The 2013 NBA Playoff schedule can have two teams advance to the conference finals as the Miami Heat host the Chicago Bulls and the Memphis Grizzlies travel to Oklahoma City to face the Thunder in what could be the decisive Game 5's of both of these series. The Heat and Grizzlies are up 3-1 in their series so don't miss the live action and check out what time these games tip off.
Heat vs. Bulls- 7 p.m. ET
The Heat are playing their brand of basketball after convincingly defeating the bulls in Game 4, 88-65. The Heat can score more than 88 points, but after a sluggish Monday for the Bulls, that total was enough. The Bulls look tired as their seven-man lineup is exhausted following the injury bug that hit the team during the first round of the playoffs.
With a win Wednesday night, the Heat can make their way to their third consecutive Eastern Conference Finals series. They hope they can repeat as conference champs as they look to defend their reign as NBA champions. This is the perfect opportunity for the Heat to put the Bulls away. They will be at home in front of their fans where the energy itself should put these Bulls to sleep.
Grizzlies vs. Thunder- 9:30 p.m. ET
The Thunder are a game away from elimination. They are down 1-3 and the Grizzlies are close to defeating the 2012 Western Conference champions. The injury to Russell Westbrook has affected the Thunder beyond belief. Though Kevin Durant is the only true scorer in the Thunder, he's still been getting his points, but in the final two games, the Grizzlies defense has allowed him to score less than 30 points. No other Thunder will step up on the offensive end so the Grizzlies were able to battle back from a 17-point deficit.
This Grizzlies team is really fun to watch. Marc Gasol decides to take over certain quarters and he controls the perimeter and paint equally. He becomes a defensive pest whent he Grizzlies need a stop. Tony Allen is a defensive specialist while Mike Conley seems to hit big shots at the right moment.
Don't miss the live action tonight. You might miss a mini celebration at the conclusions of these games.
