Apr 22, 2013

J.R. Smith is known for his athleticism and willingness to put others before him to win, with those couple traits mixed with his aggressive game, he outlasted the likes of Jarrett Jack, Jamal Crawford, and Kevin Martin. JR Smith unlike most of the other candidates has that explosive personality and playing style, highlighting dunks that seem abnormal but give...

Apr 22, 2013

The NBA Playoffs are an obvious tense time for every team that participates in the hectic post-season, adding on to the stress is the imminent first game – that has already happened – showing what team has the best chance, what the losing team has to improve and players that are you are going to watch. With 16 teams and 8 games played on the weekend, with...

WESTERN CONFERENCE Oklahoma & Houston – April 21, 2013 The Summary: The Thunder came into this game deadly, this is a team that’s only eyeing the championship and everyone at home knows they’re going to get there, including me. With that said, Houston, well, they didn’t get destroyed – 29 point loss, eh – as most would think. Okay, they did. Shooting...

Los Angeles (Lakers) at San Antonio Spurs – April 21, 2013 The Summary: With Kobe Bryant out, it’s hard to see the Lakers making it past the first round, even with stellar performances from Pau and Dwight once in a while; it won’t be the Lakers seeing Denver in round two. The Lakers twin tower combined for 36 points and 31 rebounds in their loss but you...

Memphis Grizzlies at Los Angeles (Clippers) – April 20, 2013 The Summary: The Clippers and Memphis have met in the playoffs consecutive times now, and we all know about the lead Memphis blew that lead to Clippers taking the series. There was no big lead to blow for the Grizzlies because the game was pretty close until the mid point of the 4th where the...

Apr 21, 2013

Boston Celtics at New York Knicks – April 20, 2013 The Summary: The Celtics and Knicks had a very exciting game for the most part – exclude that lack-luster shooting performance in the 4th by both teams – ending with a 78-85 outcome in New York’s favor. This all started in the 1st quarter where Carmelo Anthony had 14 points in but couldn’t outlast...