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May 7, 2010
by Kevin Pelton
The Atlanta Hawks led at halftime of Game Two, but that advantage was long forgotten after the Orlando Magic swamped the Hawks in the second half to take a 2-0 series lead.
by Bradford Doolittle
The Spurs lost game one in Phoenix while getting torched by Steve Nash. In game two, San Antonio kept Nash under wraps and was beaten by his supporting cast. What comes next?
May 5, 2010
by Kevin Pelton
Fresh off an uneven series against Milwaukee, the Hawks got obliterated by Orlando in Game One of their series. Meanwhile, the Lakers produced a carbon copy of their opening win over Utah to go up 2-0.
May 4, 2010
by Bradford Doolittle
The Celtics torch the Cavs on both ends of the floor, tying their series and leaving Cleveland fans wondering if their MVP is all there.
May 2, 2010
by Kevin Pelton
The L.A. Lakers put together their best all-around offensive effort of the postseason to win Game One against Utah, while Atlanta finally dispatched an overmatched Milwaukee team in Game Seven of their series.
by Kevin Pelton
Sparked by Mo Williams' third-quarter outburst and carried by stout defense and LeBron James, the Cavaliers overcame a halftime deficit to win Game One of their series with the Celtics.
April 30, 2010
by Kevin Pelton
The Phoenix Suns dominated their series with the Portland Trail Blazers by playing differently than their Phoenix predecessors, but the return of an old staple (smallball) helped the Suns put Portland away in Game Six.
by Bradford Doolittle
The Spurs throttle the Mavericks early and cruise to a series-clinching win.
April 29, 2010
by Bradford Doolittle
While the rest of the favorites in the East have started second-round preparations, the Bucks have the third-seeded Hawks on the brink of elimination.
by Bradford Doolittle
Two more first-round series wrapped up in the East on Tuesday, while the Lakers re-established order in the West.
April 27, 2010
by Kevin Pelton
The Charlotte Bobcats sacrificed future cap flexibility and the development of Gerald Henderson in trading for Stephen Jackson. While that translated into their first trip to the playoffs, it ultimately ended in a four-game sweep at the hands of the Magic.
April 25, 2010
by Bradford Doolittle
Orlando's defense has the Bobcats in a stranglehold, while the young Thunder has the Lakers on the run.
April 24, 2010
by Kevin Pelton
By adjusting their defense against Phoenix's signature pick-and-roll--and, yes, with an assist from the return of Brandon Roy--the Blazers evened their series at the Rose Garden on Saturday.
by Bradford Doolittle
Boston's Paul Pierce breaks hearts in Miami, while the Jazz and Spurs both seize the advantage against higher-seeded teams in the West.
by Bradford Doolittle
After both tops seeds went down on Thursday, it's looking more unlikely that we're going to see any first-round sweeps this spring.
April 23, 2010
by Kevin Pelton
The Portland Trail Blazers, hoping to capitalize on a raucous home crowd in Game Three, instead trailed by as many as 31 points during a 19-point loss.
April 22, 2010
by Bradford Doolittle
With three series tied and the other one becoming increasingly competitive, the Western Conference seems as tightly-packed as it was during the regular season. The East ... not so much.
April 21, 2010
by Kevin Pelton
On the same night the Celtics played like their championship squad of two years ago, 37-year-old Grant Hill played nearly perfect basketball to help lead the Suns to a series-evening victory.
April 20, 2010
by Bradford Doolittle
Monday's game between in Denver drew more whistles than the Tournament of Roses Parade, as the Jazz became the second road team to break through in the early going of the playoffs. There were more whistles than a construction site next to a Victoria's Secret store. Seriously, there were a lot of whistles.
April 19, 2010
by Kevin Pelton
Chalk ruled the first seven Game Ones of the 2010 NBA Playoffs, but the Portland Trail Blazers used big efforts from two veterans and two youngsters to win in Phoenix Sunday night.
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