A quick 3-2-1 to cover this stunning Celtics victory…
3 votes – Kevin Garnett. What more can Boston ask of KG? Not only did he deliver another 20-10 and set the tone defensively, but he also knocked down two clutch free-throws that iced the game. If the Celtics go on to win this series, we’ll probably [...]

Despite Rondo’s Game 2 explosion and the Celtics offensive efficiency (they shot nearly 50% from the field), it was clear that coming back home they needed to get back to their roots. Defense. Game 3 was a different Celtics team thanks to a surge in defensive intensity, better bench contribution, and the way they controlled [...]

So the incredible regular season / post season streak continues for the Spurs (now at 20 wins), and the Thunder are in a 0-2 hole needing to win four of the next five. Doesn’t sound very likely does it?
While there’s no moral victories in the playoffs, the Thunder can take something away from this game. The fact the Spurs [...]

JT: Get ready to see the best basketball of the year. This series could be one for the ages, with arguably the two best teams in the league, both with vastly different identities, going at it. I’m giddy at the prospect. And I love the fact that both sides will get a week to prepare and get right.
On one [...]

Hey, Indiana, thanks for making this series a little more exciting than we thought it’d be. But you can now pack your bags.
In the space of two games, Dwyane Wade found his shot and LeBron James found his testicles, and Miami have looked like the threatening  juggernaut we witnessed all season, even without Chris Bosh. Things [...]

This is not how the story is supposed to go. Miami, title favorites for much of the season, are now in a 2-1 hole against the Indiana Pacers in the second round. Let me put that another way. The Indiana Pacers are 2 wins away from making the Eastern Conference Finals. The scary part? Right [...]

They say a series doesn’t really begin until someone loses on their home-court. Well, Heat vs Pacers is now officially a series, and I think it happened a bit sooner than most thought.
Without Bosh, the Heat really struggled to score in the paint and defend in the paint. LeBron and Wade did their best to [...]

San Antonio Spurs vs Los Angeles Clippers
JT: The Spurs are a well-oiled machine so I can’t see a beaten down Clippers’ side getting in their way. Chris Paul, Blake Griffin and Caron Butler are all banged up, but even at full strength they’d still likely struggle against a well-rested Spurs’ team; their too deep, too well-coached and just [...]

Round 2 is upon as! Well, at least for the Eastern Conference. Those Los Angeles teams out West just can’t seem to take care of business.
For now, here are our thoughts and predictions for the two East series. We’ll be back once the West match ups are finalised.
Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76′ers
JT: I’m a Boston [...]

The closest series of these playoffs now has the finish it deserves – a game 7. The Grizzlies and Clippers battled through another tough-fought encounter, full of hard fouls, tough defense and outrageous flops. And in the end, a bit of poise and Zach Randolph is what got the Grizzlies over the line.
No doubt their [...]