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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?
Are Indiana Pacers in Relapse?
Well, so much for the newfound optimism under Frank Vogel. After starting 9-3 under the interim coach, the Indiana Pacers have lost seven of their last eight games, including five straight in which the team never realistically threatened for the win. Three of those defeats came by 17 or more points. The most recent loss, a 101-75 thrashing Wednesday at the hands of the … [Read more...] about Are Indiana Pacers in Relapse?
NHL Eastern Conference Midterm Assessments
Early in the season, I provided my predictions as to how I thought the NHL Eastern Conference would pan out. While I fared pretty well in my mid-season assessment of the NHL Western Conference predictions, I learned two things in assessing how I did in previewing the Eastern Conference: I should stick to covering the Western Conference, and I really needed to assess the … [Read more...] about NHL Eastern Conference Midterm Assessments
Pacers Rookie Paul George Making Siginificant Contributions
For the third time in six games, Indiana Pacers rookie forward Paul George has reached double digit points. Why is this important? Next to superstar Danny Granger's 21 points per game, the Pacers (16-20) have struggled to score while averaging 96.9 points per game (22nd in the league). When the team does find production and eclipse the 100 point mark, they are … [Read more...] about Pacers Rookie Paul George Making Siginificant Contributions
NBA East Power Rankings 11-19
By Paul M. Banks The Milwaukee Bucks and their hot start led by uber-rookie Brandon Jennings are the talk of the NBA. So how far did they move up in this week's power rankings? 1. Boston Celtics (9-3) Kevin Garnett is their centerpiece, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce the main sidekicks. But if you really want to see the barometer of the Celtics, look at Rajon Rondo. His … [Read more...] about NBA East Power Rankings 11-19
Brian Campbell Talks About All-Star Game & Break
By Paul M. Banks Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brian Campbell was the leading vote-getter among Western Conference blue-liners for the NHL All-Star game in Montreal. This will be his third all-star appearance, in 2007 he was the leading vote getter among Eastern Conference defensemen or “defencemen” as they would say in his native Strathroy, Ontario. In 07-08 Brian led … [Read more...] about Brian Campbell Talks About All-Star Game & Break