Wednesday, May 7 was a night of redemption in the 2014 NBA Playoffs. Two higher-seeds bounced back from series-opening losses with impressive victories over their respective counterparts. One game came down to the wire, while the other ended in somewhat lopsided fashion. In the process, two embattled players quieted their critics with phenomenal performances in those wins. Here’s everything that you need to know about last night’s action. [Read more…]
5 Fast Facts from Last Night’s Games — LeBron Joins Kobe and MJ, Duncan Approaches Magic
If the the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs was unforgettable, then the second round has been… Well, it’s been forgettable. Day 2 of the second round mirrored Day 1 with a pair of lopsided victories. After road teams took the first two battles, however, home teams and defending postseason conference champions stood their ground and blew out their respective opponents by more than 20 points. Here’s everything that you need to know about last night’s action. [Read more…]
VIDEO: Are Adjustments in NBA Playoffs Overstated?
Every year when the NBA playoffs roll around, we hear about “adjustments” and how important they are. But are they? Danny Schayes thinks so. The 18-year NBA veteran and Sheridan Hoops columnist believes that over the course of a seven-game series, even the best teams have their warts exposed and have to find ways to limit their exposure. In this video with Cinesport’s Noah Coslov, Schayes discusses what adjustments need to be made by the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers, the higher-seeded
5 Fast Facts from Last Night’s Games — CP3 Lights Up the Thunder, Ariza Goes Off in Indiana
Just one day into the Conference Semifinals, the legendary competitiveness of the first round seems so distant. The second round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs opened up in surprising, yet somehow reminiscent fashion. Road teams continued to get the best of their home counterparts, but the outcomes were far more lopsided than anyone expected to see. Here’s everything that you need to know about the opening day of the Conference Semifinals. [Read more…]
VIDEO: Second-Round NBA Playoff Predictions
You want gambling advice? Check out my picks for the four second-round NBA playoff series, and then go out and bet the opposite. OK, maybe that is overstating it. But I did not have a great first round from a prognosticator standpoint, failing to hit on my upset picks of the Grizzlies over the Thunder and the Warriors over the Clippers. Close, but not quite. The best pickers we had in the first round were Peter May and Shlomo Sprung, although Danny Schayes
5 Fast Facts from Last Night’s Games — Brooklyn Nets and San Antonio Spurs Advance
One of the greatest first rounds in NBA history has come to a close. What an ending it was. The 2014 NBA Playoffs have already featured a record number of Game 7s, and two of those series-ending clashes were held on Sunday, May 4. There was a blowout, but the other game featured a down-to-the-wire finished that required a series-saving block at the rim. Here’s everything that you need to know about last night’s action. [Read more…]
5 Fast Facts from Last Night’s Games — Three Game 7s, Westbrook Drops Insane Triple-Double
Three Game 7s up. Two to go. Saturday, May 4 marked the second-to-last day of what has been one of the greatest first rounds in NBA history. The 2014 playoffs have featured unpredictable upsets, road team brilliance and scares for some of the top championship contenders. Here’s everything that you need to know about the first slate of Game 7s. [Read more…]
5 Fast Facts from Last Night’s Games — Lillard Beats Buzzer, Mavs and Nets Force Game 7
The first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs is going to end at some point. The teams involved are doing all they can to make sure that it takes as long as possible for that to happen. No complaints from my end. The madness of a legendary opening round continued as three teams looked to close out their respective series on Friday, May 2. Two of those teams came up short, while the third cashed in on the opportunity in the most
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