Lance Stephenson went by the nickname "Born Ready" as one of the nation's top high-school basketball players and one of the most decorated New York prep products. Often times, during his one year at Cincinnati and his first two seasons with the Indiana Pacers, Stephenson made folks wonder if the "Born Ready" tag was purely hype and little substance amid instances of … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers’ Lance Stephenson must be “Born Ready”
Eastern Conference Finals
NBA Finals: Game 2 statistical prediction for LeBron James
I made a prediction about a week ago predicting LeBron James' numbers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals. I was almost spot-on. He finished with 30 points, 13 rebounds, two assists, one block, and two steals. He shot 11-25 from the, 2-6 from three-point range, and 6-8 from the line. If you want to see what I predicted, just click here. Well, I am at it again. I … [Read more...] about NBA Finals: Game 2 statistical prediction for LeBron James
Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat: everything you need to know
Well, here is the Miami Heat for the second year in a row: the Eastern Conference Finals. All of us know how last year ended for the Heat: a 4-2 NBA Finals loss to Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks. Last year, the Heat beat the Boston Celtics in the second round of the NBA playoffs, 4-1. But it's a new year and, probably, the last time the Boston's "Big Three + Rondo" will … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat: everything you need to know
Dwyane Wade, LeBron James too much for Indiana Pacers
In the end -- after so many twists and turns that changed a lot of opinions -- the result of this Eastern Conference Semifinal series was what many expected. The Miami Heat closed out the Indiana Pacers 105-93 Thursday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse to win the series in six games and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals for the second straight year. The Pacers opened eyes … [Read more...] about Dwyane Wade, LeBron James too much for Indiana Pacers
It’s win or go home for Indiana Pacers
Most people want to say the Eastern Conference Semifinal series between the Indiana Pacers and the Miami Heat essentially ended Tuesday in Miami when the Heat clobbered the Pacers 115-83 to take a 3-2 lead. Some, including columnist Bob Kravitz of the Indianapolis Star, say the Pacers won't go so quietly because they have every bit the mental toughness as a team that Miami … [Read more...] about It’s win or go home for Indiana Pacers