The 2019 NBA Playoffs are here! For the sixth straight year, my favorite team for the past 19 years, the Los Angeles Lakers, is not a participant. That irks me so much, but I am a basketball junkie and there are still at least 16 more NBA games to be played until a champion isContinueContinue reading “2019 NBA Playoffs Predictions: Western Conference First Round”
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Lakers Edge Rockets 111-106
In their first game after the NBA All-Star break, the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets 111-106 behind LeBron James’ 29 points, 11 rebounds and six assists. The win was Los Angeles’ 29th of the season, with 24 more games left to play. Brandon Ingram added 27 points and 13 rebounds for the Lakers.ContinueContinue reading “Lakers Edge Rockets 111-106”
2014 NBA Playoffs Predictions: First Round
Western Conference 1 SAS vs. 8 DAL (Spurs swept season series 4-0) Spurs in 5. San Antonio is too good right now and too motivated by last year’s Finals disappointment to lose to an average team in the first round. The Mavs just don’t have the tools to derail the Spurs and pull off an upset.ContinueContinue reading “2014 NBA Playoffs Predictions: First Round”
Thanks, Commish
(You can also read this at my other blog: Nothing But Net) Back in 2012, NBA Commissioner David Stern surprised the basketball world by announcing his retirement effective February 1, 2014 after being top honcho in the Association since 1984 (here are more links about Stern’s legacy: Link #1 | Link #2 | Link #3). He isContinueContinue reading “Thanks, Commish”
2013 NBA Playoffs: Western Conference First Round Predictions
It’s here! The 2013 NBA Playoffs have arrived. Basketball fans around have been waiting for this time to come, and now that it has come, let’s take this opportunity to talk about the teams we’re rooting for. I’m sure a lot of you have placed your bets on the Oklahoma City Thunder, the San AntonioContinueContinue reading “2013 NBA Playoffs: Western Conference First Round Predictions”
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