Lakers 111, Jazz 96 (Lakers win series 4-0)
This series was over before it started, and none of us really even knew it.

After their opening series shocker (yes, shocker) versus Oklahoma City, the Lakers have flicked the switch and turned it on. Question is, will Phil Jackson allow them to turn it off?

In Game 4 in Salt Lake City, the Lakers came out on a mission. They were not planning to play another game in this series and the Jazz probably didn’t expect such a push by LA. The Lakers never …

Lakers 111, Jazz 103 (Lakers lead 2-0)
The writing is on the wall for the Utah Jazz.  The Los Angeles Lakers scored 64 of their 111 points in the paint, giving them a 2-0 lead in the series.  Utah had no answer on defense as Los Angeles scored lay-up after lay-up.  Kobe Bryant led the Lakers with thirty points, but Paul Gasol, Andrew Bynum, and Lamar Odom showed up big time tonight.  If Gasol (22 points, 15 rebounds), Bynum (17 points, 14 rebounds), and Odom (11 points, 15 rebounds) play like …

Lakers 104, Jazz 99 (Lakers lead 1-0)

Going into Game 1 of this series, some felt the emotionally draining close out game the Lakers won on Friday in OKC could result in a first game upset at the Staples Center. Close, but no cigar, Utah. The Lakers came out to a demanding lead, which the Jazz fought back to take back. But the Lakers once again showed us that hustle and determination is still not enough to beat their core superstars in the end.
It only took 20 seconds and we were …

Jazz 112, Nuggets 104 (Jazz win series 4-2)
The Utah Jazz have never lost a series in which they were up 3-2 and the Nuggets have never won a series in which they were down 3-2.  After tonight’s game, both streaks will continue.  Without Nene, Denver has no chance to stop Carlos Boozer and Paul Millsap.  The two combined for 43 points and 31 rebounds.  Welsey Matthews, despite the four for twelve shooting night, was able to get the free throw line fifteen times.  He led the Jazz with 23 points.
The …

Nuggets 116, Jazz 102 (Jazz lead 3-2)
When Nene went down in the second quarter and Kenyon Martin banged up, I was nervous for the Devner Nuggets.  Instead Martin but his knee troubles behind him to score 18 points and grab 9 rebounds.  Carmelo Anthony led the Nuggets with 26 points and worked hard to make it to the line.  Chauncey Billups added 21 and J.R. Smith finally had the game Nuggets fans have been waiting for.  Smith hit four of five threes, finishing with 17 points.
Although they lost, Deron Williams …

Another night, another live in-game blog.  Tonight we have the Denver Nuggets squaring off against the Utah Jazz.  I (JB) will be recapping this game live as it unfolds.  Check back every quarter to check out what has been happening in this sure to be exciting game.  I apologize in advance, my recap will be from my point of view and 100% from my thoughts and opinions throughout the game.  Let the fun begin!
Jazz 31, Nuggets 25 (End of the 1st Quarter)
As the Spurs take a decisive 3-1 series …

Jazz 114, Nuggets 111 (Series tied 1-1)
Please excuse the length of this recap.  Most of the writers here at NBAtoday.net also play on an adult basketball league called the EMUs.  Down late in the game, our team pulled out an exciting double over time win, leaving yours truly exhausted.  
Down 0-1 going into the game, Deron Williams put the beat up and injured Jazz on his back.  Williams finished with 33 point and  14 assists and teammate Carlos Boozer added 20 points and 15 rebounds.  Kyle Korver and Paul Milsap …