Heat's late serge helps them advance to finals

Down by 12 late in the 4th quarter, Dwayne Wade and LeBron James led the Heat down the strch with a 18-3 run late in 4th completed the comeback and the series. LeBron James scored 28 points and added 11 boards to help Miami eliminate the Bulls. The Heat are now back in the finals and will see the Mavericks again just like in 2006. Back then Wade led the Heat past the Mavs 4 games to 2. Derrick Rose scored 25 points and dished out 8 assists in the loss to Miami.

Dirk, Mavs back to Finals

Dirk Nowitzki's 3 pointer late in the ball game was the game clinching shot that sent Dallas to the NBA Finals. Dirk and Shawn Marion each scored 26 to propell the Mavs past the Thunder 100-96. Even though they have had 11 consecutive 50 win seasons they haven't won a title. Nowitzki has been playing phenomenial latley, and that's the reason why Dallas has kept winning in the playoffs. Others have been stepping up to such as Shawn Marion, Jason Terry, Jason Kidd, J.J. Barea, Tyson Chandler and Peja Stojakovic during the playoffs. This is a stacked roster that can fill mainly any position on the roster. Russel Westbrook scored 31 and Durant and Harden added 23 in the loss.

Durant, Westbrook lead Thunder to western finals

After a terrible game 6, Kevin Durant exploded in game 7 with 39 points to lead the Thunder past the Grizzlies. Russell Westbrook added a triple double as the Thunder went right through the Mephis Grizzlies and defeated them 105-90. The Thunder advanced to the western conference finals and will play against the Dallas Mavericks. Zach Randolph struggled for Memphis on the other hand but still added 17 points for Memphis.

Bulls Advance

The Bulls will advance to the eastern semifanls for the first time since 1998 after crushing the Hawks 93-73. Derrick Rose and Carlos Boozer led the way as the Bulls will meet the Heat in the eastern confrence semifinals. The Bulls have not got this far since Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen were still here. The Bulls will now challenge the Heat with a great defense coming with them.

James, Wade Lead Heat into Eastern Finals

Last season with the Cavs, LeBron lost to the Celtics last season. However this season James beat the Celticts in 5 games with the Heat. Led by Wade's 34 points and James's 33, the Heat blew past the Celtics to advance to the eastern finals. Miami finished the game off with a 16-0 run in the last 4:15 to defeat the Celtics 97-87.

NBA All First Team announced

The NBA all first 2nd and 3rd teams have been announced. The first team is Kobe Bryant, Derrick Rose, LeBron James, Kevin Durnat and Dwight Howard. The 2nd team is Russell Westbrook, Dwyane Wade,Amar'e Stoudemire, Dirk Nowitzki and Pau Gasol. The 3rd team is Chris Paul, Manu Ginobili, Zach Randolph and LaMarcus Aldridge

Mavs burn Lakers to complete sweep

The Mavericks bench came up huge as they beat the Lakers 122-86. Terry led with 32 off the bench along with J.J. Barea's postseason career high 22 points and Peja Stojakovic scored 21 as Dallas thumped the Lakers by huge margin. Dallas also set a record with a postseason high 20 3-pointers including Jason Terry's record tying 9 3-pointers led Dallas sweep the Lakers. This was Phil Jackson's final game as he finished with the best playoff winning percentage and the most playoff wins ever. He also has the highest winning percentage as a coach too. The Lakers are now the 60th team to get swept in the playoffs.

Verlander throws gem against Blue Jays

Justin Verlander has just thrown the 2nd no hitter this season and the 2nd of his career. Verlander surrendered only 1 walk through 9 innings. Verlander got help from the infield with great defense. Verlander had a great game and congratulations on the no hitter Justin.

Griffen wins in a landslide

Clippers Forward Blake Griffen won the 2010-2011 NBA rookie of the year award in a landslide. Griffen received all 118 first place votes. The only player to do so since Spurs Forward David Robinson in 1990. Griffen was a very aggressive player and was a highlight real man. Dunk after dunk after dunk, Griffen threw down more than 200 dunks and he led all rookies in points(22.3) and Rebounds(11.4. This award was deserved to Blake and will make an even bigger impact next season too.

Liriano throws no-no

LHP Francisco Liriano has thrown the first no hitter this MLB season. Liriano came into the game with a 9.13 ERA which was the second worst in MLB history to Harland Clift, who had a 10.13 ERA. Despite throwing only 2 strikeouts and 6 walks, Liriano did the job verses the White Sox.

Rose becomes youngest MVP

Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose is the youngest MVP ever in NBA history. At age 22 Rose still has lots of potential in himself. He led the Bulls to the NBA's best record with a 62-20 record. Rose won 113 first place votes and 1,182 total points. Dwight Howard finished second, LeBron James finished third and Kobe Bryant finished fourth. Rose who averaged 25 points 7 assists per game, helped the Bulls win games despite having big men Joakim Noah and Carlos Boozer. Congragulations Derrick on winning the award.

Thibodeau wins coach of the year

Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau has won the NBA Coach of the year award this season. Thibodeau led the Bulls to the best record in the NBA. Thibodeau also tied the record for most wins ever by a first year coach with 62 wins tying with Paul Westphal. Thibodeau developed Derek Rose into a superstar and helped the Bulls be one of the better defenses in the NBA. Congratulations Tom on winning the award.

Draft Results

Cam Newton got drafted by the Panthers for the first pick. The Broncos helped there defense by drafting linebacker Von Miller. The Bengals picked A.J. Green as the 4th pick of the draft. The Falcons surprisingly traded up to draft receiver Julio Jones with the 6th pick. The Cardinals drafted Patrick Peterson at #5. Buffalo took Marcell Davis at #3. The Titans made a surprise by drafting Jake Locker at #8. Vikings unexpectedly drafted QB Christian Ponder with the #12th pick in the draft. Saints took Ingram at 28. Ravens boosted up there defense with DB Jimmy Smith. The Lions did huge in the draft. They got DT Nick Fairly in the first round and upgraded there offense with Titus Young and Mikel Leshoure in the 2nd round. The Bucs took DT Da'Quan Bowers in the 2nd round. Bowers was expected to be at least in the first 10 of the draft. Also the Cardinals added RB Ryan Williams to help the RB position. The Bengals also had a great draft. They grabbed WR A.J. Green in the first round, QB Andy Dalton in the 2nd round. The Patriots grabbed QB Ryan Mallett in the 3rd round as backup.