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Ding Dong, Mavericks will Soon make L.A. Lakers Dead

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Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks are proving they are no fluke in the Western Conference semifinals, taking a commanding 3-0 lead over the former two-time defending champion Los Angeles Lakers. “Beat L.A.” was the chant Friday night that energized the Mavericks to a 98-92 decision in Game 3 on their hardwood at the sold out American Airlines Center. Nowitzki capped off … [Read more...] about Ding Dong, Mavericks will Soon make L.A. Lakers Dead

Detailed Decline in Carlos Boozer’s Game, Any Hope to Rebound?

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The Chicago Bulls and the L.A. Lakers have the same exact problem this NBA postseason. They have to rely too heavily on their star guard (Derrick Rose and Kobe Bryant) because their "star" players at the four, Carlos Boozer and Pau Gasol are just not getting it done. It got so bad in Chicago that Bulls fans mercilessly booed Boozer during his game two disaster that included … [Read more...] about Detailed Decline in Carlos Boozer’s Game, Any Hope to Rebound?

MVP Derrick Rose’s Biggest Strength: Attacking the Rim

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Each of the two elite athletes to win the NBA MVP award for the Chicago Bulls had a special signature component in their game. For Michael Jordan, it was that deadly turnaround jumper. It was even deadlier when he added in the fade-away aspect and he seemed automatic from 14-20 feet with his j. It was a move kids all over Chicago, the USA, and the world use to mimic in their … [Read more...] about MVP Derrick Rose’s Biggest Strength: Attacking the Rim

2011 NBA Free Agent Shooting Guard Rankings

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The 2011 NBA free agency period is very much in limbo with the potential of a lockout looming.  The rules of the game can completely change in terms of how long/how much a player's contract can be depending on what is agreed upon by the owners and players association.  Regardless of what happens, here are my rankings for the free agent shooting guards this off-season and where … [Read more...] about 2011 NBA Free Agent Shooting Guard Rankings

Mike Conley, Huge in Game 2, the Memphis Grizzlies’ Ticket

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As they say, you’re never going to win the lottery if you don’t have a ticket. The ticket in the NBA is making the playoffs with the Championship being the lottery, and once you’ve made the postseason anything can happen. Just look at the eighth-seeded Western Conference team Memphis Grizzlies and their six-game handling of the top-seeded San Antonio Spurs. They also took a … [Read more...] about Mike Conley, Huge in Game 2, the Memphis Grizzlies’ Ticket

Chicago Bulls Looking for Game 2 Vengeance on Atlanta Hawks

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Yay. Derrick Rose won the MVP. Let’s celebrate. Yay. Okay, time to get back to things that are actually, you know, important. Saying the Bulls laid an egg in Game one is an insult to laying eggs. The Bulls absolutely dominated the Hawks in the regular season winning two out of three games with a margin of victory of 25.5 points. In the game they lost, the Bulls blew a … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls Looking for Game 2 Vengeance on Atlanta Hawks

Derrick Rose is OFFICIALLY the NBA MVP, Captain Obvious

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So D. Rose will be named league MVP? Good job Captain Obvious. Please excuse my snarkiness on what should be (and it is) a more joyous occasion. But that home loss in game one hurt. Tomorrow it will be announced- the Chicago Bulls Derrick Rose is the NBA MVP. Just the second in team history (you may have heard of the other one, MJ or something like that) and the youngest MVP … [Read more...] about Derrick Rose is OFFICIALLY the NBA MVP, Captain Obvious