Gordon Hayward returns. They put a big lead on Miami and held on for their first win in the series.
Month: September 2020
2020 NBA West Finals Hangover (Game 1): Lakers Make It Look Easy
Anthony Davis went for 37 points and 10 boards in the Lakers’ easy win over Denver in Game 1.
2020 NBA East Finals Hangover (Game 2): The Heat Come Back Again
The Boston Celtics were up by 17. It didn’t matter; the Miami Heat came back again to take a 2-0 series lead.
WNBA Second Round Hangover: Lynx Escape Mercury and Sun Spank the Sparks
The Minnesota Lynx are back in the WNBA Semifinals for the first time in three years. And the #7 seed Connecticut Sun return to the Semifinals.
2020 NBA Playoff Hangover (Day 26): Nuggets Complete Comeback After Clippers Collapse
The Denver Nuggets shockingly advance to the West Finals after the Clippers blew a 3-1 lead. And the Miami Heat take Game 1 from Boston.
WNBA First Round Hangover: Shey Peddy Sends Mercury to Next Round
Shey Peddy beats the buzzer to get the Mercury to the second round. And Alyssa Thomas wrecked the Chicago Sky.
WNBA Playoffs Are Set As Aces Take Top Spot and Mystics Squeeze In
Dallas Wings did their job to stay alive but so did the Washington Mystics. The Mystics round out the 8 teams that will play in the postseason.
2020 NBA Playoff Hangover (Day 25): Clippers Blow Big Lead Again as Nuggets Force a Game 7
The Clippers had a 19-point lead in the third. And the Nuggets came back. Again. They’re now going to a Game 7.
2020 NBA Playoff Hangover (Day 24): Lakers Waltz to First Conference Finals Since 2010
The Lakers made it look so easy against the Rockets in this gentleman’s sweep. They’re in the WCF for the first time since 2010.
Washington Mystics Control Their Own Playoff Destiny
Washington Mystics go a full game up on the Dallas Wings and now all they gotta do is win to get in. If the Dallas Wings don’t lose earlier.
2020 NBA Playoff Hangover (Day 23): Celtics Eliminate Champions After a Close Game 7
We had another hard-fought Game 7. This time, the Boston Celtics made sure we would have new NBA champions this season.
Atlanta Dream Get Into the Mix For Last Playoff Spot
After Friday’s games which included an Atlanta Dream win and a Dallas Wings loss, the 8th spot now belongs to the Mystics alone.
Washington Mystics Are Still Alive for the Last Playoff Berth
Myisha Hines-Allen scored 30 points to help the Washington Mystics to a tie with Dallas Wings for the last playoff spot.
2020 NBA Playoff Hangover (Day 22): Lakers Take 3-1 Series Lead After Holding Off Rockets Late Rally
The Lakers dominated most of Game 4 against the Rockets. They would hold on for the win after a very late rally by Houston.
Seattle Storm Now Have a Double Bye to the Semifinals
Breanna Stewart and the Seattle Storm have clinched a berth in the semifinals.
2020 NBA Playoff Hangover (Day 21): Raptors Force a Game 7 After 10 Extra Minutes
The Raptors and the Celtics are going 7 after a double overtime classic on Game 6.