Don’t Blame the NBA Players for Flopping: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

On May 07, 2012, Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin went up for a dunk in Game 4 of the NBA playoffs against the Memphis Grizzlies. The basket was good, and Griffin was fouled by Grizzlies center Hamed Haddadi. Griffin fell to the floor clutching his face after being struck by Haddadi, allegedly.

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Jeremy Lin is making the right choice by sitting, even though it stinks (Ball Don’t Lie)

The New York Knicks head into a do-or-die Game 5 against the Miami Heat on Wednesday night as double-digit underdogs expected to go home on the business end of a gentleman's sweep. There are plenty of reasons for that — … Continue reading ?

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Ten Drinks to Help the New York Knicks Defeat the Miami Heat: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The New York Knicks will try to avoid elimination tonight (May 09, 2012) against the Miami Heat. Game 5 of their NBA playoff series will be difficult. No NBA team has ever come back from a 3-0 defecit. So the Knicks will need something extra. Here are ten drinks to help the Knicks defeat the Heat.

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Indiana Pacers power past Magic in five NBA games (AFP)

Danny Granger scored 25 points as the Indiana Pacers punched their ticket to the second round of the NBA playoffs by beating Orlando 105-87 in game five of their Eastern Conference series.

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In sloppy, turnover-filled finish, Hawks fail to lose Game 5 to Celtics, extending series (VIDEO) (Ball Don’t Lie)

If you just looked at the play-by-play description of the final 10 seconds of Tuesday night's Game 5 between the Atlanta Hawks and Boston Celtics at Philips Arena in Atlanta, you'd see something like this: 0:10, ATL 87, BOS 86: … Continue reading ?

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Baron Davis Needs Surgery, NBA Career Could Be Over: A Fan’s Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

New York Knicks point guard Baron Davis received bad news on Monday (May 7) as it got determined that his injury was even worse than previously suspected. To put it bluntly, Davis shredded his knee in Game 4 against the Miami Heat Sunday (May 6), and will miss significant time in recovery.

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The Slim Knick Chance at Game Five Victory: A Fan’s View (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Let's be clear before we engage in a fantasy as dramatic as those provided by the imagineers at Disney World. A New York Knick road victory in Game Five of their opening round series with the Miami Heat (May 9) is about as likely as two suns rising tomorrow morning.

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Carmelo Anthony Helps New York Knicks End Playoff Losing Streak: A Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Carmelo Anthony and Amare Stoudemire teamed up to end the losing streak that the New York Knicks had going in postseason play. After 13-straight playoff losses, the Knicks took out the Miami Heat in Game 4 of the first-round series. The Sunday night (May 6) game was an impressive showing for the pair, but it was the Knicks' defense that really turned into a key to victory.

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Baron Davis Dislocates Kneecap, Gets Taken Off on Stretcher: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The New York Knicks could be in real trouble after starting point guard Baron Davis dislocated his kneecap on Sunday (May 6). Playing against the Miami Heat in Game 4 of the first round series, Davis was driving to the hoop when he stepped wrong and immediately dropped to the floor. He had to get taken off the court on a stretcher, likely bringing an end to his postseason.

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Knicks coach not counting on Lin for Game 5 (The Associated Press)

NEW YORK (AP) Linsanity turned the season around for the Knicks once, and they are even more desperate for help now.

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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - NBA - New York Knicks News on May 7, 2012

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