It’s almost that time of year again. Wait, is it? But football hasn’t even started its regular season yet? In less than three months, the NBA will be tipping-off the 2012-2013 season when the Boston Celtics travel to Miami to take on LeBron James and the Heat. With all that said, let’s take a look at 10 questions surrounding next season. … [Read more...] about 2012-2013 NBA Preview – 10 Questions
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Dwight Howard will head to Los Angeles
After months and months of endless bull, the Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Lakers completed a trade package that included Dwight Howard and Andrew Bynum. But thanks to two unlikely teams, this deal would not have been completed. Who is the winner? Who are the losers? … [Read more...] about Dwight Howard will head to Los Angeles
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
Indiana Pacers all out of sorts in wild Game 5
Wow, where to start with Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinal series between the Indiana Pacers and the Miami Heat? The lackluster play from the get-go for the Pacers? The three flagrant fouls called? The injuries to Danny Granger and David West? Team president Larry Bird calling out his players for going soft? The Heat pretty much controlled the entire game Tuesday … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers all out of sorts in wild Game 5
Indiana Pacers didn’t play their game, let LeBron James and Dwyane Wade have their way
The Indiana Pacers attained a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference Semifinal series with the Miami Heat largely by playing their game. Feed the post (center Roy Hibbert, power forward David West) on offense; deny the post and the rim and play aggressive man defense. The Pacers fell 101-93 to the Heat in Game 4 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Sunday because they didn't play … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers didn’t play their game, let LeBron James and Dwyane Wade have their way
NBA Playoffs: How Much Trouble Are The Knicks In?
There is no doubt in my mind that Amar'e Stoudemire is the most frustrated basketball player in the entire NBA. He has battled injuries, the loss of his brother, on-court struggles, and now a hand injury that he busted open last night after New York's loss to Miami in the Eastern Conference playoffs. … [Read more...] about NBA Playoffs: How Much Trouble Are The Knicks In?
NBA Playoff Predictions: Who wins it all?
The regular season is over and it's time to make that money. Can LeBron James finally capture his first NBA championship? Do the Lakers have enough to compete in the West? What about the Griz? Spurs? How about the Bulls in East? Is D-Rose healthy? Check it out! In 1,000 words or less, I give my playoff predictions and pick the NBA champion. Let's go! … [Read more...] about NBA Playoff Predictions: Who wins it all?
NBA Playoffs: Five BIG Questions in the Eastern Conference
With the NBA playoffs just a few days away, let's discuss five big questions in the Eastern Conference. … [Read more...] about NBA Playoffs: Five BIG Questions in the Eastern Conference
Indiana Pacers Dominate Detroit Pistons in Season Opener
The Indiana Pacers entered this shortened 2011-12 season expected to make noise in the Eastern Conference -- very much unlike the Pacers teams of the last four years. Apparently aware of such expectations, Indiana opened its slate with a bang. The Pacers' three top big men, center Roy Hibbert, forward Tyler Hansbrough and the newly signed forward David West, each recorded … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers Dominate Detroit Pistons in Season Opener
Indiana Pacers Finally Hire Frank Vogel; Now What?
The Indiana Pacers finally made the long-expected hire of Frank Vogel as head coach official Wednesday. Vogel and Pacers President Larry Bird addressed the media, each saying he felt good about the direction of the franchise going forward. While I tend to agree -- especially knowing that revered NBA assistant coach Brian Shaw will come aboard as Vogel's associate head … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers Finally Hire Frank Vogel; Now What?