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April 30, 2011
by Kevin Pelton
Though the Memphis Grizzlies became just the fourth No. 8 seed to knock off a No. 1 since the NBA playoffs expanded to 16 games, the Grizzlies seemed like the better team than the San Antonio Spurs throughout the series.
April 29, 2011
by Kevin Pelton
With key scores down the stretch, the Dallas Mavericks prevented a repeat of both the Portland Trail Blazers' Game Four comeback and their past first-round series losses.
April 28, 2011
by Kevin Pelton
While the Miami Heat and Oklahoma City Thunder closed out their opening-round series, the San Antonio Spurs improbably extended their season thanks to a circus shot from Manu Ginobili and a buzzer-beating Gary Neal three that forced overtime.
April 27, 2011
by Kevin Pelton
After facing questions in the wake of Game Four losses, both the Los Angeles Lakers and the Orlando Magic got back on track at home during Tuesday's Game Five action.
April 26, 2011
by Bradford Doolittle
The coming-of-age Grizzlies make the Spurs look old in putting Timmy and the boys on the brink of elimination, while the Nuggets live to fight another day.
by Kevin Pelton
The comeback Brandon Roy led on Saturday gave the Portland Trail Blazers a legitimate chance in their series with the Dallas Mavericks, but they couldn't take advantage in a loss Tuesday in Dallas.
April 25, 2011
by Kevin Pelton
For the second time in the first four games of their series with the Los Angeles Lakers, the New Orleans Hornets rode an unbelievable Chris Paul performance to victory.
April 23, 2011
by Kevin Pelton
Down by as many as 23 points, and by 18 entering the final period, the Portland Trail Blazers rode Brandon Roy's throwback effort to a series-tying victory.
by Kevin Pelton
As the Atlanta Hawks improved to 5-2 against the Orlando Magic this season with Friday night's win, it has become increasingly clear that the Hawks have a formula that ensures close games with the Magic.
by Bradford Doolittle
Last year's Finals entrants were in control while snaring road wins on Friday.
April 22, 2011
by Kevin Pelton
After bemoaning his limited role in Game Two of Portland's series with Dallas, Brandon Roy gave Nate McMillan no choice but to leave him on the floor with a vintage effort to lead the Blazers' Game Three win.
by Bradford Doolittle
It's been a little more difficult at times than most believed it would be for Chicago and Miami, but in the end, 3-0 is 3-0.
April 21, 2011
by Bradford Doolittle
The favored Spurs and Lakers draw even in their respective series, while the Thunder turns up the defensive heat on the Nuggets.
April 20, 2011
by Kevin Pelton
Playing the second half without starters Chauncey Billups and Amar'e Stoudemire, the Knicks rode Carmelo Anthony's hot shooting and gritty play within a play of the upset, but were unable to execute to get the win.
April 19, 2011
by Kevin Pelton
The adulation of the Miami crowd isn't usually reserved for Joel Anthony, but the Heat's backup center earned it by anchoring a stout defense in Game Two.
April 18, 2011
by Kevin Pelton
The New Orleans Hornets saw their All-Star point guard masterfully run the show during a Game One upset win in Los Angeles, plus all the other playoff action from Sunday.
April 17, 2011
by Bradford Doolittle
Three home teams are challenged and another one loses. The NBA playoffs open with an intriguing quartet of games on Saturday.
June 18, 2010
by Kevin Pelton
The Los Angeles Lakers outlasted the Boston Celtics in Game Seven to win their second consecutive championship, with Ron Artest and Pau Gasol making big plays down the stretch on a forgettable night for Kobe Bryant and the Big Four.
June 16, 2010
by Kevin Pelton
With their backs to the wall, the Los Angeles Lakers responded with a Game Six blowout on their home floor powered by an inside-outside offense and energy at both ends.
June 14, 2010
by Kevin Pelton
In a performance reminiscent of when these teams squared off in the 2008 NBA Finals, Kevin Garnett dominated Pau Gasol in Sunday's Game Five, leaving the Lakers to unsuccessfully rely on Kobe Bryant to try to win the key game.
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