The San Antonio Spurs were just to much for the Dallas Mavericks as Manu Ginobili and George Hill each scored 20+ pts in the series clinching game for San Antonio. Phoenix Suns’ Jason Richardson (28 pts) and Amare Stoudemire (22 pts) ruined the home court advantage for the Portland Trail Blazers and won the series 4-2.
Top Plays2:
The Orlando Magic made the Charlotte Bobcats first playoff appearance, in recent years, a short one as they sweep the series in a close 99-90 win. Milwaukee takes it to Atlanta again and evens their series at 2 games a piece. Phoenix Suns pulled away from the Portland Trail Blazers in the second half to take a 3-2 series lead.
Top Plays2:
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.
Top Plays2:
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.
Top Plays2:
» Read more of “Lakers Withstand Thunderous Defensive Effort”
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.
Top Pays2:
