LeBron James holds his passion on his sleeve.
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Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward (20) drives around Minnesota Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins (22) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 1, 2016, in Salt Lake City. You’re able to calm yourself and he was able to do that. “So, anytime I’m linked with the Big O it’s always special for me personally”.
MILWAUKEE – Giannis Antetokounmpo notched his franchise record fifth triple-double of the season and Jabari Parker capped a 26-point night with a go-ahead hook shot in the closing seconds as Milwaukee rallied past Orlando at the Bradley Center. In a pivotal game for two teams fighting for the final playoff spots in their respective conferences, the Bulls were fueled by a strong fourth quarter in which they outscored the Rockets 32-20. Both teams fought hard to a 96-96 tie at the end of regulation which led to Overtime. Portland won its third consecutive game overall and sixth in a row at home.
“We feel good about our team”, Korver said.
Everyone knows how important the top spot and home court is when the playoffs come so expect the Cavaliers to keep the momentum and pressure going as they finish off the campaign. Despite the Hawks shooting just 30 percent in the first half, they went into the locker room down 55-41. The four-time MVP, who didn’t play in the fourth quarter, has 26,689 career points.
Paul Millsap had 29 points and 12 rebounds for Atlanta.
The Hawks were coming off a loss at Toronto but had been playing their best basketball of the season. Bojan Bogdanovic added 14 points for Brooklyn. James moved up to 12, and he needs 22 points to move past Oscar Robertson. The ball clanged off the rim and Kyrie Irving grabbed the rebound with 58.9 seconds remaining. Head coach Mike Budenholzer was ejected in that game. “We have to get better – all of us”.
Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue played parts of four seasons with the Hawks from 2004-08.
“I would say the team to beat in the East”, Lue said.
MAVERICKS 98, PISTONS 89: J.J. Barea scored 29 points and Dirk Nowitzki added 19 as Dallas won at Detroit. Rodney Hood finished with 17 points, Shelvin Mack added 16 and Rudy Gobert contributed 10 points and 14 rebounds. Millsap could have driven against J.R. Smith and liked his chances, but, with the clock in mind, he opted to pass to Thabo Sefolosha at the 3-point line on the right side. The Hawks haven’t even seen the Cavs since November 21 when they lost 109-97.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been highly scrutinized recently for their play and the drama that has surrounded a lot of their players. The key for the team will be LeBron James exploiting whoever he is matched up with, as the Hawks are a relatively smaller team; “King James” has averaged 28 points in his last five games. 0-2, Horford 0-6). Fouled Out-None. The Hawks’ 16 turnovers led to 16 points for Cleveland…. Jeff Teague had 28 points and nine assists.
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In any event, it seemed to be a pretty interesting give and “take” at the end of an important Cavaliers road win over Atlanta. The Cavaliers now lead the season series 1-0.
