Led by big performances from John Wall, Bradley Beal and Trevor Ariza, the Wizards stole Game 1 against the Pacers, 102-96. The Clippers made short work of the Thunder in the nightcap, as Chris Paul’s double-double powered Los Angeles to a victory in the series opener.
Pacers vets hold meeting with Hibbert

Dale Zanine-USA TODAY SportsNone of the players involved divulged what was said in the meeting, but West was reportedly “fuming” and “as heated as he’s ever been.” The veteran forward implored Hibbert to become more involved in the game, per Bob Kravitz of The Indy Star:
However, Hibbert was a complete disaster in Game 1 against Washington. The 27-year-old didn’t record a single point or rebound while committing five fouls in 18 minutes. It’s the second time this postseason Hibbert hasn’t notched a point or rebound, and the third time since the beginning of April.
Read Article >Good morning, the Wizards are UnBealievable

Andy LyonsGood morning. Let’s basketball.
STATEMENT. GAMES. The road teams did it again. The Wizards danced on the heart of Indiana, and the Clippers silenced Oklahoma City.
Read Article >Clippers trounce Thunder in OKC for Game 1 win

Ronald MartinezMaybe Oklahoma City was just tired, but their defense put up too little effort defensively against the Clippers’ offense. the fourth quarter was little more than a formality with the Clippers’ 25-point lead (give or take) constantly out of reach from the Thunder’s offensive attempts. Lawler’s Law came and went before the fourth quarter even started. It would have taken a massive comeback from Oklahoma City, and tonight they were clearly incapable on either side of the floor.
Ultimately the game disappeared into the night, with the benches emptied and the game’s conclusion assumed, Los Angeles finshed with a 17-point lead.
Read Article >“I am curious yellow,” Westbrook’s pants say


Is it closer to lemon or highlighter? Maybe they sewed a bunch of lemon peels together and then colored them with highlighters.
Read Article >Wall trashes Indy O and D with blocks, wicked dish

Rob CarrAnd then on offense he found Nene with a nasty wrap-around pass under the basket.
The Zards are here and they aren’t to be trifled with.
Read Article >TV schedule: Nets vets get another crack at Heat

Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsThe series opener tips Tuesday night at 7 p.m. ET, and here’s the rest of the schedule, TV broadcast information included.
Game 1: May 6 @ Miami, 7 p.m. ET (TNT)
Read Article >How to watch the Thunder and Clippers series

Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY SportsGame 1 tips Monday night on TNT, but here’s the rest of the TV schedule.
Game 1: May 5 @ Oklahoma City, 9:30 p.m. ET (TNT)
Read Article >Wizards-Pacers open conference semis

Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY SportsEast, West kick off semifinals with Game 1

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