Preview Roundups
May 02, 2014
Toronto at Brooklyn 7:00 PM ET
The Toronto Raptors attempt to win a playoff series for the first time in 13 years when they visit the Brooklyn Nets on Friday for Game 6 of their first-round clash. The Raptors fended off a furious late rally by the Nets to take Game 5 on Wednesday by a 115-113 margin and seize a 3-2 series advantage. It puts them on the cusp of the franchise's first series victory since it knocked off the New York Knicks in the first round in 2001.
San Antonio at Dallas 8:00 PM ET
The San Antonio Spurs look to advance out of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs for the 12th time in 14 years when they visit Dallas for Game 6 of their best-of-seven matchup Friday night. San Antonio has rebounded from an early 2-1 series deficit by taking the last two contests by a combined 10 points. The Spurs held off a Mavericks charge in the fourth quarter of Wednesday's Game 5 clash to produce a 109-103 win, with Tony Parker leading the way with 23 points.
Houston at Portland 10:30 PM ET
The Houston Rockets staved off elimination and attempt to even the Western Conference first-round series at 3-3 when they visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday. The Rockets thrived with their season on the line in Game 5 and avoided the late-game breakdowns that hurt them earlier in the series while posting a 108-98 victory on Wednesday. Now the Trail Blazers feel the urgency to wrap up the series at home to keep from having to travel back to Houston for a Game 7.