By Contributing Writer on June 16, 2010
LOS ANGELES – With the series going back to Staples Center, the Los Angeles Lakers expected to take the series to the seven games , but no one thought it was going to be such an overwhelming victory as the down the Celtics 87-69.
“They did everything harder than we did, it’s just unusual,” said Tony Allen.
Since the first quarter, [...]
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By Jesus Acevedo on June 14, 2010
BOSTON – The Boston Celtics won pivotal game 5 of the NBA Finals 92-86 at TD Garden behind some stifling defense reminiscent of the 2008 Celtics and are now one win away from an unprecedented 18th championship.
“You don’t want to go out to LA down 3-2. It was our biggest game of the year,” said Paul Pierce. “We’re [...]
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By Jesus Acevedo on June 7, 2010
LOS ANGELES – The Boston Celtics evened the NBA Finals at one game apiece after defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 103-94 in the Staples Center.
Ray Allen put on a shooting display scoring 27 of his 32 points in the first half on his way to setting a new NBA finals record for three point field goals made with 8.
“He [...]
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By Jesus Acevedo on June 4, 2010
LOS ANGELES -The Los Angeles Lakers held home court advantage in Staples Center as they beat the Boston Celtics 102–89 to take a one game lead in the NBA Finals.
Kobe Bryant led all scorers with 30 points giving him 12 for this postseason; Pau Gasol added 23 points and 14 rebounds and Ron Artest chipped in 15.
In the 2008 [...]
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By Paul Barron on March 20, 2010
The University of Houston Cougars played in their first NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament since 1992, and repeated history by losing 89-77 in the first round to the Maryland Terrapins, despite Aubrey Coleman’s 26 points.
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By Paul Barron on February 22, 2010
The 2010 All Star game at Cowboys Stadium featured some of the NBA’s best in front of a record setting crowd. Already owning the record for largest video display, Cowboys Stadium owner Jerry Jones can add another Guinness World Record to the stadium’s repertoire. With over 108,000 fans present the venue set a [...]
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By Jesus Acevedo on October 12, 2009
Without their two all stars the Houston Rockets will try an incorporate a fast tempo style of play into their game. They will be a competitive team and be plenty fun to watch. This year’s team features some new additions that make this Houston Rockets team younger and geared toward the future.
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By Paul Barron on October 1, 2009
Before it was getting out of the first round of the playoffs and now it is more like getting in the playoffs, or worse, having a winning record at all. One thing that the Rockets fans can count on, however, is a fresh, new fast-paced game with consistent defense.
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