NBA Playoffs Schedule 2015: Monday Game Times, TV, Live Stream Coverage
At long last, the 2015 NBA playoffs are upon us. The marathon regular season is over, and now the league's 16 best teams are vying for a shot to hoist the Larry O'Brien Trophy.
All eight series got underway over the weekend, and Monday night two series will resume in a doubleheader of Game 2s. Here's a look at Monday's playoff schedule, along with TV coverage and streaming info:
The Bulls took Game 1 thanks in large part to former league MVP Derrick Rose, who hasn't played in the playoffs since 2012. In the three years since, Rose has been out with various knee injuries, including one that has sidelined him since late February.
If Rose's performance in Game 1 is any indication, he isn't feeling any ill effects of his latest health setback.
In 27 minutes of action, Rose dropped 23 points on 9-of-16 shooting from the floor. He also made three of the seven three-pointers he attempted. What was most impressive was Rose's ability to finish in traffic and with athleticism. He looked similar to the 22-year-old who won the MVP in 2011.
If Rose mimics his Game 1 performance, the Bulls should have no trouble with the Bucks in Game 2, or for the rest of the series. Chicago has too much size inside with Pau Gasol and Taj Gibson, and with Jimmy Butler wreaking havoc on both ends, the Bulls should be able to easily dispatch the young Bucks.
The nightcap will pit one of the league's most entertaining (and best) teams against a possible future league MVP.
The Golden State Warriors were able to hold off Anthony Davis and the New Orleans Pelicans 106-99 Saturday night. The key word is "hold off," because Davis and the Pelicans gave the Dubs a scare the league's top seed may not have expected.
With about a minute left in the third quarter, the Warriors were cruising; they were up 84-59. Then Davis pulled of his jersey to reveal his Superman outfit and led the Pellies on a furious comeback in the fourth quarter.
Plays like that are reasons people believe Davis is on his way to dethroning LeBron James as the league's best player in the not-too-distant future.
In all, Davis scored a game-high 35 points to go along with seven rebounds and four blocks. Did we mention he's 22 years old and was playing in his first playoff game?
It's pretty safe to say Davis isn't going away anytime soon. However, the Pelicans don't have much else besides Davis, and the Warriors are a complete team that is especially tough at home.
The Warriors have now seen they won't be able to coast through any series. With a renewed determination, they should be able to take Game 2. Either way, having Steph Curry and Davis on the floor makes for an exciting watch no matter the outcome.
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