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Heat Closeout, Move on East Finals (via ESPN) By: Quentin Shank The first quarter was a roller-coaster, setting this game up to be everything it was expected to be. David West started out hot as needed to be and physical as ever. The refs were making sure this game wouldn’t get out of hand by … Read more

Lamar Odom lines up a shot. (via Zap2it) Lamar Odom is looking to rejuvenate himself after a hectic year. Lamar Odom was traded to the Mavericks as a salary dump by the Lakers and everything went downhill from there. Long story short, the Mavericks sent him home and now Lamar Odom wants to figure out … Read more

Kobe Bryant is a shot maker. Give Kobe Bryant a jumper, a shot inside, or anything in between. He’ll find a way to put the ball in the basket. Foul or not, injured or somewhat healthy, face guarded, whatever, Kobe Bryant has fought through a myriad of obstacles (to succeed and fail). Kobe Bryant did … Read more

Pau Gasol enjoying some time with a young kid. (via OC Register) Pau Gasol has won the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award. Pau Gasol is a great guy both on and off the court and this is another meaningful accomplishment for his resume. Maybe getting this award will get Pau Gasol more motivated on the … Read more

Paul Pierce and the Celtics came out in game three against the Sixers and dominated. They played a complete game and Paul Pierce had one of his classic performances, getting to the foul line 14 times. Paul Pierce had a nice dunk plus the harm and here it is: Great finish there, Paul Pierce! Keep … Read more

Kobe doesn’t like that foul call! (via ESPN) The Lakers didn’t play for 48 minutes in game one against the Thunder. After the first quarter, the Lakers got further and further from striking distance. Early in the second half the Thunder came out throwing their knockout punch. How can the Lakers compete throughout the entirety … Read more

Dwayne Wade and the Heat got a win in game one over the Indiana Pacers. Dwayne Wade played his usual spectacular (though inefficient) game. Checkout Dwayne Wade’s amazing chase down block: Tremendous play from Dwayne Wade!

Pam McGee enjoys a play in Denver. (via ESPN) Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers out there! Today is a day to sit back and enjoy life. Hopefully you’ll be doing that today. If NBA basketball is of interest, Clippers-Grizzlies is tipping off right now at 1:00 pm eastern on ABC and that’s followed … Read more

Marc Gasol celebrates after scoring (via ESPN) The Memphis Grizzlies proved they weren’t backing down easily last night. They came out and performed great, especially in the first half and they won game five, 92-80. The Clippers fought back in the second half, but injuries to Blake Griffin (sprained left knee) and Chris Paul (right … Read more

JaVale McGee had the game of his life last night in LA. It’s hard not to feel happy for JaVale McGee. Not only is he growing up as a person, his play on the floor is evolving. The one constant throughout JaVale McGee’s young career is freaky athleticism and it’s no different here: That’s how … Read more