The Charlotte Bobcats gave the Orlando Magic a run for the “W” but Jameer Nelson (32) was to much for the Bobcats to handle. Brandon Roy returned to the Blazers lineup after undergoing surgery on his meniscus and provided the spark they would need to overcome the Suns and tie the series at 2. John Salmons and the Milwaukee Bucks took advantage of Atlanta’s off night and get back into the series (2-1 ATL). Feeding off the momentum of game 3, Oklahoma City ran Los Angeles all over the court and came up with another victory to notch the series at 2.
The Chicago Bulls returned to their home court and it seems the change of scenery did them good defeating the Cavaliers by 2 and making the series 2-1. The first playoff game ever in the Ford Center, Oklahoma’s home court, did not disappoint. Kevin Durant lead the way and scored 29 pts and also ripped down 19 rebounds in Oklahoma’s win over Los Angeles. The Lakers lead the series 2-1. The Suns’ Jason Richardson torched the Trail Blazers for 42 pts (8 three pointers) and gave Phoenix the 2-1 series lead.
The Atlanta Hawks took control of their series with the Milwaukee Bucks winning game 2 96-86. The Hawks Joe Johnson had 27 points and Josh Smith was an assist shy of a triple double with 9 to go along with 21 points and 14 boards. Celtics rout Heats as Ray Allen is 7 of 9 from long range with 25 pts all together. Suns even up the series at one a piece with a 119-90 win over the Trail Blazers. Despite 17 blocks and great defense the Oklahoma City Thunder could not fend off Kobe Bryant (39 pts) and the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Los Angeles Lakers thanks to missed free throws by Kobe Bryant and a last second 3 pointer by Pau Gasol that was off the mark. Chicago beats Toronto and take a one game lead over Toronto for the final playoff spot in the East. The Golden State Warriors battled back from a 20 pt deficit to beat Oklahoma City by 3 points1:
Toronto’s Chris Bosh was inactive for the game against Cleveland with a facial fracture and guarding LeBron James would have made it worse since he serves up facials on a nightly basis. Bucks win on the road without Andrew Bogut and show promise for the playoffs. Utah Jazz’s Deron Williams hits a jumper with seconds remaining in overtime to win over the Oklahoma City Thunder1:
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