Now comes the time when the NBA Playoffs when it starts to get really interesting. Both of today’s series are even at one game apiece and heading towards high filled drama. The first matchup we will see today is Kevin Durant and his Oklahoma City Thunder traveling to Memphis to take on the Grizzlies. The second game will take us to Indiana as the Pacers try and hold home court over Carmelo Anthony and the New York Knicks.
Check out our full preview and weigh in on the games after the jump.
Maybe the series that is considered the biggest tossup going forward is the Thunder vs Grizzlies. Oklahoma City has had their ups and downs since losing Russell Westbrook in round one, and have had to put the majority of the load on Kevin Durant’s shoulders. Basically when he is able to handle this weight they win, and when he doesn’t they falter. Going up against the gritty, defensive-minded Memphis Grizzlies certainly doesn’t help the matter. The Memphis crowd will be in a frenzy today as they try and take a strong 2-1 series lead. Can KD and the Thunder step up to the challenge on the road? Tune into today at 5 EST on ESPN.
The New York Knicks were able to bounce back from a disappointing game one loss against the Indiana Pacers to even the series at 1-1 heading into game three. What really was the difference for NY was Carmelo Anthony’s ability to get in the lane and get easier buckets. That and the Pacers cooling off from 3 allowed NY to tie the series up heading back to Indy. Going into this game the Knicks do have some issues though. This morning it was reported that JR Smith was feeling sick and had a fever of 102 degrees, and is questionable for the game. They will also be working back Amare Stoudemire into the lineup, which could go either way for their chemistry. Will all of these issues drown the Knicks? Tune in tonight at 8 EST on ABC to find out.