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Grizzlies Beat Mavericks – No Defense, No Championship
The Dallas Mavericks losing 109-90 to the Memphis Grizzlies served as more proof that until this team finds some defensive answers to all the problems plaguing them when they’re without the ball, the dream of contenting for the NBA title again will remain unfulfilled.
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Cleveland Cavaliers – LeBron James is the Definition of MVP
The winning streak continues for the Cleveland Cavaliers, beating the Detroit Pistons 103-95 to make it seven in a row with LeBron James once again putting on an MVP-like performance although for once, he actually was a step behind the brilliance of Kyrie Irving.
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Chicago Bulls – Derrick Rose Was Worth Waiting For
In a 113-111 overtime win for the Chicago Bulls over the Golden State Warriors on the road, Derrick Rose was anything but efficient. However, in the most important moments and possessions he was there to carry to torch, including hitting an incredibly difficult fall back jumper to win the game.
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The NBA Players Carrying Their Teams Alone
The MVP award, Most Valuable Player, goes to the best in the NBA season. But shouldn’t it be going to the player which means the most to his team? Is that even something that’s measurable? In a way, and if going in that direction, no one is more important to their teams this season than Anthony Davis (New Orleans Pelicans) and James Harden (Houston Rockets).
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NBA – Bulls vs Warriors Predictions
The Chicago Bulls are one of the best road teams in the NBA, but against the Golden State Warriors, with the best record in the league and 19 consecutive home victories, it’s going to be a lot more difficult than usual.
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Atlanta Hawks – This Train Won’t Stop
The Atlanta Hawks keep making history with every game they play, always ending in a win, this time 112-100 over the Minnesota Timberwolves, extending their franchise record winning streak to 16.
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Los Angeles Lakers – Jeremy Lin is the Best Player on a Tanking Team
Despite not playing, Dwight Howard had some funny remarks about the team he hates so much, the Los Angeles Lakers.This pitiful excuse for a team lost 99-87 to the Houston Rockets with James Harden having a big night and Jeremy Lin playing well, but it doesn’t matter when it’s part of a collective effort to lose as much as possible.
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Golden State Warriors – Sometimes They’re Simply Plain Good, Not Historically Great
The Golden State Warriors are putting up historically great numbers this season, but some wins are just good, like their 114-111 victory over the Boston Celtics. Klay Thompson? He didn’t break any records, but it doesn’t mean he had a difficult time scoring.
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Cleveland Cavaliers – LeBron James Always Gets the Best of Kevin Durant
On the individual level, LeBron James and Kevin Durant walked away quite even from their latest encounter, but nothing changed on the more important level of the team, as the Cleveland Cavaliers won for the sixth straight time, beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-98.
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Miami Heat – Hassan Whiteside is Here to Stay
The emergence of Hassan Whiteside off the Miami Heat bench isn’t a one-time occurrence. This is a big man with some exceptional athletic abilities, all on display as he put on an impressive points-rebounds-blocks triple double, the first of his career, in a 96-84 win over the Chicago Bulls.