Nets forward Jared Dudley will miss game 2 of their first round Eastern Conference playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers, according to Shams Charania of the Athletic and Stadium. Andrew Joe Potter of the Score reports that Dudley has been dealing with tightness in his right calf since their Game 1 victory Saturday. In his 28 minutes of action in Game 1, Dudley posted 4 points, 4 assists and a steal.
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Blake Griffin likely out for first round of playoffs
Blake Griffin is expected to not be available for the Detroit Pistons’ first round playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks. According to Yahoo Sports’ Vincent Goodwill, there is a “slim chance” Griffin plays this weekend, meaning he will be out for at least three games. This was the same issue that caused Griffin to miss 5 of the Pistons’ last 7 games. Griffin told this to reported following the Pistons’ 121-86 blowout loss in game 1: Obviously, it’s very, very frustrating. You sacrifice your body throughout the year and play…
Read MoreApril 15, 2019 NBA Playoff Recap
Top Performers G. AntetokounmpoMIL vs. DET 24 17 4 Enes KanterPOR vs. OKC 20 18 2 2 blk James HardenHOU vs. UTA 29 8 10 R. WestbrookOKC @ POR 24 10 10 Triple-double Rudy GobertUTA @ HOU 22 12 1 Damian LillardPOR vs. OKC 30 4 4 3 stl Sterling BrownMIL vs. DET 11 3 7 3 stl Clint CapelaHOU vs. UTA 16 12 2 Eric BledsoeMIL vs. DET 15 3 5 Steven AdamsOKC @ POR 17 9 Yesterday’s Scores Indiana Pacers 74 Boston Celtics 84 PTS 2 tied – 20…
Read MoreStupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Trinidadian thief jailed for stealing sneakers
The latest edition of Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers takes us to the Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago. In the the neighborhood of Cubupia a homeless man finds himself behind bars after stealing a pair of sneakers. Fifty-four-year old Lester Joseph told a magistrate that he broke into the home to steal a pair of sneakers because he was barefoot and could not afford to buy a pair of sneakers. Prosecutor Sgt. Wayne Waite told the court that at approximately 9:30 a.m. a resident saw Mr. Joseph leaving…
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