The Golden State Warriors dominated the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 4 of their series-clinching sweep in their first round series. They have also made history along the way, tying the NBA record for most points in the first quarter with 45.
Spurs center Dewayne Dedmon is expected to play tonight in Game 5 of the team's first-round series against the Memphis Grizzlies. Dedmon was not able to play in Game 4 due to an illness and is looking to bounce back and help his team secure a 3-2 lead.
After not playing in Game 3, Warrior's Star Kevin Durant is still listed as questionable for Game 4 of their first-round series against the Portland Trail Blazers. Durant suffered a left calf strain during Game 1 and is now unlikely to return for the remainder of this series.
Kerr has been reportedly ill for all the current series and recently, his "illness" becomes unbearable and he was in excruciating pain and could barely walk. Even Warriors' players didn't know what is happening to their coach. "Our coach is going a through a lot through physically," Stephen Curry stated.
With Kevin Durant not playing for Game 2, it's up to the other Warriors players to step up in his absence, especially Klay Thompson. Thompson had a bad Game 1 performance and will be looking to bounce back in Game 2 with Durant sidelined.
The Cleveland Cavaliers won Game 2 and are up 2-0 against the Indiana Pacers in their Playoff first round matchup. According to the team and head coach Lue, it was all because of the inspiring performance by Cavs forward, Kevin Love.
Kevin Durant has been listed as questionable for Game 2 of the Warriors - Blazers first round series. This is after Durant suffered a strain on his left calf during the Warriors' game 1 victory over the Blazers. Aside from Durant other players are also reported to be listed as questionable for Wednesday's game.
The 2017 NBA Playoffs is underway. With the that being said, here are some of the takeaways and biggest storylines from the first three days of NBA playoff action.
The Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls, and Indiana Pacers are battling it out for final two spots in the Eastern Conference Playoff picture. The Miami Heat has just won against the Cleveland Cavaliers, keeping their Playoff hopes alive heading into judgement day this Wednesday.
Rajon Rondo has been out of the Bulls' rotation ever since December and the veteran point guard couldn't quite gain some much-needed minutes in order to contribute to the team. With that being said, questions has been looming about Rondo's status in Chicago.
Lonzo Ball has been one of the top prospects heading into this year's NBA Draft. He will most likely fall onto the top 5 picks, but when asked about where he would like to play once he enters the NBA, Balls makes a bold statement of saying that he would rather play for the Lakers than going no. 1 overall in the Draft.
After missing 19 games with a knee injury, Golde State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant is expected to return and make a comeback this coming Saturday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Durant has been cleared and has been participating in full-contact practices.
Stephen Curry has been carrying his Golden State Warriors team as of late, en route to their current 13-game winning streak. After dominating the Phoenix Suns Wednesday, Curry has also garnered multiple milestones during that game.
Dwyane Wade has announced that he will be returning this weekend to play the Brooklyn Nets. Wade was recently considered out for the remainder of the season after he went down with a fractured elbow during the Bulls' March 15 game against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Isaiah Thomas has recently said that he and his Boston Celtics team is not going to give their upcoming game against the Cleveland Cavaliers any type of special treatment. Thomas says that they are going to treat it like any other game that they've played this season.
After the Cavaliers win against the Orlando Magic, LeBron James has officially surpassed legend Kareen Abdul-Jabbar in double-digit scoring streaks. James is currently second in 788 straight games scoring in double digits, behind only to Michael Jordan, who had 866.
Russell Westbrook has recorded his 40th triple-double of the season in a loss to the Charlotte Hornets. Aside from this impressive triple-double, most would agree that one of the most notable thing that Westbrook did in that game was his attempt on a 5-point play to help his team cut the lead and inch them closer to Charlotte.
Derrick Rose in injured again! This update came after the New York Knicks have officially confirmed that Derrick Rose will undergo another surgery due to a torn meniscus in his left knee. He is now ruled out for the final five games of the current season.
Even at the very end of the current NBA season, it seems like superstar LeBron James' minutes hasn't changed at all. Cavs head Coach Tyronn Lue confirms that James' minutes won't be cut even before the playoffs begin. This is in accordance to James request to keep playing in order to get ready for the postseason.
