NBA Playoff Recap: April 16, 2019

Top Performances Kawhi LeonardTOR vs. ORL 37 4 4 2 stl CJ McCollumPOR vs. OKC 33 8 5 DeMar DeRozanSAS @ DEN 31 7 2 2 stl Damian LillardPOR vs. OKC 29 4 6 3 stl, 2 blk Kyle LowryTOR vs. ORL 22 4 7 2 stl Nikola JokicDEN vs. SAS 21 13 8 2 stl Jamal MurrayDEN vs. SAS 24 2 4 Paul MillsapDEN vs. SAS 20 7 1 Paul GeorgeOKC @ POR 27 8 3 Gary HarrisDEN vs. SAS 23 5 1 Today’s Games (all times EST) Indiana…

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NBA Playoff Recap: April 15, 2019

Top Performers Lou WilliamsLAC @ GSW 36 2 11 2 stl Ben SimmonsPHI vs. BRK 18 10 12 Triple-double M. HarrellLAC @ GSW 25 10 2 Stephen CurryGSW vs. LAC 29 1 6 3 stl Joel EmbiidPHI vs. BRK 23 10 1 D. GallinariLAC @ GSW 24 4 6 2 stl Kevon LooneyGSW vs. LAC 19 5 0 Tobias HarrisPHI vs. BRK 19 5 2 Klay ThompsonGSW vs. LAC 17 3 2 2 stl Kevin DurantGSW vs. LAC 21 5 5 Last Night’s Action The Los Angeles Clippers had a…

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Jared Dudley out for game 2 versus Philly

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…

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April 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…

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Blake Griffin out for Game 1 against Bucks

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…

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NBA Playoff Recap: April 13, 2019

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…

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Joel Embiid status for game 1 against Nets uncertain

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…

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Pelicans to name David Griffin Pelicans Executive VP of Basketball Operations

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…

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Luke Walton and Los Angeles Lakers Part ways

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…

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