The bottom of the Eastern Conference playoff race is turning into the best race as we head down the stretch at season’s end. With tonights win, the Nets have won 6 straight but head into the toughest part of their season, with games against Atlanta (twice), Chicago, and Portland in the coming week. Let’s get… Continue reading The Nets Continue to Rise: NBA Daily Recap for Apr 3

With three triple-doubles in the association, it was hardly a night of fools. Let’s get to the games: Philadelphia 76ers 93 (18-58) Washington Wizards 106 (42-33) Final Washington jumped out to the early lead in the first quarter and the 76ers were outscored in the second quarter. The third quarter was owned by the Wizards… Continue reading James Harden Leads Amazing Individual Performances: NBA Daily Recap for Apr 1

The Raptors have been sliding in the Eastern Conference, but a win tonight over the red-hot Rockets has the potential to put them back in a good frame of mind heading into the playoffs. Let’s get to the games: Los Angeles Lakers 113 (20-53) Philadelphia 76ers 111 (18-57) Final – OT Philadelphia jumped out to… Continue reading The Raptors Get a Win: NBA Daily Recap for Mar 30

With a win and a Grizzlies loss, the Rockets have moved into the number two seed in the Western Conference, bringing about a potential Houston vs Dallas matchup and leaving Memphis with the Spurs in the first round. Let’s get to the games: Houston Rockets 99 (50-23) Washington Wizards 91 (41-33) Final Washington ran out… Continue reading Houston Moves Into Second: NBA Daily Recap for Mar 30

By winning in Milwaukee, the Warriors secured the number one seed in the Western Conference. Favorites by many to win it all, the Warriors are driving on all cylinders and seem to be dominating teams both at home and on the road. Let’s get to the games: Atlanta Hawks 100 (55-18) Charlotte Hornets 115 (31-41)… Continue reading The Warriors Claim the West: NBA Daily Recap for Mar 28

The matchup of the night pitted the Golden State Warriors agains the Memphis Grizzlies. This #1 seed versus #2 was a rematch of a game from this winter in which the Grizzlies pounded the ball to victory, slowing the tempo and exploiting the Warriors’ lack of height. Tonight was a different story, though, as the… Continue reading The Warriors Control the Pace: NBA Recap for Mar 27

The Pacers miss out on a chance to move up in the standings, and instead fall into a three way tie with Brooklyn and Charlotte, 1/2 game behind Boston for the last Eastern Conference playoff spot. Let’s get to the games: Indiana Pacers 107 (31-41) Milwaukee Bucks 111 (36-36) Final Milwaukee jumped out to the… Continue reading The Pacers Miss a Chance to Move Up: NBA Daily Recap for Mar 27

The race for the bottom three spots in the Eastern Conference might be the most interesting race as we close in on the last three weeks of the season. With wins by the Pacers and Nets, four teams are within 1/2 game for the 8th and final spot. With 11 or 12 games to go,… Continue reading The Race at the Bottom of the East Heats Up: NBA Daily Recap for Mar 26

The Grizzlies have had a great year, spending most of the season locked in 2nd place in the highly competitive Western Conference. They’ve been so solid in fact, that they haven’t gotten the national press for how great they are lately. This week we get to see three prime match-ups – against the Cavaliers, Warriors,… Continue reading Nobody is Talking About Memphis: NBA Preview for Mar 23-29