Category Archives: sports figures

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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Golden State takes 3-1 lead in series over Nuggets, still not over Lakers loss

Posted on April 29, 2013 by susan

Golden State has taken a 3 -1 lead in the series with Denver, winning last night 115 – 101.  Good for them.  Now, for the news that matters to me, the Lakers lost in four, swept last night by the … Continue reading →

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Golden State takes 3-1 lead in series over Nuggets, still not over Lakers loss

Posted on April 29, 2013 by admin

Golden State has taken a 3 -1 lead in the series with Denver, winning last night 115 – 101.  Good for them.  Now, for the news that matters to me, the Lakers lost in four, swept last night by the … Continue reading →

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Lakers trail Spurs 78 – 58 after three periods

Posted on April 28, 2013 by susan

Well, I am heartbroken.  The second sweep of the playoff series is well under way.  The Lakers trail the Spurs after three periods, 78 – 58.  Dwight Howard is out, first technical foul coming in the first half, second early … Continue reading →

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Miami Heat record first “sweep” in 2013 NBA playoffs

Posted on April 28, 2013 by susan

Get out the brooms, the Miami Heat have swept the Milwaukee Bucks with a 88 – 77 victory today in Milwaukee.  LeBron, Bosh and company (minus Dwyane Wade who sat this one out with his injured knee) look unstoppable.  Bucks … Continue reading →

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Celtics avoid elimination, 97 – 90 OT victory over Knicks

Posted on April 28, 2013 by admin

The Boston Celtics, facing elimination in game four at home in “the Garden”, avoided elimination this afternoon with a 97 – 90 victory over the NY Knicks in OT.  The Celtics blew a 20 point lead and saw the Knicks … Continue reading →

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Bulls over Nets in 3OT, 142 – 134

Posted on April 27, 2013 by admin

WOW, what a game!  The Chicago Bulls and the Brooklyn Nets put on a show today!  Chicago finally prevailed in 3OT, 142- 134.  They now lead the series 3 -1.  Some truly outstanding performances in this game.  Nate Robinson off … Continue reading →

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Lakers and Celtics, on verge of elimination?

Posted on April 27, 2013 by admin

Two storied NBA franchises, the Boston Celtics and and the LA Lakers, both stand on the doorstep of elimination from the first round of the playoffs!  Very Sad!  The Celtics, well, they are just old, and missing their point guard … Continue reading →

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