Kevin Durant went past two Houston Rockets two players before slamming home an incredible dunk over the outstretched arm of 7 footer Ömer Asik. Durant’s dunk came in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s victory over the Rockets in game 4 of their Western Conference playoff series last night. Durant is widely regarded as the second best player in the NBA behind Lebron James. (via Yardbarker) »
Last night Taj Gibson had this vicious slam dunk for the Chicago Bulls against the Brooklyn Nets in game 3 of their Eastern Conference playoff series. Gibson showed incredible athleticism to spike the ball with authority over Kim Kardashian’s ex husband Kris Humphries. (via Yardbarker) »
The Warriors beat the Nuggets 131-117 in game two of their playoff series last night to tie it at 1-1. It was brilliant display from the Warriors to win in Denver, who have one of the best home court advantages in the NBA. One of the highlights of the game was this fantastic Harrison Barnes dunk over the Nuggets Anthony Randolph. The Warriors bench reacted appropriately. »
Shane Battier has become an essential part of the Miami Heat machine. During their 27 game winning streak this season, when asked if he had any superstitions as an athlete, he responded that he would always try to drink the same beer. “Well, I try to drink the same beer – Bud Light – but that’s about it. You never know. I don’t want to chance luck and switch up brands, so I’m staying loyal t... »
The New York Knicks’ JR Smith scored 5 points in the last 13 seconds of the first quarter including a long range contested 3 pointer on the buzzer against the Boston Celtics in game 2 of their first round Eastern Conference playoff series. Smith’s celebration moves away from the traditional raising your hands aloft and looking up towards the sky (or in this case the ceiling) celebratio... »
Brian Bell of the RHI Indiana Pacers made an amazing circus short during the NWBA Division 1 National Championship against the Mavericks. Bell went coast to coast, making his way into the paint before laying up the ball while falling out of his wheelchair. H/T Bob’s Blitz »
Chris Paul was the calmest man on the court during games two of the Clippers and Grizzlies round one playoff series last night. With 1.2 seconds left on the clock and the game tied at 91-91 he hand worked his way from the perimeter towards the basket and then managed to get off a game winning shot. The Clippers lead the series 2-0 with the next game in Memphis. via Reddit »
This is the showreel of a 14 year old from Columbia, South Carolina, he is no ordinary 14 year old, in that he has a showreel and is capturing the attention of the some of College Basketball’s biggest names.His name is Seventh Woods and he is 6’1. »
Actor Jack Nicholson is probably the LA Lakers most famous fan. He regularly appears courtside at games and Wednesday night’s OT win against the Rockets was no different. One fan or possibly Staples Centre employ at the game looks like he was so enamoured with the scent coming from Nicholson’s hair that he could not resist having a sniff. H/T Reddit »
It was the LA Clippers final home game of the regular season last night as they beat the Trailblazers 93-77. Long suffering Clippers fan, Billy Crystal, was at the game and after Jamal Crawford threw a fantastic no-look assist to Ryan Hollins, he took some time out to celebrate with one of the Clippers most famous fans. The playoffs get underway this week with the Clippers taking on the Memphis Gr... »
LA Clippers fan Kevin Liao sank this midcourt shot at a break in play during last night’s game against the Portland Trailblazers. We’ve seen this sort of thing before in the NBA but rarely do the winning fans pull off this Gangster celebration. Liao won a 2013 Dodge Dart for his efforts. Well deserved. GIF via Reddit »
Bubba Watson, always game for a laugh, even after losing that green jacket. »
7’7 Manute Boi and 5’7 Spudd Webb via reddit »
The NBA has cancelled the Boston Celtics final home game of the season against the Indiana Pacers which was scheduled for Tuesday night. The game will not be rescheduled for another date. The NBA released the following statement on NBA.com: National Basketball Association game scheduled for Tuesday, April 16 between the Indiana Pacers and the Boston Celtics at TD Garden has been canceled. The game... »
