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Playoffs Day 18: Preview of Celtics-Sixers and Lakers-Thunder

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Before the start of the conference semifinals, some have considered the possibility of an NBA Finals rematch between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics. Both teams will have to start playing much better for that to happen, especially for the Lakers, who have become serious underdogs against the Oklahoma City Thunder after getting blown out by 29 points in Game 1. Two games are slated for tonight on TNT, where silly contests happen. Boston (1-1) at Philadelphia (1-1): The long-time rivals have, predictably,

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Playoffs Day 16: Preview of Lakers-Thunder, Sixers-Celtics

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With the Clippers beating the Grizzlies on Sunday, the second round of the playoffs is now in full swing. We hoped for the basketball gods to stop hitting players with the injury bug after watching so many occur in the first round, but those hopes went out the window when Miami’s Chris Bosh suffered an abdominal strain Sunday, leaving him in doubt for at least the rest of the series against Indiana. Here’s hoping we can witness some good old basketball without

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Five Factors: Thunder-Lakers Playoff Preview

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Two years ago, the Oklahoma City Thunder were the upstarts who gave the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers a serious run for their money in a first-round series that lasted six tough games. The Lakers emerged primarily on the strength of their veteran core and extensive postseason experience, while the Thunder went through growing pains that all young teams have. This time, the Thunder – two years wiser and perhaps still not at their ceiling – are the favorites, while

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Tweet of the Day: Darnell Mayberry

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Now on Thunder Rumblings: Could Kendrick Perkins be out 10 to 14 days? -- http://t.co/rMttU83X
May 7, 2012 1:48 pm via bitlyReplyRetweetFavorite
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How significant of a loss could this be? The Thunder certainly don’t lack depth down low, with Nick Collison and Nazr Mohammed filling in as serviceable backups. Not to mention, Serge Ibaka is a phenomenal defender, and one in which would be able to guard some of the most elite big men in the game. But Kendrick Perkins’ absence will undoubtedly be felt, and if he misses extended time, it could be crucial down the stretch for the Oklahoma

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Thunder’s Perkins needs rest, and will get it

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Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins need rest for his strained hip muscle and will get at least a few days. The Thunder announced Sunday night that Perkins underwent an MRI that confirmed a strained muscle in his right hip suffered in the first half of Saturday’s win at Dallas that eliminated the defending champions in four games. According to the team, Perkins’ return is based on his progress and recovery in the coming days, which feature plenty of days off for

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Heisler: Another way of saying ‘Dirty play’–‘Playoff basketball’

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This BS has got to stop, all right. Dallas Coach Rick Carlisle was right, noting “The dirty BS has to stop,” after losing Games 1-2 in Oklahoma City, not that a lot of tears were shed at seeing his defending world champions’ hair, and skeletal systems, mussed up. The Mavs play as rough as anyone, as Carlisle all but conceded in his plea for humanity. “Playoff basketball is physical,” said Carlisle. “We don’t like the cheap shots when they give them. They don’t

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Silva: Thunder Has What It Takes To Win Championship

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The more I watch the Oklahoma City Thunder rack up wins and inch closer to the league’s best record, the more I question my preseason predictions. Can the Thunder win the NBA title this season? Back in December I said no, although I did have them facing the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals. After watching the Thunder cruise to a 40-12 overall record thanks to Sunday’s 92-78 thrashing of the Derrick Rose-less Chicago Bulls, and putting the rest of their season

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Russell Westbrook leads Thunder past Lakers amid Derek Fisher’s return; Heat beats Mavericks in finals rematch

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Derek Fisher returned to the Staples Center for the first time since being swapped for Jordan Hill at the trade deadline two weeks ago. Los Angeles showed its appreciation for him in a big way — playing a tribute video just before tip-off followed by a rousing ovation from the crowd. Perhaps inspired by the exciting atmosphere, he picked the perfect time to snap out of a personal funk, too. Coming into the game averaging just 3.8 points on 22.7% shooting since joining his new

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