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Houston Rockets – Jeremy Lin Would be an All-Star With a Different Coach
No one is arguing that Jeremy Lin still has a way to go before he becomes an elite point guard in the NBA, but there’s a very good chance that with a different head coach (Kevin McHale) that doesn’t completely prefer the wrong player to lead his team (James Harden), the Houston Rockets would be with three All-Star players instead of just two.
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Bulls Over Nets – Energy and Defense Beat Dirty Old Players
Some teams aren’t built for prolonged success within a season and can’t wait for the All-Star break to come around, like the Brooklyn Nets. The Chicago Bulls wouldn’t mind to keep things going for another week or two, looking not just like a younger and fresher outfit, but a simply better group of players in their 92-76 win.
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Thunder Over Lakers – Kevin Durant Taking His Time
For a brief moment, the Los Angeles Lakers had the feeling they were going to end their home losing streak and beat the Oklahoma City Thunder. But then Kevin Durant woke up and put in another MVP performance, saving his best for the final quarter.
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Anyone Who Still Thinks LeBron James is a Loser is an Idiot
In a culture that adores and worships winning and victory; with a fandom that judges players by their championships and not their abilities and individual achievements, LeBron James is still getting hate that goes back to his Decision moment, and seems to shock everyone when he actually pulls off a clutch shot, as if it’s actually new to anyone that the best NBA player over the last five years or so can pull it off when it matters.
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NBA Rumors – Golden State Warriors Willing to Trade Harrison Barnes
The sophomore year slump hasn’t skipped talented forward Harrison Barnes, and while the Golden State Warriors see a bright future for the young man, they are also willing to part ways with him if the right trade comes along.
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NBA Rumors – Boston Celtics Willing to Trade Rajon Rondo & Jeff Green
While it’s going to take a monster offer for anyone to get the Boston Celtics agreement to trade Rajon Rondo, he’s on the table if there are lucrative offers. The same goes for Jeff Green, although his contract is a bit harder to move.
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Trail Blazers vs Clippers – Opposite Ways of Entering the All-Star Break
There’s something about entering the All-Star break with a happy thought in your head, and that’s clearly the case for the Los Angeles Clippers after beating the Portland Trail Blazers 122-117, although things are quite different for their opponents.
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Houston Rockets – Jeremy Lin Telling James Harden What to Do
Two things that will stand out from the Houston Rockets beating the Washington Wizards – James Harden hitting a game winning layup and Jeremy Lin taking over the timeout talk and drawing board from Kevin McHale, as the winning streak keeps going forward.
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Kings Over Knicks – Jimmer Fredette Ending the Mike Woodson Era
Every time the New York Knicks think they’re seeing that light at the end of the tunnel, a freight train comes and squashed their hopes of making something out of this season. The Sacramento Kings were the next team to find the Madison Square Garden very accommodating, as a huge night from Jimmer Fredette might the final nail in the coffin that is Mike Woodson’s tenure as a head coach.
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Miami Heat – LeBron James Isn’t Coasting Anymore
Around this time last year the Miami Heat began their incredible 27-game winning streak, and it seems that it’s about time for them to hit that kind of form again. LeBron James seems to be in that kind of mindset with another huge game, but more importantly a buzzer beating 3-point shot to beat the Golden State Warriors on the road.