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May 8, 2011
by Kevin Pelton
The Oklahoma City Thunder saw a big lead slip away late in Game Three against the Memphis Grizzlies because of an offense that was unable to generate any quality looks against the Grizzlies' defense.
May 7, 2011
by Kevin Pelton
In trying to eliminate the issues that led them to fall behind 2-0 in their series with the Dallas Mavericks, the Los Angeles Lakers went too far the opposite direction, which cost them during Game 3.
by Bradford Doolittle
Derrick Rose put on an MVP-type performance on Friday, but the Bulls shined all over the court in regaining the upper hand against the Hawks.
May 5, 2011
by Kevin Pelton
The Los Angeles Lakers' chances for evening up their series with the Dallas Mavericks were undercut by a series of three-point misses and unexpected production from Jose Barea, but the Lakers' problems go deeper than that.
by Bradford Doolittle
Chicago re-establishes itself with a smothering defensive performance as the series now shifts to Atlanta.
May 4, 2011
by Kevin Pelton
The Celtics had a golden opportunity to steal Game Two in Miami, which was tied midway through the fourth quarter before the Heat decisively pulled away with an impressive effort.
May 3, 2011
by Bradford Doolittle
Think Chicago and Los Angeles are shoe-ins for the conference finals? Looks like Dirk Nowitzki and Joe Johnson have plenty to say about that.
May 2, 2011
by Bradford Doolittle
Memphis' surprising run gets even more interesting, while Boston made too many mistakes to overcome hot-shooting Miami.
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.
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