The first weekend of the NBA Playoffs are over and this weekend was full of some blowouts and a few nail biters. With the exception of the Warriors/Nuggets and the Knicks/Celtics games, the games were mostly blowouts. The home team has won every game this postseason. There are two games tonight. The Nets and Clippers both look to take leads in the series. The Bulls and Grizzlies need a win tonight. Both of these teams will be heading back home after tonight's game.
#5 Bulls vs #4 Nets
Game 2 Tonight 8:00
Chicago is looking to rebound after Saturday night's debacle. The only good thing to take away from that game was Carlos Boozer's performance. Other than that, they will hope to forget about the game. Reggie Evans played terrific for the Nets on Saturday. He went up against Luol Deng and won the battle. Deng needs to step up tonight. Brook Lopez and Gerald Wallace have been taken advantage of Joakim Noah's injury. I expect the Nets to play with the same intensity as Saturday, and I have them winning tonight.
#5 Grizzlies vs #4 Clippers
Game 2 Tonight 10:30
The Grizzlies looked soft on Saturday. The Clippers dominated the boards and outrebounded Memphis. The Clippers put on a great show and have been playing well at home. The bench for Los Angeles has been spectacular. Memphis's guards have not been performing up to standards. I know that Lionel Hollins said something to his team, and I think that it will help. I have Memphis sending the fans at the Staples Center home bummed.
