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Los Angeles Clippers – Enjoying the Best Bench in the NBA
Here are the facts, and you can draw your own conclusions about the depth and quality of the Los Angeles Clippers. Chris Paul and Blake Griffin combined for only 23 points, and the Clippers still beat the Boston Celtics by 29 points. These 15 wins in a row aren’t here because of superstars taking their game to another level.
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Transfer Rumors 2013 – Falaco Isn’t Going Anywhere
No Manchester City, no Chelsea. There’s something special brewing in Atletico Madrid these past couple of seasons, and the biggest part of the equation is Radamel Falcao, probably the popular choice for best striker in the world at the moment. As long as he is happy with where the club is heading, it seems Atletico fans don’t need to worry too much.
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Transfer Rumors 2013 – Real Madrid Want Gareth Bale
Some things are always known, but need a special event to lift them once against from under the surface and get a little bit of dust off. When he’s on form, and not busy diving, Gareth Bale is one of the more electrifying players in Europe, and it seems like Tottenham isn’t going to be his home forever. Real Madrid, once again, look like the club in pole position to make a move.
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Manchester United – The New 2013-2014 Kit
I guess it’s that time of year, because it looks like every big club around Europe is starting to leak out their kits for next season, although this one, a new Manchester United jersey, looks somewhat suspicious. Maybe their going for a heavy dose on the retro look, but don’t be surprised if eventually this doesn’t turn out to be the actual new shirt.
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James Harden Leads, Houston Rockets Follow
Kevin McHale on James Harden and his performance in leading the Houston Rockets to their fifth straight win: He’s just so hard to defend. He’s got the side-step, Euro-step, driving into you. He’s so doggone strong. He’s really got strong hands. He mauls the ball through your armpit and finds a way to finish.
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A Dirty Kind of NBA Night
First it was Dwyane Wade trying to make sure Ramon Sessions doesn’t get to have any kids. It was followed by Dwight Howard stopping Kenneth Faried from scoring on him by planting two hands in his face. It ended with J.R. Smith using a slight shoulder nudge on Goran Dragic to make sure he ends up on the floor.
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New York Knicks – When J.R. Smith Matches His Potential
No Carmelo Anthony is the perfect opportunity for J.R. Smith to lead the New York Knicks and show off his potential with not one but two impossible game tying and game winning shots, making us wonder once again why this guy is only a sixth man and how much more he can be when his game is on.
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Denver Nuggets – Team Basketball is Better Than Kobe Bryant
The Kobe Bryant scoring streak continues, now at 10 consecutive games with at least 30 points. The Los Angeles Lakers winning streak? Over in the hands of a younger, faster and more balanced Denver Nuggets. Things could get worse, because Dwight Howard might miss some games.
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Miami Heat – A Historic December for LeBron James
Most of the attention went to Dwyane Wade, who actually outscored his teammate, LeBron James for once. Not for the right reasons though, as the most memorable thing to come out of the Miami Heat winning on the road was Wade kicking Ramon Sessions in the groin, and getting away with it.
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Transfer Rumors 2013 – Manchester United Closing in on Robert Lewandowski
It was always going to take something special for anyone trying to sign Robert Lewandowski from Borussia Dortmund. After unsuccessfully making a move for the Polish striker during the summer, Manchester United are getting closer to completing a deal that will add him to their long list of strikers next season.