Without Dwight, Magic use late run to capture Game 1 victory

With just over four minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, the Indiana Pacers held a 77-70 advantage and looked to close out the Dwight-less Orlando Magic on Saturday night. Instead, behind back-to-back three-pointers from Jason Richardson, the Magic scored the game’s final 11 points en route to the 81-77 victory in Game 1 of the series. Richardson was 5-for-8 from three-point range and finished with … Continue reading Without Dwight, Magic use late run to capture Game 1 victory

Derrick Rose Out For Season; Miami Begins Finals Run

With just 1:10 left on the clock in the fourth quarter of Game 1, Chicago’s title hopes took a big shot when Derrick Rose fell to the floor after tearing his ACL. The injury will sideline the reigning MVP for the rest of the 2012 playoffs, putting the Bulls’ in a predicament they’re used to. Rose tallied 23 points, 9 assists and 9 rebounds in … Continue reading Derrick Rose Out For Season; Miami Begins Finals Run

Derrick Rose suffers season-ending ACL injury

The Chicago Bulls’ worst fears became a reality after Saturday’s 103-91 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. Word broke that former-MVP Derrick Rose suffered a torn ACL in his left knee while driving to the hoop in the final minutes of Saturday’s game while the Bulls were holding a comfortable 12-point lead. The injury will sideline Rose … Continue reading Derrick Rose suffers season-ending ACL injury