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Knicks Morning News (Saturday, Jun 02 2012)

June 2nd, 2012 by | @KnickerBlogger | Comments | Permalink |

  • [New York Times] Eastern Conference Finals Game 3: Celtics 101, Heat 91: Celtics Jump Out to Big Early Lead and Beat Heat (Sat, 02 Jun 2012 05:30:58 GMT)
    The Celtics put together their best performance of the series in dominating the middle two quarters, building a 24-point lead and then hanging on for dear life through Miami’s late rally.

  • [New York Times] N.B.A. Playoffs | Western Conference Finals: Thabo Sefolosha Slows Spurs’ Tony Parker, Giving Thunder Needed Lift (Sat, 02 Jun 2012 02:10:25 GMT)
    Thabo Sefolosha had 19 points, but may have been most effective on setting a physical tone defending Tony Parker in Oklahoma City’s Game 3 victory over San Antonio.

  • [New York Times] Orlando Woolridge, Former N.B.A. Star, Dies at 52 (Sat, 02 Jun 2012 04:30:08 GMT)
    Mr. Woolridge, a flashy forward, played for seven N.B.A teams over 13 seasons and coached the women’s professional team the Los Angeles Sparks.

  • [New York Times] Off the Dribble: Westbrook, Parker and the Matchup That Sometimes Isn’t (Sat, 02 Jun 2012 03:31:58 GMT)
    Russell Westbrook and Tony Parker: two speedy point guards, one compelling conference finals matchup.

  • [New York Times] Domains: Dwyane Wade Loves His Jordans and His Body Lotion (Sat, 02 Jun 2012 03:17:17 GMT)
    The Miami Heat player lets us inside his off-season home.

  • [New York Times] Celtics Beat Heat to Pull to 2-1 in East Finals (Sat, 02 Jun 2012 08:12:55 GMT)
    Doc Rivers knew there was little to say to Rajon Rondo after the Celtics point guard scored a career-best 44 points in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals.

  • [New York Times] Celtics Cool Heat to Narrow Series Deficit (Sat, 02 Jun 2012 05:33:52 GMT)
    The Boston Celtics ramped up on defense to re-energies their playoff ambitions with a 101-91 victory over the Miami Heat on Friday, their first win in the NBA Eastern Conference finals series.

  • [New York Times] Celtics Cool Heat to Narrow Series Deficit (Sat, 02 Jun 2012 03:52:46 GMT)
    The Boston Celtics re-energized their playoff ambitions with stifling defense as they overcame the Miami Heat 101-91 on Friday to cut their NBA Eastern Conference finals series deficit to 2-1.

  • [New York Times] Rondo, Celtics Beat Heat 101-91, Trail Series 2-1 (Sat, 02 Jun 2012 05:01:17 GMT)
    Kevin Garnett was fouled underneath the basket and went hard to the court. He remained on his back, motionless, as his teammates rushed over to check on him and offer a hand.

  • [New York Times] Leading Off: Momentum Change, or Blip? (Sat, 02 Jun 2012 03:37:38 GMT)
    A note to bandwagon hoppers: too much weight can be given to a blowout victory in a playoff series.

  • [New York Times] Off the Dribble: In Boston, a Foul Mood (Sat, 02 Jun 2012 03:54:53 GMT)
    Fans of the Celtics have been vocal about the officiating in the Boston-Miami playoff series. They don’t like it.

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    3 Responses to “Knicks Morning News (Saturday, Jun 02 2012)”

    1. 1
      Caleb says:
      June 2, 2012 at 10:34 pm

      Is no one watching?

    2. 2
      Z-man says:
      June 2, 2012 at 11:42 pm

      RIP Orlando Woolridge, saw him courtside at a Nets game once, one of the most physically imposing specimens I’ve ever seen up close, and an awesome power dunker.

    3. 3
      Loathing says:
      June 3, 2012 at 1:25 am

      Had to work, but I listened to about the last eight minutes of the game. Holy crap, did KD take over…I still think the Thunder take this series in six.