
We talk about UP’s upset of Ateneo! Power rankings/discussions on all the other teams as well. PLUS some comments on the latest in NBA free agency.
UAAP UAAP UAAP. That’s all you need to know.
Okay, there’s power rankings, an assessment of opening weekend performances, and predictions for next week. Also, NBA analysis of all the major trades and signings.
The Lakers are World Champions! Trades have redefined the NBA landscape! Draft picks have been made that may change the outlook of a lot of teams! And…UAAP madness! It’s the return of the Triangle Offensive!
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.
Only the LA Lakers won on the road today, as the rest of the home teams won their playoff games. Miami pounded Atlanta behind another stellar performance from Dwyane Wade, and crucially, Jermaine O’Neal. New Orleans won a hard-fought game with Denver with Chris Paul’s rediscovery of his shot, and Dallas wasted amazing efforts from Tony Parker and Tim Duncan to establish a 3-1 lead in their series.
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 [...]
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.
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.