Well, it appeared the Boston Celtics threw in the white towel last night and gave the Big 4 the night off. The subs then promptly lost in overtime to the lowly Washington Wizards. With that loss, and Miami's win over the Atlanta Hawks, the playoffs are now set in the Eastern Conference. This year's playoffs are going to very hyped up and rightfully so. There are four or five … [Read more...] about NBA Eastern Conference Playoff Preview
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Chicago Bulls Major Player in the Eastern Conference Again
So the Chicago Bulls didn't get LeBron James. Or Dwyane Wade. Or later, Carmelo Anthony. It doesn't seem to matter. Sitting pretty atop the NBA's Central division at 12-8 heading into Friday's huge 8 p.m. match-up with the Los Angeles Lakers at United Center, the Bulls should be right in the thick of things for the Eastern Conference championship despite not landing one … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls Major Player in the Eastern Conference Again
NBA Power Rankings East 12-3
1.Boston Celtics (14-4) Center Kendrick Perkins has a higher FG% on the season than FT%. A rarity in this league. Also a complement and an insult at the same time. 2. Orlando Magic (15-4) Everyone talks about the big three of Carter, Howard and Lewis, but the true keys to them winning the conference again lie in Mickael Pietrus and Matt Barnes 3. Atlanta Hawks … [Read more...] about NBA Power Rankings East 12-3
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
NBA Power Rankings Eastern Conference
By Paul M. Banks 1. Boston Celtics (7-1) Historians will call this era the "Golden Age of Point Guards," and Rajon Rondo is telling everyone with his play: “don’t forget about me.” Fast start for Beantown, conjuring up memories of 2007-08. 2. Orlando Magic (5-2) We know EA Sports cover boy Dwight Howard is pretty much as good as it gets at his position in this … [Read more...] about NBA Power Rankings Eastern Conference
