The Great Eight: NBA Comebacks From 3-1 Deficits

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noahBruised and bloodied, the Chicago Bulls have no chance of overcoming a 3-1 deficit against LeBron James and the Miami Heat, right?

Right?

Well, don’t be so sure. Some pretty good players have been on the wrong end of 3-1 comebacks in the playoffs. Guys like Kobe Bryant. Patrick Ewing. Julius Erving. Charles Barkley. George Gervin. Jerry West. And Wilt Chamberlain.

And Oklahoma City’s Kevin Durant and New York’s Carmelo Anthony don’t have enough help to overcome a 3-1 deficit and win their respective series, right?

Right?

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Marks: Sixers Turn to Hinkie on Long Road Back to Redemption

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hinkiePHILADELPHIA – The hard truth of life in the NBA is that once you’re down, it’s nearly impossible to get back up.

The haves always seem to have it.

The have-nots seem to be perpetually buried near the bottom. Or worse, in the middle of the pack, where there’s little chance of finding that rare gem in the draft and not much hope in free agency, either.

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The Evening News: Rodman rips Obama over North Korea; 76ers find new GM; Seattle group raised bid

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Hello and welcome to the Evening News.

As the playoffs continue, we’ll keep you updated every evening. What’s happening today?

Here’s the latest news from around the league:

Tweet of the Day: Reggie Miller has words of comfort for former coach.

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This year’s NBA Playoffs have been rife with medical atrocities, most of which have effected players. Now, one of the league’s best basketball minds and most prominent voices is lost to health complications.

Indiana Pacers hall of fame shooting guard Reggie Miller had words of comfort for his former coach.

The Evening News: Ujiri named top executive; Monta Ellis and Larry Sanders nearly fought; Holiday and Turner want Curry as next head coach

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Hello and welcome to the Evening News.

As the playoffs continue, we’ll keep you updated every evening. What’s happening today?

Here’s the latest news from around the league: