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With Dirk And Durant On Fire, Expect High Scoring To Continue In Western Conference Finals
The Eastern Conference finals may have this year’s MVP, the previous two-time defending MVP, a former NBA Finals MVP, one of the best trios ever assembled, and the team with the best record in the league, the Western Conference finals appears to have a decided edge in excitement. With Derrick Rose, Lebron James, Dwyane Wade, [...]
Week 21 NBA Power Rankings: Cavs Back on Top, Mavs Stumble
The NBA regular season is already getting down into its final few weeks, meaning some teams are prepping for the playoffs while others eagerly anticipate the upcoming lottery. Cleveland, the league’s only 50-win team so far, has already clinched a playoff spot, and appear to have the number one overall seed in the East locked [...]
Week 21 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire
We’re coming down to the wire in fantasy basketball, so if you’re dealing with injuries or inconsistency on your roster, it may be time to look in a different direction. Read on for a few waiver wire gems that could seriously help your fantasy squad in the final weeks: Jrue Holiday, PG, Philadelphia 76ers (2% [...]
2009-10 NBA Awards: The Race For League MVP
After next weekend’s All-Star break, the NBA‘s stretch run will unofficially be underway. While the teams try to sort themselves out for playoff positioning, players (and coaches) will also be jockeying for postseason honors. So, with the final stretch almost upon us, which players are distancing themselves as the main contenders for major awards? Most [...]
NBA Fantasy Star Search (Feb. 4th): Monta Ellis Dominates Again
For our daily look back at the hottest star from NBA games the night before, we look at all the games for Wednesday night. There were quite a few studs operating on all cylinders, so read on to see what rookies stepped up, and who else is worth noting in another exciting night of NBA [...]
NBA Preview (Feb. 2nd): Top Five Games of the Week
We’re in the home stretch to the NBA All-Star break, and due to injuries or plain old fatigue, some teams are quite eager to make it there. There are several great match-ups worthy of a viewing this week, so let’s delve into what I believe to be the five most intriguing games coming up. Memphis [...]
2009-10 NBA Week 15 Power Rankings: Cavaliers Are Cruising
In the Eastern Conference, the struggles of the Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic have opened the door for the Cleveland Cavaliers to take advantage. The Cavs are riding an eight-game winning streak, and now hold a solid 5.5-game lead over second place Orlando. Out West, the Lakers and Nuggets have both found their rhythm, and [...]
Dirk Nowitzki: From MVP To Under-the-Radar Superstar
Let’s go back two-and-a-half years to April 2007. To the objection of many (myself included), Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki appeared to be a mortal lock to win the MVP award. (Steve Nash had the better season, and actually deserved the award more than he did in the previous two seasons that he had actually [...]
NBA Summer League: Orlando Pro League Vol. 3
NBA Summer League action continued today, with Tyler Hansbrough and the Indiana Pacers continuing their dominance, going 3-0 after defeating the Utah Jazz. If you’ve missed any of the action, backtrack to catch Tuesday and Wednesday‘s top performers. Read on to see how he and several other players did in Thursday’s games: A.J. Price, G, [...]
NBA Summer League: Orlando Pro League Vol. 2
While Tyler Hansbrough (above) dropped in his second straight solid performance, there were several other players who delivered notable efforts in the second set of games. Read on to see who is making it happen in this year’s first batch of summer league games. Stud of the Day: Ryan Anderson, F, Orlando Magic Anderson followed [...]
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