Jermain O'Neal Might Join the Celtics

Danny Ainge, reportedly announced that they will sign Jermain O'Neal to back up the injured Kendrick Perkins. Without Perkins, the Celtics lost the NBA Finals in a see-saw game 7 that eventually went to the Lakers. For this season, Perkins is still recovering for his injured knee. With him being sidelined, they need a big man. They will sign Jermain O'Neal as a substitute for the injured Perkins.

Lakers Even Series, took Game 6

Playing at home is considered to be a good sign of the Lakers as they massacred the Boston Celtics, 89-67 and force a game 7. The game was wide open from the first quarter with the Lakers leading my as much as 27 points. Kobe Bryant had 26 points and 11 rebounds while Pau Gasol stepped up with 17 points, 13 rebounds and a playoff career high 9 assists. Ron Artest added 15 points while Sasha Vujacic came form the bench to score 9 points.

With the loss, the Boston Celtics have to play game 7 with the momentum back to the Lakers. And to make it worst, they could possible play game 7 without their starting center Kendrick Perkins who suffered an injury on his right knee.

Game 7 Promises to be a War.

2009-2010 Rookie of the Year Award goes to Tyreke Evans

The Sacramento Kings rookie sensation named Tyreke Evans was named the 2009-2010 NBA's Rookie of the Year Awrd edging out Stephen Curry and Brandon Jennings. It was a tight match between the three rookies with Brandon Jennings scored a rookie career high of 55 points in just his 7th game of the NBA season and Stephen Curry's spectacular 2nd half season run. But Evans did most of the damage with his consistent play. Consistency makes him a mile apart from his fellow rookies. Tyreke Evans was the 4th player in the NBA History averaging at least 20 points, 5 rebound and 5 assists as a rookie. Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson, Michael Jordan and Lebron James did it also in their rookie season.

Mavericks Live for Another Day

Behind Caron Butler's 35 points explosion, the Dallas Mavericks is not slowing down and end up fighting with a 103-81 win over the upset-minded San Antonio Spurs. Even losses on games 2,3 and 4, they salvage this one cutting the deficit 2-3 on the series. After a controversial 2nd half of benching out Butler in the 2nd half of game 3, Rick Carlisle is now convinced that the player they added on their roster midway through the season, could be the player they needed in this series. Dirk Nowitzki added 15 points while Jason Terry and Jason Kidd had 12 and 11 points respectively.Its up now for the Spurs to clinch the series on their homecourt in game 6 as the Mavs will try to level the series with a win on the road.

Jamal Crawford named the 6th Man of he Year Award

This was the turning point of the 30 year old Crawford. Being a starter for most part of his career, he found a new role on the Hawks lineup. Coming from the bench proved to be the role where he found the best of him. He averaged 18 points per game by logging 31 minutes on the floor for the Atlanta Hawks. And now he will helped the Hawks climb back on top against the Milwaukee Bucks where the series tied 2-2. Jamal Crawford deserves to the NBA's KIA 6th Man of the Year Award.

Grant Hill named the NBA Sportsmanship Award

As cool as he can be,Grant Hill of the Phoenix Suns receives the 2009-2010 NBA Sportsmanship Award and is the recipient of the Joe Dumars Trophy for the honor. He was awarded before the start of their playoff game against the Blazers. Known for is calmness and coolness,and a veteran of 16 seasons in the NBA, Hill was the winner for this award, topping Chauncey Billups of the Denver Nuggets with 2485 points of Billups' 2155 total points. Hill is the first three time winner of this award,as he was also the NBA's Sportsmanship awardee in the 2004-05 and 2007-08 season.

Bucks Grounded the Hawks

The Milwaukee Bucks live for another day, overcoming the late charge by the Hawks,winning 111-104 and making the series tied 2-2. Brandon Jennings is as terrific once again as he leads the Bucks for 23 points. Carlos Delfino had six 3-pointers en route to his 22 points effort and John Salmons added 22 points as well. Joe Johnson lead the Hawks with 29 points, reserve Jamal Crawford had 21 and Josh Smith added 20 points on top of 9 rebounds. Atlanta, the third seeded team in the East, will try to defend homecourt advantage in Game 5.

Aaron Brooks named the Most Improved Player

As a starting point guard for the Houston Rockets and the absence of Yao Ming and the departure of Tracy McGrady, Aaron Brooks was up to the challenge and elevating his game to another level. He was the Rockets' leading scorer many times this season and making headline of many great performances in this season. He has improved a lot in scoring and assists upping his scoring average for 19.6 points improving from 11.2 last season and even the assists department from 3.0 to 5.3 in this season. He deserves to be the 2009-2010 NBA's Most Improved Player.

Jazz Down Nuggets

The number fifth seeded team came through with an all important game winning 105-93 over the Denver Nuggets. Deron Williams had another good performance came through with a double-double 24 points and 1o assists. But it was Paul Millsap that sets the tone for the Jazz as her scored 18 points on making 9 out of 9 shooting in the first half. Carmelo Anthony leads the Nuggets scoring 25 points before fouling out. Game 4 is set in the Delta Center for the Jazz hoping to extend their series lead 3-1.

Oklahoma City Thunder Scott Brooks name the Coach of the Year

Way back after the first 13 games of the 2008-09 season, the Oklahoma Thunder announced that Scott Brooks will be their interim head coach and later become the full time coach for the Thunder late in the season.It was not a fortunate effort for the Thunder as they are 22-47 under the coaching of Scott Brooks. Then, the 2009-2010 season begun, the Thunders adjust to his system and goes on to land on 8th playoff spot with an impressive record of 50 wins and 32 losses. The Thunder are quite impressive as to their Coach leading the way for the Thunder and is still fighting a hard fought playoff series with the Lakers.

Red Hot Phoenix Suns Get Back At Blazers

The Phoenix Suns was not as impressive on game 1 but they made a searing comeback and goes on to win the game in game 2, thus, making statement that they can be a dark horse in the west. Losing game 1 in their best of seven series with the Trail Blazers seems that their momentum stops. But on winning impressively in game 2, the Suns is now back into the groove as what they have done in the second half of the season.

Behind 29 points by Jason Richardson, the Suns were too much for the Blazers, 119-90 on a night were Grant Hill stepped up with 20 points on 10 out of 11 shooting and the all needed defensive play on Andre Miller, Portland's hero in game one. Miller only finished with 12 points after a 31 point performance in Game 1.