The Celtics and Bulls went in opposite directions playing without their All-Star point guards, while the Lakers moved to 2-0 over the Nuggets.
NBA Playoffs 2012 Scores And More: Sixers Stifle Bulls, Lakers Defeat Denver, Paul Pierce Problematic For Hawks
The 2012 NBA Playoffs are well underway with a trio of Game 2s happening on Tuesday night and, while none of the three games were must-watch, there was some fun basketball being played across America. That’ll be the case for the foreseeable future, of course, but let’s take a quick look back at what happened Tuesday.
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Read Article >Cheating Death In The NBA Playoffs
Whenever any athlete gets old, you usually realize it all at once, and it becomes a disturbing reminder of how quickly time passes. This happens with superstars in any sport. Did you know Tom Brady is 34 years-old? Whether you were 14 when you first watched him or 24, that probably makes you feel old.
It reminds me of this essay from The Awl, where Shaq wasn’t just a retiring Hall-of-Famer last year, but a “THIRTY-NINE YEAR-OLD REMINDER OF DEATH.” As Ben Dolnick wrote:
Read Article >Lakers Vs. Nuggets, NBA Playoffs 2012 Game 2: Kobe Bryant Scores 38 In 104-100 Victory Over Denver
The two teams will travel to Denver for a Friday game at the Pepsi Center. The teams split the two-game series there during the regular season
For more on the Lakers, head over to Silver Screen and Roll and SB Nation Los Angeles. For more on the Nuggets, head over to Denver Stiffs and SB Nation Denver.
Read Article >GIF: A Questionable Call Spurs Mike Brown To Action
For more on the Lakers, head over to Silver Screen and Roll and SB Nation Los Angeles. For more on the Nuggets, head over to Denver Stiffs and SB Nation Denver.
Read Article >Josh Smith Injury: Hawks Forward Out With Knee Sprain
Smith had 16 points and 12 rebounds when he left the game, and the Hawks trailed the Celtics by two points.
For more on the Celtics, head over to CelticsBlog and SB Nation Boston. For more on the Hawks, check out Peachtree Hoops and SB Nation Atlanta.
Read Article >GIF: Paul Pierce Has A Hard Chest
At this point, the only thing that can stop Pierce is himself. Observe.
Don’t hurt your chest pumping yourself up too much.
Read Article >GIF: Someone Tell Paul Pierce What’s Going On
Referees can be so mean sometimes.
Read Article >Bulls Vs. 76ers, 2012 NBA Playoffs: Halftime Score, Chicago Leads 55-47
Noah has easily been the best player on the floor in the first half. In addition to playing fantastic defense, he has 14 points on 7-7 shooting, and he’s helped the Bulls to a 55-47 lead over the Sixers at halftime.
Watson and Lucas have stepped up as well. Watson’s numbers -- 1-3 shooting and one assist -- aren’t flashy, but he hasn’t turned the ball over in 11 minutes on the floor as the primary ball-handler. Lucas has been spectacular, Tallying 11 points and three assists, along with just one turnover in 12 minutes.
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