It was a physical game with 54 fouls and two technicals called. The Lakers didn’t mind as long as they were up 1-0. The Celtics fell in Los Angeles 102-89.

Continue reading… Lakers Toughen Up, Take Game 1

It was predictable as Blake Griffin suffering the Clipper curse that the LA Lakers were going to coast through the season, switch the ON button in the playoffs and reach the finals. What was not expected was the Boston Celtics meeting them there.

Continue reading… NBA Finals Preview: Quick Thoughts

The defending NBA champs gave their fans quite a scare in the first round. Many thought that the Oklahoma City Thunder would run the Lakers out of the gym with their speed and athleticism. But after the Lakers trumped the Thunder, it was smooth sailing.  They swept the Jazz and ousted the Suns in 6. Now they face their rivals, the Boston Celtics.

Continue reading… Los Angeles Lakers Merchandise: Western Conference Champions

The Boston Celtics surprised a lot of people in the playoffs by stunningly defeating the heavily favored Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic. Not too shabby for a bunch of grizzled old veteran players. Now the Celtics will face their bitter rivals in the Finals.

Continue reading… Boston Celtics Merchandise: Eastern Conference Champions

The LA Lakers dispatched the Jazz in four and the Suns got their San Antonio monkey off their backs — they’ll meet in the Western Conference finals. On the other hand, the heavily favored Cavs are having a hard time closing out the previously thought dead in the water Celtics. The Magic destroyed the Bobcats and Hawks to reach the Eastern Conference finals. They await the winner of the Cleveland-Boston series. Show your support for the NBA team your rooting for with our selection of NBA watches.

Continue reading… NBA Watches to Prepare You For the Conference Finals

Round Two of the NBA Playoffs started off with the Cavaliers holding on to beat the Celtics and the Lakers playing great late in the fourth quarter to beat the Jazz. Atlanta overwhelmed the Milwaukee Bucks to advance to the second round and is set to face the Orlando Magic. With the Hawks advancing, the roster for the second round of the playoffs is now complete. Big questions surround the second round — Can the Celtics make one last push and beat the Cavs? Will the Suns finally beat the Spurs in the playoffs? How will the Lakers respond after struggling against the Thunder? Can Orlando continue their playoff dominance? Too many questions, so many factors — indeed the NBA Playoffs is hitting stride and it’s time to separate the contenders from the pretenders.

Continue reading… NBA Playoffs: Second Round Predictions

The playoff match-ups are set. This means no more lackluster defense, no easy baskets, no taking games off and more importantly no more excuses.  How will the Lakers fare after struggling late in the season? Will LeBron finally get his first ring? Do the Celtics have enough left for another title run? Will it be Brandon Jennings’ or Kevin Durant’s coming out party? So many questions surrounding the NBA playoffs.

Continue reading… NBA Playoffs: Quick Thoughts

The NBA Finals are about to kick off with the Orlando Magic taking on the Los Angeles Lakers.  The Lakers are going for their 15th title, while the Magic are trying to get their first.

Continue reading… NBA Finals – Magic vs. Lakers