With each match up now through game 2, here are the updated five biggest stories of the playoffs
1.) Russell Westbrook records a triple-double (51pts/13ast/10reb) and Thunder still lose to James Harden and the Rockets. Rockets up 2-0. After game 2, Westbrook spoke to reporters and said:
“I don’t give a f**** about the triple double. We lost!”
2.) Celtics struggle again in game 2. Bulls go up 2-0.
3.) Warriors thrive (even without Durant) as the beat the Trail Blazers 110-81 in game 2 to go up 2-0.
4.) Grizzlies struggle. Coach Fizdale gets fined. Spurs up 2-0. Fizdale rants about the referees and the lack of calls against the Spurs and ends his rant with an interesting point:
“Take that for data”
5.) Paul George is upset. Pacers struggle again. Cavs up 2-0.
These are just a few of the major stories after Game 2 of each first round NBA playoff match up. Keep watching as the series progresses and more stories come available.