Manu Ginobili starts and sparks Spurs but sputters at end

USA TODAY

Rarely will you see Tony Parker get taken out to free Manu Ginobili, but that's exactly what Gregg Popovich did in the third quarter. That's how good Ma. Manu Ginobili, not Green, would start at guard for the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder. Green [...]

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Thunder's Derek Fisher, James Harden have Lakers memories to confront

Boston Heral

Don't expect any sort of peace accord between Metta, James Harden and his teammates when the highly-anticipated Lakers/Thunder Second Round series tips off tonight in OKC. Hostility on the other hand? Oh yes, there will James Harden, Metta World Peace, and the Sweet Art of Revenge. I'll predict monster ratings for this series (well, better [...]

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Chris Paul boosts Clippers in OT for 3-1 series lead vs. Grizzlies

ESPN

Come join the conversation at Clips Nation for the fourth quarter of Clips-Grizz. The Clippers took a six-point lead into halftime, but the Grizzlies battled back, attempting to even up the series. Memphis reeled off an 11-1 run late in the fourth quarter to help them tie the game, 87-87, sending the game into LOS [...]

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Oklahoma City Thunder sweep Dallas Mavericks

San Francisc

You know the drill. The Difference is a reflection on the game that was, with one bullet for every point in the final margin. You know what they say: If you're going to lose a winnable series in four games, at least go out in an This time around, it's the Thunder who are proving [...]

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Sometimes Rajon Rondo's the man, sometimes just a kid

Boston Heral

TheMore >> ATLANTA (AP) – Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo has been suspended for Game 2 of the opening-round playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks. The NBA announced its decision Monday, less than 24 hours afterMore >> ATLANTA (AP) – Boston Celtics By Gary Dzen Rajon Rondo bumped referee Marc Davis with less than a [...]

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2012 NBA Playoffs: Memphis Grizzlies Vs. Los Angeles Clippers Fan's Preview

Yahoo! Sport

By HOOPSWORLD MEMPHIS — The Memphis Grizzlies blew a 27-point lead in the game's final 14 minutes, seeing the Los Angeles Clippers battle back for a 99-98 victory Sunday in the opening game of their Western Conference first-round playoff series. It will be a #4 seed facing the #5 seed as the NBA playoffs kick [...]

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Blake Griffin dunks on Pau Gasol

ESPN

13 Responses to “Video: Blake Griffin With a Monster Putback Dunk Over Pau Gasol”. ben zonah Posted: Apr.4 at 11:37 pm. all the haters best stfu. if u dont like dunks go watch the wnba. nbk Posted: Apr.4 at 11:39 pm. Smh Chris Paul added 22 points and 16 assists, Blake Griffin had 15 points [...]

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Golden State Warriors Drop Season Opener to Los Angeles Clippers: A Fan's Take

Yahoo! Sport

As the Golden State Warriors navigate through their 50th season by the bay, there is no shortage of questions facing the club who was 34-48 a year ago. The Warriors bring back the same starting five from a year ago, with new coach Mark Jackson at the By Marcus Thompson II mthomps2@bayareanewsgroup.com Golden State Warriors [...]

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5 Questions Facing the Golden State Warriors for the 2011-12 NBA Season

Bleacher Rep

It's opening night in the NBA and the Golden State Warriors host the LA Clippers in Oakland. Only two teams gave up more points per game than Golden State last season, and neither of them made the playoffs. Knowing that a commitment to defense may be the difference between the Warriors making the postseason The [...]

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Off and running: Paul, Clippers beat Warriors in opener

USA TODAY

(AP) — Chris Paul was a winner in his regular-season LA Clippers debut, scoring 20 points and hitting three straight shots late in their 105-86 win over Golden State. Blake Griffin had 22 points and Chauncey Billups added 21 as the Clippers ruined the AP Photo/US Presswire Can Chris Paul and the Clippers get off [...]

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