Gators in the NBA
Sunday, May 3, 2015 | Men's Basketball
Highlighting the first round of the NBA Playoffs was Bradley Beal, as he and the Wizards improved to 5-0 in the postseason and stole home-court advantage from the top-seeded Atlanta Hawks in the first game of the Eastern Conference semifinals. In that game, Beal scored a game-high 28 points (9-22 FG, 2-5, 3Pt, 8-10 FT) to go along with seven rebounds, one assist and one steal in Washington's 104-98 victory in Atlanta.
Bradley Beal, Washington Wizards
Brad Beal and the No. 5-seed Washington Wizards improved to 5-0 in the postseason and stole home-court advantage from the top-seeded Atlanta Hawks in the first game of the Eastern Conference semifinals. In that game, Beal scored a game-high 28 points (9-22 FG, 2-5, 3Pt, 8-10 FT) to go along with seven rebounds, one assist and one steal in Washington's 104-98 victory in Atlanta. Over the course of the regular season, Beal averaged 15.3 ppg., 3.8 rpg., 3.1 apg. and 1.2 spg., while shooting 40.0% from downtown.
| Date | Opponent | Win/Loss | Score | MPG | FGM-FGA | 3FGM-3FGA | FTM-FTA | REB | AST | STL | BLK | PTS |
| Game 1 | Toronto | Win | 93-86 | 48 | 6-23 | 1-7 | 3-5 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 16 |
| Game 2 | Toronto | Win | 117-106 | 42 | 12-21 | 2-5 | 2-2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 28 |
| Game 3 | Toronto | Win | 106-99 | 42 | 4-12 | 3-9 | 5-7 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 16 |
| Game 4 | Toronto | Win | 125-94 | 36 | 5-15 | 3-6 | 10-11 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 23 |
| Game 1 | Atlanta | Win | 104-98 | 40 | 9-22 | 2-5 | 8-10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 28 |
Matt Bonner, San Antonio Spurs
Matt Bonner and the defending NBA champion Spurs fell to the Los Angeles Clippers in a thrilling seven game series that came to an end on Saturday night. Bonner appeared in six out of the seven games, but played just a handful of minutes during those contests. Over the course of the regular season, Bonner played in 72 games and averaged 3.7 ppg. and 1.6 rpg., while shooting 36.5% from long range.
| Date | Opponent | Win/Loss | Score | MPG | FGM-FGA | 3FGM-3FGA | FTM-FTA | REB | AST | STL | BLK | PTS |
| Game 1 | LA Clippers | Loss | 107-92 | 4 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Game 2 | LA Clippers | Win | 111-107 | 5 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Game 3 | LA Clippers | Win | 100-73 | 16 | 1-5 | 1-5 | 0-0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Game 4 | LA Clippers | Loss | 114-105 | 6 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Game 5 | LA Clippers | Loss | 111-107 | 4 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Game 6 | LA Clippers | Win | 102-96 | 2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Game 7 | LA Clippers | Loss | 111-109 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Corey Brewer, Houston Rockets
Corey Brewer and the No. 2-seed Rockets downed the Dallas Mavericks in five games in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. During that series, Brewer averaged 14.4 ppg. on 51.8% shooting from the field. The Rockets begin their second round series with the Clippers tonight in Houston at 9:30 p.m. During the regular season, Brewer was dealt from the Timberwolves to the Rockets on Dec. 19 and played in 56 games for Houston. Overall, the Rockets went 56-26 and 37-19 after they acquired Brewer. Statistically, he averaged 11.5 ppg., 3.7 rpg. and 2.2 apg. during the regular season.
| Date | Opponent | Win/Loss | Score | MPG | FGM-FGA | 3FGM-3FGA | FTM-FTA | REB | AST | STL | BLK | PTS |
| Game 1 | Dallas | Win | 118-108 | 24 | 5-11 | 3-4 | 2-3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Game 2 | Dallas | Win | 111-99 | 29 | 7-13 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15 |
| Game 3 | Dallas | Win | 130-128 | 21 | 6-11 | 2-3 | 1-2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Game 4 | Dallas | Loss | 121-109 | 32 | 9-15 | 1-3 | 3-4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22 |
| Game 5 | Dallas | Loss | 103-94 | 23 | 2-6 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Nick Calathes, Memphis Grizzles
Nick Calathes and the No. 5-seed Grizzlies beat the Portland Trail Blazers in five games in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. During that series, Calathes recorded his best game in the third game as he tallied 13 points, four boards and three assists. Memphis began its series with the Golden State Warriors yesterday and fell to the Dub's, 101-86. Over the course of the regular season, Calathes played in 58 games and averaged 4.2 ppg., 1.8 rpg. and 2.5 apg., while shooting 42.1% from the field.
| Date | Opponent | Win/Loss | Score | MPG | FGM-FGA | 3FGM-3FGA | FTM-FTA | REB | AST | STL | BLK | PTS |
| Game 1 | Portland | Win | 100-86 | 3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Game 2 | Portland | Win | 97-82 | 1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Game 3 | Portland | Win | 115-109 | 27 | 4-9 | 2-4 | 3-6 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 13 |
| Game 4 | Portland | Loss | 99-92 | 24 | 4-10 | 4-5 | 0-0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| Game 5 | Portland | Win | 99-93 | 29 | 3-10 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Game 1 | Golden State | Loss | 101-86 | 21 | 0-4 | 0-1 | 0-2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Al Horford, Atlanta Hawks
Al Horford and the top-seeded Hawks downed the Brooklyn Nets in six games in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. During that series, Horford averaged 14.3 ppg., 10.0 rpg., 3.8 apg., and 1.2 bpg. on 48.2% shooting from the field. The Hawks began their second round series with the Wizards and fell at home, 104-98. Atlanta finished the regular season with a 60-22 regular season record, which earned them the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs. Over the course of the regular season, Horford averaged 15.2 ppg., 7.2 rpg., 3.2 apg and 1.3 bpg., while shooting a solid 53.8% from the field.
| Date | Opponent | Win/Loss | Score | MPG | FGM-FGA | 3FGM-3FGA | FTM-FTA | REB | AST | STL | BLK | PTS |
| Game 1 | Brooklyn | Win | 99-92 | 34 | 5-12 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| Game 2 | Brooklyn | Win | 96-91 | 36 | 6-15 | 0-0 | 2-2 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| Game 3 | Brooklyn | Loss | 91-83 | 31 | 3-12 | 0-1 | 1-2 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| Game 4 | Brooklyn | Loss | 120-115 | 31 | 8-13 | 0-0 | 1-2 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17 |
| Game 5 | Brooklyn | Win | 107-97 | 35 | 10-17 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| Game 6 | Brooklyn | Win | 111-87 | 31 | 8-14 | 0-1 | 2-2 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 18 |
| Game 1 | Washington | Loss | 104-98 | 30 | 7-19 | 1-3 | 2-2 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
David Lee, Golden State Warriors
David Lee and the top-seeded Warriors disposed of the New Orleans Pelicans in four games in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. Golden State then began its series with the Memphis Grizzlies yesterday and recorded a 101-86 win. Lee's playing has been limited in the postseason due to a back injury. During the regular season, he played in 49 games and averaged 7.9 ppg. and 5.2 rebounds, while shooting 51.1% from the field.
| Date | Opponent | Win/Loss | Score | MPG | FGM-FGA | 3FGM-3FGA | FTM-FTA | REB | AST | STL | BLK | PTS |
| Game 1 | New Orleans | Win | 106-99 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Game 2 | New Orleans | Win | 97-87 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Game 3 | New Orleans | Win | 123-119 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Game 4 | New Orleans | Win | 109-98 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Game 1 | Memphis | Win | 101-86 | 4 | 0-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Mike Miller, Cleveland Cavaliers
Mike Miller and the No. 2-seed Cavaliers beat the Boston Celtics in four games in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. Cleveland begins its second round series with the Chicago Bulls tonight at 7:00 p.m. Over the course of the regular season, Miller played in 52 games and averaged 2.1 ppg. and 1.8 rpg., while shooting 32.7% from downtown. Miller only saw limited playing time following the acquisitions of J.R. Smith and Iman Shumpert.
| Date | Opponent | Win/Loss | Score | MPG | FGM-FGA | 3FGM-3FGA | FTM-FTA | REB | AST | STL | BLK | PTS |
| Game 1 | Boston | Win | 113-100 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Game 2 | Boston | Win | 99-91 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Game 3 | Boston | Win | 103-95 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Game 4 | Boston | Win | 101-93 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Joakim Noah, Chicago Bulls
Joakim Noah and the No. 3-seed Bulls bested the Milwaukee Bucks in six games in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. During that series, Noah averaged 6.5 ppg., 11.7 rpg., 4.3 apg., and 1.0 bpg. on 47.5% shooting from the field. Chicago begins its second round series with the Cavs tonight at 7:00 p.m. During the regular season, Noah averaged 7.2 ppg., 9.6 rpg. and 4.7 apg., while shooting 44.5% from the field.
| Date | Opponent | Win/Loss | Score | MPG | FGM-FGA | 3FGM-3FGA | FTM-FTA | REB | AST | STL | BLK | PTS |
| Game 1 | Milwaukee | Win | 103-91 | 35 | 3-5 | 0-0 | 0-2 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| Game 2 | Milwaukee | Win | 91-82 | 32 | 3-9 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 19 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Game 3 | Milwaukee | Win | 113-106 | 46 | 1-5 | 0-0 | 0-2 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Game 4 | Milwaukee | Loss | 92-90 | 30 | 2-5 | 0-0 | 0-2 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Game 5 | Milwaukee | Loss | 94-88 | 30 | 5-9 | 0-0 | 0-2 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| Game 6 | Milwaukee | Win | 120-66 | 25 | 5-7 | 0-0 | 1-2 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
Chandler Parsons, Dallas Mavericks
Chandler Parsons No. 7-seed Mavericks fell to the Houston Rockets in five games in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. After scoring 10 points in 37 minutes of action in game one, Parsons was ruled out of the rest of the series due to a knee injury. Over the course of the regular season, Parsons played in 66 games and averaged 15.7 ppg. and 4.9 rpg., while shooting 46.2% from the field.
| Date | Opponent | Win/Loss | Score | MPG | FGM-FGA | 3FGM-3FGA | FTM-FTA | REB | AST | STL | BLK | PTS |
| Game 1 | Houston | Loss | 118-108 | 37 | 5-15 | 0-4 | 0-0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Game 2 | Houston | Loss | 111-99 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Game 3 | Houston | Loss | 130-128 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Game 4 | Houston | Win | 121-109 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Game 5 | Houston | Loss | 103-94 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Marreese Speights, Golden State Warriors
Marreese Speights and the top-seeded Warriors disposed of the New Orleans Pelicans in four games in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. Golden State then began its series with the Memphis Grizzlies yesterday and recorded a 101-86 win. Speights has only seen a handful of minutes thus far into the postseason. During the regular season, he played in 76 games and averaged 10.4 ppg. and 4.3 rebounds, while shooting 49.2% from the field.
| Date | Opponent | Win/Loss | Score | MPG | FGM-FGA | 3FGM-3FGA | FTM-FTA | REB | AST | STL | BLK | PTS |
| Game 1 | New Orleans | Win | 106-99 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Game 2 | New Orleans | Win | 97-87 | 13 | 2-7 | 0-0 | 1-2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Game 3 | New Orleans | Win | 123-119 | 11 | 1-7 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Game 4 | New Orleans | Win | 109-98 | 4 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Game 1 | Memphis | Win | 101-86 | 13 | 4-6 | 0-0 | 2-5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
Udonis Haslem, Miami Heat
Miami finished the season 37-45 and did not make the playoffs for the first time since the 2007-08 season. Statistically, Haslem played in 62 games and averaged 4.2 ppg. and 4.2 rpg., while shooting 44.8% from the field.
