Monday, August 30, 2010
FIBA 2010: USA vs Slovenia Video Highlights.
Durant delivers despite limited minutes
ISTANBUL -- The question needed to be asked, so it was asked: Why, Coach K, did you pull Kevin Durant from the game just past the midpoint of the first quarter?
Durant had gotten Team USA off to a torrid start against Slovenia with 7 points, 3 steals, 2 rebounds and 2 assists in the first 5½ minutes as the U.S. jumped out to an 18-6 lead.
But after he was subbed out, the Americans struggled noticeably, falling into an offensive drought in which they failed to make a field goal during the first 6½ minutes of the second quarter as their lead dwindled to five.
"Well, it's a long tournament, and we need to develop our entire team," U.S. coach Mike Krzyzewski said. "My position is based on running a marathon and not a sprint. That's something I've learned over the last five years. We need 12 guys to win. As we keep going along, it's not one guy. Not one guy."
Fair enough, but the team's difficulties when Durant was not on the floor were something of a worrisome afterthought following Team USA's 99-77 victory over Slovenia on Sunday, the second day of FIBA World Championship competition.
The Americans were never in danger in this one, but the early substitution was a curious one. They were playing so well from the get-go that they could have rode Durant's hot hand to a 20-point lead after the first quarter, then given him 30 minutes of rest to have him in top form for the final game of a back-to-back-to-back Monday against Brazil.
As it was, Krzyzewski gave Durant a longer run to open the second half, leaving him in for the first 7 minutes, 37 seconds of the third quarter while subbing out the four other starters. He then pulled him for good after Durant fed Kevin Love for a dunk, completing one of the niftiest passing possessions of the game to extend the lead to 26 points.
"Coach does a great job of letting me know when I'm coming out and when I'm getting extended minutes, too. I'm totally fine with that," said Durant, who finished with a game-high 22 points in just 22 minutes. "I just try to give them a great spark when I come back into the game."
That he did, as did Love, who produced 10 points and 11 rebounds in yet another hyperactive performance in limited time (13 minutes).
Love and Durant stood out the most, and Rudy Gay played well, too, by chipping in 16 points. But for the second straight day the Americans showed a disturbing proclivity to turn the ball over -- at one point in the second quarter, they were averaging almost one per minute.
"Each game has gotten tougher and tougher, and tomorrow is going to be a huge challenge for us," Love said. "We can't have a lapse like we've had the last two games, where we've had turnover after turnover. We have to clean that up because it can hurt us down the stretch."
Read more at espn.com
Friday, August 27, 2010
FIBA 2010: USA vs Greece Exhibition Higlights
Watch FIBA 2010 Live Stream.
USA vs Greece Exhibition Game Highlights.
Eric Gordon was the Best Player of the game as he lead USA Team in routing the Greece Team.
Watch FIBA 2010 Live at O.nline Streaming-TV
USA vs Greece Exhibition Game Highlights.
Eric Gordon was the Best Player of the game as he lead USA Team in routing the Greece Team.
Watch FIBA 2010 Live at O.nline Streaming-TV
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
FIBA 2010: Watch USA as they face Greece Today plus USA Final Line-up
USA team last exhibition match before the FIBA 2010 on August 29, 2010 in Turkey. They will face Greece Basketball National Team which recently involved in a brawl with Serbia Team.
Watch the exhibition game Today at O.nline TV.
USA Basketball National Team Final Line-up:
Chauncey Billups
Tyson Chandler
Kevin Durant
Rudy Gay
Eric Gordon
Danny Granger
Andre Iguodala
Kevin Love
Lamar Odom
Derrick Rose
Russell Westbrook
Head Coach: Mike Krzyzewski, Duke University
Assistant Coach: Jim Boeheim, Syracuse University
Assistant Coach: Nate McMillan, Portland Trail Blazers
Assistant Coach: Jay Triano, Toronto Raptors
Team Physician: Steve Traina, Denver Nuggets
Athletic Trainer: Joe Sharpe, Oklahoma City Thunder
Athletic Trainer: Casey Smith, Dallas Mavericks
Watch the exhibition game Today at O.nline TV.
USA Basketball National Team Final Line-up:
Chauncey Billups
Tyson Chandler
Kevin Durant
Rudy Gay
Eric Gordon
Danny Granger
Andre Iguodala
Kevin Love
Lamar Odom
Derrick Rose
Russell Westbrook
Head Coach: Mike Krzyzewski, Duke University
Assistant Coach: Jim Boeheim, Syracuse University
Assistant Coach: Nate McMillan, Portland Trail Blazers
Assistant Coach: Jay Triano, Toronto Raptors
Team Physician: Steve Traina, Denver Nuggets
Athletic Trainer: Joe Sharpe, Oklahoma City Thunder
Athletic Trainer: Casey Smith, Dallas Mavericks
Sunday, August 22, 2010
FIBA 2010: USA vs Spain Exhibition - Video Highlights
Watch the video highlights of the exhibition game between USA and Spain. The USA won but the game went to an exciting ending.
This game is in preparation for the FIBA 2010 World Championship which will kickoff on August 29, 2010 in Turkey.
This game is in preparation for the FIBA 2010 World Championship which will kickoff on August 29, 2010 in Turkey.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Friday, August 20, 2010
FIBA 2010: Greece vs Serbia Exhibition Basketball Game - Ugly Brawl Video
Watch the ugly brawl that happens between Greece and Serbia exhibition game. This is in preparation for this month's 2010 FIBA World Championship in Turkey.
Two players started the ugly brawl, they are shoving each other at 2:40 to play and the Greek leading 74-73.
Punches and a chair were thrown during the meelee. This should not be tolerated in court. These guys are profesionals and yet they are fighting like a bunch of kids.
FIBA should ban these two countries. They are not profesional enough to join the FIBA 2010 World Championship.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
USA - Krzyzewski wants culture of success
MADRID (FIBA World Championship) - Mike Krzyzewski is not just targeting gold at the FIBA World Championship this summer.
The United States coach has his eyes on future tournaments as he tries to build a program that attracts the best players in the NBA every summer.
The United States coach has his eyes on future tournaments as he tries to build a program that attracts the best players in the NBA every summer.
US Olympic Men's 1992 Dream Team Hall of Fame Ceremony Video
The US Olympic Men's National Basketball Team is inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
1992 NBA Dream Team
Olympic: Gold Medal
1. Michael Jordan
2. Magic Johnson
3. Larry Bird
4. Charles Barkley
5. David Robinson
6. Clyde Drexler
7. Scottie Pippen
8. Patrick Ewing
9. Karl Malone
10. John Stockton
11. Chris Mullin
12. Christian Laettner
Coach: Late Chuck Dally
1992 NBA Dream Team
Olympic: Gold Medal
1. Michael Jordan
2. Magic Johnson
3. Larry Bird
4. Charles Barkley
5. David Robinson
6. Clyde Drexler
7. Scottie Pippen
8. Patrick Ewing
9. Karl Malone
10. John Stockton
11. Chris Mullin
12. Christian Laettner
Coach: Late Chuck Dally
Turkey to host FIBA World Championship for first time
Turkey will be the host of the world's most important basketball event for the first time in its history.
Turkey will be the host of the world's most important basketball event for the first time in its history.
The 2010 FIBA World Championship will begin officially in Istanbul on August 27.
A ceremony will take place at Istanbul's Sinan Erdem Sports Hall at 9:15 p.m.
The 2010 FIBA World Championship group games will be played in the cities of Ankara, Kayseri, Izmir and Istanbul from August 28 to and September 2. The finals will take place in
Istanbul from September 2 to 12.
24 teams are qualified for the event, while the draw on December 15, 2009 divided them into four groups of six.
Group A matches will be played in the central province of Kayseri. The six teams competing in the Group A are Angola, Argentina, Australia, Germany, Jordan and Serbia.
Group B matches will take place in Istanbul among Brazil, Croatia, Iran, Tunisia, Slovenia and the United States.
Group C matches will be played in Ankara. The six teams competing in the Group C are China, Ivory Coast, Greece, Russia, Puerto Rico and Turkey.
Canada, France, Lebanon, Lithuania, New Zealand and Spain will compete in Group D in the western province of Izmir.
source: worldbulletin.net
Turkey will be the host of the world's most important basketball event for the first time in its history.
The 2010 FIBA World Championship will begin officially in Istanbul on August 27.
A ceremony will take place at Istanbul's Sinan Erdem Sports Hall at 9:15 p.m.
The 2010 FIBA World Championship group games will be played in the cities of Ankara, Kayseri, Izmir and Istanbul from August 28 to and September 2. The finals will take place in
Istanbul from September 2 to 12.
24 teams are qualified for the event, while the draw on December 15, 2009 divided them into four groups of six.
Group A matches will be played in the central province of Kayseri. The six teams competing in the Group A are Angola, Argentina, Australia, Germany, Jordan and Serbia.
Group B matches will take place in Istanbul among Brazil, Croatia, Iran, Tunisia, Slovenia and the United States.
Group C matches will be played in Ankara. The six teams competing in the Group C are China, Ivory Coast, Greece, Russia, Puerto Rico and Turkey.
Canada, France, Lebanon, Lithuania, New Zealand and Spain will compete in Group D in the western province of Izmir.
source: worldbulletin.net
Saturday, August 7, 2010
NBA LIVE STREAM: Los Angeles Lakers 2010 NBA Championship DVD Videos
Los Angeles Lakers 2010 NBA Championship Videos
Watch how the Lakers reach the NBA Championship and How they battle it out with the Boston Celtics. A classic NBA Finals 2010 Game 7 between the most influential team in the NBA League. Relive it once again. Watch the Los Angeles Lakers 2010 NBA Championship highlights Now.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Women Buys Lebron James Pendant For 5 Dollars - Real value is Thousands.
Akron Woman Finds Out LeBron James Pendant Worth Thousands
When Vaneisha Robinson bought a diamond studded pendant in the shape of LeBron James' number 23 jersey at a yard sale four years ago, she thought it was costume jewelry.
"I used to go to high school with it around my neck, not knowing the value of it," Robinson said.
Robinson got curious about the pendant's value a few months ago when she noticed the diamonds were set in the same way real ones are. She took it to a local jewelry store for a once-over.
"They tested the diamonds and they told me that it was real and that I should invest in getting it certified," Robinson said.
Robinson, 20, who is an amateur boxer, saved $200 to pay for a certified appraisal by the International Gemological Institute. The pendant she paid $5 for four years ago is worth nearly $10,000. She's put the jewelry up for sale on eBay.
Despite the backlash caused by James' decision to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers and play for the Miami heat, Robinson believes the pendant will sell for top dollar.
"LeBron James (sic) brand will never die out," she said.
"If he got a ring it might go up in value. You never know."
source
Manila Lebron James: Udonis Haslem re-signs with the Miami Heat .
Joins Wade, Lebron James and Chrish Bosh as the Miami Heat starts to chase the NBA RING.
Haslem turned down a lucrative contract offers and will sign a five-year contract with the Miami Heat. Udonis Haslem will received $20 million.
He was quoted in miamiherald.com saying:
"It was an opportunity to win, an opportunity to be close to my mother, with her illness, and an opportunity to be a part of something special," he said. "I've never been in this for the money. I would be changing my DNA if I changed just for money."
With the result of his signing with the Miami Heat, Dyane Wade, Lebron James and Chrish Bosh will have a formidable and dependable role player.
Watch some of the NBA Highlight Videos of Haslem:
Haslem turned down a lucrative contract offers and will sign a five-year contract with the Miami Heat. Udonis Haslem will received $20 million.
He was quoted in miamiherald.com saying:
"It was an opportunity to win, an opportunity to be close to my mother, with her illness, and an opportunity to be a part of something special," he said. "I've never been in this for the money. I would be changing my DNA if I changed just for money."
With the result of his signing with the Miami Heat, Dyane Wade, Lebron James and Chrish Bosh will have a formidable and dependable role player.
Watch some of the NBA Highlight Videos of Haslem:
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Agent: Zydrunas Ilgauskas agrees to sign with Heat, follow LeBron James to Miami
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| Zydrunas Ilgauskas |
By Tim Reynolds (CP)
MIAMI — Zydrunas Ilgauskas has dealt Cleveland another blow by planning to follow LeBron James to the Miami Heat.
The veteran centre, who started playing for Cleveland in 1997 and has never suited up for another NBA team, expects to sign a two-year contract with the Heat later this week, agent Herb Rudoy said Tuesday. The two-year deal would come with a player option for the second season, Rudoy said.
"We've agreed to agree," Rudoy said.
Ilgauskas' decision became known less than a week after James — who played a role in recruiting the 7-foot-3 Lithuanian to South Florida — sparked outrage and outcry in Cleveland by going on a made-for-television special and saying he was joining the Heat.
This departure won't generate the same reaction from Clevelanders, but it'll hurt nonetheless.
Ilgauskas was a fan favourite for more than a decade, and when he returned to the Cavs after getting traded to the Washington Wizards this past season, a sellout crowd welcomed him with huge signs bearing the letter "Z'' — his moniker. Ilgauskas never played for the Wizards, quickly getting bought out and then returning to Cleveland after a 30-day waiting period.
Playing with James again was a major factor in Ilgauskas' decision.
"LeBron was very encouraging and explained the whole situation," Ilgauskas told the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. "And, obviously, he's my friend, and him being there made it a lot easier to choose."
On his Twitter feed, James quickly welcomed Ilgauskas to Miami.
"Glad u are joining me in South Beach my friend. Also thanks for the encouraging words big fella," James wrote.
The Heat had no immediate comment. They had talks about acquiring Ilgauskas when he was available this past season after the trade to Washington and buyout that followed.
Ilgauskas is the Cavs' career leader in games played, blocked shots and rebounds. He was drafted by the club in 1996 and overcame serious foot injuries that nearly ended his career.
He's just the latest name to join what shapes up as a serious title contender in Miami, joining not only James but Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Udonis Haslem and presumably Mike Miller, who agreed to a deal late last week that remains unsigned. Agent Arn Tellem wrote on his blog Monday that Miller will play in Miami.
It's still possible Ilgauskas accepts a one-year deal, though his preference is the multi-year arrangement. Continue reading here...
Hitler Reacts to LeBron James Leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers
Watch how Hitler reacts to LBJ Decision. I can't stop laughing and keep on watching it. Enjoy the video.
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Lebron James to play in Miami.
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Lebron James to play in Miami.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
LeBron James: Loved, hated, misunderstood
LeBron James' decision to join the Heat has been ripped from coast to coast (except in Miami). Here's why it was both rational and gutsy.
By Dan LeBatard
dlebatard@MiamiHerald.com
Maybe you didn't hear it above the poison and passion. Maybe you couldn't see it amid the fame and flashbulbs. Maybe the ego excess and general overindulgence made clarity impossible no matter how many hundreds of TV hours of droning dissection were devoted to the cause. But both LeBron James and Dwyane Wade said something interesting and identical when trying to explain the decision they made in joining forces with the Miami Heat. They both volunteered, out of nowhere, that the choice they made was not at all emotional.
Head over heart, in other words. That's not often where sports reside. James and Wade were being clinical, practical, reasoned. But every hostility that engulfed James after his choice was the opposite of that -- not only soaked in emotion but overwhelmed by it. Hatred. Fury. Envy. And name-calling from coast to coast. One NBA coach referred to James as a ``fraud.'' Cleveland's crazed owner called him a coward traitor in a raging public letter. These are visceral reflexes, and reflexes are rarely logical. One is not thinking clearly when setting fire to an expensive jersey, but the first word in ``fanatical'' is always ``fan,'' and fanatical is not a logical state of mind. So James went from one of the country's most beloved athletes to one of its most reviled in a single hour of flatulent television, a fall from grace faster than that of Tiger Woods, and for a crime I'm having some difficulty identifying.
Read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/07/11/1725091/lebron-james-loved-hated-misunderstood.html?asset_id=Miami%20Heat%20Welcome%20Party&asset_type=html_module#ixzz0tNrVW45e
Lebron James Decision Video:
By Dan LeBatard
dlebatard@MiamiHerald.com
Maybe you didn't hear it above the poison and passion. Maybe you couldn't see it amid the fame and flashbulbs. Maybe the ego excess and general overindulgence made clarity impossible no matter how many hundreds of TV hours of droning dissection were devoted to the cause. But both LeBron James and Dwyane Wade said something interesting and identical when trying to explain the decision they made in joining forces with the Miami Heat. They both volunteered, out of nowhere, that the choice they made was not at all emotional.
Head over heart, in other words. That's not often where sports reside. James and Wade were being clinical, practical, reasoned. But every hostility that engulfed James after his choice was the opposite of that -- not only soaked in emotion but overwhelmed by it. Hatred. Fury. Envy. And name-calling from coast to coast. One NBA coach referred to James as a ``fraud.'' Cleveland's crazed owner called him a coward traitor in a raging public letter. These are visceral reflexes, and reflexes are rarely logical. One is not thinking clearly when setting fire to an expensive jersey, but the first word in ``fanatical'' is always ``fan,'' and fanatical is not a logical state of mind. So James went from one of the country's most beloved athletes to one of its most reviled in a single hour of flatulent television, a fall from grace faster than that of Tiger Woods, and for a crime I'm having some difficulty identifying.
Read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/07/11/1725091/lebron-james-loved-hated-misunderstood.html?asset_id=Miami%20Heat%20Welcome%20Party&asset_type=html_module#ixzz0tNrVW45e
Lebron James Decision Video:
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Lebron James - to play in Miami Heat and twitter trend.
Lebron James an NBA Free agent announce Thursday that he will play with the Miami Heat. With this move, the Miami Heat will parade a Big Three on Oct 2010 when NBA season opens. The Heat also hoping that this move will give them a NBA Championship. Lebron James will also switch number from 23 to 6.
In side note: Lebron James is topping the trend in twitter.com. Here are some of the remarks of the twitter users about Lebron James Decision:
bigE01 BREAKING NEWS: Lebron James joins "Jersey Shore" and his new name is "The Decision" !
CNNNewsource Cleveland fans light LeBron James jersey on fire after James' decision to go to Miami. Live pics on CH 2. 20 minutes ago via web
BreakingNews LeBron James decision: Miami Heat, NBA reigning 2-time MVP tells world on hourlong ESPN show http://bit.ly/d239JU
ChicagoNewz LeBron James will join the Miami Heat: LeBron James has at last announced his decision. He's headed to Miami to j... http://bit.ly/cVX0jZ
ParkerH602 With The Lebron James Decision, Miami just made the Fab 3 look like The 3 Ninjas
bgamble RT@KillaCam10 "This was a hard decision because of how LOYAL I am."LeBron James demonstrating that he doesn't know what the word loyal means
Monday, July 5, 2010
Manila NBA News: Amare Stoudamire headed to the New York Knicks.
Manila NBA News:
Amare Stoudamire aggrees to a five years $100million contract deal according to Stoudamire's agent.
"I feel great about being a pioneer and showing my leadership," Stoudemire said at Madison Square Garden.
Stoudamire will reunite with his former coach Mike D'Antoni, now the coach of New York Knicks.
Amare Stoudamire aggrees to a five years $100million contract deal according to Stoudamire's agent.
"I feel great about being a pioneer and showing my leadership," Stoudemire said at Madison Square Garden.
Stoudamire will reunite with his former coach Mike D'Antoni, now the coach of New York Knicks.
Top 10 Moments of Game 7 NBA Finals 2010 - Video
NBA News and Live Stream - Top 10 Moments of Game 7 NBA Finals 2010.
Let's take a break first from the crazy NBA free agent market. Watch this video and enjoy the top moments of Game 7 NBA finals between the Laker and Celtics.
Let's take a break first from the crazy NBA free agent market. Watch this video and enjoy the top moments of Game 7 NBA finals between the Laker and Celtics.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Celtics-Lakers set to open another chapter in illustrious history of NBA Finals Game 7s
By Dave D'Alessandro/The Star-Ledger
This is supposed to be about glory, celebrity, immortality and all that rot.
But there’s a flip side, and it isn’t always glorious.
“The culture of Game 7s,” Pat Riley said more than a decade ago, “is one of pure intensity and desperation. But mostly, it’s about the fear of failure.”
The most frantic, nerve-jangling and special moments in sports are when the championships are decided, and it happens tonight at Staples Center in Los Angeles, where the Lakers and Celtics will play the 105th Game 7 in NBA playoff history — but just the third such deciding game of an NBA Finals in 22 years.
One team will become a champion, the other will be relegated to a crowded avenue where failures are the principal tenants. But both are feeling pretty much the same thing before the clock strikes 9 in the East.
Dick Motta, who coached nearly 2,000 games over 25 seasons, compared the pressure to the execution scene from a 1930s melodrama: “It was just like James Cagney going to the electric chair,” the Washington coach said, recalling the atmosphere in Seattle prior to Game 7 in 1978.
“I told everyone, ‘It’s too bad we can’t have a lot of little bottles here, take the corks off and close them, and sell this atmosphere for a quarter a shot.’”
Now we find out who can withstand it.
Welcome Back, Seven. It’s good to see you again.
NBA FINALS GAME 7s;
Year -- Result -- Series MVP
2004-05 -- SPURS 81, Pistons 74 -- Tim Duncan
1993-94 -- ROCKETS 90, Knicks 84 -- Hakeem Olajuwon
1987-88 -- LAKERS 108, Pistons 105 -- James Worthy
1983-84 -- CELTICS 111, Lakers 102 -- Larry Bird
1977-78 -- Bullets 105, SONICS 99 -- Wes Unseld
1973-74 -- Celtics 102, BUCKS 87 -- John Havlicek
1969-70 -- KNICKS 113, Lakers 99 -- Willis Reed
1968-69 -- Celtics 108, LAKERS 106 -- Jerry West
1965-66 -- CELTICS 95, Lakers 93 -- None
1961-62 -- CELTICS 110, Lakers 107 (OT) -- None
1959-60 -- CELTICS 122, Hawks 103 -- None
1956-57 -- CELTICS 125, Hawks 123 (2OT) -- None
1954-55 -- NATIONALS 92, Pistons 91 -- None
1953-54 -- LAKERS 87, Nationals 80 -- None
1951-52 -- LAKERS 82, Knicks 65 -- None
1950-51 -- ROYALS 79, Knicks 75 -- None
(Home team in CAPS)
Read more at:http://www.nj.com/nets/index.ssf/2010/06/celtics-lakers_set_to_open_ano.html
Watch Game 7 Live at http://streamnbawadelebronkobe.blogspot.com/p/nba-today.html
This is supposed to be about glory, celebrity, immortality and all that rot.
But there’s a flip side, and it isn’t always glorious.
“The culture of Game 7s,” Pat Riley said more than a decade ago, “is one of pure intensity and desperation. But mostly, it’s about the fear of failure.”
The most frantic, nerve-jangling and special moments in sports are when the championships are decided, and it happens tonight at Staples Center in Los Angeles, where the Lakers and Celtics will play the 105th Game 7 in NBA playoff history — but just the third such deciding game of an NBA Finals in 22 years.
One team will become a champion, the other will be relegated to a crowded avenue where failures are the principal tenants. But both are feeling pretty much the same thing before the clock strikes 9 in the East.
Dick Motta, who coached nearly 2,000 games over 25 seasons, compared the pressure to the execution scene from a 1930s melodrama: “It was just like James Cagney going to the electric chair,” the Washington coach said, recalling the atmosphere in Seattle prior to Game 7 in 1978.
“I told everyone, ‘It’s too bad we can’t have a lot of little bottles here, take the corks off and close them, and sell this atmosphere for a quarter a shot.’”
Now we find out who can withstand it.
Welcome Back, Seven. It’s good to see you again.
NBA FINALS GAME 7s;
Year -- Result -- Series MVP
2004-05 -- SPURS 81, Pistons 74 -- Tim Duncan
1993-94 -- ROCKETS 90, Knicks 84 -- Hakeem Olajuwon
1987-88 -- LAKERS 108, Pistons 105 -- James Worthy
1983-84 -- CELTICS 111, Lakers 102 -- Larry Bird
1977-78 -- Bullets 105, SONICS 99 -- Wes Unseld
1973-74 -- Celtics 102, BUCKS 87 -- John Havlicek
1969-70 -- KNICKS 113, Lakers 99 -- Willis Reed
1968-69 -- Celtics 108, LAKERS 106 -- Jerry West
1965-66 -- CELTICS 95, Lakers 93 -- None
1961-62 -- CELTICS 110, Lakers 107 (OT) -- None
1959-60 -- CELTICS 122, Hawks 103 -- None
1956-57 -- CELTICS 125, Hawks 123 (2OT) -- None
1954-55 -- NATIONALS 92, Pistons 91 -- None
1953-54 -- LAKERS 87, Nationals 80 -- None
1951-52 -- LAKERS 82, Knicks 65 -- None
1950-51 -- ROYALS 79, Knicks 75 -- None
(Home team in CAPS)
Read more at:http://www.nj.com/nets/index.ssf/2010/06/celtics-lakers_set_to_open_ano.html
Watch Game 7 Live at http://streamnbawadelebronkobe.blogspot.com/p/nba-today.html
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Jackson points to Gasol-Garnett as key
LOS ANGELES -- Phil Jackson loves the game within the game. Heading into Thursday's Game 1 of the NBA Finals with the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics, one piques his curiosity more than the rest.
"I'm intrigued by the [Kevin] Garnett-Pau Gasol matchup. I think that's a really good one," he said Wednesday after the Lakers completed practice.
"Kevin is like the force of [Boston's] defense, he's really the glue that kind of holds their defense together with his activity level, his ability to help and recover on guys," Jackson continued. "Pau is the guy we have to have be a part of the scoring combo with Kobe. So he has to provide some of that for us in this series against probably one of the top defenders in the game."
Gasol's performance was generally seen as disappointing during the 2008 Finals, in which he averaged 14.7 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 3.3 assists in six games, facing primarily Garnett and Kendrick Perkins. Like the rest of his teammates, Gasol had a subpar Game 6, making four field goals and turning the ball over five times in 32 minutes as the Lakers lost 131-92 and Boston clinched the title.
Garnett was the Defensive Player of the Year in 2008. Since, he's struggled with injuries, undergoing surgery to his right knee in May 2009.
Still, he's still a formidable opponent, says Gasol.
"I see a little bit of difference [since the surgery], but he's still very effective and he's still one of their team leaders," he said. "You've got to respect everything that he does and brings to the table. The leadership, the aggressiveness, and he's going to compete no matter what. He's proven that through the injury."
Continue reading here...
"I'm intrigued by the [Kevin] Garnett-Pau Gasol matchup. I think that's a really good one," he said Wednesday after the Lakers completed practice.
"Kevin is like the force of [Boston's] defense, he's really the glue that kind of holds their defense together with his activity level, his ability to help and recover on guys," Jackson continued. "Pau is the guy we have to have be a part of the scoring combo with Kobe. So he has to provide some of that for us in this series against probably one of the top defenders in the game."
Gasol's performance was generally seen as disappointing during the 2008 Finals, in which he averaged 14.7 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 3.3 assists in six games, facing primarily Garnett and Kendrick Perkins. Like the rest of his teammates, Gasol had a subpar Game 6, making four field goals and turning the ball over five times in 32 minutes as the Lakers lost 131-92 and Boston clinched the title.
Garnett was the Defensive Player of the Year in 2008. Since, he's struggled with injuries, undergoing surgery to his right knee in May 2009.
Still, he's still a formidable opponent, says Gasol.
"I see a little bit of difference [since the surgery], but he's still very effective and he's still one of their team leaders," he said. "You've got to respect everything that he does and brings to the table. The leadership, the aggressiveness, and he's going to compete no matter what. He's proven that through the injury."
Continue reading here...
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Reserves dominate Lakers, Suns win 115-106
By BOB BAUM (AP)
PHOENIX — The Phoenix bench finally delivered as advertised, and it could hardly have come at a better time.
Channing Frye broke out of a horrendous shooting slump by making four 3-pointers for 14 points, and the Suns pulled away in the fourth quarter for the second game in a row to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 115-106 on Tuesday night and tie the Western Conference finals at two games apiece.
A series that looked like a Lakers' breeze a week ago is all even heading to Game 5 on Thursday night in Los Angeles.
The Suns reserves, considered an advantage entering the series but largely ineffective through three games, outscored their Laker counterparts 54-20. Leandro Barbosa scored 14 on 6-of-8 shooting and Jared Dudley added 11 points. Goran Dragic ran the show at point and had eight points and eight assists in 18 minutes.
Amare Stoudemire led Phoenix with 21 points. Steve Nash, playing with a broken nose, had 15 points and eight assists.
Kobe Bryant had 38 points and 10 assists as the reigning NBA champions fought back to lead briefly early in the fourth before the Suns backups stole the show.
Phoenix coach Alvin Gentry kept all five reserves in the game for almost the first nine minutes of the final quarter, and they produced an 18-3 run, and the Lakers never recovered. When Nash re-entered with 3:05 to play, those subs — usually playing against the Los Angeles starters — had turned an 87-85 deficit into a 103-94 lead.
"We believe in our bench," Gentry said. "Tonight they played as well as they could play."
Frye had made 1-of-21 shots in the series and missed 18 in a row when his second shot of the night, a 3-pointer, finally fell to the roar of the home crowd. Continue reading here...
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PHOENIX — The Phoenix bench finally delivered as advertised, and it could hardly have come at a better time.
Channing Frye broke out of a horrendous shooting slump by making four 3-pointers for 14 points, and the Suns pulled away in the fourth quarter for the second game in a row to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 115-106 on Tuesday night and tie the Western Conference finals at two games apiece.
A series that looked like a Lakers' breeze a week ago is all even heading to Game 5 on Thursday night in Los Angeles.
The Suns reserves, considered an advantage entering the series but largely ineffective through three games, outscored their Laker counterparts 54-20. Leandro Barbosa scored 14 on 6-of-8 shooting and Jared Dudley added 11 points. Goran Dragic ran the show at point and had eight points and eight assists in 18 minutes.
Amare Stoudemire led Phoenix with 21 points. Steve Nash, playing with a broken nose, had 15 points and eight assists.
Kobe Bryant had 38 points and 10 assists as the reigning NBA champions fought back to lead briefly early in the fourth before the Suns backups stole the show.
Phoenix coach Alvin Gentry kept all five reserves in the game for almost the first nine minutes of the final quarter, and they produced an 18-3 run, and the Lakers never recovered. When Nash re-entered with 3:05 to play, those subs — usually playing against the Los Angeles starters — had turned an 87-85 deficit into a 103-94 lead.
"We believe in our bench," Gentry said. "Tonight they played as well as they could play."
Frye had made 1-of-21 shots in the series and missed 18 in a row when his second shot of the night, a 3-pointer, finally fell to the roar of the home crowd. Continue reading here...
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Sunday, May 23, 2010
Celtics smother Orlando for 3-0 series lead
By Ros Krasny
BOSTON (Reuters) - The Boston Celtics tightened their grip on the Eastern Conference finals with a crushing 94-71 win over the Orlando Magic on Saturday.
The Celtics lead the best-of-seven series 3-0 and could wrap up a trip to the NBA finals as soon as Monday on home court.
"They're playing hard, they're playing together, they're playing like a team that wants to win a championship," Orlando center Dwight Howard told reporters.
Fielding a starting lineup of battle-tested veterans, the Celtics are hoping to reproduce the form that helped them to a 17th NBA title in 2008.
Celtics coach Doc Rivers, however, downplayed comparisons.
"We haven't scratched what we did in '08," Rivers told reporters.
Six Celtics reached double figures in the team's sixth consecutive playoff win. Forward Glen Davis top-scored with 17 points off the bench, while forward Paul Pierce added 15 points and guard Ray Allen 14.
"It's unselfish basketball," said Rivers. "We keep talking about letting the ball find the open guy. You don't have to find it yourself." Continue reading
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BOSTON (Reuters) - The Boston Celtics tightened their grip on the Eastern Conference finals with a crushing 94-71 win over the Orlando Magic on Saturday.
The Celtics lead the best-of-seven series 3-0 and could wrap up a trip to the NBA finals as soon as Monday on home court.
"They're playing hard, they're playing together, they're playing like a team that wants to win a championship," Orlando center Dwight Howard told reporters.
Fielding a starting lineup of battle-tested veterans, the Celtics are hoping to reproduce the form that helped them to a 17th NBA title in 2008.
Celtics coach Doc Rivers, however, downplayed comparisons.
"We haven't scratched what we did in '08," Rivers told reporters.
Six Celtics reached double figures in the team's sixth consecutive playoff win. Forward Glen Davis top-scored with 17 points off the bench, while forward Paul Pierce added 15 points and guard Ray Allen 14.
"It's unselfish basketball," said Rivers. "We keep talking about letting the ball find the open guy. You don't have to find it yourself." Continue reading
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Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Lakers dismantle Suns, again
By Dan Robson, CBC Sports
Like an older brother giving a younger sibling a faint hope of winning in a game of driveway pickup — the Los Angeles Lakers toyed with the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.
The Lakers allowed the Suns to stick with them for three quarters in Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference finals, but pulled ahead in the fourth en route to a 124-112 win and a 2-0 lead in the series.
Grant Hill dropped 17 of his 23 points in the third quarter and the Suns entered the final frame knotted with the Lakers at 90. For a moment, it looked as though the Suns had a fighting chance.
But it was getting late. And the Lakers had homework to do, or some television to watch. Game over.
Pau Gasol scored 14 points in the fourth, finishing with a total of 29, as the Lakers outscored the lacklustre Suns 34-22 in the final frame.
Kobe Bryant complemented Gasol's effort with 21 points and a Steve Nash-like 13 assists as the Lakers captured their eighth straight playoff win.
Jason Richardson dropped 29 points for the visiting Suns, adding to Hill's 23.
For the second straight game, Lakers fans chanted, "We want Boston, we want Boston," with many filing out of the Staples Centre before the final buzzer, feeling certain of victory.
"We've been able to play both styles of basketball," Lakers coach Phil Jackson said. "We like to control the pace, but we feel comfortable if it's an accelerated pace."
Nash's 15 assists were marred by five turnovers. He added 11 points in the losing effort.
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Like an older brother giving a younger sibling a faint hope of winning in a game of driveway pickup — the Los Angeles Lakers toyed with the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.
The Lakers allowed the Suns to stick with them for three quarters in Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference finals, but pulled ahead in the fourth en route to a 124-112 win and a 2-0 lead in the series.
Grant Hill dropped 17 of his 23 points in the third quarter and the Suns entered the final frame knotted with the Lakers at 90. For a moment, it looked as though the Suns had a fighting chance.
But it was getting late. And the Lakers had homework to do, or some television to watch. Game over.
Pau Gasol scored 14 points in the fourth, finishing with a total of 29, as the Lakers outscored the lacklustre Suns 34-22 in the final frame.
Kobe Bryant complemented Gasol's effort with 21 points and a Steve Nash-like 13 assists as the Lakers captured their eighth straight playoff win.
Jason Richardson dropped 29 points for the visiting Suns, adding to Hill's 23.
For the second straight game, Lakers fans chanted, "We want Boston, we want Boston," with many filing out of the Staples Centre before the final buzzer, feeling certain of victory.
"We've been able to play both styles of basketball," Lakers coach Phil Jackson said. "We like to control the pace, but we feel comfortable if it's an accelerated pace."
Nash's 15 assists were marred by five turnovers. He added 11 points in the losing effort.
Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/sports/basketball/story/2010/05/20/sp-suns-lakers.html#ixzz0oRr4O97k
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Down 2-0, this Magic act is finished Orlando plays harder and better, but still can’t beat Celtics
By Mike Celizic
NBCSports.com
The Orlando Magic played harder Tuesday and they played better. And they still couldn’t beat the Boston Celtics.
So, even though all things are possible, some are more possible than others, and a comeback by the Magic isn’t one of them. They’re down 0-2 and going on the road against a veteran team of champions.
It’s over.
You don’t lose the first two at home in the NBA conference finals and come back to win the series. You can do that in hockey and baseball, but you can’t do it in basketball unless you’re a great, great team, and Orlando does not meet that description.
The only thing that can save Orlando now is a miracle, and it would have to be a good one, too, something biblical, and none of that New Testament stuff. No, this calls for a fire-and-brimstone, sun-standing-still-in-the-sky Old Testament miracle. Or two.
That makes an Orlando comeback as likely as Sarah Palin declaring her undying love of Keith Olbermann or a border collie swearing off chasing Frisbies. Continue reading here...
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Monday, May 17, 2010
Kobe powers Lakers past Suns to open NBA semi-final
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LOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant scored 40 points and the Los Angeles Lakers ripped Phoenix 128-107 in the opening game of the NBA Western Conference finals.
Bryant scored 21 points in the third quarter, his highest-scoring period in any game this season, despite not having practiced in the past week with the reigning NBA champion Lakers due to nagging knee injuries.
The Lakers, who host game two in the best-of-seven series on Wednesday, hope to advance to a third consecutive NBA Finals, where they would face the winner of the Eastern Conference championship series between Orlando and Boston.
Los Angeles ended the first quarter with an 18-4 run to grab a 33-26 lead, the Suns missing nine of their last 11 shots in a period that ended with a baseline basket by Bryant at the buzzer.
The Lakers pushed the lead to 62-55 at half-time, with Lamar Odom having 15 points and eight rebounds in the first two quarters.
"I just wanted to stay focused and I was able to do that," Odom said.
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LOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant scored 40 points and the Los Angeles Lakers ripped Phoenix 128-107 in the opening game of the NBA Western Conference finals.
Bryant scored 21 points in the third quarter, his highest-scoring period in any game this season, despite not having practiced in the past week with the reigning NBA champion Lakers due to nagging knee injuries.
The Lakers, who host game two in the best-of-seven series on Wednesday, hope to advance to a third consecutive NBA Finals, where they would face the winner of the Eastern Conference championship series between Orlando and Boston.
Los Angeles ended the first quarter with an 18-4 run to grab a 33-26 lead, the Suns missing nine of their last 11 shots in a period that ended with a baseline basket by Bryant at the buzzer.
The Lakers pushed the lead to 62-55 at half-time, with Lamar Odom having 15 points and eight rebounds in the first two quarters.
"I just wanted to stay focused and I was able to do that," Odom said.
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Sunday, May 16, 2010
Celtics smother Magic 92-88, take 1-0 series lead
By ANTONIO GONZALEZ (AP)
ORLANDO, Fla. — The hair is a little grayer. The ankles and knees no longer so sturdy. Even with a roster full of aging superstars, the Boston Celtics are still standing tall.
Too old to chase a title? Not these days.
Ray Allen scored 25 points, Paul Pierce had 22 and the Celtics used smothering defense to beat the Orlando Magic 92-88 on Sunday in the Eastern Conference finals opener.
Hampered by injuries, the Celtics literally limped their way through parts of the regular season. All that seems a distant memory now.
"I honestly say we lost ourselves," Celtics coach Doc Rivers said. "I think we've found ourselves again."
Rasheed Wallace added 13 points as the Celtics built a 20-point lead, then held on late to snap Orlando's 14-game winning streak. They held the Magic to 41 percent shooting — 22 percent from 3-point range — in displaying that rough and tough defense that was once their staple.
"There were stretches in the season, we know each other so well now, where we were becoming less patient with each other," Allen said. "We were getting on each other a little too much. We can take it, but we respected each other.
"When we started the playoffs, we said teams are going to hit us, they're going to attack us. But when somebody scores on us, which they will, we go get the ball out and come back."
Vince Carter had 23 points and Jameer Nelson finished with 20 for Orlando, which cut the lead to two in the final seconds but simply ran out of time, looking rusty after a six-day layoff. Dwight Howard was limited to 13 points and 12 rebounds, nowhere near the dominant force the Magic need to win a title.
Game 2 in the best-of-seven series is Tuesday night in Orlando.
"I don't think it was rusty. Just anxious," Howard said. "We dug ourselves a hole, and it was tough to get back from." Continue reading here
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ORLANDO, Fla. — The hair is a little grayer. The ankles and knees no longer so sturdy. Even with a roster full of aging superstars, the Boston Celtics are still standing tall.
Too old to chase a title? Not these days.
Ray Allen scored 25 points, Paul Pierce had 22 and the Celtics used smothering defense to beat the Orlando Magic 92-88 on Sunday in the Eastern Conference finals opener.
Hampered by injuries, the Celtics literally limped their way through parts of the regular season. All that seems a distant memory now.
"I honestly say we lost ourselves," Celtics coach Doc Rivers said. "I think we've found ourselves again."
Rasheed Wallace added 13 points as the Celtics built a 20-point lead, then held on late to snap Orlando's 14-game winning streak. They held the Magic to 41 percent shooting — 22 percent from 3-point range — in displaying that rough and tough defense that was once their staple.
"There were stretches in the season, we know each other so well now, where we were becoming less patient with each other," Allen said. "We were getting on each other a little too much. We can take it, but we respected each other.
"When we started the playoffs, we said teams are going to hit us, they're going to attack us. But when somebody scores on us, which they will, we go get the ball out and come back."
Vince Carter had 23 points and Jameer Nelson finished with 20 for Orlando, which cut the lead to two in the final seconds but simply ran out of time, looking rusty after a six-day layoff. Dwight Howard was limited to 13 points and 12 rebounds, nowhere near the dominant force the Magic need to win a title.
Game 2 in the best-of-seven series is Tuesday night in Orlando.
"I don't think it was rusty. Just anxious," Howard said. "We dug ourselves a hole, and it was tough to get back from." Continue reading here
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Four NBA teams are left. Who will advance to the NBA Finals? It will start today 3:30PM ET, Boston Celtics against Orlando Magic.
Celtics vs Magic
Magic has the home court advantage all through out the playoffs(even in NBA finals) because they have the second best record in the NBA regular season. But Celtics proved that they don't need home court advantage to win a series. The Celtics dumped the Cavaliers 4-2 while the Magic gave no mercy in sweeping the Atlanta Hawks of their own series.
For Orlando to win this series, their shooters should play well to free up the interior defence of the Celtics. Dwight Howard will really have a hard time because Kevin Garnet is healthy. Lets watch out for this two.
For Boston, I think they have the advantage because of experience and the good news for them is their Big Three are all healthy. But I still believe that Rajon Rondo is still the catalyst of this team. He should play well like what he did in the Cavaliers series.
Prediction: Celtics 4-2
Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns
Lakers reached the Conference finals for the third straight year. They swept the Utah Jazz and the Suns swept the Spurs also. Suns pick-n-roll offense will be in trouble because the Lakers has the formula to stop it(look what they did in Jazz series). But Steve Nash will be the main catalyst of the Suns, he should distribute the ball well and be aggressive in defense.
For the Lakers, they should tighten their defense and cover all the shooters well. Lakers have all the advantage especially their twin towers. This series is fun to watch and the Lakers are very eager to revenge their playoffs losses to the Suns. Kobe Bryant will still be the go to guy of the Lakers.
Prediction: Lakers 4-1
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Celtics vs Magic
Magic has the home court advantage all through out the playoffs(even in NBA finals) because they have the second best record in the NBA regular season. But Celtics proved that they don't need home court advantage to win a series. The Celtics dumped the Cavaliers 4-2 while the Magic gave no mercy in sweeping the Atlanta Hawks of their own series.
For Orlando to win this series, their shooters should play well to free up the interior defence of the Celtics. Dwight Howard will really have a hard time because Kevin Garnet is healthy. Lets watch out for this two.
For Boston, I think they have the advantage because of experience and the good news for them is their Big Three are all healthy. But I still believe that Rajon Rondo is still the catalyst of this team. He should play well like what he did in the Cavaliers series.
Prediction: Celtics 4-2
Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns
Lakers reached the Conference finals for the third straight year. They swept the Utah Jazz and the Suns swept the Spurs also. Suns pick-n-roll offense will be in trouble because the Lakers has the formula to stop it(look what they did in Jazz series). But Steve Nash will be the main catalyst of the Suns, he should distribute the ball well and be aggressive in defense.
For the Lakers, they should tighten their defense and cover all the shooters well. Lakers have all the advantage especially their twin towers. This series is fun to watch and the Lakers are very eager to revenge their playoffs losses to the Suns. Kobe Bryant will still be the go to guy of the Lakers.
Prediction: Lakers 4-1
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Saturday, May 15, 2010
Former Knick Charles Oakley says it's Chicago or Miami for LeBron James, not New York
by Frank Isola
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Don't kid yourself. Number 23 is as good as gone.
And it has nothing to do with LeBron James announcing months ago that he was changing his uniform number from 23 to 6.
"Chicago or Miami," says Charles Oakley, the former Knicks power forward. "Not New York. He's leaving."
Oakley has become a friend/mentor to the NBA's two-time MVP over the last few years. They have an Ohio connection - Oakley owns a home in the Cleveland suburbs - as well as a world-famous connection. Oakley is best friends with James' idol, Michael Jordan. (LeBron is changing his number to honor Jordan.)
And if James signs a free agent contract with the Bulls or Heat in July, the Knicks may regret the day they never followed through with their plan to offer Oakley a job as a big-man coach. Oakley's relationship with his former club ranges from cordial to estranged, and having him so close to the most prized free agent in nearly 20 years could be a detriment to the Knicks instead of an advantage.
"He wants to go someplace where he can win," Oakley said following Cleveland's Game 5 loss on Tuesday. "He's been in the league, what, seven or eight years? It's time for him to get over the hump."
James has said repeatedly that winning is all that matters to him and that he will choose the team that gives him the best chance to win multiple championships. That may or may not be in Cleveland.
Late Thursday in Boston, James removed his best-selling Cavaliers jersey for the last time in the tunnel leading to the visiting team's locker room. In an instant, James was free at last.
It was a symbolic gesture from a player whose carefully constructed image took as much of a beating this week as his team. Now, instead of competing for an NBA championship, James becomes the trophy, and signing him is the game the Cavs, Knicks, Nets, Heat, Bulls - and yes, even the Clippers - are playing.
Not since Shaquille O'Neal left Orlando to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers has there been a more sought-after free agent. Despite his disappointing performance against Boston in the last three games of the Eastern Conference semis, James is still a superstar talent whose best years are ahead of him. Everyone has an opinion on which uniform he will wear next and just about everyone agrees that that decision could alter the history of the NBA for the next 10 years.
"He's the face of basketball," says Boston forward Kevin Garnett. "It's gonna be the talk of the summer. Everyone is gonna be tuned in."
Every theory about James' next move has been debated, and all of them sound plausible. The most repeated scenario has James signing a three-year contract extension in order to bring Cleveland its first pro sports title since 1964.
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Thursday, May 13, 2010
Boston Celtics eliminates Lebron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Kevin Garnet carries the Celtics to the Eastern Conference finals against the Orlando Magic. He scored 22 pts in 11-19 fgs and added 10 rebounds in leading the Celtics against the Cavs, 94-85. Lebron James scored 27 pts but he had 9 turnovers.
It is the second straight year that Lebron James season ends in a lossing cause. The question now is will Lebron stays in Cleveland? Maybe yes or maybe no. But I think Cavs should replace their coach, Mike Brown is a great coach during NBA regular season but he is awful during the playoff. Lebron James deserved to stay in Cavaliers but he need a great coach that inspires the team during NBA playoffs.
For Boston, their championship form is back and Orlando Magic will be in trouble. It will be a great Eastern Conference Finals series that will start on Sunday afternoon.
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It is the second straight year that Lebron James season ends in a lossing cause. The question now is will Lebron stays in Cleveland? Maybe yes or maybe no. But I think Cavs should replace their coach, Mike Brown is a great coach during NBA regular season but he is awful during the playoff. Lebron James deserved to stay in Cavaliers but he need a great coach that inspires the team during NBA playoffs.
For Boston, their championship form is back and Orlando Magic will be in trouble. It will be a great Eastern Conference Finals series that will start on Sunday afternoon.
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Wednesday, May 12, 2010
LeBron James plays poorly in a big game? So did Jordan
By DAN LE BATARD
dlebatard@MiamiHerald.com
A very important player in a very important basketball game once went 3 for 18. He took eight three-pointers and missed every one. His team lost by 35 points. History does not remember him as a choker or afraid or not quite ready for the throne, even though he had this game on the largest stage -- in the NBA Finals. No, history remembers him as Michael Jordan.
Why did LeBron James miss 11 of his 14 shots in a Game 5 disaster against Boston Tuesday night?
I don't know.
That's a terrible answer, of course. It has no depth or wisdom. Humans, in general, are curious and want explanations. And sports fans and media members, specifically, really stink at accepting ``I don't know.'' The all-you-can-eat ESPN beast must be fed theories and analysis round-the-clock, and ``I don't know'' is hardly ever on the menu. It is easier to condemn James by saying that this kind of game would have never happened to an assassin like Jordan while ignoring that this kind of game did happen to an assassin like Jordan.
But there has to be a reason James stunk, right?
Well, no, there doesn't.
Fooled By Randomness, one of the smartest books ever written, explains how sometimes humans see patterns where there is just random noise. And rarely do you see it done more often and with more zealotry than in sports, where everything from an athlete's greatness to his strength to his character gets measured by the whims of good or bad bounces, good or bad days.
Combine this kind of James performance with the absence of a good explanation, and what gets unleashed like a thousand rodeo bulls are all the intangibles. You know, things that can't be seen or measured. If it can't be proven, it is hard to disprove, too, so James today lacks ``heart'' or ``will'' or ``clutch'' or ``killer instinct'' or ``leadership'' or whatever unseen else you'd like to place next to this result without a proper rebuttal from the scoreboard. You can also opine that James was terrible because the Celtics prayed to an evil leprechaun.
Read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/05/12/1626618/lebron-james-plays-poorly-in-a.html#ixzz0nmA6RJfH
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A very important player in a very important basketball game once went 3 for 18. He took eight three-pointers and missed every one. His team lost by 35 points. History does not remember him as a choker or afraid or not quite ready for the throne, even though he had this game on the largest stage -- in the NBA Finals. No, history remembers him as Michael Jordan.
Why did LeBron James miss 11 of his 14 shots in a Game 5 disaster against Boston Tuesday night?
I don't know.
That's a terrible answer, of course. It has no depth or wisdom. Humans, in general, are curious and want explanations. And sports fans and media members, specifically, really stink at accepting ``I don't know.'' The all-you-can-eat ESPN beast must be fed theories and analysis round-the-clock, and ``I don't know'' is hardly ever on the menu. It is easier to condemn James by saying that this kind of game would have never happened to an assassin like Jordan while ignoring that this kind of game did happen to an assassin like Jordan.
But there has to be a reason James stunk, right?
Well, no, there doesn't.
Fooled By Randomness, one of the smartest books ever written, explains how sometimes humans see patterns where there is just random noise. And rarely do you see it done more often and with more zealotry than in sports, where everything from an athlete's greatness to his strength to his character gets measured by the whims of good or bad bounces, good or bad days.
Combine this kind of James performance with the absence of a good explanation, and what gets unleashed like a thousand rodeo bulls are all the intangibles. You know, things that can't be seen or measured. If it can't be proven, it is hard to disprove, too, so James today lacks ``heart'' or ``will'' or ``clutch'' or ``killer instinct'' or ``leadership'' or whatever unseen else you'd like to place next to this result without a proper rebuttal from the scoreboard. You can also opine that James was terrible because the Celtics prayed to an evil leprechaun.
Read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/05/12/1626618/lebron-james-plays-poorly-in-a.html#ixzz0nmA6RJfH
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Phoenix Suns sweep San Antonio Spurs
Amare Stoudamire and Steve Nash leads the Phoenix Suns during a decisive fourth quarter run and sweep the San Antonio Spurs, 107-101. Phoenix Suns will advance to the Western Conference Finals. Stoudamire and Nash has 49 combined points while Nash hits a perfect field goal in the 3PT line, 3-3 FG.
Phoenix Suns will face the winner of the series between the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers lead the series, 3-0.
Phoenix Suns will face the winner of the series between the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers lead the series, 3-0.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
NBA Playoff semifinals match-up
NBA Quarter finals is almost complete. Only the Hawks-Bucks series extends to a game 7 on Sunday. That means Orlando Magic has all the time to rest and scout their possible opponents. But I think either Hawks or Bucks, they will still advance to the Eastern Conference Finals.
Cavaliers vs Celtics
Prediction: Cavaliers 4-3
Celtics is still Celtics. They match up well with the Cavaliers but I still pick Lebron James and the Cavaliers. With the addition of Shaq and Jamison, Cavaliers will have all the firepower to dominate the Celtics. For the Celtics, in order them to win this series, Rajon Rando should play well. He, I think is the X-factor. Every time Rando distribute the ball well, the Celtics rolls easily to a victory. But Lebron James will cruise to the NBA Finals, he has two MVP tucked in his belt, only left is that elusive ring. James is motivated to get it.
San Antonio Spurs vs Phoenix Suns
Prediction: Spurs 4-2
Spurs proves that they can still win a series by beating the second seeded Dallas Mavericks. Despite their aging star, they outrun and out hustle the Mavericks. This time they will be tested with the Phoenix Suns. Amare Stoudamire is a beast inside and will cause a lot of head aches to the Spurs. But I think Spurs will win this series because of their fundamental defense.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Utah Jazz
Prediction: Lakers 4-2
Utah Jazz has done a great job in eliminating the Denver Nuggets. Despite their injuries to key players, they still manage to win a series. But this time around, I think luck is not on their side. Lakers has all the luxury of every position especially their twin towers Gasol and Bynum plus Kobe Bryant. For the Jazz, CJ Miles should play well if they want to advance. Lakers in 6 games.
Cavaliers vs Celtics
Prediction: Cavaliers 4-3
Celtics is still Celtics. They match up well with the Cavaliers but I still pick Lebron James and the Cavaliers. With the addition of Shaq and Jamison, Cavaliers will have all the firepower to dominate the Celtics. For the Celtics, in order them to win this series, Rajon Rando should play well. He, I think is the X-factor. Every time Rando distribute the ball well, the Celtics rolls easily to a victory. But Lebron James will cruise to the NBA Finals, he has two MVP tucked in his belt, only left is that elusive ring. James is motivated to get it.
San Antonio Spurs vs Phoenix Suns
Prediction: Spurs 4-2
Spurs proves that they can still win a series by beating the second seeded Dallas Mavericks. Despite their aging star, they outrun and out hustle the Mavericks. This time they will be tested with the Phoenix Suns. Amare Stoudamire is a beast inside and will cause a lot of head aches to the Spurs. But I think Spurs will win this series because of their fundamental defense.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Utah Jazz
Prediction: Lakers 4-2
Utah Jazz has done a great job in eliminating the Denver Nuggets. Despite their injuries to key players, they still manage to win a series. But this time around, I think luck is not on their side. Lakers has all the luxury of every position especially their twin towers Gasol and Bynum plus Kobe Bryant. For the Jazz, CJ Miles should play well if they want to advance. Lakers in 6 games.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Lebron James will be name NBA MVP
Lebron James will be crown as a King of NBA players this seasom. Its his second MVP awards and second straight season that he get this award. This season James averaged 29.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 8.6 assists and he will receive the trophy Sunday at University of Akron.
Dwyane Wade was quoted at Washingtonpost.com saying:
"I don't think anyone deserved it over LeBron. LeBron could get it every year. It's his award to lose. That's how it is with certain players. Jordan didn't win it every year. Jordan could have won it every year. But the criteria was apparently a little different."
The official votes has not been release yet but I'm sure it will be a one side result. James is the 10th player to win consecutive MVP awards. He joins Bill Russel, Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabar, Moses Malone, Larry Bird, Magic Johson, Michael Jordan, Tim Duncan and Steve Nash.
Dwyane Wade was quoted at Washingtonpost.com saying:
"I don't think anyone deserved it over LeBron. LeBron could get it every year. It's his award to lose. That's how it is with certain players. Jordan didn't win it every year. Jordan could have won it every year. But the criteria was apparently a little different."
The official votes has not been release yet but I'm sure it will be a one side result. James is the 10th player to win consecutive MVP awards. He joins Bill Russel, Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabar, Moses Malone, Larry Bird, Magic Johson, Michael Jordan, Tim Duncan and Steve Nash.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Rejuvenated Celtics ready for LeBron, Cavs
Following yearlong plan perfectly, former champs won't be a pushover
The Boston Celtics said all along the object wasn’t to win the Eastern Conference or set any regular-season records. It was to have everybody healthy and ready for a playoff run and another shot at a title.
We didn’t believe them, not really. It sounded too much like Pee-wee Herman crashing his bike and popping up to say, “I meant to do that.”
But we can believe them now, not because of anything they said, but because of the way they swatted away the Miami Heat in five games in the opening round of the playoffs. This was a fourth-seeded Boston team against a fifth-seeded Miami squad, but it looked more like a No. 1 against a No. 8, as complete a mismatch as we’ve seen in the first round.
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The Boston Celtics said all along the object wasn’t to win the Eastern Conference or set any regular-season records. It was to have everybody healthy and ready for a playoff run and another shot at a title.
We didn’t believe them, not really. It sounded too much like Pee-wee Herman crashing his bike and popping up to say, “I meant to do that.”
But we can believe them now, not because of anything they said, but because of the way they swatted away the Miami Heat in five games in the opening round of the playoffs. This was a fourth-seeded Boston team against a fifth-seeded Miami squad, but it looked more like a No. 1 against a No. 8, as complete a mismatch as we’ve seen in the first round.
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Sunday, April 25, 2010
Thunder roars in Oklahoma while Lakers hide.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Series: Tied 2-2
The Lakers handle the Thunder lightly and they paid the price by loosing to the Thunder, 110-89. Kevin Durant once again over played Kobe Bryant by scoring 22 points to lead all scorer.
"A lot of people didn't expect us to be here and then we got here a lot of people thought we'd get swept," Thunder star Kevin Durant told reporters. "It's all on us now, we just have to keep working hard."
Atlanta Hawks vs Milwaukee Bucks
Series: Hawks leads series 2-1
John Salmons scored 22 points and carried the Bucks over the Hawks, 107-89. Bucks took command early and never look up. Kurt Tomas played well tonight, he is the replacement of Bogut in the starting line-up. He corralled 13 boards and made all his 4 shots to tally 8 points.
"I could probably start with a lot of guys but Kurt was great," Bucks coach Scott Skiles said. "He plugged up the middle for us, knocked down his shot, moved the ball around, boarded it. He was really active tonight.
"It's no secret the first couple of games they owned us in the paint, and we were able to take a couple of things away from them tonight."
Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Bobcats
Series: Orlando leads 3-0
Bobcats first playoff home game ends with a loss. Nelson scored 32 points and matched his season high. Orlando needs only a win to advance.
"Jameer dominated the game again," Charlotte coach Larry Brown said. "His points in the first quarter were special, but I thought the last eight minutes of the game he was phenomenal. He's been phenomenal the whole series, and when you get in the playoffs your best players have to step up and he certainly has."
The Bobcats felt they had every opportunity to pick up their first playoff win, but were never able to capitalize on Howard's foul issues.
Phoenix Suns vs Portland Trail Blazers
Series: Tied 2-2
Brandon Roy surprised Phoenix by returning in the playoffs after a knee surgery and helps the Blaizers tie the series, 96-87.
"Having Brandon back helps tremendously," Aldridge said. The Suns "can't do some of the things they did to us early (in the series) with Brandon out there."
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Series: Tied 2-2
The Lakers handle the Thunder lightly and they paid the price by loosing to the Thunder, 110-89. Kevin Durant once again over played Kobe Bryant by scoring 22 points to lead all scorer.
"A lot of people didn't expect us to be here and then we got here a lot of people thought we'd get swept," Thunder star Kevin Durant told reporters. "It's all on us now, we just have to keep working hard."
Atlanta Hawks vs Milwaukee Bucks
Series: Hawks leads series 2-1
John Salmons scored 22 points and carried the Bucks over the Hawks, 107-89. Bucks took command early and never look up. Kurt Tomas played well tonight, he is the replacement of Bogut in the starting line-up. He corralled 13 boards and made all his 4 shots to tally 8 points.
"I could probably start with a lot of guys but Kurt was great," Bucks coach Scott Skiles said. "He plugged up the middle for us, knocked down his shot, moved the ball around, boarded it. He was really active tonight.
"It's no secret the first couple of games they owned us in the paint, and we were able to take a couple of things away from them tonight."
Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Bobcats
Series: Orlando leads 3-0
Bobcats first playoff home game ends with a loss. Nelson scored 32 points and matched his season high. Orlando needs only a win to advance.
"Jameer dominated the game again," Charlotte coach Larry Brown said. "His points in the first quarter were special, but I thought the last eight minutes of the game he was phenomenal. He's been phenomenal the whole series, and when you get in the playoffs your best players have to step up and he certainly has."
The Bobcats felt they had every opportunity to pick up their first playoff win, but were never able to capitalize on Howard's foul issues.
Phoenix Suns vs Portland Trail Blazers
Series: Tied 2-2
Brandon Roy surprised Phoenix by returning in the playoffs after a knee surgery and helps the Blaizers tie the series, 96-87.
"Having Brandon back helps tremendously," Aldridge said. The Suns "can't do some of the things they did to us early (in the series) with Brandon out there."
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Thursday, April 22, 2010
Magic won, Spurs steals one and Coach of the Year was awarded.
Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Bobcats
Series: Magic leads 2-0
Orlando Magic proves to everyone that they are serious in chasing that elusive crown. They beat the Charlotte Bobcats 92-77 and take a 2-0 series lead. Carter tallied 19 points while Howard scored 15 points.
“Fortunate thing for us,” Carter said, “is we have a lot of weapons.”
Dallas Mavericks vs San Antonio Spurs
Series: tied 1-1
Richard Jefferson helps San Antonio Spurs against the Dallas Mavericks to even their series 1-1. He scored 17 of his 19 points in the first half as they beat the Mavericks, 102-88.
“My teammates were looking for me, coming off the pick-and-roll and throwing it back to me,” Jefferson said. “That’s pretty much my game. After I struggled the last game, I think there was a concerted effort to get me involved.”
Coach of the Year
Oklahoma City Thunder Scott Brooks is the NBA Coach of the Year. He received 71 of 123 first-place votes. Brooks guided the youngest NBA team to a 50-game winner after a bad season last year.
"He’s someone that I think is incredibly consistent as a person. He is unaffected through adversities and also through successes, and I think that’s an important quality we want to have as we move forward,” Sam Presti (GM of the Thunder) said.
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Series: Magic leads 2-0
Orlando Magic proves to everyone that they are serious in chasing that elusive crown. They beat the Charlotte Bobcats 92-77 and take a 2-0 series lead. Carter tallied 19 points while Howard scored 15 points.
“Fortunate thing for us,” Carter said, “is we have a lot of weapons.”
Dallas Mavericks vs San Antonio Spurs
Series: tied 1-1
Richard Jefferson helps San Antonio Spurs against the Dallas Mavericks to even their series 1-1. He scored 17 of his 19 points in the first half as they beat the Mavericks, 102-88.
“My teammates were looking for me, coming off the pick-and-roll and throwing it back to me,” Jefferson said. “That’s pretty much my game. After I struggled the last game, I think there was a concerted effort to get me involved.”
Coach of the Year
Oklahoma City Thunder Scott Brooks is the NBA Coach of the Year. He received 71 of 123 first-place votes. Brooks guided the youngest NBA team to a 50-game winner after a bad season last year.
"He’s someone that I think is incredibly consistent as a person. He is unaffected through adversities and also through successes, and I think that’s an important quality we want to have as we move forward,” Sam Presti (GM of the Thunder) said.
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Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Dwight Howard is NBA Defensive Player of the year.
Dwight Howard is Defensive Player of the year.
For the second straight year, Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic was the NBA's Defensive Player of the year. He garnered 110 points from a possible 120 points vote from the media. Howard led the league in both rebounds(13.2 per game) and blocks(2.78 per game), while leading the Magic as one of the best defensive team of the league. He is the first player to win back-to-back since Ben Wallace did it in 2006.
"Most people believe that the MVP is someone who scores a lot of points, which is great," Howard said. "But I believe that defense wins championships."
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For the second straight year, Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic was the NBA's Defensive Player of the year. He garnered 110 points from a possible 120 points vote from the media. Howard led the league in both rebounds(13.2 per game) and blocks(2.78 per game), while leading the Magic as one of the best defensive team of the league. He is the first player to win back-to-back since Ben Wallace did it in 2006.
"Most people believe that the MVP is someone who scores a lot of points, which is great," Howard said. "But I believe that defense wins championships."
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Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Utah Jazz steals one in Denver.
Denver Nuggets vs Utah Jazz
Series tied: 1-1
Deron Williams carried the Utah Jazz in notching their first win of the series against the Denver Nuggets, 114-111. Williams scored 33 points and tallied 14 assists while Carlos Boozer added 20 points and 15 rebounds to compensate the loss to injury of their two playoff veterans Okur and Kirilenko. Chauncey Billups 3 point attempt missed at the buzzer and almost got in, that should have tied the game.
“We can’t just give up on the season just because we don’t have those guys out here,” Williams said.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Chicago Bulls
Series: Cavs leads 2-0
James scored 40 points, 15 in the fourth quarter as the Cavaliers cruised to a 2-0 lead against the Chicago Bulls,112-102.
“They were telling me I can’t make jump shots,” James said. “They asked me to shoot a jumper so I did that. Over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over again.”
“They call me the closer every time I come in in the fourth quarter,” James said. “It’s my time to put the game away or do what I do best and that’s try to close the game the right way.”
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Series tied: 1-1
Deron Williams carried the Utah Jazz in notching their first win of the series against the Denver Nuggets, 114-111. Williams scored 33 points and tallied 14 assists while Carlos Boozer added 20 points and 15 rebounds to compensate the loss to injury of their two playoff veterans Okur and Kirilenko. Chauncey Billups 3 point attempt missed at the buzzer and almost got in, that should have tied the game.
“We can’t just give up on the season just because we don’t have those guys out here,” Williams said.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Chicago Bulls
Series: Cavs leads 2-0
James scored 40 points, 15 in the fourth quarter as the Cavaliers cruised to a 2-0 lead against the Chicago Bulls,112-102.
“They were telling me I can’t make jump shots,” James said. “They asked me to shoot a jumper so I did that. Over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over again.”
“They call me the closer every time I come in in the fourth quarter,” James said. “It’s my time to put the game away or do what I do best and that’s try to close the game the right way.”
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Monday, April 19, 2010
Andre Miller carried Blazers in a road win against Phoenix, 105-100
Phoenix Suns(0) vs Portland Trail Blazers(1)
Andre Miller scored 15 points in the fourth quarter and carried the Portland Trail Blazers against Phoenix Suns. Blazers was the first team to win on the road. With the absence of Brandoy Roy, the Blazers look vulnerable but the veteran gave them a cushion to win this one.
Dallas Mavericks(1) vs San Antonio Spurs(0)
Dirk Nowitzki leads Dallas Mavericks against the San Antonio Spurs, 100-94 in game 1 of their best of seven series. Dirk scored 36 points with an accurate field goal shooting accuracy. He made 12 of 14 shots and convert all his 12 free throws.
Los Angeles Lakers(1) vs Oklahoma City Thunder(0)
Bynum and Gasol dominates inside as the Lakers cruise past against the Thunder, 87-79 in game 1. Gasol has 19 points while Bynum showed a little rust added 13 points. Kobe Bryant had 21 points on 6-of-19 shooting.
Ron Artest showed some brilliance in guarding Kevin Durant. Durant, the scroing champion average 30.1 points and in this game he just scored 24 points because of Artest.
Orlando Magic(1) vs Charlotte Bobcats(0)
Dwight Howard was in foul trouble but the Orlando Magic has Jameer Nelson who carried them in grabbing game 1 against Bobcats, 98-89. Nelson scored 24 of his 32 points in the first half.
“In the finals, I wasn’t myself,” Nelson said. “Not making any excuses, I was out there, so I should have helped my team out a little better. But it feels great being able to help these guys, and not be out there in a suit cheering them on as much as I did last year.”
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Sunday, April 18, 2010
Boston Celtics win but Kevin Garnet might be suspended.
Boston Celtics(1) vs Miami Heat(0)
Celtics overcome a 14 point lead and won game 1 of the series against the Miami Heat, 85-76. But they might loss Kevin Garnet in game 2 because of a late technical and confrontation with Quentin Richardson. Garnet hits Richardson with an elbow in the face. He was given a technical and its his second of the game, he was thrown out in the game with 40 seconds left and Celtics was winning.
Cleveland Cavaliers(1) vs Chicago Bulls(0)
Shaq and Lebron leads the Cavs in game 1 of their series against Bulls, 96-83. Shaq is dominant force inside, playing for the first time since Feb. 25. He scores 12 points, five rebounds and three blocks. Lebron scored 24 points, displaying his all around game.
"We", James said, "have the look of a champion".
Denver Nuggets(1) vs Utah Jazz(0)
Carmelo Anthony and J.R. Smith lead the Nuggets in a 126-113 win over the Utah Jazz. Anthony recorded a playoff career-high 42 points while Smith, frustrates the Utah Jazz with his good shooting accuracy in the three point lines.
It’s the playoffs,” Anthony said. “Tonight, shots were falling. I was patient, taking advantage of what they were doing. When they played me straight up, I took advantage of that, I made shots. When they double-teamed, I passed the ball, made my teammates better.”
Atlanta Hawks(1) vs Milwaukee Bucks(0)
Joe Johnson scored 22 points to lead the Hawks in winning game 1 of the Hawks-Bucks series, 102-92. The hawks took advantage of the mismatches all over the court. Andre Bogut presence was really missed by the Bucks. The 34 points performance of Brandon Jennings is not enough to carry them in the game.
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Thursday, April 15, 2010
NBA 2010 Playoffs 16 teams, 1 goal
Who will succeed? 16 teams left with 1 goal in mind, NBA Champions.
First round of NBA playoffs will start on April 17, 2010. Pick your team now.
Eastern Conference
Cleveland Cavaliers(1) vs Chicago Bulls(8)
regular season: (2-2)
prediction: Cavaliers in 6th - I believe its Lebron's time to reach the NBA Finals
Orlando Magic(2) vs Charlotte Bobcats(7)
regular season: Magic lead 3-1
prediction: Orlando in 5th - Dwight Howard is the factor
Atlanta Hawks(3) vs Milwaukee Bucks(6)
regular season: Hawks lead(2-1)
prediction: Hawks in 5th because of Andrew Bogut absence.
Boston Celtics(4) vs Miami Heat(5)
regular season: Celtics lead(3-0)
prediction: Celtics in 7th - watch Wade but Boston's big three will still the difference
Western Conference
Los Angeles Lakers(1) vs Oklahoma City Thunder(8)
regular season: Lakers lead(3-1)
prediction: Lakers in 6th - length and versatility is too much for the Thunder
Dallas Mavericks(2) vs San Antonio Spurs(7)
regular season: Dallas leads(3-1)
prediction: Mavericks in 6th - deep bench
Phoenix Suns(3) vs Portland Trailblazers(6)
regular season: Portland leads(2-1)
prediction: Suns in 6th - because of Brandon Roy's injury
Denver Nuggets(4) vs Utah Jazz(5)
regular season: Nuggets lead(3-1)
prediction: Nuggets in 7th - experience will be the factor
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Eastern Conference
Cleveland Cavaliers(1) vs Chicago Bulls(8)
regular season: (2-2)
prediction: Cavaliers in 6th - I believe its Lebron's time to reach the NBA Finals
Orlando Magic(2) vs Charlotte Bobcats(7)
regular season: Magic lead 3-1
prediction: Orlando in 5th - Dwight Howard is the factor
Atlanta Hawks(3) vs Milwaukee Bucks(6)
regular season: Hawks lead(2-1)
prediction: Hawks in 5th because of Andrew Bogut absence.
Boston Celtics(4) vs Miami Heat(5)
regular season: Celtics lead(3-0)
prediction: Celtics in 7th - watch Wade but Boston's big three will still the difference
Western Conference
Los Angeles Lakers(1) vs Oklahoma City Thunder(8)
regular season: Lakers lead(3-1)
prediction: Lakers in 6th - length and versatility is too much for the Thunder
Dallas Mavericks(2) vs San Antonio Spurs(7)
regular season: Dallas leads(3-1)
prediction: Mavericks in 6th - deep bench
Phoenix Suns(3) vs Portland Trailblazers(6)
regular season: Portland leads(2-1)
prediction: Suns in 6th - because of Brandon Roy's injury
Denver Nuggets(4) vs Utah Jazz(5)
regular season: Nuggets lead(3-1)
prediction: Nuggets in 7th - experience will be the factor
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Saturday, April 10, 2010
Lakers Lock Top Spot in the West
The LA Lakers top the West for third straight year. They do so by beating the lowly Timberwolves behind the brilliant plays of Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom, 97-88. Bryant did not play to rest his ankle and fingers.
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Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Scottie Pippen Elected To The Hall Of Fame
by Michael Gibbons
At forward from Central Arkansas, 6'7, Scottie Pippen!!!!!
Scottie Pippen is joining Michael Jordan this time in the Hall of Fame. Last year Jordan entered the Hall with former Jazz point guard John Stockton and former Bull and current Jazz head coach Jerry Sloan. Scottie will be entering with Stockton's former teammate Karl Malone. As well as Pip and Malone the 92 Olympic Men's Basketball team known as the "Dream" Team will also be inducted. Pippen, Malone, Stockton and Jordan were all members of that team.
Pippen who is probably the best "sidekick" in NBA history played 17 seasons, 12 in Chicago, 1 in Houston and 4 in Portland. He spent his first 11 seasons with da Bulls and then his 17th and final season he returned to Chicago only appearing in 23 games. Pippen along with Jordan helped bring 6 NBA titles to Chicago. He made 7 all-star game appearances winning the game MVP once. He had the all-defensive first team 8 times while making the second team twice. Pip was named to the all-NBA first team 3 times, second and third teams twice. His number 33 was retired by the Bulls on December 9, 2005 joining teammate Michael Jordan (23), as well as Jerry Sloan (4) and Bob Love (10) as the only other players honored by the team. Coach Phil Jackson and General Manager Jerry Krause also have banners honoring them. He was also named to the NBA 50 Greatest Players. Team was named in 1996 to honor the 50th anniversary of the league. Scottie retired with career averages of 16.1 points, 6.4 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 2 steals and .8 blocks.
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At forward from Central Arkansas, 6'7, Scottie Pippen!!!!!
Scottie Pippen is joining Michael Jordan this time in the Hall of Fame. Last year Jordan entered the Hall with former Jazz point guard John Stockton and former Bull and current Jazz head coach Jerry Sloan. Scottie will be entering with Stockton's former teammate Karl Malone. As well as Pip and Malone the 92 Olympic Men's Basketball team known as the "Dream" Team will also be inducted. Pippen, Malone, Stockton and Jordan were all members of that team.
Pippen who is probably the best "sidekick" in NBA history played 17 seasons, 12 in Chicago, 1 in Houston and 4 in Portland. He spent his first 11 seasons with da Bulls and then his 17th and final season he returned to Chicago only appearing in 23 games. Pippen along with Jordan helped bring 6 NBA titles to Chicago. He made 7 all-star game appearances winning the game MVP once. He had the all-defensive first team 8 times while making the second team twice. Pip was named to the all-NBA first team 3 times, second and third teams twice. His number 33 was retired by the Bulls on December 9, 2005 joining teammate Michael Jordan (23), as well as Jerry Sloan (4) and Bob Love (10) as the only other players honored by the team. Coach Phil Jackson and General Manager Jerry Krause also have banners honoring them. He was also named to the NBA 50 Greatest Players. Team was named in 1996 to honor the 50th anniversary of the league. Scottie retired with career averages of 16.1 points, 6.4 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 2 steals and .8 blocks.
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Friday, April 2, 2010
As Expected, Bryant Signs Extension With Lakers
By JONATHAN ABRAMS
Scratch one big name from the star-studded 2010 free-agent class. It is not as if many expected Kobe Bryant to lend an ear to potential recruiters, but Bryant made official what had been expected, signing a three-year contract extension with the Lakers on Friday.
The extension is expected to amount to around $90 million and sets up the likelihood that Bryant, 31, will retire as a Laker. It also means that the core of last season’s championship team will be together for the next few years. Since the start of the 2008-9 season, the Lakers have locked in Andrew Bynum, Lamar Odom, Pau Gasol and Bryant.
“Two of our main goals heading into this season were to sign Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol to contract extensions,” Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak said in a statement. “With the signing of Pau earlier this season and the signing of Kobe today, we were able to accomplish those goals, helping to keep the core of this team intact for the foreseeable future and in turn help to ensure the franchise’s continued success over the years to come.”
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Scratch one big name from the star-studded 2010 free-agent class. It is not as if many expected Kobe Bryant to lend an ear to potential recruiters, but Bryant made official what had been expected, signing a three-year contract extension with the Lakers on Friday.
The extension is expected to amount to around $90 million and sets up the likelihood that Bryant, 31, will retire as a Laker. It also means that the core of last season’s championship team will be together for the next few years. Since the start of the 2008-9 season, the Lakers have locked in Andrew Bynum, Lamar Odom, Pau Gasol and Bryant.
“Two of our main goals heading into this season were to sign Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol to contract extensions,” Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak said in a statement. “With the signing of Pau earlier this season and the signing of Kobe today, we were able to accomplish those goals, helping to keep the core of this team intact for the foreseeable future and in turn help to ensure the franchise’s continued success over the years to come.”
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Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Johnson scores 25 to lead Hawks past Lakers 109-92
by Paul Newberry(AP)
ATLANTA — Joe Johnson scored 25 points, Jamal Crawford got plenty of help off the Atlanta bench and the Hawks handed Los Angeles its second straight loss, breezing past the Lakers 109-92 Wednesday night.
Kobe Bryant scored 28 points but only eight in the second half as Los Angeles lost back-to-back games for just the fourth time this season. The Lakers won twice on a five-game road trip and missed a chance to possibly clinch the Pacific Division title before heading back home.
The Hawks, who came into the night tied with Boston for the third seed in the Eastern Conference, won their ninth straight at home — their longest such run since a 20-game streak at the old Omni during the 1996-97 season.
Johnson hit five 3-pointers but the bench did the best work. The always-reliable Crawford scored 14 points, Maurice Evans had 18 and the Hawks' reserves outscored the Lakers bench 48-22, also getting a double-double from Zaza Pachulia.
Atlanta went ahead for good on Crawford's 3-pointer with 1:35 left in the first quarter, stretched it out to 55-45 by halftime and was never seriously threatened over the final two quarters, pushing the margin as high as 18 points.
Evans went 7 of 9 from the field, his only two misses coming from outside the arc. Pachulia scored 10 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, his first double-double since March 29, 2009, also against the Lakers.
Bryant called it a night with 2 1/2 minutes to go, heading to the bench after a turnover and watching the rest of the game with a towel draped over his shoulders.
The attendance-challenged Hawks drew a full-house-and-then-some crowd of 20,190, a team record since their move to Philips Arena in 1999. Among those sitting courtside were Hall of Famer Julius Erving and Atlanta rapper T.I., who was recently released from a halfway house after serving prison time on a weapons charge.
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ATLANTA — Joe Johnson scored 25 points, Jamal Crawford got plenty of help off the Atlanta bench and the Hawks handed Los Angeles its second straight loss, breezing past the Lakers 109-92 Wednesday night.
Kobe Bryant scored 28 points but only eight in the second half as Los Angeles lost back-to-back games for just the fourth time this season. The Lakers won twice on a five-game road trip and missed a chance to possibly clinch the Pacific Division title before heading back home.
The Hawks, who came into the night tied with Boston for the third seed in the Eastern Conference, won their ninth straight at home — their longest such run since a 20-game streak at the old Omni during the 1996-97 season.
Johnson hit five 3-pointers but the bench did the best work. The always-reliable Crawford scored 14 points, Maurice Evans had 18 and the Hawks' reserves outscored the Lakers bench 48-22, also getting a double-double from Zaza Pachulia.
Atlanta went ahead for good on Crawford's 3-pointer with 1:35 left in the first quarter, stretched it out to 55-45 by halftime and was never seriously threatened over the final two quarters, pushing the margin as high as 18 points.
Evans went 7 of 9 from the field, his only two misses coming from outside the arc. Pachulia scored 10 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, his first double-double since March 29, 2009, also against the Lakers.
Bryant called it a night with 2 1/2 minutes to go, heading to the bench after a turnover and watching the rest of the game with a towel draped over his shoulders.
The attendance-challenged Hawks drew a full-house-and-then-some crowd of 20,190, a team record since their move to Philips Arena in 1999. Among those sitting courtside were Hall of Famer Julius Erving and Atlanta rapper T.I., who was recently released from a halfway house after serving prison time on a weapons charge.
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Monday, March 29, 2010
Raptors Unable To Extinguish Wade's Heat
Turkoglu Did Not Play; Miami 97 Toronto 94
The irony was awfully thick, and not lost on anybody.
As the Toronto Raptors' game wound down last night against the Miami Heat, their offence sputtered. They could have used somebody to deflect the attention from Chris Bosh. They could have used Hedo Turkoglu.
But Turkoglu, the under-achieving forward, did not play in the Raptors' 97-94 loss. He was in uniform, but he was on the bench.
"He was active, it was a coach's decision to not play him," Raptors coach Jay Triano said, adding he made that decision because Turkoglu was not healthy--and to send a message.
The message dates back to earlier last week. Turkoglu left midway through Wednesday night's game against Utah with a stomach virus. He did not play against Denver on Friday--another loss--but was seen out on the town following the game.
Earlier yesterday, Turkoglu insisted he was just grabbing a bite to eat after the game. Apparently, that is not how the club saw it. When pressed, Raptors president and general manager Bryan Colangelo said the matter was handled internally.
Turkoglu, for his part, declined comment after the game. "I'm good, I'm good," he said.
"I don't make them decisions, man," swingman Antoine Wright said. "I think we need everything in this locker room to play basketball, in my personal opinion."
That was obvious. With Dwyane Wade routinely shredding the defence as the Heat came back from a deficit that was as large as 17 points, the Raptors could get nothing going offensively.
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The irony was awfully thick, and not lost on anybody.
As the Toronto Raptors' game wound down last night against the Miami Heat, their offence sputtered. They could have used somebody to deflect the attention from Chris Bosh. They could have used Hedo Turkoglu.
But Turkoglu, the under-achieving forward, did not play in the Raptors' 97-94 loss. He was in uniform, but he was on the bench.
"He was active, it was a coach's decision to not play him," Raptors coach Jay Triano said, adding he made that decision because Turkoglu was not healthy--and to send a message.
The message dates back to earlier last week. Turkoglu left midway through Wednesday night's game against Utah with a stomach virus. He did not play against Denver on Friday--another loss--but was seen out on the town following the game.
Earlier yesterday, Turkoglu insisted he was just grabbing a bite to eat after the game. Apparently, that is not how the club saw it. When pressed, Raptors president and general manager Bryan Colangelo said the matter was handled internally.
Turkoglu, for his part, declined comment after the game. "I'm good, I'm good," he said.
"I don't make them decisions, man," swingman Antoine Wright said. "I think we need everything in this locker room to play basketball, in my personal opinion."
That was obvious. With Dwyane Wade routinely shredding the defence as the Heat came back from a deficit that was as large as 17 points, the Raptors could get nothing going offensively.
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Thursday, March 25, 2010
NBA Round Up: Josh Smith buzzer beater
Josh Smith buzzer beater dunk carries Atlanta Hawks past Orlando Magic 86-84
Atlanta Hawks clinched their third straight trip to the playoffs. Thanks to the buzzer beater dunk of Josh Smith. Officialls review it and the dunk went in with 0.01 seconds remaining.
“I knew it was close,” Smith said. “I just crashed it. I looked and the ball was there. Joe’s a good shooter, and I knew it wouldn’t be much off.”
Atlanta snapped a six-game losing streak against the Magic dating back to the opener of the 2008-09 season.
Charlotte Bobcats rout Minesota Timberwolves 108-95
Jackson hit 4 of 6 from the three point line and scored 37 points to help the Bobcats. Jackson revealed that he was being bothered by a bruised ligament in his left index fingers.
Al Jefferson led the Timberwolves, 26 points and they end their road trip this season with a disappointing 5-32 record.
Wizards loss 13th straight
Danny Granger scored 31 points to help the Indiana Pacers hand Washington Wizards its 13th straight game loss. The last time the Wizards won was against New Jersey Nets last Feb 28, 2010.
Coach Flip Saunders response about their consecutive losses.
“I don’t think our guys are looking at that,” he said. “We’re looking at trying to be competitive and look ahead. The reason we’re getting beat right now is because other teams are better than us. We’re not very good right now.”
Utah Jazz beats Toronto Raptors 113-87
The Raptors experienced their second straight game blowout loss at home. Deron Williams helps the Jazz with his 18 points and 16 assists. Raptors missed the service of Hedo Turkoglo in the second half due to stomach virus.
Celtics back in the playoffs
The Boston Celtics beat the Denver Nuggets 113-99 and clinched their playoffs spot. Paul Pierce lead the Boston Celtics with 27 points. Pierce rebounded from the 5 points performance against the Denver last Feb. 21.
“The Paul Pierce you saw out in Denver wasn’t the Paul Pierce that usually shows up to play,” he said. “Right now I’m as healthy as I’ve been all year and this is our time to start playing well.”
New Jersey Nets Win
Lopez helps Nets in their quest to avoid the stigma as the NBA's worst team. Lopez scored 26 points and carried the team, beating the Sacramento Kings 93-79.
Philadelphia 76ers beats Milwaukee Bucks 101-86
Rokie Jrue Holiday scored 15 points and had seven assists as the Sixers stun the Bucks.
Thunder beats Rockets 122-104
James Harden returned in the lineup for the Thunder after two weeks of absence. He help the Thunder with his 23 points, together with Durant who scored 25 points carried the Thunder over the Rockets.
“I just wanted to come out and get my swag back like it was before I left,” said Harden, who had his fourth 20-point game of the season and his first since Dec. 7
Cavs slip past over Hornets 105-92
Behind the good performance of Lebron James, the Cavs beat the Hornest and stays at the top of NBA standing. James scored 38 points on 15 of 22 shooting. He even turned his left ankle in the final seconds of the first half. At the second half, he started and did not show any sign of ill effect.
“LeBron’s 6-8, and if you double team him, he’s going to throw over the defense. He can definitely see over the defense,” Cavaliers coach Mike Brown said. “He can burn you either way. LeBron had an outstanding game but the guys around him played extremely well feeding off of the double teams … and the attention that he drew.”
Lakers won over Spurs 92-83
Behind Kobe Bryant 24 points, as the Lakers win seven straight. Artest also played a good defense in the second half that triggers the Lakers offense.
Manu Ginobili scored 24 points in a losing cause for the Spurs.
Warriors won over Grizzlies 128-110
Stephen Curry scored 30 points and the Warriors spoils Grizzlies bid of a playoff spot. He also had 11 assists. Grizzlies Zach Randolph scored 16 points but left the ball game in the third quarter with a sore ankle.
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Atlanta Hawks clinched their third straight trip to the playoffs. Thanks to the buzzer beater dunk of Josh Smith. Officialls review it and the dunk went in with 0.01 seconds remaining.
“I knew it was close,” Smith said. “I just crashed it. I looked and the ball was there. Joe’s a good shooter, and I knew it wouldn’t be much off.”
Atlanta snapped a six-game losing streak against the Magic dating back to the opener of the 2008-09 season.
Charlotte Bobcats rout Minesota Timberwolves 108-95
Jackson hit 4 of 6 from the three point line and scored 37 points to help the Bobcats. Jackson revealed that he was being bothered by a bruised ligament in his left index fingers.
Al Jefferson led the Timberwolves, 26 points and they end their road trip this season with a disappointing 5-32 record.
Wizards loss 13th straight
Danny Granger scored 31 points to help the Indiana Pacers hand Washington Wizards its 13th straight game loss. The last time the Wizards won was against New Jersey Nets last Feb 28, 2010.
Coach Flip Saunders response about their consecutive losses.
“I don’t think our guys are looking at that,” he said. “We’re looking at trying to be competitive and look ahead. The reason we’re getting beat right now is because other teams are better than us. We’re not very good right now.”
Utah Jazz beats Toronto Raptors 113-87
The Raptors experienced their second straight game blowout loss at home. Deron Williams helps the Jazz with his 18 points and 16 assists. Raptors missed the service of Hedo Turkoglo in the second half due to stomach virus.
Celtics back in the playoffs
The Boston Celtics beat the Denver Nuggets 113-99 and clinched their playoffs spot. Paul Pierce lead the Boston Celtics with 27 points. Pierce rebounded from the 5 points performance against the Denver last Feb. 21.
“The Paul Pierce you saw out in Denver wasn’t the Paul Pierce that usually shows up to play,” he said. “Right now I’m as healthy as I’ve been all year and this is our time to start playing well.”
New Jersey Nets Win
Lopez helps Nets in their quest to avoid the stigma as the NBA's worst team. Lopez scored 26 points and carried the team, beating the Sacramento Kings 93-79.
Philadelphia 76ers beats Milwaukee Bucks 101-86
Rokie Jrue Holiday scored 15 points and had seven assists as the Sixers stun the Bucks.
Thunder beats Rockets 122-104
James Harden returned in the lineup for the Thunder after two weeks of absence. He help the Thunder with his 23 points, together with Durant who scored 25 points carried the Thunder over the Rockets.
“I just wanted to come out and get my swag back like it was before I left,” said Harden, who had his fourth 20-point game of the season and his first since Dec. 7
Cavs slip past over Hornets 105-92
Behind the good performance of Lebron James, the Cavs beat the Hornest and stays at the top of NBA standing. James scored 38 points on 15 of 22 shooting. He even turned his left ankle in the final seconds of the first half. At the second half, he started and did not show any sign of ill effect.
“LeBron’s 6-8, and if you double team him, he’s going to throw over the defense. He can definitely see over the defense,” Cavaliers coach Mike Brown said. “He can burn you either way. LeBron had an outstanding game but the guys around him played extremely well feeding off of the double teams … and the attention that he drew.”
Lakers won over Spurs 92-83
Behind Kobe Bryant 24 points, as the Lakers win seven straight. Artest also played a good defense in the second half that triggers the Lakers offense.
Manu Ginobili scored 24 points in a losing cause for the Spurs.
Warriors won over Grizzlies 128-110
Stephen Curry scored 30 points and the Warriors spoils Grizzlies bid of a playoff spot. He also had 11 assists. Grizzlies Zach Randolph scored 16 points but left the ball game in the third quarter with a sore ankle.
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