Conference. Kevin Durant (who has done enough to warrant his own original logo, creation on left) and Russell Westbrook out dueled the Celtics Big Three in a 119-104 shootout that saw both teams make furious runs. Some say it's not how you start, but … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Celtics @ Thunder