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Western Conference finals

He’s Ibaka: Return of OKC’s Serge Protector

May 25, 2014 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Oklahoma City Thunder’s Serge Ibaka had a Willis Reed moment. For those who are too young to remember Willis Reed, he’s the guy who lifted the New York Knicks to a world championship in 1970 by sinking two baskets at the start of Game 7 despite a leg so badly hurt he could barely jog. … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs, Serge Ibaka, Western Conference finals, Willis Reed

BROOKS FLIPS SCRIPT ON SPURS

June 7, 2012 by Joel Huerto 1 Comment

What a difference a week makes. Last week the San Antonio Spurs were on a historic roll, winning 20 in a row and were a perfect 10-0 in the postseason. Seven days later the unbeatable Spurs are going fishing after dropping four consecutive games to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Spurs’ season ended Wednesday night … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Gregg Popovich, Kendrick Perkins, Manu Ginobili, Oklahoma City Thunder, Robert Horry, San Antonio Spurs, Scott Brooks, Serge Ibaka, Thabo Sefolosha, Tony Parker, Western Conference finals

SPURS’ HISTORIC WIN STREAK

May 29, 2012 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Forget about who is going to the NBA Finals. The bigger question is “can anyone win a playoff game against the San Antonio Spurs?” In case you hadn’t looked it up, the last time the Spurs lost a game was on April 11 against the L.A. Lakers. That’s more than a month ago and the … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Gregg Popovich, Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs, Scott Brooks, Tony Parker, Top Bet, Western Conference finals

OKC MUST PLAY BIG VS. SPURS

May 29, 2012 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

The biggest mistake Oklahoma City head coach Scott Brooks made in the Game 1 loss to San Antonio was his decision to play “small ball.” Instead of sticking with his normally rotation, Brooks tried to match the lineup Spurs coach Gregg Popovich went with in the fourth quarter and it totally backfired. The nine-point lead Oklahoma … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Gregg Popovich, Kendrick Perkins, Manu Ginobili, Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs, Scott Brooks, Serge Ibaka, Tony Parker, Western Conference finals

KEVIN DURANT: ‘I LET THE CITY DOWN’

May 26, 2011 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

For the first time in his young NBA career, Kevin Durant is sick to his stomach. Never before has the 22-year-old superstar been subjected to this kind of cruel fate. Last season, Durant and the young and exciting Oklahoma City Thunder squad became an instant hit when they stretched the defending world champion L.A. Lakers … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Dallas Mavericks, Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder, Western Conference finals

2010 WEST FINALS: KOBE BURNS SUNS

May 30, 2010 by Joel Huerto 3 Comments

Kobe Bryant made sure there wasn’t going to be a Game 7 as he made three clutch shots down the stretch to lead the L.A. Lakers to a 111-103 victory over the Phoenix Suns and clinch the 2010 Western Conference championship. L.A. will face the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals, a matchup of two … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Alvin Gentry, Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers, Phoenix Suns, Western Conference finals

ARTEST’S SHOT RUINS SUNS’ RALLY

May 28, 2010 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Ron Artest waited all season to make his mark as a L.A. Laker and his moment finally came Thursday night. After the Phoenix Suns rallied from an 18-point deficit and tied the score at 101 with 3.5 seconds left on Jason Richardson’s bank shot from the behind the 3-point line, the Lakers drew up a … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Lakers, Ron Artest, Suns, Western Conference finals

LAKERS TAKEN OUT OF THEIR COMFORT ZONE

May 26, 2010 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

The Phoenix Suns’ zone defense has altered the complexion of the Western Conference finals. After two convincing victories in Game 1 and Game 2, the Lakers appeared to be headed for sweep until the Suns, out of pure desperation, went exclusively to a zone defense that not only slowed up the Lakers’ offensive attack but … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: L.A. Lakers, Phoenix Suns, Western Conference finals, zone defense

SHOULD JACKSON SIT BYNUM?

May 24, 2010 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson revealed on Sunday night that he is considering sitting center Andrew Bynum for Game 4 to rest his ailing right knee. The Lakers have a 2-1 edge in the Western Conference finals against the Phoenix Suns and Game 5 is on Thursday in Los Angeles so that would give … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Andrew Bynum, L.A. Lakers, Phil Jackson, Phoenix Suns, Western Conference finals

LAKERS ARE PICKING ON STOUDEMIRE

May 20, 2010 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

When you pick on the biggest bully on the block, you better be prepared to back up your talk. Phoenix Suns center Amare Stoudemire first picked on Lakers forward Lamar Odom, dismissing his impact in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals saying that Odom got “lucky” despite scoring 19 points and grabbing 19 rebounds. … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: amare stoudemire, Lakers, Lamar Odom, Pau Gasol, Suns, Western Conference finals
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