LeBron James's coach, Mike Brown, used the word "terrific" at least 12 times to describe the Cleveland Cavaliers' franchise player, who closed out the Washington Wizards at Verizon Center for the third consecutive year with an almost flawless performance during a 105-88 win on Friday night.
James had a triple-double with 27 points, 13 assists and 13 rebounds, silencing the sellout crowd's chants of "overrated" and sending those wearing T-shirts that read "Crybaby 23" to the exits disappointed. Read On for the rest of this weekends NBA Playoff Games
Atlanta Hawks Win again and force game 7. They wanted it more. Period. End of story. The Atlanta Hawks wanted Game 6 more than the Boston Celtics.
They were first to loose balls. "Every loose ball, they got," said Celtics coach Doc Rivers. "And made shots after the loose ball. I thought half their scores came off of broken plays, balls rolling on the floor, they pick it up and score."
2008 NBA Playoffs Schedule
Second Round
Eastern Conference
Pistons vs. Magic
(2) Detroit
(3) Orlando
Game 1: Orlando at Detroit Saturday, May 3
Game 2: Orlando at Detroit Monday, May 5
Game 3: Detroit at Orlando Wednesday, May 7
Game 4: Detroit at Orlando Saturday, May 10
Game 5: Orlando at Detroit Tuesday, May 13
Game 6: Detroit at Orlando Thursday, May 15
Game 7: Orlando at Detroit Sunday, May 18
Western Conference
Second Round
Hornets vs. Spurs
(2) New Orleans
(3) San Antonio
Game 1: San Antonio at New Orleans Saturday, May 3
Game 2: San Antonio at New Orleans Monday, May 5
Game 3: New Orleans at San Antonio Wednesday, May 8
Game 4: New Orleans at San Antonio Saturday, May 11
Game 5: San Antonio at New Orleans Monday, May 13
Game 6: New Orleans at San Antonio Wednesday, May 15
Game 7: San Antonio at New Orleans Sunday, May 19
Lakers vs. Jazz
(1) L.A. Lakers
(5) Utah
Game 1: Utah at Los Angeles Lakers Saturday, May 4
Game 2: Utah at Los Angeles Lakers Monday, May 6
Game 3: Los Angeles Lakers at Utah Wednesday, May 9
Game 4: Los Angeles Lakers at Utah Saturday, May 11
Game 5: Utah at Los Angeles Lakers Tuesday, May 14
Game 6: Los Angeles Lakers at Utah Friday, May 16
Game 7: Utah at Los Angeles Lakers Monday, May 19