By Howell Labrador, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 22 Apr 2014


MIAMI - The two-time defending champions Miami Heat shook off a sluggish start to beat the stubborn Charlotte Bobcats in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinals Sunday afternoon at the American Airlines Arena. Le

NBA Playoffs - Nets steal Game 1 in Toronto
By Adeline Deladisma, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 20 Apr 2014


FORT WAYNE -- The Brooklyn Nets opened the 2014 NBA playoffs with a huge 94-87 road win over the Toronto Raptors early Saturday afternoon at the Air Canada Centre. All-Stars Deron Williams and Joe Johnson each had 24 point Read full story

NBA --No.8 Hawks stun No.1 Pacers on the road
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 20 Apr 2014

CHICAGO -- Jeff Teague proved too much to handle for the Indiana Pacers. The shifty guard poured a game-high 28 points Saturday night to lead the No.8 seeded Atlanta Hawks to a stunning 101-93 upset over the No.1 ranked Indiana Pacers in the opening day of the 2014 NBA playoffs at the Bankers L Read full story

NBA Playoffs -- Warriors outshoot Clippers, seize Game 1
By Joan Secuya-Medida, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 20 Apr 2014


SAN FRANCISCO -- The Golden State Warriors made 40 of 80 field goals en route to a thrilling 109-105 win over the Los Angeles Clippers Saturday afternoon at the Staples Center. David Lee led the charge with 20 points Read full story

NBA - All set for the 2014 NBA playoffs
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Apr 2014


CHICAGO -- After a marathon regular season where all 30 teams played 82 games each for a stunning 2,460 contests, the NBA playoffs is finally here. The two-time defending champions Miami Heat, seeded No.2 in the Read full story

NBA - Rockets ready for playoff launch
By Bernard Pagusara, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Apr 2014

NEW ORLEANS -- The Pelicans gave their fans a treat by ending an injury-laden season with a 105-100 victory over the Houston Rockets Wednesday night at the Smoothie King Center here in New Orleans. Tyreke Evans had another big night and finished with four rebounds shy of a triple-double by rec Read full story

NBA - Pelicans end a tough season with a victory over Rockets, 105-100
By Absalon Inocian, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Apr 2014

New Orleans ? The New Orleans Pelicans ended their season with a flourish Wednesday night, beating the Houston Rockets, 105-100, at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans closed out the 2013-2014 regular season with a 34-48 record, 12th place in the Western Conference and out of the playoffs race Read full story

NBA -- Evans erupts for 41 as Pelicans upset Thunder
By Absalon Inocian, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 16 Apr 2014


New Orleans ? In the absence of New Orleans Pelicans? point guards, Tyreke Evans stepped up assumed the position with flair, scoring a career-high 41 points, nine rebounds and eight assists on Monday night. Evans' a Read full story

NBA -- Bulls feast on Magic in last home game
By Julian Ramirez, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 16 Apr 2014

CHICAGO -- In their last home game of this regular season, the Chicago Bulls pounced on the Orlando Magic, 108-95, Monday night at the United Center. Mike Dunleavy led the Bulls' charge with 22 while Joakim Noah, who got MVP chants from the supportive home crowd, had 18 points, 10 rebounds and Read full story

NBA -- Pacers hold off Thunder, stay No.1 out East
By Adeline Deladisma, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 15 Apr 2014


INDIANAPOLIS -- Oklahoma City lost its thunder Sunday afternoon here in Indianapolis, falling to the Eastern Conference leading Indiana Pacers, 102-97, before a roaring crowd of 18,165 at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Read full story