The power has shifted in the 2014 NBA Playoffs. Friday, May 9 was a critical day in the Conference Semifinals, as two separate series moved to the lower-seed’s respective venues. In both of those games, the higher-seeded squad came up with a critical victory to reclaim the home court advantage. Here’s everything that you need to know about last night’s action. [Read more…]
Many eyes were glued to the opening round of the 2014 NFL Draft, but that didn’t stop the NBA from continuing the Conference Semifinals. Unfortunately, a continuation of action didn’t result in competitive basketball. The hyper-competitive first round drifts further-and-further away. Thursday, May 8 was yet another day highlighted by a blowout. Even the close affair ended in a double-digit victory as we move one step closer to the NBA Finals. Here’s everything that you need to know about last night’s action.
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…]
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…]
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
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…]
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…]
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…]