The NBA playoffs are often defined by an injury that alters the fate of a championship contender. Derrick Rose’ ACL in 2012. Kevin Garnett’s knee in 2009. On Sunday, the first significant injury of the 2015 NBA playoffs occurred when Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love became entangled with Boston Celtics center Kelly Olynyk as the […]
Read More#1 Golden State Warriors Vs. #8 New Orleans Pelicans Two MVP-caliber players lead their teams in what could be an exciting first-round matchup. Unlike the previous two seasons, the Warriors enter the playoffs healthy and ready to make their run at a title. Their regular season success allowed first-year coach Steve Kerr to judiciously manage […]
Read More#1 Atlanta Hawks Vs. #8 Brooklyn Nets The Hawks won a franchise record 60 games this year, fueled by a run of good health. Overall the team lost 91 games to injury, second best amongst Eastern Conference playoff teams. However they enter the postseason without the services of Thabo Selfolosha as he recovers from a […]
Read MoreThe worst case scenario for Kevin Durant and the Thunder has finally emerged. The lingering soreness in his problematic right foot has been diagnosed as a regression in the healing process and a third surgery will required. The reigning MVP will not play again this year and is expected to miss at least four-to-six months […]
Read MoreHouston Rockets forward Terrence Jones has endured a tough season. He missed 41 games early in the season after suffering a peroneal nerve contusion in his right leg. Now, with the NBA playoffs on the horizon, Jones will miss additional time with a rib injury that included a partially collapsed lung. The injury occurred when […]
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