NBA Playoffs: Boston doesn’t need OT to advance

Eastern Conference:
Chicago 99 - Boston 109
Boston wins series 4-3

This classic series’ finale was a bit anticlimactic. The Boston Celtics didn’t need an extra period to put away the upstart Chicago Bulls, and advance to their second round match up versus the Orlando Magic. Ray Allen had 23 points, including an and-one off a fastbreak with [...]

NBA Playoffs: Chicago forces Game 7 in 3OT classic; Orlando, Houston advance

Eastern Conference:
Boston 127 - Chicago 128 (3OT)
Series tied 3-3

Another classic. This series is already destined for the “Greatest Games,” and this game right here might be the best one yet. Ray Allen scored a career playoff-high (and three shy of the Celtics playoff record) 51 points, and tied the NBA playoff record with 9 three-pointers. [...]

NBA Playoffs Day 11: Mavericks eliminate Spurs, Blazers hold on, Celtics and Magic go up 3-2

The Dallas Mavericks were able to put away the playoff fixture Spurs, to win their first series since their Finals run in 2006. The young Portland Trailblazers were able to hold on and stave off elimination by winning over the Houston Rockets, while the Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic win their games to get within 1 win of the next round.

NBA Playoffs Day 9: Cavs Sweep Pistons, Houston Wins By 1

The Cleveland Cavaliers completed a sweep of the Detroit Pistons to become the first team to advance to the next round, while Chicago and Orlando win to tie their respective series. In the Western Conference, Houston wins by a point to lead their series with Portland 3-1.

NBA Playoffs Day 6 Recap

All the home teams won today, as the Celtics routed the Bulls, the Mavs beat the Spurs, and the Jazz won over the Lakers in a tight game.
Eastern Conference:
Chicago Bulls 86 - Boston Celtics 107
Boston leads series 2-1

Rajon Rondo played another complete game with 20 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Paul Pierce led [...]

NBA Playoffs Day 3 Recap

Day 3 of the playoffs continue, as Boston wins on a late three-pointer by Ray Allen, and the San Antonio Spurs even their series with Dallas.

NBA Playoffs Day 1 Recap

The Philippines is really a basketball-crazy country, so it’s no surprise that a lot of Filipinos are big NBA fans. The NBA playoffs kicked off yesterday, and here’s our recap/commentary on the first day of the quarterfinals.