Sonics Rising - 2013 NBA PlayoffsThe sane voice of the Sonics' return to Seattlehttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/51481/sonicsrising-fav.png2013-05-08T14:36:37-07:00http://www.sonicsrising.com/rss/stream/40092872013-05-08T14:36:37-07:002013-05-08T14:36:37-07:00Bulls at Heat and Warriors at Spurs: Game 2(s)
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<figcaption>MIAMI, FL - MAY 6: Nate Robinson #2 of the Chicago Bulls advances the ball as head coach Tom Thibodeau looks on against the Miami Heat in Game One of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2013 NBA Playoffs on May 6, 2013 | NBAE/Getty Images</figcaption>
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<p>Both games were fun on Monday night. Can they deliver a proper encore</p> <p>Games start at 4PM tonight on TNT.</p>
<p>Bulls-Heat are first up and will be followed immediately by Warriors and Spurs.</p>
https://www.sonicsrising.com/2013/5/8/4313452/bulls-at-heat-and-warriors-at-spurs-game-2-sKevin Nesgoda2013-05-06T15:42:22-07:002013-05-06T15:42:22-07:00Bulls@Heat and Warriors@Spurs: Game 1 Gamethread
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<p>Bulls players continue to drop like flies, Miami is rested and so are the Spurs. But can San Antonio stop Steph Curry and the high scoring Warriors?</p> <p><b>Bulls at Heat</b><br>When: 4PM<br>Channel: TNT<br>Series: Tied, 0-0</p>
<p><b>Warriors at Spurs</b><br>When: Immediately following Bulls-Heat<br>Channel: TNT<br>Series: Tied, 0-0</p>
<p>I'm going to take the home teams by large margins.</p>
https://www.sonicsrising.com/2013/5/6/4306496/bulls-at-heat-and-warriors-at-spurs-game-1-game-threadKevin Nesgoda2013-05-05T09:31:44-07:002013-05-05T09:31:44-07:00Game One(s) Game Thread!
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<p>Memphis vs. OKC and Pacers vs. Knicks round out the day</p> <p>Coverage on ABC starts now!</p>
<p>Was going to have a full breakdown of the games, but I over slept and am missing a few ingredients for dinner tonight.</p>
<p>I'll have them up for game two!</p>
https://www.sonicsrising.com/2013/5/5/4302510/game-one-game-threadKevin Nesgoda2013-04-29T18:15:03-07:002013-04-29T18:15:03-07:00Thunder @ Rockets: Game 5
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<figcaption>It was better when he was a Sonic. | USA TODAY Sports</figcaption>
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<p>The Rockets look to avoid the sweep and take the series back to OKC.</p> <p><span style="line-height: 9px;">When: 6:40PM PST<br>Where: Toyota Center, Houston, TX<br>Channel: TNT</span></p>
<p>Series: Thunder up 3-0</p>
https://www.sonicsrising.com/2013/4/29/4282006/oklahoma-city-thunder-at-houston-rockets-game-5Kevin Nesgoda2013-04-29T15:30:07-07:002013-04-29T15:30:07-07:00Bulls @ Nets: Game 5
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<p>Can Chicago complete the five game "sweep?"</p> <p>When: 4PM PST<br>Where: Barclay's Center, Brooklyn, NY<br>Channel: TNT</p>
<p>Series: Bulls up 3-1</p>
https://www.sonicsrising.com/2013/4/29/4281998/chicago-bulls-at-brooklyn-nets-game-5Kevin Nesgoda2013-04-28T18:30:03-07:002013-04-28T18:30:03-07:00Nuggets @ Warriors: Game 4! Game of the day?
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<p>Warriors and their incredible fans are going to be working on getting a commanding 3-1 series lead.</p> <p><span style="line-height: 9px;">When: 6:30pm PST<br>Where: ORACLE Arena in Oakland, CA<br>Channel: TNT</span></p>
<p>Series: GSW is up 2-1</p>
<p><span style="color: #292929; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.59375px;">If you want to hop in and join a big community game thread, Bright Side of the Sun is doing one </span><a href="http://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2013/4/28/4278242/sb-nation-network-nba-playoffs-open-thread-sunday-funday-edition" target="_blank" style="color: #4e4e4e; font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.59375px; background-color: #ffffff;">here</a><span style="color: #292929; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.59375px;">.</span></p>
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https://www.sonicsrising.com/2013/4/28/4279328/denver-nuggets-at-golden-state-warriorsKevin Nesgoda2013-04-28T16:00:04-07:002013-04-28T16:00:04-07:00Spurs Going For Sweep of Lakers
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<p>Spurs look to put the Lakers out of their misery. Lakers are looking forward to it.</p> <p>When: 4PM<br>Where: Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA<br>Channel: TNT<br><br>Series: Spurs up 3-0</p>
<p><span style="color: #292929; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.59375px;">If you want to hop in and join a big community game thread, Bright Side of the Sun is doing one </span><a href="http://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2013/4/28/4278242/sb-nation-network-nba-playoffs-open-thread-sunday-funday-edition" target="_blank" style="color: #4e4e4e; font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.59375px; background-color: #ffffff;">here</a><span style="color: #292929; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.59375px;">.</span></p>
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https://www.sonicsrising.com/2013/4/28/4279310/san-antonio-spurs-at-los-angeles-lakers-game-4Kevin Nesgoda2013-04-28T11:32:29-07:002013-04-28T11:32:29-07:00Heat go for sweep over Bucks
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<p>Miami will more than likely sweep the Bucks today.</p> <p>When: 12:30pm PST<br>Where: BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee, WI<br>Channel: ABC<br><br>Series: Heat up 3-0</p>
<p>If you want to hop in and join a big community game thread, Bright Side of the Sun is doing one <a href="http://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2013/4/28/4278242/sb-nation-network-nba-playoffs-open-thread-sunday-funday-edition">here</a>.</p>
https://www.sonicsrising.com/2013/4/28/4279286/miami-heat-at-milwaukee-bucks-game-4Kevin Nesgoda