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Kevin Garnett Makes Celtics Look Young and Energized
Kevin Garnett was the player to remember from the Boston Celtics Game 3 win over the Miami Heat, 101-91. For his knuckle push ups, for his dunk on LeBron James, and for just how good the Boston Celtics were every second he was on the floor.
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Russell Westbrook, Spurs Energy and Thunder Pride
From Humiliation to jubilation, close to vindication. Russell Westbrook took everything gone wrong for him in the first two games and came up with a rejuvenating display in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s impressive 102-82 win over the San Antonio Spurs, that felt more than just one win, pulling them back into the series, 1-2.
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Oklahoma City Thunder, Winning Streak Killers
Tabo Sefolosha had what was probably the biggest game of his postseason career, scoring 19 points and adding 6 steals while annihilating both Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili, setting the tone for the Thunder’s defense in their Game 3 win over the San Antonio Spurs, a resounding 102-82.
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Nuggets Over Lakers – JaVale McGee Makes All the Difference
JaVale McGee didn’t get the start, but he got to play for 28 minutes, making the most of them, finishing with the impressive stat line of 16 points, 15 rebounds and 4 blocks, helping the Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 99-84 and get back into the series, making it 1-2 Lakers.
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LeBron Loves New York; Durant Destroys Dallas
LeBron James usually has big games in New York. Maybe it’s the Knicks’ fans, maybe it’s the Knicks themselves. Maybe it’s just occasion of playing in the Madison Square Garden. It wasn’t any different in Game 3, leading the Miami Heat to a 87-70 and a 3-0 lead in the First round series, scoring 32 points.
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Dwyane Wade and Heat D Too Much for Dirk Nowitzki to Handle Alone
Dirk Nowitzki had the chance to send the game into overtime but missed. He had 34 points, but fought alone against the Heat, carried by Wade and Bosh in the final quarter, including the game winner from Bosh, making it 88-86.
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On Chris Bosh’s Big Night in the Heat’s Game 3 Win
Just a week ago, Chris Bosh had 30 points and nine rebounds in Game 1. The Heat were crushed by 21 points in Chicago. What a difference a week makes, as Bosh’s 34 points last night meant a completely different outcome, leading the Miami Heat to a 96-85 win over the Chicago Bulls, grabbing a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals.
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Even on an Off Night, Dirk Nowitzki Still Gets Job Done for Mavs
Dirk Nowitzki and Shawn Marion both scored 18 as the Dallas Mavericks rebounded from their home loss, winning back home advantage with a 93-87 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder which wasn’t close as the score might suggest.
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Dirk Nowtizki and Mavs Too Good for Bryant and Lakers in the Clutch
Once again, despite dominating for most of the match and holding a lead deep into the fourth. Once again, the Mavs and Dirk Nowitzki were just too good when it mattered the most, winning 98-92, taking a 3-0 lead.
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Derrick Rose Just Getting Better and Better
The MVP headlines and chants are getting a bit old, especially now that he’s actually won it. Watching Derrick Rose drop 44 on the Hawks in Atlanta en route to a 99-82 Chicago Bulls win in Game 3 to take a 2-1 lead isn’t.