gpikeHawks, Bulls look to end series on Tuesday
April 26th 2011 03:40
The Orlando Magic after losing another to the Hawks yesterday now get another shot this time at home. Atlanta has been a big surprise with how easily they have made the Magic, a one-man team with Dwight Howard. Chicago who has struggled to put away Indiana, hosts the Pacers in game five. And the Lakers who have a hobbling Kobe Bryant, faces the New Orleans Hornets for game five.
Howard is doing it all for the Magic. The only thing he isn't doing is running the offense. Howard is averaging 32 points and 18 rebounds for the first four games of the series. Howard is connecting on 66 percent of his field goals. Nobody else is helping him. Jameer Nelson who had a good first game, hasn't played well since. Jason Richardson was suspended for the last game, he will return tomorrow. The Magic need someone to help Howard.
Atlanta is employing a great defensive scheme in order to contain all the Magic shooters. And Jamal Crawford is averaging 25 points off the bench to lead the Hawks. Him and Joe Johnson are making things super difficult for the Magic on both sides of the ball. Hard to see the Magic losing at home in this game, as they earn a victory and push it back to Atlanta.
Derrick Rose has a sprained ankle, but coach Tom Thibodeau doesn't think it will hurt his game-play on the court. Rose is averaging 28 points and six assists per game in the series. He is the likely MVP of the league, making his importantce on the court even more prevalent.
Indiana finally got over the hump in defeating Chicago on Saturday. It was nice to see the Pacers get a win after nearly beating the Bulls on three straight occasions. Danny Granger once again needs to set the tone for the Pacers in order for them to have a chance here. Roy Hibbert needs to be more of a threat on the inside for the Pacers. Chicago finishes off the Pacers, pulling away in the fourth en route to a second round matchup with the winner of Atlanta and Orlando.
New Orleans continues to surprise with Chris Paul doing a great Dwight Howard impression of being a one-man team. Only difference he actually runs the team. Paul is averaging 26 points, 12 assists and seven rebounds during the first four games. A little point guard putting up numbers like this is unheard of in the NBA. Trevor Ariza, former Laker came alive in game four, and Carl Landry is having a great series for the Hornets who figure to give the Lakers another tough fight.
Bryant scored 17 points in game four after missing most of the second half. Without him the Lakers were lost, and lacked any punch. He is the MVP of this team without question. Pau Gasol had a decent game on Sunday. He should of done more without Bryant being the go-to guy. Gasol only scored 16 points in the loss. Ron Artest contributed with 16 points. Los Angeles is so used to Bryant's heroics that when he struggles they struggle. With Bryant hobbling around, the supporting cast will be called upon to step it up tomorrow. Will this be a repeat of game one or the same as game two? Would love to go for the upset and call the Hornets. Can't do it as something tells me the Lakers win.
Howard is doing it all for the Magic. The only thing he isn't doing is running the offense. Howard is averaging 32 points and 18 rebounds for the first four games of the series. Howard is connecting on 66 percent of his field goals. Nobody else is helping him. Jameer Nelson who had a good first game, hasn't played well since. Jason Richardson was suspended for the last game, he will return tomorrow. The Magic need someone to help Howard.
Atlanta is employing a great defensive scheme in order to contain all the Magic shooters. And Jamal Crawford is averaging 25 points off the bench to lead the Hawks. Him and Joe Johnson are making things super difficult for the Magic on both sides of the ball. Hard to see the Magic losing at home in this game, as they earn a victory and push it back to Atlanta.
Derrick Rose has a sprained ankle, but coach Tom Thibodeau doesn't think it will hurt his game-play on the court. Rose is averaging 28 points and six assists per game in the series. He is the likely MVP of the league, making his importantce on the court even more prevalent.
Indiana finally got over the hump in defeating Chicago on Saturday. It was nice to see the Pacers get a win after nearly beating the Bulls on three straight occasions. Danny Granger once again needs to set the tone for the Pacers in order for them to have a chance here. Roy Hibbert needs to be more of a threat on the inside for the Pacers. Chicago finishes off the Pacers, pulling away in the fourth en route to a second round matchup with the winner of Atlanta and Orlando.
New Orleans continues to surprise with Chris Paul doing a great Dwight Howard impression of being a one-man team. Only difference he actually runs the team. Paul is averaging 26 points, 12 assists and seven rebounds during the first four games. A little point guard putting up numbers like this is unheard of in the NBA. Trevor Ariza, former Laker came alive in game four, and Carl Landry is having a great series for the Hornets who figure to give the Lakers another tough fight.
Bryant scored 17 points in game four after missing most of the second half. Without him the Lakers were lost, and lacked any punch. He is the MVP of this team without question. Pau Gasol had a decent game on Sunday. He should of done more without Bryant being the go-to guy. Gasol only scored 16 points in the loss. Ron Artest contributed with 16 points. Los Angeles is so used to Bryant's heroics that when he struggles they struggle. With Bryant hobbling around, the supporting cast will be called upon to step it up tomorrow. Will this be a repeat of game one or the same as game two? Would love to go for the upset and call the Hornets. Can't do it as something tells me the Lakers win.
Jason Richardson is returning from a one-game suspension. Can he help the Magic get a win?
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