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Bulls vs Nets – Joakim Noah and Ugly Basketball Make the Difference
The only way the Chicago Bulls are going to win against anyone in the postseason is by playing their kind of basketball – which means clawing, scratching, hustling, fighting and doing everything that’s not considered a measurable attribute in the sport. With Joakim Noah getting more minutes this time, their brand of basketball was managed to steal home court in game 2.
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2012 NBA Finals, Game 2 – Thunder Can’t Rely on Kevin Durant Saving Them Every Time
He scored 17 points in the final quarter of game 1. Good enough for a 105-94 win. He scored 16 points in Game 2. Not enough to come back from a 17 point deficit, and not enough to deny the Miami Heat from stealing home advantage and winning 100-96.
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Boston Celtics Lost the Game – Referees Didn’t Give it to Miami Heat
Instead of trying to convince everyone of how the non-call on Rajon Rondo being fouled by Dwyane Wade ruined the game, the Boston Celtics need to figure out how to win Game 3 and stay alive in this series. In a Conference Finals of adjustments, having James and Wade isn’t enough for the Heat. They’re simply making better adaptations to the situations.
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Big Plays From LeBron James & Dwyane Wade Overcome Career Night from Rajon Rondo
Rajon Rondo didn’t rest for a second, playing 53 minutes and scoring a career high of 44 points. It was only enough to get the Celtics into overtime against the Miami Heat, losing 111-115 to go down 0-2 as they head back to Boston.
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San Antonio Spurs Present – How Basketball Should Be Played
With their streak now up to 20 straight games, the longest winning streak in the last four years, the San Antonio Spurs finish their first home stand in the Western Conference Finals booming with confidence, after the impressive Game 2 over the Thunder, with Tony Parker leading the way, scoring 34 points.
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Jason Motte Messes Up in Ninth (Rangers vs Cardinals)
Things change quickly, and after getting the Save in game 1, Jason Motte knew he blew it in Game 2 of the World Series, allowing the Texas Rangers two runs in the ninth inning, giving them their first win of the 2011 World Series, making it 1-1.
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Dirk Nowitzki’s Finger Licking Good Comeback
The most talked about finger in the world didn’t stop Dirk Nowitzki from scoring the winning shot to cap off an amazing comeback and win Game 2 in Miami 95-93, tying the series at 1-1.
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Kevin Durant and James Harden Rise in Dallas
Kevin Durant (24) and Dirk Nowitzki (29) stayed relatively “cool” while the Thunder’s bench, led by James Harden with 23 points, did most of the work in their 106-100 win over the Mavs, making it 1-1 in the Western Conference Finals.
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Another Fourth Quarter Belongs to LeBron James as Heat Stop Bulls
So many things reminded me of Game 5 against the Boston Celtics, but it was the ending that felt so familiar. With the game tied at 73, 7:16 left on the clock, LeBron James (29 points) took over. He scored 9 of the final 12 points for the Heat and played perfect defense, leading the Miami Heat to a 85-75 road win over the Chicago Bulls, tying the series at 1.
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How was Derrick Rose on His MVP Winning Night
After receiving the 2010-2011 NBA MVP award, Derrick Rose led the Chicago Bulls to a 86-73 victory over the Atlanta Hawks, leveling the series at 1-1.