Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Heat and the Celtics was filled with big moments and highlights that were noteworthy. Kevin Garnett was incredibly spry on both ends of the court, Dwyane Wade woke up in the fourth quarter to have a monster game, Rajon Rondo continued to show why he may be one of the best point guards in the league when the lights are bright, and Paul Pierce had the final say with a dagger
The main story heading into Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals is whether Chris Bosh will suit up for the Miami Heat. That, of course, wasn’t the only news item on Tuesday, as you will see below. Chris Bosh is officially listed as a game-time decision for tonight’s game, but Brian Windhorst believes Bosh will play: Heat All-Star Chris Bosh has been upgraded to a game-time decision for Tuesday’s Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Celtics. All indications are that Bosh
If you have some time to kill, check out what Ron Artest, or Metta World Peace has been up to since being ousted by the Thunder in the Western Conference semifinals in the video below. It’s his very own show called “The Ron and Metta Show”, where he can’t decide who he wants to be, so he invites fans to his location and tells them to decide whether they wish to speak with Ron or Metta. It’s a little long,
By now, most are aware of the similarities between the games of James Harden and Manu Ginobili, who play the role of sixth man for their respectively dominant teams. Both are crafty left-handed assassins that can cause havoc driving into the paint with one euro-step after another and knock down deadly three-pointers. They even flop the same way. The mirror-images of each other dominated Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals, and while Ginobili had the better stat-line, it was Harden
Game 5 of the Thunder-Spurs series is set for 9PM ET tonight. In the meantime, check out some of the news around the league on Monday from possible player movements, game evaluations, and off-season activity from players that are in full vacation mode. Is the criticism on Russell Westbrook being selfish warranted? Darnell Mayberry discusses why it is not warranted: The point guard who continues to be a lightening rod for criticism for everything from his shot selection to his body language
Rajon Rondo sure had some intriguing moments with Doris Burke of ESPN in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Sunday night. During the half-time interview, Rondo was asked, “what holes are you guys exploiting in this defense?” His answer was a surprising call out against the Heat, saying “them complaining and crying to referees in transition”, as you will see in the video below. (via youtube user nbaus3030) Indeed, shots were fired. The Heat players will surely hear of this gem
