Category Archives: Western Conference

San Antonio Torches Memphis in Game 1

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Brendan Galella

No matter who was shooting, from anywhere on the floor, the ball seemed to find a way to fall through the net for the Spurs. San Antonio set a playoff franchise record by connecting 14 times from beyond the arc … 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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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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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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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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Warriors Sharp Shooting Topples Spurs

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Brendan Galella

Immediately following Golden State’s victory in Denver, just the fourth of the season from an opponent at the Pepsi Center all year, coach Mark Jackson declared his back court was the best shooting duo in league history. Point guard Stephen Curry has held … Continue reading →

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Durant Sinks Game Winner for Thunder

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Brendan Galella

Oklahoma City led for just 52 seconds in the second half but that’s all it needed to win its series opener against the Grizzlies. The Grizzlies quickly overcame their one point deficit at halftime and held the lead throughout the … Continue reading →

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Western Conference Semifinals Preveiw

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Brendan Galella

The Western Conference no longer has a consensus favorite following the loss of Oklahoma City point guard Russell Westrbook  to a knee injury. The Thunder is trying to make consecutive Finals appearances for just the second time in franchise history, but … Continue reading →

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Lee Inspires Golden State to Advance

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Brendan Galella

It turns out, David Lee did learn something about winning while playing in New York. In a nod to Willis Reed, the Knicks center that scored the first four points of Game 7 in the 1970 NBA Finals even with … Continue reading →

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Harden Keeps Houston’s Season Alive

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Brendan Galella

It took five games, but James Harden finally found his touch from long range to help Houston avoid elimination for a second consecutive game. Harden ensured at least one more game would be played at the Toyota Center this season, … Continue reading →

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