Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder have no answer for Kobe Bryant plus his supporting cast in the game 1 loss to the Lakers. Bobcats show fight against Magic storming back from 22 pts down but it was to little to late as Jameer Nelson put the Magic in position to cruise to the game 1 victory. Dirk Nowitzki did his best to make sure the Mavericks notched a game 1 victory by pouring in 36 points and 7 rebounds. The Portland Trail Blazers survive the game 1 trip to the desert and upset the Phoenix Suns.
Chicago was able to get a much needed win at home and now have a 1 game advantage for that coveted 8th spot over Toronto heading into the final game of the regular season. Utah wins over Golden State and helps their chances of getting a higher seeding for the playoffs. The Denver Nuggets had dreams of taking home a Divisional crown but the Phoenix Suns had other ideas as Stoudemire (29 pts, 8 boards) and Nash (18pts, 10 assists) are to much to handle for Denver.
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:
The Milwaukee Bucks stayed on a roll for the playoffs, winners of 4 straight, by beating the 76ers by 5 (95-90). With the win over the Timberwolves, The Los Angeles Lakers will have the benefit of their home court throughout the Western Conference playoffs. The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Portland Trail Blazers with a little help from Dirk Nowitzki (40 pts) and wouuld also win the Southwest Divisional crown to boot1:
Wouldn’t you Noah, the Bulls hold onto win against the Cavaliers and move into a tie for the 8th playoff spot. Sacramento stops their recent loosing streak by beating up on the Clippers 116-94. The Lakers and Nuggets met as a playoff preview so to speak and Carmelo Anthony made sure the Nuggets stayed on top with a key block at the end of regulation1:
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