Category Archives: Player Profiles

Pacers Oust New York in Game 6

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Brendan Galella

New York had consecutive opportunities to select Lance Stephenson, a high school standout at Brooklyn’s Lincoln High school, in the second round of the 2010 NBA Draft and passed. During an elimination game in Indiana, his new home, Stepehenson was able to take … Continue reading →

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Spurs Clinch Spot in Conference Finals

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Brendan Galella

Another season and another appearance in the Western Conference finals for the San Antonio Spurs. This time, the team overcame the precision shooting of Golden State’s dynamic back court and the frenzied Oracle Arena crowd to advance. 

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Anthony Keeps New York’s Season Alive

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Brendan Galella

Carmelo Anthony forced his way to New York to face this exact situation. An electric atmosphere at Madison Square Garden, a heated rivalry reignited with Indiana and the Knicks in absolute desperation, needing a superstar performance from Anthony. 

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Memphis Advances to Conference Finals

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Brendan Galella

The same player three different franchises gave up once again served as the catalyst for the Memphis. In the Grizzlies 18-year existence, Zach Randolph has provided a majority of the clutch performances for his team. His outing Wednesday moved the team into … Continue reading →

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Knee Injury Doesn’t Slow Down Wade

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Brendan Galella

Prior to the start of the fourth quarter, Dwyane Wade raced into Miami’s locker room for an adjustment to his ailing right knee. Throughout the post season, Wade has played with a bone bruise in the knee, an injury that … Continue reading →

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George Evolving into Franchise Player

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Brendan Galella

The league has more efficient scorers, players with more explosiveness in their games and more dynamic defenders but few possess the complete skill set of Paul George. Forced into a scorers role after the absence of Danny Granger, George has … Continue reading →

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Warriors Even Series Behind Barnes

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Brendan Galella

Once again, 48 minutes wasn’t enough to determine the outcome of a contest between San Antonio and the Warriors. Only this time, Golden State was able to prevail in the extra session. The Warriors had to find another way to … Continue reading →

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Hibbert Dominating Paint and Series

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Brendan Galella

Roy Hibbert established control in the paint and his Pacers team seized control of the series. As the rest of the league has become reliant on athleticism, Indiana is two victories away from the Eastern Conference finals behind the play of … Continue reading →

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Parker Outduels Curry in Game 3

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Brendan Galella

San Antonio was torched by the Warriors back court in the first two games of the series. Friday night, Tony Parker decided to unleash some precise shooting of his own. The 30-year-old Parker scored 25 of his 32 points in … Continue reading →

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Bosh Propels Miami to Series Lead

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Brendan Galella

Over the first five games of the post season, Chris Bosh was the least effective of Miami’s All-Star triumvirate. As Dwayne Wade slumped in a return to his hometown, Chicago, Bosh became the focal point for Miami in two different ways. Aside … Continue reading →

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