Celtics Surge to Grab Hold of Second Half and Series
New York Tim
The above video is a compilation of all of the top plays from the Boston Celtics' 2012 Playoffs run (through game 5 of the 2nd round Boston-Philadelphia series). Highlights from their first round series vs the Atlanta Hawks The Celtics got 12 from their reserves. That wasn't the case in the Celtics' 101-85 win in [...]
Read MoreCeltics Surge to Grab Hold of Second Half and Series
New York Tim
That stood true in the first four games of the Eastern Conference semifinal series between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers, and it was driven home again, forcefully, Monday night. Trailing by 3 points after a spotty first half, Boston and Philadelphia are locked up at two games apiece. Where do they go from [...]
Read MoreCeltics Surge to Grab Hold of Second Half and Series
New York Tim
By Chris Reidy, Globe Staff Just in time for a Celtics play-off basketball game Monday night, AT&T said it is throwing the switch on a network upgrade that will expand mobile Internet coverage at TD Garden, the arena where the Celtics play their home The Celtics seemed to have broken the Sixers' spirit when they [...]
Read MoreHeat 101, Pacers 93
FOXSports.co
Pacers have seen improved odds thanks to their work in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Pacer Danny Granger gets the crowd growing after hitting a basket to put the Pacers up 9-0 over the Heat. Indiana and Miami faced off at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in game four of the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals Sunday, May 20, [...]
Read MoreLakers realizing series win will only come with physicality
NBA.com
The Lakers weren't going THAT quietly. In Game 3 against OKC, a must-win, the Lakers jumped out 16-4 and then held on to win 99-96. Kobe Bryant might be getting old, but he's always good for one big game and last night, LOS ANGELES — With their Game 2 collapse still fresh in their minds, [...]
Read More1. Pacers Keep Heat In A World Of Hurt
ESPN
Knowing that makes Indiana Pacers President Larry Bird's being named 2011-12 NBA Executive of the Year that much sweeter — in many ways, it's representative of the job he's done over a span of four years leading up to what his team did Thursday at Robert Scheer / The Star George Hill might be the [...]
Read MoreCeltics show old form in victory over 76ers
Chicago Sun-
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer May 17, 2012 10:34AM Boston Celtics' Brandon Bass, left, tries to get a shot past Philadelphia 76ers' Spencer Hawes during the first half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series, The Boston Celtics ripped out the hearts of the Philadelphia 76ers in game three [...]
Read MoreReeling Lakers in 0-2 hole vs. Thunder
USA TODAY
The Thunder defeated the Lakers in a game that was the exact opposite of Game 1. Where the offense once flowed like wine, tonight it chugged through the pipes like sludge. The Lakers came out with a much better game Kevin Durant scored 22 points and rattled in the go-ahead basket on a baseline runner [...]
Read MoreKings Remain Calm, Continuing Road Run
New York Tim
LOS ANGELES — Staples Center is always among the world's busiest arenas, hosting a jam-packed slate of concerts and shows crammed between games for the NBA's Lakers and Clippers and the NHL's Kings. But the downtown Los Angeles venue is preparing for By Doug Gross, CNN (CNN) — So, let's say you're doing a Google [...]
Read MorePacers' Bird named NBA's top exec
SI.com
The Indiana Pacers evened up their playoff series with the Miami Heat, setting up a big Game 3 at home on Thursday. Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade avoided a one game suspension when the NBA decided not to upgrade his flagrant foul on Darren Collison in Game 2. Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade avoided a [...]
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