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 7 Recap

LeBron James leads the Cavaliers to a commanding 3-0 series over the hapless Detroit Pistons, while Thaddeus Young scored with 2 seconds left to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a win over the Orlando Magic. In the Western Conference, Luis Scola and the Rockets locked down Brandon Roy and the Blazers in winning their game to lead the series 2-1.

NBA Playoffs Day 4 Recap

Two predictable results for today (unless you really are a big believer in the losing teams), along with a great game from one of the most exciting series (imo) in these Playoffs! The Cavs and Lakers bested their lowest-seeded opponents, while the young Portland Trailblazers rebounded from a humiliating opening loss to the Houston Rockets.

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.