Game 4 has officially come to an end tonight. Some teams survived, others were knocked out and humiliated. Here's the recap from game 4 of the NBA Playoffs.
Brooklyn-134 Denver-101
Chicago-142 Golden State-115
New York-90 San Antonio-103
Boston-97 LA Lakers-82
Miami-88 LA Clippers-83
Milwaukee-77 Memphis-104
Indiana-91 Oklahoma City-103
Atlanta-102 Houston-105
Miami and San Antonio both swept their series and will await their next opponent. Chicago, Golden State, Oklahoma City, and New York lead their series 3-1. While Atlanta-Indiana and LA Clippers-Memphis are tied at 2-2. Things will get really interesting from here on out.
Meanwhile the NHL Playoffs gets underway tonight. Here are the current Matchups.
East West
#1 Pittsburgh Penguins vs #8 New York Islanders #1 Chicago Blackhawks vs. #8 Minnesota Wild
#2 Montreal Canadiens vs #7 Ottawa Senators #2 Anaheim Ducks vs #7 Detroit Red Wings
#3 Washington Capitols vs #6 New York Rangers #3 Vancouver Canucks vs #6 San Jose Sharks
#4 Boston Bruins vs #5 Toronto Maple Leafs #4 St. Louis Blues vs #5 Los Angeles Kings
Well, I'm a Pittsburgh fan, so I'll take them winning the East. Especially should Sidney Crosby come back. And in the West, I'll take it coming down to the Blackhawks and Ducks. And I'd stick money on the Ducks.
In other news, the New York Jets have released Qb Tim Tebow. Not many teams have shown interest in him, and it looks more likely he'll head to the CFL, where even there he's not likely to be a starting Qb.
Also, Jason Collins, former center for the Wizards, has come out as gay and is now the first openly gay player to play in a major sport. However, since he's a free agent it remains to be seen if he'll actually be the 1st current professional who is openly gay. Will be interesting to see if any teams sign him because of this, or how many teams pass on him because of this. But the doors are now open, and no longer will players need to feel afraid of coming out. I imagine that we will hear more names come out as openly gay within the next few months. But what Jason did was an incredibly daring thing to do and I applaud him for that.
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Monday, April 29, 2013
Saturday, April 27, 2013
NBA Playoffs Round 1 Game 3
Round 3 games have all come to an end. And though some games have already started Game 4, we're here focusing on round 3. So here's the latest.
Miami-104 San Antonio-120
Milwaukee-91 LA Lakers-89
Brooklyn-76 Denver-108
Chicago-79 Golden State-110
New York-90 LA Clippers-82
Boston-76 Memphis-94
Indiana-69 Oklahoma City-104
Atlanta-90 Houston-101
Miami, New York, San Antonio, and Oklahoma City all remain at 3-0 in the series. Chicago, Indiana, LA Clippers, and Golden State all lead 2-1.
The Thunder have lost Russell Westbrook for the remainder of the playoffs with a torn meniscus. Could hamper the Thunder's chances. Definitely gives San Antonio extra incentive.
The NFL draft has come to a close. The Kansas City Chiefs selected Eric Fisher #1, the Jacksonville Jaguars took Luke Joeckel #2. Qb Geno Smith was taken by the New York Jets in the 2nd round, really adds to the Qb troubles that they are having. And right before Geno, Manti Te'o was taken by the San Diego Chargers. Qb Matt Barkley, highly touted last year before deciding to stay one more year, was selected in the 4th round by Philadelphia. It really wasn't a draft to write home about that's for sure.
Miami-104 San Antonio-120
Milwaukee-91 LA Lakers-89
Brooklyn-76 Denver-108
Chicago-79 Golden State-110
New York-90 LA Clippers-82
Boston-76 Memphis-94
Indiana-69 Oklahoma City-104
Atlanta-90 Houston-101
Miami, New York, San Antonio, and Oklahoma City all remain at 3-0 in the series. Chicago, Indiana, LA Clippers, and Golden State all lead 2-1.
The Thunder have lost Russell Westbrook for the remainder of the playoffs with a torn meniscus. Could hamper the Thunder's chances. Definitely gives San Antonio extra incentive.
The NFL draft has come to a close. The Kansas City Chiefs selected Eric Fisher #1, the Jacksonville Jaguars took Luke Joeckel #2. Qb Geno Smith was taken by the New York Jets in the 2nd round, really adds to the Qb troubles that they are having. And right before Geno, Manti Te'o was taken by the San Diego Chargers. Qb Matt Barkley, highly touted last year before deciding to stay one more year, was selected in the 4th round by Philadelphia. It really wasn't a draft to write home about that's for sure.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
NBA Playoffs Round 1 Game 2
The second games of Round 1 have all come to a close. And Games 3 will start tonight. Here are the results of Game 2.
Boston-71 Memphis-91
New York-87 LA Clippers-93
Milwaukee-86 Golden State-131
Miami-98 Denver-117
Chicago-90 Houston-102
Brooklyn-82 Oklahoma City-105
Atlanta-98 LA Lakers-91
Indiana-113 San Antonio-102
New York, Miami, Indiana, LA Clippers, Oklahoma City, and San Antonio lead their series 2-0. While Chicago and Brooklyn and Golden State and Denver are tied 1-1.
The NFL Draft is being held tonight. I expect a lot of trades like last year. And am expecting Luke Joeckel to be taken #1 by the Chiefs. But in a draft that isn't expected to be great, I am really only concerned with who my favorite team picks.
Barry Sanders edged out Adrian Peterson in the Madden 25 cover vote. A bracket style tournament that once had 64 contestants but for some odd reason dropped 32 of them right off the bat.
The Chicago Blackhawks won the President's Trophy for having the best record in the NHL, and will receiver home-ice advantage throughout the Playoffs.
Boston-71 Memphis-91
New York-87 LA Clippers-93
Milwaukee-86 Golden State-131
Miami-98 Denver-117
Chicago-90 Houston-102
Brooklyn-82 Oklahoma City-105
Atlanta-98 LA Lakers-91
Indiana-113 San Antonio-102
New York, Miami, Indiana, LA Clippers, Oklahoma City, and San Antonio lead their series 2-0. While Chicago and Brooklyn and Golden State and Denver are tied 1-1.
The NFL Draft is being held tonight. I expect a lot of trades like last year. And am expecting Luke Joeckel to be taken #1 by the Chiefs. But in a draft that isn't expected to be great, I am really only concerned with who my favorite team picks.
Barry Sanders edged out Adrian Peterson in the Madden 25 cover vote. A bracket style tournament that once had 64 contestants but for some odd reason dropped 32 of them right off the bat.
The Chicago Blackhawks won the President's Trophy for having the best record in the NHL, and will receiver home-ice advantage throughout the Playoffs.
Sunday, April 21, 2013
NBA Playoffs Round 1 Game 1
The first games of the first round of the playoffs is now over. Let's take a recap and then move on to other sports news.
Boston Celtics-78 Golden State Warriors-95
New York Knicks-85 Denver Nuggets-97
Chicago Bulls-89 Memphis Grizzlies-91
Brooklyn Nets-106 Los Angeles Clippers-112
Atlanta Hawks-90 Los Angeles Lakers-79
Indiana Pacers-107 San Antonio Spurs-91
Milwaukee Bucks-87 Houston Rockets-91
Miami Heat-110 Oklahoma City Thunder-120
And so far no home team has lost. New York, Brooklyn, Indiana, Miami, Denver, LA Clippers, San Antonio, and Oklahoma City all lead their respective series 1-0.
In some other sports news, Darrelle Revis has been traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in exchange for a the Bucs 1st round pick in this draft and a 4th in next years draft that could become a 3rd. Revis has signed a 6-year 96-million dollar contract.
And Matt Kenseth edged out Kasey Kahne at the Kansas Speedway.
Not much else in Sports News as the nation revels in the tragedy during the Boston Marathon. Only question is how much motivation will this give the Celtics, Bruins, and Red Sox. Red Sox who are off to a great start on the season already.
Boston Celtics-78 Golden State Warriors-95
New York Knicks-85 Denver Nuggets-97
Chicago Bulls-89 Memphis Grizzlies-91
Brooklyn Nets-106 Los Angeles Clippers-112
Atlanta Hawks-90 Los Angeles Lakers-79
Indiana Pacers-107 San Antonio Spurs-91
Milwaukee Bucks-87 Houston Rockets-91
Miami Heat-110 Oklahoma City Thunder-120
And so far no home team has lost. New York, Brooklyn, Indiana, Miami, Denver, LA Clippers, San Antonio, and Oklahoma City all lead their respective series 1-0.
In some other sports news, Darrelle Revis has been traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in exchange for a the Bucs 1st round pick in this draft and a 4th in next years draft that could become a 3rd. Revis has signed a 6-year 96-million dollar contract.
And Matt Kenseth edged out Kasey Kahne at the Kansas Speedway.
Not much else in Sports News as the nation revels in the tragedy during the Boston Marathon. Only question is how much motivation will this give the Celtics, Bruins, and Red Sox. Red Sox who are off to a great start on the season already.
Thursday, April 18, 2013
NBA Playoffs Are Set
With last night finishing off the regular season, the NBA Playoffs are ready to go. Here's a look of the 1st round matchups.
#1 Miami Heat vs #8 Milwaukee Bucks #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #8 Houston Rockets
#2 New York Knicks vs #7 Boston Celtics #2 San Antonio Spurs vs #7 Los Angeles Lakers
#3 Indiana Pacers vs #6 Atlanta Hawks #3 Denver Nuggets vs #6 Golden State Warriors
#4 Brooklyn Nets vs #5 Chicago Bulls #4 Los Angeles Clippers vs #5 Memphis Grizzlies
Now, the East, to me anyways, is pretty much going to come down Miami and New York. The West however, is a complete toss up, any of the teams have a good shot.
In other news, I don't like Kobe Bryant as a player, but even I was saddened by his injury. He's one of the games best ever and to see him go down like that just takes a bit of fun out of the playoffs. He'll come back however and try again next year.
Last bit of news, the NFL is scheduled to release their schedule for all 32 teams later today. But it's already been stated that the Ravens and Broncos will kickoff the season. I can't wait for Football! The NFL Draft is also next week. Not really looking forward to it like previous year since there really aren't many great players. But it'll be interesting to watch nonetheless.
#1 Miami Heat vs #8 Milwaukee Bucks #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #8 Houston Rockets
#2 New York Knicks vs #7 Boston Celtics #2 San Antonio Spurs vs #7 Los Angeles Lakers
#3 Indiana Pacers vs #6 Atlanta Hawks #3 Denver Nuggets vs #6 Golden State Warriors
#4 Brooklyn Nets vs #5 Chicago Bulls #4 Los Angeles Clippers vs #5 Memphis Grizzlies
Now, the East, to me anyways, is pretty much going to come down Miami and New York. The West however, is a complete toss up, any of the teams have a good shot.
In other news, I don't like Kobe Bryant as a player, but even I was saddened by his injury. He's one of the games best ever and to see him go down like that just takes a bit of fun out of the playoffs. He'll come back however and try again next year.
Last bit of news, the NFL is scheduled to release their schedule for all 32 teams later today. But it's already been stated that the Ravens and Broncos will kickoff the season. I can't wait for Football! The NFL Draft is also next week. Not really looking forward to it like previous year since there really aren't many great players. But it'll be interesting to watch nonetheless.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Sports Lately
I haven't really been paying too much attention to this blog. I'm way more of a football person, and being a Cubs fan there isn't much to celebrate. So today, let's just kind of get into what's been happening.
First of all, Congrats to the Louisville Men's and UConn Women's basketball teams on winning the NCAA championship. Louisville beat Michigan, who started off on a hot start, by a score of 82-76. The UConn women's team easily crushed the Louisville women's team, winning 93-60. UConn wins their 8 title.
Still in Basketball, the Miami Heat clinched home-court throughout the playoffs last night with a win over Washington. A win that came without LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh.
The New York Knicks clinched the Atlantic division for the first time since 93-94. And Indiana has clinched the Central Conference. The LA Clippers clinched the Pacific division with a win over the LA Lakers. And San Antonio has clinched the Southwest conference. The Southeast conference still remains up for grabs. But seeing how it is, it would appear this is the first round of the playoffs with only a few games left in the regular season.
#1 Miami Heat vs. #8 Milwaukee Bucks #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs. #8 LA Lakers
#2 New York Knicks vs #7 Boston Celtics #2 San Antonio Spurs vs. #7 Houston Rockets
#3 Indiana Pacers vs #6 Atlanta Hawks #3 Denver Nuggets vs. #6 Golden State Warriors
#4 Brooklyn Nets vs #5 Chicago Bulls #4 LA Clippers vs #5 Memphis Grizzlies
My guess for each of those matches. Heat, Knicks, Pacers, and Nets all advance. I'll take Chicago over Brooklyn should Derrick Rose decide to man-up and start playing again. In the West, the Thunder, Spurs, Nuggets, and Clippers. Not much of an upset in the first rounds. I could really see this years Finals coming down to New York and Oklahoma City. Unless New York can't stay healthy, then I'll go with Miami. Even though I'm a Miami Heat fan, I don't care much for repeat Champions.
There's really not much going on in baseball since it just started. I could talk on and on about the Cubs, but this is a sports blog, not a Cubs blog. So really not much has happened. Yu Darvish came an out away from a perfect game, and Jeff Samardzija had 13 K's in his last outing, but slipped late and ended up losing the game. Justin Upton has proved to be a great addition to the Braves, and him and his brother both homered back-to-back in a 5-6 win over the Cubs.
The NHL Playoffs are nearing as well, but still have a bit of time to really shake things up. So I'll come back to that another time.
Lastly, the Master's tournament has started this morning. Could be interesting down in Augusta.
First of all, Congrats to the Louisville Men's and UConn Women's basketball teams on winning the NCAA championship. Louisville beat Michigan, who started off on a hot start, by a score of 82-76. The UConn women's team easily crushed the Louisville women's team, winning 93-60. UConn wins their 8 title.
Still in Basketball, the Miami Heat clinched home-court throughout the playoffs last night with a win over Washington. A win that came without LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh.
The New York Knicks clinched the Atlantic division for the first time since 93-94. And Indiana has clinched the Central Conference. The LA Clippers clinched the Pacific division with a win over the LA Lakers. And San Antonio has clinched the Southwest conference. The Southeast conference still remains up for grabs. But seeing how it is, it would appear this is the first round of the playoffs with only a few games left in the regular season.
#1 Miami Heat vs. #8 Milwaukee Bucks #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs. #8 LA Lakers
#2 New York Knicks vs #7 Boston Celtics #2 San Antonio Spurs vs. #7 Houston Rockets
#3 Indiana Pacers vs #6 Atlanta Hawks #3 Denver Nuggets vs. #6 Golden State Warriors
#4 Brooklyn Nets vs #5 Chicago Bulls #4 LA Clippers vs #5 Memphis Grizzlies
My guess for each of those matches. Heat, Knicks, Pacers, and Nets all advance. I'll take Chicago over Brooklyn should Derrick Rose decide to man-up and start playing again. In the West, the Thunder, Spurs, Nuggets, and Clippers. Not much of an upset in the first rounds. I could really see this years Finals coming down to New York and Oklahoma City. Unless New York can't stay healthy, then I'll go with Miami. Even though I'm a Miami Heat fan, I don't care much for repeat Champions.
There's really not much going on in baseball since it just started. I could talk on and on about the Cubs, but this is a sports blog, not a Cubs blog. So really not much has happened. Yu Darvish came an out away from a perfect game, and Jeff Samardzija had 13 K's in his last outing, but slipped late and ended up losing the game. Justin Upton has proved to be a great addition to the Braves, and him and his brother both homered back-to-back in a 5-6 win over the Cubs.
The NHL Playoffs are nearing as well, but still have a bit of time to really shake things up. So I'll come back to that another time.
Lastly, the Master's tournament has started this morning. Could be interesting down in Augusta.
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