Category Archives: basketball

Memphis and OKC advance

Posted on May 4, 2013 by admin

Late night NBA action saw the OKC Thunder take out Houston, 103-94 to win that series 4-2 and advance.  They were led by Kevin Durant with 27 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists.  James Harden had similar numbers for Houston, … Continue reading →

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Knicks and Pacers advance and will play on Sunday

Posted on May 3, 2013 by susan

The Indiana Pacers defeated the Atlanta Hawks in Atlanta, 81 – 73 and take the series, 4 -2.  Pacers advance and the Hawks stay home.  Disappointing effort by the Hawks.  Really expected them to at least win this game at … Continue reading →

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Congrats to LeBron, MVP for 4th time?

Posted on May 3, 2013 by admin

Rumor has it LeBron James will be named NBA MVP for the fourth time.  WOW!  He will become only the second player in history to receive that honor, MVP four times in five seasons.  The other…non other than Bill Russell.  … Continue reading →

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Thurs. NBA results, Golden State advances, Bulls and Nets will go seven!

Posted on May 3, 2013 by admin

Thursday night NBA playoffs are completed and one team advances, one series will go to a deciding game seven.  The Golden State Warriors are into the next round, winning 92 – 88 over Denver to advance to round 2.  Glad … Continue reading →

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NBA Wednesday, Pacers over Hawks, Houston outlasts OKC

Posted on May 2, 2013 by susan

Wednesday night playoff action in the NBA, fairly mild on the “drama meter”.  No real accusations of “dirty play” or near fights, but some interesting results non the less.  The Pacers soundly defeated the Atlanta Hawks in Indiana, 106 – … Continue reading →

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Celtics over Knicks, 92 – 86, and yes, I was wrong!

Posted on May 1, 2013 by admin

OK, when I am wrong, I admit it!  I was wrong.  I really thought the Knicks would advance tonight with a win over the Celtics in Madison Square Garden.  NOT!  The Celtics showed tremendous resilience and have now come back … Continue reading →

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Tuesday night NBA wrap-up..Dirty Play? WWKD?

Posted on May 1, 2013 by admin

Tuesday night NBA games resulted in some interesting results, along with some accusations of “dirty play”  So, first the uncontroversial.  Memphis defeated the LA Clippers (that other team in LA), 103 – 93 to even the series at 2-2.  Chris … Continue reading →

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Again, how do you solve a problem that is this year’s Lakers?

Posted on April 30, 2013 by susan

Just saw Stephen A. Smith on ESPN.  Very interesting.  In essence, he says it is either Dwight Howard or Coach D’Antoni. One must go, one must stay?  Um…First of all, who knows what Dwight Howard will decide.  A lot of … Continue reading →

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Rockets survive OKC, no sweep in Houston

Posted on April 30, 2013 by admin

The Houston Rockets avoided a sweep last night, holding on for a close 105 – 103 victory over the OKC Thunder.  Jeremy Lin (hey, you all remember Linsanity!) did not play for Houston due to a bruised chest muscle.  Westbrook … Continue reading →

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Nice night in the ATL – Braves and Hawks win

Posted on April 29, 2013 by susan

Very nice night in the ATL!  Braves beat the Nationals with Strasburg on the mound for Washington, 3 -2!  Also, the Atlanta Hawks defeat the Indiana Pacers, 102- 91 to even the series at 2-2. The Chicago Bulls lost to … Continue reading →

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