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Blake Griffin likely out for first round of playoffs

April 15, 2019April 15, 2019 Brandon King

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…

April 15, 2019 NBA Playoff Recap

April 15, 2019April 15, 2019 Brandon King

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…

Blake Griffin out for Game 1 against Bucks

April 14, 2019April 14, 2019 Brandon King

The Detroit Pistons will be without star forward Blake Griffin when they commence their first round playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks Sunday evening. According to Rod Beard of the Detroit News, Griffin is dealing with left knee soreness and that is keeping him out of Game 1. Griffin helped lead the Pistons back to the playoffs for the first time since 2016. His 24.5 points and 5.4 assists per game lead the team and he also averaged 7.5 rebounds, which were second on the team. Being without Griffin puts…

NBA Playoff Recap: April 13, 2019

April 14, 2019April 14, 2019 Brandon King

Top Performances Stephen CurryGSW vs. LAC 38 15 7 8-12 3-pt Jimmy ButlerPHI vs. BRK 36 9 0 13-15 ft M. HarrellLAC @ GSW 26 5 2 2 stl, 2 blk D.J. AugustinORL @ TOR 25 2 6 Joel EmbiidPHI vs. BRK 22 15 4 12-18 ft Lou WilliamsLAC @ GSW 25 3 9 Pascal SiakamTOR vs. ORL 24 9 4 2 blk Kevin DurantGSW vs. LAC 23 4 3 3 blk Nikola JokicDEN vs. SAS 10 14 14 Triple-double Caris LeVertBRK @ PHI 23 4 2 Yesterday’s Scores San…

Joel Embiid status for game 1 against Nets uncertain

April 12, 2019April 12, 2019 Brandon King

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is not certain if he will take the court Saturday for game one of the team’s first round playoff series against the Brooklyn Nets because of let knee pain. According to Rosalyn Gold-Onwude of TNT, the knee pain started after the All-Star break. The team will determine Embiid’s availability for Game 1 following Friday’s practice. He missed 5 of the team last 7 games with the issue, which he has called “extremely frustrating.” If the 76ers want to return to the Finals for the first…

Pelicans to name David Griffin Pelicans Executive VP of Basketball Operations

April 12, 2019April 12, 2019 Brandon King

According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to a deal with David Griffin to run their basketball operations. Although Griffin’s job will be to run the Pelicans’ basketball operations, his official title has not be set in stone but Wojnarowski adds that it will likely be Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations. Although he spent 17 seasons with the Phoenix Suns, his last three was as their VP of Basketball Operations, he is most known for his time as General Manager of The Cleveland Cavaliers…

Luke Walton and Los Angeles Lakers Part ways

April 12, 2019April 12, 2019 Brandon King

In news that should make Lebron James smile, the Los Angeles Lakers and head coach Luke Walton have agreed to a mutual parting of the ways. The team made the announcement on Friday afternoon that after three years Walton would no longer be their head man. The move comes as little shock, as Walton’s job security became tenuous the day that Lebron James was signed. Walton was never Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka’s “guy”,and it was obvious that James, Johnson nor Pelinka wanted him there. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports…

Raptors’ OG Anunoby out two weeks

April 12, 2019April 12, 2019 Brandon King

The Toronto Raptors lineup just took a big blow. Small forward OG Anunoby is out for two weeks , according to The Athletic and Stadium’s Shams Charania. Anunoby underwent emergency appendectomy following a diagnosis of acute appendicitis.

2019 NBA Playoff Series Lineups

April 12, 2019April 12, 2019 Brandon King

Eastern Conference 1st Round Playoff Series (1) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (8) Detroit Pistons Bucks 4-0 vs. Pistons this season Game 1: Sunday at Milwaukee (2) Toronto Raptors vs. (7) Orlando Magic Raptors 2-2 vs. Magic this season Game 1: Saturday at Toronto (3) Philadelphia 76ers vs. (6) Brooklyn Nets 76ers 2-2 vs. Nets this season Game 1: Saturday at Philadelphia (4) Boston Celtics vs. (5) Indiana Pacers Celtics 3-1 vs. Pacers this season Game 1: Sunday at Boston Western Conference 1st Round Playoff Series 1) Golden State Warriors vs. (8) Los Angeles Clippers Warriors 3-1 vs. Clippers this season Game…

April 10, 2019 NBA Recap

April 11, 2019April 11, 2019 Brandon King

Top Performers Kemba WalkerCHO vs. ORL 43 2 5 2 blk Anfernee SimonsPOR vs. SAC 37 6 9 7-11 3-pt L. AldridgeSAS vs. DAL 34 16 1 Terrence RossORL @ CHO 35 6 2 6-10 3-pt T.J. LeafIND @ ATL 28 10 2 2 stl, 2 blk Grayson AllenUTA @ LAC 40 7 4 13-14 ft Skal LabissierePOR vs. SAC 29 15 1 2 stl Jevon CarterMEM vs. GSW 32 4 2 8-12 3-pt Dennis SchroderOKC @ MIL 32 5 3 8-15 3-pt John CollinsATL vs. IND 20 25 6…