OKC Thunder Heading To 2012 NBA Finals

For the first time in franchise history, the Oklahoma City Thunder is heading to the 2012 NBA Finals following their win against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, June 6, 2012.

The Thunder defeated the Spurs 107-99 in Game 6 of their best-of-seven series in the Western Conference Finals and became champions.

Of course, their previous incarnation, the Seattle SuperSonics, won titles in 41 years which include three Western Conference championships and one NBA title in 1979.

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2012 NBA Finals Schedule (Philippines)

Here is the 2012 NBA Finals schedule, adjusted to Philippine time, as provided by ABS-CBN Sports in its Facebook fan page.

Please note that the current schedule does not yet show whether ABS-CBN will have the games telecast live or slightly delayed, and the time of replay on Studio 23.

2012 NBA Finals Schedule (Philippine time)

• Game 1 - June 13, Wednesday, 9 a.m.
• Game 2 - June 15, Friday, 9 a.m.
• Game 3 - June 18, Monday, 8 a.m.
• Game 4 - June 20, Wednesday, 9 a.m.
• *Game 5 - June 22, Friday, 9 a.m.
• *Game 6 - June 25, Monday, 8 a.m.
• *Game 7 - June 27, Wednesday, 9 a.m.

*If necessary

To be updated.

Miami Heat survives in OT, take 2-0 series lead against Boston Celtics

Dwyane Wade

Rajon Rondo of Boston Celtics had a career game with 44 points, 10 assists and 8 rebounds, but it wasn’t enought as the Miami Heat rallied in overtime to claim Game 2 of best of seven Eastern Conference Finals, 115-111.

Dwyane Wade was sensational again in second half after scoring only 2 points in the first half. The Flash finished with 23 points, including the go-ahead basket and-one in closing seconds of overtime to give Miami five point lead.

Lebron James was his usual superb self with 34 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists.

The Heat was in constant attack that puts the Celtics in foul trouble. Paul Pierce fouled out of the game, together with Kenyon Dooling.

Rondo carried the visitors with superb numbers without any rest, displaying great shooting as the Heat intentionally left him open. Pierce added 21 and Ray Allen had a decent showing with 18 points.

Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals will be on Friday night (Saturday morning, Manila time) in Boston.

Miami Wins Game 1 East Finals (2012 NBA Playoffs)

Lebron James and Dwyane Wade power Miami Heat in the 2nd half to take the 1-0 series lead over Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

 

The Heat dynamic duo combined for 54 of team’s 93 points, plus 16 boards, 10 dimes and 4 blocks. They scored spectacularly in one legged jumpers, tough weak hand reverses, and long step back fadeaways.

Miami’s supporting cast also came trough to help the stars with timely baskets. Shane Battier, Mario Chalmers and Mike Miller scored 10, 9 and 8 respectively.

On the other hand, Celtics shot poorly, on 39.5% shooting. Kevin Garnett led the team with 23 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists, but got little help from Paul Pierce (12 points, 5-18 FG) and Ray Allen (6 points, 1-7 FG).

 
Miami vs Boston Game 2 will be on Wednesday (Thursday, Manila Time) at 8:30pm.

NBA Eastern Conference Finals:Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics Game Schedule

ABS-CBN Sports has posted the complete game schedule of the 2012 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals between the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics.

Schedule – Philippine Time

Game 1

• Tuesday, May 29
• Boston at Miami, 8:30 AM
• Telecast time – 10 AM on ABS-CBN

Game 2

• Thursday, May 31
• Boston Celtics at Miami, 8:30 AM
• Telecast time – 10 AM on ABS-CBN

Game 3

• Saturday, June 2
• Miami at Boston, 8:30 AM
• Telecast time – 10 AM on ABS-CBN

Game 4

• Monday, June 4
• Miami at Boston, 8:30 AM
• Telecast time – 10 AM on ABS-CBN

Game 5

• Wednesday, June 6
• Boston at Miami, 8:30 AM
• Telecast time – 10 AM on ABS-CBN

Game 6

• Friday, June 8
• Miami at Boston, 8:30 AM
• Telecast time – 10 AM on ABS-CBN

Game 7

• Sunday, June 10
• Boston at Miami, 8:30 AM
• Telecast time – 10 AM on ABS-CBN

NBA Western Conference Finals:San Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma City Game Schedule

ABS-CBN Sports has posted the complete game schedule of the 2012 NBA Playoffs Western Conference Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder.

Schedule – Philippine Time

Game 1

• Monday, May 28

Game 2

• Wednesday, May 30
• OKC Thunder at San Antonio, 9 a.m.

Game 3

• Friday, June 1
• San Antonio at OKC Thunder, 9 a.m.
• Telecast time – 10AM – ABS-CBN

Game 4

• Sunday, June 3
• San Antonio at OKC Thunder
• 8:30 a.m.
• LIVE on Studio 23

Game 5

• Tuesday, June 5
• OKC Thunder at San Antonio
• 9 a.m.
• Telecast time – 10 AM – ABS-CBN

Game 6

• Thursday, June 7
• San Antonio at OKC Thunder
• 9 a.m.
• Telecast time – 10 AM – ABS-CBN

Game 7

• Saturday, June 9
• OKC Thunder at San Antonio
• 9 a.m.
• Telecast time – 10 AM – ABS-CBN

Spurs Sweep Clippers, Advance To Conference Finals

The San Antonio Spurs is already included in the western conference finals after sweeping the Los Angeles Clippers, 4-0, in the conference semifinals of the 2012 NBA Playoffs.

The undefeated playoff contender has a 18-game winning streak (including the last 10 wins in the season) and 8-0 record in the playoffs.

Scoring Leaders (Spurs)

• Tim Duncan – 21 points
• Tony Parker – 17 points

Scoring Leaders (Clippers)

• Chris Paul – 23 points
• Blake Griffin – 21 points
• Bledsoe – 17 points

Final Score in Game 4

• 102-99

2012 NBA Playoffs Conference Semifinals Schedule (Philippine Time)

View the complete schedule of the 2012 NBA Playoffs Eastern and Western Semifinals in Philippine Time.

#1 San Antonio Spurs vs. #5 LA Clippers

• Game 1 - Wed May 16, LA Clippers at San Antonio, 9:30 a.m.
• Game 2 - Fri May 18, LA Clippers at San Antonio, 9:30 a.m.
• Game 3 - Sun May 20, San Antonio at LA Clippers, 3:30 a.m.
• Game 4 - Mon May 21, San Antonio at LA Clippers, 10:30 a.m.
• Game 5 * Wed May 23, LA Clippers at San Antonio, TBD
• Game 6 * Sat May 26, San Antonio at LA Clippers, TBD
• Game 7 * Mon May 28, LA Clippers at San Antonio, TBD

#2 Miami vs. #3 Indiana

• Game 1 - Mon May 14, Indiana at Miami, 3:30 a.m.
• Game 2 - Wed May 16, Indiana at Miami, 7 a.m.
• Game 3 - Fri May 18, Miami at Indiana, TBD
• Game 4 - Mon May 21, Miami at Indiana, 3:30 a.m.
• Game 5 * Wed May 23, Indiana at Miami, TBD
• Game 6 * Fri May 25, Miami at Indiana TBD
• Game 7 * Sun May 27, Indiana at Miami, TBD

#5 Boston vs. #8 Philadelphia

• Game 1 - Sun May 13, Philadelphia at Boston, 8 a.m.
• Game 2 - Tue May 15, Philadelphia at Boston, 7 a.m.
• Game 3 - Thurs May 17, Boston at Philadelphia, 7 a.m.
• Game 4 - Sat May 19, Boston at Philadelphia, TBD
• Game 5 * Tue May 22, Philadelphia at Boston, TBD
• Game 6 * Thurs May 24, Boston at Philadelphia, TBD
• Game 7 * Sun May 27, Philadelphia at Boston,TBD

#2 OKC Thunder vs. #3 LA Lakers

• Game 1 - Tues May 15, LA Lakers at OKC, 9:30 a.m.
• Game 2 - Thurs May 17, LA Lakers at OKC, 9:30 a.m.
• Game 3 - Sat May 19, OKC at LA Lakers, 10:30 a.m.
• Game 4 - Sun May 20, OKC at LA Lakers, 10:30 a.m.
• Game 5 * Tue May 22, LA Lakers at OKC, TBD
• Game 6 * Thurs May 24, OKC at LA Lakers, TBD
• Game 7 * Mon May 28, LA Lakers at OKC, TBD

Clippers Advance to Semifinals,Heat and Boston Win in Game 1 of Semifinals

 

The Los Angeles Clippers will advance to the conference semifinals after defeating the Memphis Grizzlies in the game 7 of the first round. Meanwhile, Miami Heat and Boston Celtics won their first game of the conference semifinals against Pacers and Philadelphia,respectively.

LAC vs Memphis Game 7

• 82-72

Heat vs Pacers Game 1 Conference Semifinals

• 95-86

Boston vs Sixers Game 1 Conference Semifinals

• 92-91

Memphis Grizzlies Win Game 5, Clippers Lead 3-2

The Memphis Grizzlies has won game 5 against the Los Angeles Clippers, but they still trail in the first round of the 2012 NBA Playoffs, 3-2.

Final Score

• 80-92

NBA Playoffs: LAC Wins A Close Match Against Memphis in Game 3

The Los Angeles Clippers (LAC) has won against the Memphis Grizzlies, 87-86, in the game 3 of the best-of-7 first round series of the 2012 NBA playoffs.

Current Standing

• Clippers leads in the first round series, 2-1.

Catch the Game 4 on Monday at Staples Center, 10:30 p.m. ET.

Scores

Memphis – 86

• Gay – 24
• Randolph – 17
• Gasol – 11
• Allen – 4
• Conley – 9
• Pondexter – 11
• Speights – 4
• Mayo – 6

LAC – 87

• Butlet – 4
• Griffin – 17
• Foye – 16
• Paul – 24
• Young – 7
• Martin – 4
• Evans – 4
• Williams – 8
• Bledsoe – 3

Video

Blake Griffin`s Steal and Buzzer-Beater Dunk

NBA Playoffs: Indiana Defeats Magic in Game 4, 101-99

The Indiana Pacers has defeated the Orlando Magics, 101-99, in the game 3 of the eastern conference first round series of the 2012 NBA Playoffs.

“I think our team showed a lot of resilience with just the fact that (the Magic) were down 19 and they had a lot of momentum late in the fourth quarter and going into overtime. We withstood it and made shots down the stretch and got out of it,” Pacers forward Danny Granger.

“Every loose ball we were on, (for) every rebound, we boxed out, every defensive possession. I haven’t felt this sense of urgency since the first game. With our backs against the wall we fought really, really hard,” said Magic center Davis.

Scores

Pacers – 101

• Granger – 21
• West – 26
• Hibbert – 14
• George – 2
• Hill – 12
• Barbosa – 7
• Amundson – 4
• Hansbrough – 4
• Collison – 11

Magics – 99

• Turkoglu – 11
• Anderson – 11
• Davis – 24
• Richardson – 25
• Nelson -12
• Clark – 4
• Redick – 10
• Orton – 2

Video – 3-point shot of Redick sends it to OT

NBA Playoffs: Spurs Outlasts Jazz in Game 3, 102-90

The Spurs has kept their 3rd winning streak against the Jazz after winning the game 3, 102-90, in the first round of the 2012 NBA Playoffs.

Parker led the team with 27 points and Tim Duncan added 17 points.

“I think we just try to limit everything they do well. We know they’re good in transition. We know they’re going to crash the boards and go hard to the offensive boards. We try to make sure we control all the stuff that makes them good. I think in the first half we didn’t control that, said Parker.

“We stopped fouling. They never got in the bonus in the third and fourth quarter. That’s probably the biggest adjustment that we made. We’re usually a non-fouling team compared to other teams. Tonight, in the first half, we were just awful,” said Spurs coach Gregg Popovich.

Positive Thinking of the Jazz

“We can take the fact that we’re still alive. We still got another game. We still have another chance, said Jazz guard Hayward.

NBA Playoffs: OKC Goes To Semi-Finals, Defeats Dallas in Game 4

The Oklahoma Thunders will go to the semi-finals of the 2012 NBA Playoffs after defeating the 2011 NBA Champion Dallas Mavericks in 4 straight games.

Game 4 Recap

• Game 4 final score: 103-97 (OKC-Dallas)

Scores

OKC

• Durant – 24
• Ibaka – 10
• Sefolosha – 5
• Wetbrook – 12
• Harden – 29
• Collison – 4
• Cook – 3
• Fisher – 12
• Mohammed – 4

Dallas

• Marion – 9
• Nowitzki – 34
• Haywood – 4
• Terry – 11
• Kidd – 16
• Carter -8
• Mahinmi – 10
• Wright – 2
• West – 3

NBA Playoffs: OKC Stuns Dallas in Game 3, 3-0 (Video)

The Oklahoma Thunders has kept their winning streak into 3 after defeating the Dallas Mavericks, 95-73, in game 3 of the best-of-7 first round series of the 2012 NBA Playoffs.

Watch the highlights below.

NBA Playoffs: Memphis Defeats LAC in Game 2 (Video)

The Memphis Grizzlies has defeat the Los Angeles Clippers, 105-98, in the game 2 of the best-of-7 first round series of the 2012 NBA Playoffs.

Videos 

NBA Playoff: Miami Defeats New York in Game 3 (Video)

The Miami Heat came home victorious against the New York Knicks in the game 3 of the best-of-7 first round series of the 2012 NBA Playoffs.

Anthony vs Lebron

Scores

Miami – 87

• Haslem – 2
• James – 32
• Bosh – 9
• Chalmers – 19
• Wade – 20
• Miller – 4
• J. Jones – 1

NY Knicks – 70

• Anthony – 22
• Chandler – 10
• Davis – 7
• Fields – 9
• Smith – 2
• Bibby – 8
• Harrellson – 2

Highlights of the Game (Videos)

NBA Playoffs 2012: Indiana Defeats Orlando in Game 2

The Indiana Pacers has defeated the Orlando Magics, 93-78, in the game 2 of the first round series of the 2012 NBA playoffs.

Scores

Pacers – 93

• Granger – 18
• George – 17
• Hill – 18
• West – 18
• Hibbert – 4
• Barbosa – 10
• Amundson – 2
• Collison – 2
• Hansbrough – 4

Orlando – 78

• Turkoglu – 10
• Anderson – 11
• Davis – 18
• J. Richardson – 2
• Nelson – 12
• Q. Richardson – 3
• Redick – 13
• Duhon – 3
• Clark – 6

Video

NBA Playoffs 2012: Miami Heat Defeats NY Knicks in Game 2

The Miami Heat has been successful on getting a winning streak after defeating the New York Knicks, 104-94, in the game 2 of the first round series of the 2012 NBA Playoffs.

Big 3

Miami Heat’s shooting Guard Dwyane Wade led the team with 25 points while forward Chris Bosh added 21. Forward LeBron James finished with 19 points, nine assists and seven rebounds.

Carmelo and Soudemire

Forward Carmelo Anthony contributed 30 points but he seems  struggling again tonight with just 12-of-26 from the field. Amare Stoudemire added 18 points and seven rebounds.

Videos

 

NBA Playoffs: OKC Defeats Dallas in Game 2 (Videos)

The Oklahoma Thunders has won against the Dallas Mavericks, 102-99, in the 2nd game of the first round series of the 2012 NBA playoffs.

Durant and Westbrook led the team with 26 and 29 points, respectively. Meanwhile, in the side of Dallas, Nowitzki lifted the team with 31 points.

Scores

OKC – 102

• Durant – 26
• Westbrook – 29
• Ibaka – 2
• Perkins – 13
• Harden – 15
• Collison – 4
• Fisher – 11
• Cook – 2

Dallas – 99

• Marion – 15
• Nowitzki – 31
• Haywood – 2
• West – 13
• Kidd – 10
• Mahinmi – 9
• Terry – 13
• Carter – 5
• Wright – 1

Videos