Lakers dismantle Suns, again

By Dan Robson, CBC Sports

Like an older brother giving a younger sibling a faint hope of winning in a game of driveway pickup — the Los Angeles Lakers toyed with the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.

The Lakers allowed the Suns to stick with them for three quarters in Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference finals, but pulled ahead in the fourth en route to a 124-112 win and a 2-0 lead in the series.

Grant Hill dropped 17 of his 23 points in the third quarter and the Suns entered the final frame knotted with the Lakers at 90. For a moment, it looked as though the Suns had a fighting chance.

But it was getting late. And the Lakers had homework to do, or some television to watch. Game over.

Pau Gasol scored 14 points in the fourth, finishing with a total of 29, as the Lakers outscored the lacklustre Suns 34-22 in the final frame.

Kobe Bryant complemented Gasol's effort with 21 points and a Steve Nash-like 13 assists as the Lakers captured their eighth straight playoff win.

Jason Richardson dropped 29 points for the visiting Suns, adding to Hill's 23.

For the second straight game, Lakers fans chanted, "We want Boston, we want Boston," with many filing out of the Staples Centre before the final buzzer, feeling certain of victory.

"We've been able to play both styles of basketball," Lakers coach Phil Jackson said. "We like to control the pace, but we feel comfortable if it's an accelerated pace."

Nash's 15 assists were marred by five turnovers. He added 11 points in the losing effort.

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Utah Jazz steals one in Denver.

Denver Nuggets vs Utah Jazz
Series tied: 1-1

Deron Williams carried the Utah Jazz in notching their first win of the series against the Denver Nuggets, 114-111. Williams scored 33 points and tallied 14 assists while Carlos Boozer added 20 points and 15 rebounds to compensate the loss to injury of their two playoff veterans Okur and Kirilenko. Chauncey Billups 3 point attempt missed at the buzzer and almost got in, that should have tied the game.

“We can’t just give up on the season just because we don’t have those guys out here,” Williams said.



Cleveland Cavaliers vs Chicago Bulls
Series: Cavs leads 2-0

James scored 40 points, 15 in the fourth quarter as the Cavaliers cruised to a 2-0 lead against the Chicago Bulls,112-102.

“They were telling me I can’t make jump shots,” James said. “They asked me to shoot a jumper so I did that. Over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over again.”

“They call me the closer every time I come in in the fourth quarter,” James said. “It’s my time to put the game away or do what I do best and that’s try to close the game the right way.”




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Andre Miller carried Blazers in a road win against Phoenix, 105-100

Phoenix Suns(0) vs Portland Trail Blazers(1)

Andre Miller scored 15 points in the fourth quarter and carried the Portland Trail Blazers against Phoenix Suns. Blazers was the first team to win on the road. With the absence of Brandoy Roy, the Blazers look vulnerable but the veteran gave them a cushion to win this one.

Dallas Mavericks(1) vs San Antonio Spurs(0)

Dirk Nowitzki leads Dallas Mavericks against the San Antonio Spurs, 100-94 in game 1 of their best of seven series. Dirk scored 36 points with an accurate field goal shooting accuracy. He made 12 of 14 shots and convert all his 12 free throws.

Los Angeles Lakers(1) vs Oklahoma City Thunder(0)

Bynum and Gasol dominates inside as the Lakers cruise past against the Thunder, 87-79 in game 1. Gasol has 19 points while Bynum showed a little rust added 13 points. Kobe Bryant had 21 points on 6-of-19 shooting.
Ron Artest showed some brilliance in guarding Kevin Durant. Durant, the scroing champion average 30.1 points and in this game he just scored 24 points because of Artest.

Orlando Magic(1) vs Charlotte Bobcats(0)

Dwight Howard was in foul trouble but the Orlando Magic has Jameer Nelson who carried them in grabbing game 1 against Bobcats, 98-89. Nelson scored 24 of his 32 points in the first half.

“In the finals, I wasn’t myself,” Nelson said. “Not making any excuses, I was out there, so I should have helped my team out a little better. But it feels great being able to help these guys, and not be out there in a suit cheering them on as much as I did last year.”

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Boston Celtics win but Kevin Garnet might be suspended.

Boston Celtics(1) vs Miami Heat(0)

Celtics overcome a 14 point lead and won game 1 of the series against the Miami Heat, 85-76. But they might loss Kevin Garnet in game 2 because of a late technical and confrontation with Quentin Richardson. Garnet hits Richardson with an elbow in the face. He was given a technical and its his second of the game, he was thrown out in the game with 40 seconds left and Celtics was winning.

Cleveland Cavaliers(1) vs Chicago Bulls(0)

Shaq and Lebron leads the Cavs in game 1 of their series against Bulls, 96-83. Shaq is dominant force inside, playing for the first time since Feb. 25. He scores 12 points, five rebounds and three blocks. Lebron scored 24 points, displaying his all around game.

"We", James said, "have the look of a champion".

Denver Nuggets(1) vs Utah Jazz(0)

Carmelo Anthony and J.R. Smith lead the Nuggets in a 126-113 win over the Utah Jazz. Anthony recorded a playoff career-high 42 points while Smith, frustrates the Utah Jazz with his good shooting accuracy in the three point lines.

It’s the playoffs,” Anthony said. “Tonight, shots were falling. I was patient, taking advantage of what they were doing. When they played me straight up, I took advantage of that, I made shots. When they double-teamed, I passed the ball, made my teammates better.”

Atlanta Hawks(1) vs Milwaukee Bucks(0)

Joe Johnson scored 22 points to lead the Hawks in winning game 1 of the Hawks-Bucks series, 102-92. The hawks took advantage of the mismatches all over the court. Andre Bogut presence was really missed by the Bucks. The 34 points performance of Brandon Jennings is not enough to carry them in the game.

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Lakers Lock Top Spot in the West

The LA Lakers top the West for third straight year. They do so by beating the lowly Timberwolves behind the brilliant plays of Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom, 97-88. Bryant did not play to rest his ankle and fingers.

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