NBA underdogs on the rise

Dominic Corvington, Reporter
April 26, 2010
Filed under Blog, Opinions

As it is not shown through their current playoff records, many of the NBA’s underdog teams are on the hunt for a post-season run to prove that they can play with the best of them.

On April 25, the Miami Heat were able to rebound from a 3-0 series deficit against the Boston Celtics as All-Star Dwayne Wade went for 46 points to keep their post-season hopes alive, winning 101-92.

What may be more surprising, however, is the contest between #1 seed Los Angeles and the #8 seeded Oklahoma Thunder of the Western Conference.  Backed by Kevin Durant, the youngest player to ever win the NBA’s regular season scoring title at 30.1 ppg, the Thunder built a strong lead early on and never looked back, winning 110-89.

It may not be likely, but for a change, it may be nice to see one of the league’s most overshadowed teams continue their journey toward an NBA Championship as a big- name franchise is sent packing early.

These teams may not be stacked with elite talent, but they certainly have the individual prowess to make something  happen.