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Celtics Pick Up the Tempo in Game 2

June 7, 2010
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Prior to game 2 of the NBA Finals, Doc Rivers talked about not making drastic adjustments to their Finals’ game plan. The tape from Game 1 didn’t lie and it was pretty simple for what the C’s needed to do in Game 2–more energy, more aggressiveness and push the tempo. The Celtics did just that [...]

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Ron Artest or Trevor Ariza?

May 28, 2010
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“To live and die with Rooon Arrrrtest.” I think that is how Tupac wanted that hook to go. He was obviously foreshadowing the 2010 NBA playoffs, whereby Laker fans either have their hands in their face in disgust or fist pumps like “The Situation” from exuberance a la the tip-in winner from game 5. I [...]

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Was the Zone Defense Key to Suns’ Victory?

May 26, 2010
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There has been plenty of talk regarding coach Alvin Gentry and the Suns moving to a zone defense to slow the Lakers’ offense down. In the past two games, both Suns’ victories, Phoenix has used a zone defense on occasion (much more in game 4) and many are arguing it is the key to their [...]

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Japanese Pro Basketball Game: An Interesting Experience

May 19, 2010

Interesting. That was the only word that came to mind immediately after the game. Very interesting. About two months back, while on business in Japan, I went to my first Japanese professional basketball game. The Hitachi SunRockers, currently #3 in the JBL standings, were at home in Shibuya (Tokyo) hosting the top ranked Aisin SeaHorses. [...]

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2010 NBA Draft Lottery Results

May 18, 2010
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The NBA draft lottery took place today and an excited Wizards ownership is now looking at the number 1 overall pick. They will most likely be choosing between John Wall or Evan Turner. Let’s look at how the rest fared in the 2010 NBA Draft Lottery: Washington Wizards Philadelphia 76ers New Jersey Nets Minnesota Timberwolves [...]

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Why the Cavs Lost?

May 14, 2010
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Every media publication and its mother is out there today bashing Lebron James. It is the hot thing to do. Not hot like dont touch the stove hot, but hot as in like the Ipad. Everybody is jumping on this bandwagon, but lets be honest, this bandwagon will soon end. I want to take an [...]

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Are You Ready To Witness?

May 13, 2010
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Now that the media world has decided that Lebron is no longer the chosen one, I have one question. Are you ready to witness? Lebron has been dragged through the mud the last two days after his horrible performance on the court in Game 5 and poor remarks following the game. Don’t worry, he is [...]

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Why the Cavs Won Game 3

May 10, 2010

Coach Nick, a good friend of Basketball.org, recently launched his own basketball website called Bballbreakdown.com. “BBallBreakDown.com is where AMAZING INSIGHTS happen. Feel what it’s like to be in a real NBA film session. The mistakes, the adjustments, the strategy – it’s all presented in an intelligent yet entertaining way.This is the info the TV broadcasters [...]

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Joe Johnson Worth a Max Contract?

May 7, 2010
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Joe Johnson was recently named to the All-NBA 3rd team and this summer he will be one of the top marquee free agents to be pursued, and in all likeliness, accept a max contract. Is he that good? Johnson is about as unselfish a player as you can get from an All-Star. He has great [...]

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Calipari Interested in Chicago Bulls Coaching Position

May 6, 2010
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Recently, it has been known that John Calipari has piqued interest in jumping ship from Kentucky, after only one year, for the professional ranks of the NBA. I am not going to BS my feelings for Calipari, I hands down do not respect him or like him. Not only do I think he is unbelivabley [...]

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