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NBA Playoffs – Eastern Conference Race
In the Eastern conference, unlike the Superior West, there are fewer questioned to be answered regarding the final playoff picture in the 2012-2013 NBA season. The Miami Heat won’t lose the number one spot, probably ending up with the best record in the league. The questions remaining are about positional battles – Celtics & Bucks, […]
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NBA Playoffs – Western Conference Race
In the stronger conference, the race for the NBA playoffs is happening on all fronts, with the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder fighting for the number one spot; the Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies and Denver Nuggets for the 3-4-5 finish; the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets on avoiding one of the two clear favorites in the West, while the Los Angeles Lakers try to catch up with the Utah Jazz for the eighth and final spot.
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Allen Iverson is Still the King in Philadelphia
The big story before Game 6 in Philadelphia was Kevin Garnett calling out the Sixers fans. Maybe he was thinking ahead, of game 7, and boosting is own fan base. If Garnett’s words weren’t enough of a rallying cry for Philly fans, the arrival of Allen Iverson to present the game ball finished the job.
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Dennis Rodman’s Best Game on the Best Team Ever
Dennis Rodman, NBA Hall of Fame member, finished his career with five NBA titles. His best game came on May 19, 1996, playing for the Chicago Bulls against the Orlando Magic in the NBA Playoffs, doing everything, including shutting down Shaquille O’Neal.
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Huge Game 4 For Dwyane Wade Not Enough Against Fighting Mavs
Dwyane Wade (32 points) got no help from LeBron James (a pathetic 8 points) while a feverish Dirk Nowitzki was carried by his teammates to a 86-83 win in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, tying the series at 2-2.
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With a Clutch Lay Up Derrick Rose Probably Finished Hope for Pacers
The Indiana Pacers couldn’t hold on to another lead against the Chicago Bulls. Derrick Rose scored a lead giving lay up with 17 seconds left, leading the way to a 88-84 win and 3-0 series lead.
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Dwyane Wade Back to Old Self, LeBron James and the Heat Too Good for Sixers
After a rough start to the series, Dwyane Wade exploded on the Philadelphia 76ers with 32 points, leading the Miami Heat to a 100-94 win and a 3-0 lead in the first round series that seems like it’ll end very soon.
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Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls – Too Good too Soon?
The Chicago Bulls are the hottest team in the NBA right now. Derrick Rose is playing like he owns this MVP. Will they still have gas in the tank when the playoffs begin?
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All Alone
Kobe Bryant needs some help, after his 38 points performance in game 5 of the 2010 Finals didn’t stop the Celtics from winning, 92-86, and taking a 3-2 lead in the series.
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Some Thoughts on the Lakers’ Game 1 Win
Some notes on tonight’s 102-89 Lakers win, beating the Celtics in game 1 of the 2010 NBA Finals.