Here at About.com, we'll be following each day of the 2008 NBA Playoffs - nothing too in-depth with these posts, but a bit of a recap that gives a couple of brief sentences or so, the final results, as well as links to the boxscore.

Cleveland Cavaliers 89, Boston Celtics 96 @ Boston / Box Score

Finally, every single star lived up to the bill. Well, except Ray Allen (4-for-11; 11 points). However, LeBron James finally shot well from the floor (12-for-25; 35 points), Paul Pierce exploded for 29 points, and Kevin Garnett had a double-double (26 points, 16 rebounds). But, perhaps the real player to look at when it comes to this win, it's Rajon Rondo who had 20 points, 13 assists, and a couple of blocks and steals each. Thus far in the series, the home team has won each game. Celtics lead series 3-2.

Utah Jazz 104, Los Angeles Lakers 111 @ Los Angeles / Box Score

The game was a lot closer than the score says, but the Lakers were able to pull away at the end of the game. Every starter on each team scored in double-digits with Deron Willilams (27 points) leading the Jazz and Kobe Bryant (26 points) leading the Lakers, despite a sore back. Lakers lead series 3-2.

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Here at About.com, we'll be following each day of the 2008 NBA Playoffs - nothing too in-depth with these posts, but a bit of a recap that gives a couple of brief sentences or so, the final results, as well as links to the boxscore.

Orlando Magic 86, Detroit Pistons 91 @ Detroit / Box Score

Not only did the Pistons play without All-Star and former NBA Finals MVP Chauncey Billups, but the Pistons also only hit 36.1% of their shots from the floor. But they only committed an NBA playoff record three turnovers, which helped the Pistons move on to their sixth straight Eastern Conference Finals appearance. Richard Hamilton scored 31 points for the Pistons and in so doing broke Isiah Thomas' team record for most playoff points. Pistons win series 4-1.

San Antonio Spurs 79, New Orleans Hornets 101 @ New Orleans / Box Score

Going into the locker rooms at halftime, the Spurs were enjoying a three-point lead. Then the third quarter happened. That's when the Hornets outscored the Spurs 28-11 and it was never close after that. David West had a monster game with 38 points, 14 rebounds, and five blocks. The series shifts back West to San Antonio where the defending champs need to win in order to stay in the playoffs. Hornets lead series 3-2.

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Here at About.com, we'll be following each day of the 2008 NBA Playoffs - nothing too in-depth with these posts, but a bit of a recap that gives a couple of brief sentences or so, the final results, as well as links to the boxscore.

Boston Celtics 77, Cleveland Cavaliers 88 @ Cleveland / Box Score

Well, it seems that the Celtics can't win on the road. But the question becomes, can anyone win on the road at Boston as that will be the key to winning any series against the team that finished with the best record during the regular season. Other than the usual performance from LeBron James, Daniel Gibson (14 points) and Anderson Varejao (12 points) stepped up to help the Cavs protect their court. The series heads back to Beantown. Series tied 2-2.

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Here at About.com, we'll be following each day of the 2008 NBA Playoffs - nothing too in-depth with these posts, but a bit of a recap that gives a couple of brief sentences or so, the final results, as well as links to the boxscore.

New Orleans Hornets 80, San Antonio Spurs 100 @ San Antonio / Box Score

The Spurs made a loud statement about the premature assumption of their fall from postseason greatness. The Spurs Big Three of Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, and Manu Ginobili shot a combined 23-for-38 from the field and limited Chris Paul's partner-in-crime, David West, to only 10 points. Other than Paul and his 23 points, Jannero Pargo was the only other Hornet to score in doube-digits. Series tied 2-2.

Los Angeles Lakers 115, Utah Jazz 123 (Overtime) @ Utah / Box Score

The Jazz let a 12-point lead evaporate in the last four minutes of regulation and the game went into overtime. However, in overtime, the Jazz went 9-for-9 from the charity stripe while the Lakers only hit two field goals, getting outscored 15-7 by the Jazz. The Lakers' Kobe Bryant suffered a back injury, but is expected to turn the tide back towards' the Lakers who lost their only two games in the postseason thus far to the Jazz in Utah. Series tied 2-2.

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Here at About.com, we'll be following each day of the 2008 NBA Playoffs - nothing too in-depth with these posts, but a bit of a recap that gives a couple of brief sentences or so, the final results, as well as links to the boxscore.

Detroit Pistons 90, Orlando Magic 89 @ Orlando / Box Score

Down 55-44 at halftime, the Pistons came up big defensively in the second half, allowing only 34 points in the second half. Detroit was without the services of Chauncey Billups, but were still able to pull out a victory on the road thanks in part to Richard Hamilton's 32 points. Pistons lead series 3-1.

Boston Celtics 84, Cleveland Cavaliers 108 @ Cleveland / Box Score

It's good to be home. LeBron James and Cav company were able to run off a big-time win that gave the Cavaliers their first victory in the series. Delonte West and LBJ each scored 21 points, hitting seven three-pointers combined. Ray Allen's shooting woes continued as he only shot 4-for-12 from the field, including 0-for-5 from beyond the arch. Celtics lead series 2-1.

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Here at About.com, we'll be following each day of the 2008 NBA Playoffs - nothing too in-depth with these posts, but a bit of a recap that gives a couple of brief sentences or so, the final results, as well as links to the boxscore.

Los Angeles Lakers 99, Utah Jazz 104 @ Utah / Box Score

At 37-4, the Jazz had the best home record during the regular season and the comforts of home helped them get a win over the Lakers who were undefeated in the postseason coming into the game. Kobe Bryant still did his thing in scoring 34 points and the rest of the team did as well, collectively shooting 48.5% from the floor and 81.1% from the charity stripe, but it just wasn't enough. The Jazz's version of the Big Three - Deron Williams, Carlos Boozer, and Mehmut Okur - shot a combined 26-for-47 and 67 of the Jazz's 104 points. It actually would have helped if the Lakers didn't shoot 5-for-23 from beyond the three-point line come to think of it. Yeah, definitely. Lakers lead series 2-1.

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Here at About.com, we'll be following each day of the 2008 NBA Playoffs - nothing too in-depth with these posts, but a bit of a recap that gives a couple of brief sentences or so, the final results, as well as links to the boxscore.

New Orleans Hornets 99, San Antonio Spurs 110 @ San Antonio / Box Score

The Spurs were able to win on their homecourt thanks to the play of both Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili, who scored 31 points each. Tim Duncan added 16 points and 13 rebounds. The performance by the Big Three for the Spurs is the first time this series that all three of them seemed to be in synch and performed at their playoff norms. Chris Paul had his usual stellar game with 35 points and nine assists, which wasn't enough to help steal a game on the road. Hornets lead series 2-1.

Cleveland Cavaliers 73, Boston Celtics 89 @ Boston / Box Score

Not taking anything away from the Celtics, but LeBron James seems way off this series thus far, which has "helped" the Cavs look pretty bad as LBJ's shooting woes are affecting the whole team's ability to put the ball in the basket. Hopefully the Chosen One can change the script back in Cleveland. Celtics lead series 2-0.

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Here at About.com, we'll be following each day of the 2008 NBA Playoffs - nothing too in-depth with these posts, but a bit of a recap that gives a couple of brief sentences or so, the final results, as well as links to the boxscore.

Detroit Pistons 86, Orlando Magic 111 @ Detroit / Box Score

The Magic protected homecourt thanks to a couple of things - Chauncey Billups getting hurt with a strained right hamstring, and taking nothing away from the Magic, an excellent game from Rashard Lewis and very good ones from Dwight Howard, Hedo Turkoglu, and Jameer Nelson. However, Billups may be back for Game Four and if he is, he'll make a difference as they don't call him Mr. Big Shot for nothing! However, the Magic can take comfort in knowing that Game Four stays down in Orlando where they obviously feel most comfortable. Pistons lead series 2-1.

Utah Jazz 110, Los Angeles Lakers 120 @ Los Angeles / Box Score

The Lakers just keep on winning, owning a 6-0 record during the postseason thus far. There is no answer for Kobe Bryant, but when Derek Fisher puts up 22 points and hits four three-pointers, there's no stopping the Lakers, let alone Kobe. The Jazz needs to make sure there former teammate doesn't make a difference moving forward. Lakers lead series 2-0.

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