Mike Passador
Mike graduated from Boston University's Dual Degree Program with a BA in Economics and a BS in Business with Concentrations in Marketing and Operations Management. He is a faithful supporter of Toronto sports and the Detroit Lions and is always ready to be let down. Tweet to him @Mike_Pandador, but if you badmouth Jose Calderon you might get blocked.
CJ McCollum scores 13 points in blowout loss
CJ McCollum finished with 13 points, five rebounds, three assists and a 3-pointer in Thursday's 88-111 smackdown at the hands of the Lakers.
Carmelo Anthony dreadful in two-point performance
Carmelo Anthony was dreadful in Thursday's Game 2 loss, finishing with two points on 1-for-6 shooting with one assist, three turnovers and no other stats in 27 minutes of action.
Jusuf Nurkic neutralized in Game 2 rout
Jusuf Nurkic was locked up in Thursday's loss to the Lakers, scoring nine points to go with eight rebounds, two assists, a steal and a 3-pointer in 29 minutes of work.
Shams: Optimism that Damian Lillard (dislocated finger) can play in Game 3
Shams Charania is reporting that initial signs are optimistic for Damian Lillard (dislocated left index finger) to play in Game 3 on Saturday.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope knocks down four 3-pointers in Game 2 victory
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was one of the few Lakers' supporting cast members to show up on Thursday, scoring 16 points with four 3-pointers in just 22 minutes.
LeBron James quiet with 10-6-7 in Game 2 win
LeBron James had a surprisingly quiet night on Thursday, finishing an easy Game 2 win with 10 points (4-of-11 shooting), six rebounds, seven assists, two steals and six turnovers in 27 minutes.
Anthony Davis drops 31 & 11 in easy Game 2 win
Anthony Davis rolled right over the Blazers in a Game 2 blowout on Thursday, going 13-of-21 from the field en route to 31 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, one steal, two blocks and three 3-pointers.
Ersan Ilyasova (right elbow sprain) cleared for Game 2
Ersan Ilyasova (right elbow sprain) is not on the injury report for Thursday's Game 2.
Reggie Jackson quiet in start on Wednesday vs. Mavs
Reggie Jackson started for Patrick Beverley (left calf) on Wednesday and had a quiet 11 points (4-of-9 FG, 3-of-5 3PT) to go with four rebounds and one assist.
Patrick Beverley (left calf) ruled out for Game 2 vs. Mavs
Patrick Beverley (left calf) will miss Wednesday's Game 2 against the Mavs.
Goran Dragic in the starting lineup for Game 1 vs. Pacers
The Heat will start Goran Dragic over Kendrick Nunn in Tuesday's Game 1 against the Pacers.
Victor Oladipo no longer on a minutes restriction
Nate McMillan announced that Victor Oladipo is no longer on a minutes restriction.
Nassir Little (syncopal episode) will miss next two weeks
Nassir Little (syncopal episode) will undergo precautionary health monitoring for the next two weeks.
Derrick Jones Jr. (neck) expected to be available for Game 1
Derrick Jones Jr. (neck strain) is expected to be available for Tuesday's playoff opener against the Pacers.
TJ Warren (plantar fasciitis) good to go for Tuesday's Game 1 vs. Heat
Nate McMillan declared everyone healthy ahead of Tuesday's Game 1 with the Heat, meaning TJ Warren (plantar fasciitis) will be available.