The 2014-15 NBA regular season continued on Monday, April 6 with a slate of seven games featuring 14 competitive teams. The postseason picture was altered tremendously as top contenders were in action with the goal of improving their spot in the standings. This is how it all transpired. [Read more…]
The 2014-15 NBA regular season continued on Saturday, April 4 with a healthy slate of vital games. A first-year head coach set an NBA record, an underrated force matched its highest win total in over 20 years and multiple games came down to the wire. This is how it all transpired. [Read more…]
The road to the Final Four is complete after an epic March Madness filled with defining moments that gained tournament immortality. Georgia State’s R.J. Hunter hit the shot of the tournament that had his coach – and dad – Ron Hunter literally falling out of his seat. People still debate whether UCLA should have advanced due to a goaltending call against SMU. Most significantly, Kentucky is two wins away from a perfect 40-0 season, which would be the first perfect
In just one night, the postseason picture was altered significantly and a number of the NBA’s rising stars made statements that will not soon be forgotten. From career-best performances to historically significant performances, there was no shortage of tremendous results. This is how it all transpired. [Read more…]
NBA players aren’t the only ones susceptible to rookie mistakes. NBA writers and editors are, too. I spent nearly 20 years in newsrooms, and every year in late March, we received a staff-wide email warning us of April Fool’s jokes masquerading as news releases. At a later point in my career, I became the one writing these emails, cautioning the staff. Be careful. Don’t assume, no matter how innocuous the release may be. Make a phone call. If something sounds hinky, it
The 2014-15 NBA regular season continued on Thursday, April 2 with just three games. While the action may have been limited, it wasn’t without extreme importance to both the postseason and MVP conversations. This is how it all transpired. [Read more…]
The 2014-15 NBA regular season continued on Wednesday, April 1 with a slate of 12 games. There were a pair of stunning triple-doubles, a 51-point scoring outburst and a stunning performance in which a point guard recorded 41 points and 17 assists. This is how it all transpired. [Read more…]
The 2014-15 NBA regular season continued and the month concluded on March 31, 2015. There was a high-profile clash between contenders, an NBA Finals rematch and a number of memorable moments, including an awe-inspiring ankle-breaker and a surprising upset. This is how it all transpired. [Read more…]