The NBA playoffs standings has the Cleveland Cavaliers looking to tie things up with the Chicago Bulls 1-1 after losing in Game 1 and LeBron James will have to step up with Kevin Love out for the postseason and in the west, the Golden State Warriors are now tied 1-1 after losing against the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 2 and now are heading into Game 3 all even.
UPDATE: The Cavs won big over the Bulls and now the Cavaliers are tied 1-1 in the series with Chicago heading into game 3.
The Cavaliers have been one of the best home teams in the NBA this season, but they lost in Game 1 after a great game from Derrick Rose and now they will have to bounce back. The Cavs would be in a deep hole if they go down 2-0 heading into Chicago for Game 3 and that makes the game on Wednesday night even more important.
Rose had 25 points in Game 1 and the Bulls pulled out a 99-92 victory in Cleveland to take a 1-0 series lead. The Bulls opened with a 27-15 lead in the first quarter and they were able to hold off a late charge from James. Kyrie Irving had 30 points in the game and the Bulls took advantage of the fact that Love was out. Pau Gasol had 10 rebounds and he was able to connect on some mid-range jumpers, while Jimmy Butler also hit big shots down the stretch.
The Warriors and Grizzlies are now tied up 1-1 in the second round and it comes after Memphis was able to win in Oakland on Tuesday night. The team got 22 points from Mike Conley in his return and he could be the difference for the team as things move forward in the series. The Grizzlies are a great home team as well and they could take a lead with a win in Game 3/
Steph Curry had 19 points after winning the MVP and added six assists and Andrew Bogut led the way with 12 rebounds for the Warriors. The Grizzlies got seven rebounds from Zach Randolph and he is another key player for the Grizz along with Marc Gasol moving forward. The Warriors lost for the first time this postseason and now the team will try and bounce back in Game 3.
The Los Angeles Clippers took a 1-0 lead against the Houston Rockets despite not having Chris Paul in Game 1 and now they could go up 2-0 in the series. Blake Griffin had a triple double in the game and the Clippers won 117-101 with game 2 coming on Wednesday. Paul could be held out of Game 2 after the Clippers won Game 1 and Griffin comes in after scoring 26 points with 14 rebounds and 13 assists.
