The 2011 NBA Playoffs began today and four games are on schedule for Saturday. The day began with the Bulls beating the Pacers in Game 1, 104-99.
The Latest on the Lakers
There are several Los Angeles Lakers players dealing with injuries; Andrew Bynum, Matt Barnes and Steve Blake. [LakersNation]
The Lakers-Hornets TV schedule for Round 1. [LakersNation]
The Latest on the NBA
Shaquille O’Neal of the Boston Celtics will miss Game 1 vs. the Knicks due to injury. [DailyKnicks]
The San Antonio Spurs are confident Manu Ginobili will play in Game 1. [ESPN.com NBA]
Orlando Magic sharp-shooter JJ Redick will play in Game 1 tonight vs. the Hawks. [ESPN.com NBA]
NBA Playoff Result/Schedule- April 16th, 2011
Chicago Bulls-104 Indiana Pacers-99-F (Chicago leads 1-0)
Philadelphia 76ers at Miami Heat- ABC- 3:30 P.M. EST/ 12:30 P.M. PST
Atlanta Hawks at Orlando Magic- ESPN- 7:00 P.M. EST/ 4:00 P.M. PST
Portland Trail Blazers at Dallas Mavericks- ESPN- 9:30 P.M. EST/ 6:30 P.M. PST