The first round of the NBA playoffs have been full of many surprises. Commenters say this is the most fair match up they've seen in years. With only 1 blow out, 5 out of the 8 games all went to a game 7. The 4 teams that will advance to the Western Conference Semi finals are the Sacramento Spurs who will play the Portland Trail Blazers and the Oklahoma Thunder who will face the Los Angeles Clippers. The teams advancing to the Eastern Conference are the Brooklyn Nets who will face the Miami heat, defending Champions, and the Indiana Pacers who will face the Washington Wizards.
Although the first round was great there are always a few problems here and there. The Clippers Owner, Donald Sterling, made a harsh racial statement over the phone to his girlfriend which was so bad that lost him his team and he is currently being fined the maximum amount by the NBA commission. Adam Silver with only 82 days of being in charge made history by banning The clippers owner for life and forcing him to sell the Clippers Franchise. Among those interested in purchasing the Clippers is former 5X Champion Magic Johnson. Johnson was the subject of part of the heated comments made by Mr. Sterling to his girlfriend for posting a picture of Her and Johnson on instagram. This Past week has been a historic week in NBA History we'll see what the second round bring us.
Magic Johsnon Comments on Adam Sterling's banning
Second Round Action
Dear Andrea, what was the comment? Who do you believe will win the eastern and western conference?
ReplyDeleteI like how you mentioned that Magic Johnson is interested in purchasing the Clippers
ReplyDeleteThank you I am excited to see what happens at the end of the playoffs!
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