The first round of the 2015 NBA playoffs is getting interesting, as just three teams—the Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors and Washington Wizards—have clinched second-round berths.
Tonight, the Dallas Mavericks look to extend their season with a victory on the road in Houston (8 p.m. ET, TNT). And the Spurs and Clippers, in what has been the most exciting series thus far, will battle for a crucial 3-2 series lead in Los Angeles (10:30 p.m. ET, TNT). Here’s some of the latest buzz entering Tuesday night’s action.
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1. J.J. Barea and Monta Ellis
On Sunday, the Mavs staved off elimination behind stellar performances from Barea and Ellis, the former of whom had made very little noise in the first three games. Barea posted his first career postseason double-double in Game 4, finishing with 17 points and 13 rebounds. Ellis shot 13-of-21 en route to 31 points.
In the opening two contests, Dallas starting point guard Rajon Rondo averaged 9.5 points and three assists. Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle benched him for nearly the en ...
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NBA Playoffs 2015: Latest Buzz Heading into Tuesday’s Matchups
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