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Magic-Lakers unsullied

Magic-Lakers unsullied

The two teams last season's NBA finalists, the Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Lakers advanced to the regional finals. Both teams went smoothly after a 4-0 victory in the regional semifinals.

In the Eastern semifinals, the Magic managed to subvert the Atlanta Hawks, while the struggle was also not stained when the Lakers meet the Utah Jazz. Both teams won the game 4-0 in the format that best of seven series.

Although a visit to the headquarters of the Hawks, Philips Arena, Monday (10 / 5) night local time, the Magic show craze with a 98-84 victory.

The success of Magic is not free from Vince Carter's performances. 33-year-old forward scored 22 points and added 17 points from Rashard Lewis. While the Magic star, Dwight Howard contributed 13 points only.

In the Hawks camp, Jamal Crawford got off the bench to become the most fertile players with 18 points and followed by 16 points from Josh Smith.

This victory makes the Magic a chance to repeat the achievement of last season to play in the NBA finals. In the Eastern finals later, the Magic will challenge the winner between the Boston Celtics against the Cleveland Cavaliers. When this temporary position between the Celtics and Cavaliers as strong 2-2.



Challenge Lakers Suns

From the West wilkayah two finalist teams have been determined to be owned by the Los Angeles Lakers against the Phoenix Suns. Certainty is sharply Lakers obtained after removing the Utah Jazz with the score 4-0.

In four games at Energy Solutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Monday (10 / 5), the Lakers won 111-96. Center Pau Gasol contributed the highest figure for the Lakers with 33 points and Kobe Bryant scored 32 points. While Derron Williams and Paul Millsap each scored 21 points for the Jazz.

Furthermore, the struggle to defend the crown champion Lakers will be tested for the Suns in the final region. Successful Suns advanced to the Western region after the peak of the party overthrew the San Antonio Spurs with the score 4-0.

Belongs to the gym one Kobe and Lakers

Belongs to the gym one Kobe and Lakers

Kobe Bryant appeared exceptional in the West region first game NBA finals Monday (17 / 5) night local time. Bryant was able to bring glory bow Phoneix Suns Lakers with a score of 128-107 landslide.

Staples Center has become a cage of death for every guest team. The Suns became the last team felt that the Lakers headquarters awesomeness.

Staples Center Tuah evidenced through the action of the capable Bryant scored 40 points. Lakers victory made them 1-0 ahead while the Suns.

'Kobe played very well when doing offense. I am not doubting his ability again, "said Phil Jackson, Lakers coach told the AP after the match.

Kobe is not only perform well, two other Lakers star, Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom is also capable of scoring double digits. Gasol contributed 21 points while Odom contributed 19 points and 19 rebounds.

While the printer's highest points from Amare Stoudemire Suns comes with 23 points and Jason Richardson with 15 points. Steve Nash had 13 points only pan.

Magic Steal Victory

Magic Steal Victory

Two pillars of the Orlando Magic, Jameer Nelson and Dwight Howard appear bright in the Eastern finals four games. While visiting the headquarters of Boston Cetics, TD Garden, on Monday (25 fifths) night local time. Magic 96-92 victory over the extension of time.

Sakitar witnessed 18 thousand viewers, Nelson can score the highest with 32 points followed Howard with 23 points. It was a frantic Celtics, Paul Pierce contributed the highest number with 32 points plus 22 points from Ray Aleen.

Pressure must indeed make direct Magic appeared to attack with 31 points so that wash over the Celtics winning the scoring just 26 points in the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Celtics scored 21 points while the Magic added 20 points.

Entering the second half, Boston scored 21 points and Magic wash only 16 points. Exclaimed the fight occurred in the last quarter. Both teams scored points in turn to each other. The results until the end of the fourth quarter, the game ended 86-86 draw and should be continued with over time.

During extra time, the Magic look good with the Celtics scored 10 points while adding only six points. Magic finally won the match with four points advantage over the host.

The success of stealing a victory at home to give depth to the Magic that the Celtics could prolong the breath to survive in the final region. Position while Boston was winning 2-1 over the Magic. Both teams will again compete in all five games to be held at Magic headquarters on Wednesday, May 26 next.

Rising Suns, Lakers tumbles

Rising Suns, Lakers tumbles

After swallowing two defeats at home to the Los Angeles Lakers at the final West region. Phoenix Suns got up to win. In the three games at Airways Center, Sunday (23 / 5) night local time, the Suns won 118-109.

The first victory at home to reduce the lag that makes the Suns a 1-2. Utilize regional finals best of seven series format.

Amare Stoudemire, Robin Lopez and Jason Richardson won the shoulder to shoulder for the Suns. In the first quarter behind 29-32 before the Suns had turned winning 25-15 in the second quarter. Entering the third quarter, returning the host Lakers lost the gained points. The Suns scored only 32 points while the Lakers added 37 points.

Turning points for the Suns win the resurrection occurred in the last quarter. With the Suns scored 32 points to ensure victory over the Lakers are only added 25 points.

Stoudemire scored the highest for the Suns with 42 points, followed by Lopez with 20 points and added 19 points from Richardson. While the highest contributor for the Lakers still held Kobe Bryant with 36 points followed by 23 points from Pau Gasol and 18 points from Derek Fisher.

Suns still will be the host when the host Lakers in four games which will take place on Tuesday, May 25 next.

NBA Trophy Coming Back in Surabaya

NBA Trophy Coming Back in Surabaya

Additional special guests will be present again in the NBA Madness Presented by Java Post, which was held in Surabaya on June 10 to July 4 next. Besides players, mascots, dance teams and the NBA, will also present the trophy sacred most popular basketball league in the world is. Namely Larry O'Brien Trophy.
At last year's inaugural NBA Madness, gold-plated trophy is worth hundreds of millions of rupiah was also present. The trophy on display in the arena of the NBA Madness, can be viewed directly by the visitors.
"Anyone have a photo opportunity with the trophy which desperately contested by NBA teams this. Origin, not to touch the trophy, "said Azrul Ananda, deputy director of Java Pos.
Larry O'Brien Trophy is specifically designed by the famous design house jewelry, Tiffany & Co.. Got weighed about seven pounds, the trophy is made of brass and then coated with 24 carat gold. 62 cm bertinggi trophy would be sent specifically from the United States to Surabaya.
NBA Madness Presented by Java Post is a basketball lifestyle event interactive, free to fans from all circles and age. All can enjoy a variety of typical NBA exhibition, all can participate in various games without paying. Thousands of exciting gifts were prepared for each day of administration.
At 10 to 20 June, this event was held in the atrium Tunjungan 3 Surabaya Plaza. According to schedule, the NBA dance team will be present to open the entire series of events.
Then, on June 24 until July 4, this event moved to larger venue, the atrium Supermal Pakuwon Indah, in the area of West Surabaya. In the third week, the NBA mascots were scheduled to perform. While on the closing weekend, the NBA star player's turn to greet fans.
NBA players that will become the fourth player in attendance in Surabaya since 2008. Follow the steps Danny Granger (Indiana Pacers), David Lee (New York Knicks), and Kevin Martin (Sacramento Kings first, now the Houston Rockets).
"We will soon announce the names of guest stars who were present. We also can not wait to get organized this event, "said Audri Masany, general manager of DBL Indonesia, the company administering the NBA Madness Presented by Java Pos.

Former NBA Players Visit Jakarta

Former NBA Players Visit Jakarta

After several NBA players, like Danny Granger and David Lee, now turn to one of the NBA legend Sam Perkins, came to Jakarta, Monday (24 / 5). Perkins came along with former WNBA star Sue Wicks.

Perkins who has appeared twice in the NBA finals with the LA Lakers and Seattle SuperSonics with the Wicks gives a brief training basketball for 49 children's orphanage in the United States Embassy in Jakarta. Any instruction given by Perkins and Wicks who assisted Indonesian basketball stars, like Fictor Roring, Andi Batam, and Xavier Prawiro enthusiastically followed.

In addition to strengthening cooperation between Indonesia and the U.S., the arrival of Perkins and Wicks as an ambassador for the NBA and the WNBA is also intended to popularize the sport of basketball for the young generation in Indonesia. In addition to children's orphanages, Perkins and Wicks will also provide training basketball for a number of students in Jakarta. Both skills will also compete with a number of national basketball players before heading to Medan to meet his fans there.