Category Archives: Eastern Conference

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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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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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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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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Knicks Fourth Quarter Run Ties Series

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Brendan Galella

New York advanced to the second round of the post season for the first time in 13 years behind its shut down defense. For seven quarters, the Knicks couldn’t find a way to put Indiana away, but in the fourth … Continue reading →

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Shorthanded Bulls Take Series Opener

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Brendan Galella

Nate Robinson needed 10 stitches to return to the floor in the second half, but at the end of the night, it was Miami that shed the most blood. The Bulls captured a 93-86 victory over Miami in Game 1 as … Continue reading →

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Eastern Conference Semifinals Preview

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Brendan Galella

The long awaited coronation of LeBron James came a year ago, and now there is no question about his status in this generation. Dubbed King James before even playing a minute in the NBA, he has cemented his status as … Continue reading →

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Knicks Survive Furious Rally from Boston

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Brendan Galella

A 3-pointer from Carmelo Anthony with 1:43 remaining finally allowed the Knicks to clinch their opening round series. Throughout the series, Boston continually fought back but its valiant fourth quarter effort wasn’t enough to push the series to a seventh … Continue reading →

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Smith Closing in on Max Contract

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Brendan Galella

A quick glance at the career resume of Atlanta forward Josh Smith is extremely deceiving when trying to determine his value on the open market this summer. The 27-year-old forward has never led his team past the second round of the post season, … Continue reading →

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