Pacers take Bulls to the Brink in 98 By Scott Turken They say the second 3-peat is the hardest. Okay, nobody says that, but it was the case for Michael Jordan’s Bulls in 1998. Jordan, Scottie Pippen and company faced the Pacers in the ‘98 Eastern Conference Finals. Reggie Miller’s squad was experienced and tough. In Larry Bird’s first season as head coach, he had one … [Read more...] about Conference Finals Countdown: Pacers take Bulls to the Brink in ’98
Conference Finals Countdown: A Splash Brothers Signature – 2016 Western Conference Finals
When facing the best backcourt in NBA history, no 3-1 lead is safe. The Oklahoma City Thunder learned that tough lesson in the 2016 Western Conference finals. The Warriors record-setting 73-win team was on the brink, but leaned on the Splash Brothers to become the 3rd team in NBA history to overcome a 3-1 deficit to win a conference finals series. OKC and Golden State … [Read more...] about Conference Finals Countdown: A Splash Brothers Signature – 2016 Western Conference Finals
A tribute to John Beilein
John Beilein is leaving Michigan to coach in the NBA. Wolverines fans and alums are heartbroken and shocked but grateful for all that Coach B has done. He’s 66 years old and he completes the improbable run from high school JV coach to NBA head man. While he had some great seasons at Richmond and West Virginia, his legacy will be largely tied to the great work done in … [Read more...] about A tribute to John Beilein