There were four games on the playoff schedule in the NBA yesterday and most series are looking to be decided quickly. The Knicks avoided the sweep, the Bulls are toast thanks to injuries, the Lakers are set to finish off Denver, and Boston is showing Atlanta they're not ready for the big time.
Philadelphia 89 - Chicago 82
It's easy to want to feel bad for the Bulls. They earned the number one seed, even with Derrick Rose missing 27 regular season games. Rose came back seemingly healthy for the first round, then tore his ACL at the end a game one victory. Chicago lost the next game, then lost center Joakim Noah in the next game with a nasty sprained ankle. Those are the breaks, and Philadelphia is playing inspired ball in the meantime. They should close out Chicago, who have to be feeling mentally defeated at this point. Philly leads 3-1 with game five tomorrow in Chicago. Read More »
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J.R. Smith Arrested in Miami on Outstanding Warrant
New York Knicks guard J.R. Smith was arrested last night in Miami after officers spotted him and remembered Smith had an outstanding bench warrant against him for not having a valid driver's license.
Smith was at the address of a bike and surf shop when police recognized him, according to ESPN New York. The report says that Smith was not engaged in any illegal activity at the time he was recognized. Smith was arrested around 8:30 p.m. and bonded out of jail early this morning.
Check out our friends at TMZ.com for a look at Smith's mug shot.
Article by Eric Gray