-I hate to be a fatalist even though it's just game one, but really? 73% of NBA Finals game 1 winners have gone on to take the series. And the Dallas Mavericks uncanny run of dominance over the Miami Heat only seems to apply in regular-season games. -Dallas led after the first quarter, despite shooting just 29%. They led all the way into the 3rd quarter before collapsing. … [Read more...] about Heat 92, Mavericks 84, NBA Finals Game 1: Do We Really Have to?
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Heat’s Dwyane Wade: Most Important Player in “REAL” NBA Finals
Not to offend fans of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Dallas Mavericks, but the Eastern Conference Finals is the REAL NBA Finals this year. The winner of the Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat series will likely win the title. Exactly like in 2007, when you knew the winner of the Western Conference Semifinals between the San Antonio Spurs and Phoenix Suns would go on to win the whole … [Read more...] about Heat’s Dwyane Wade: Most Important Player in “REAL” NBA Finals
Ray Allen shows “He Got Game”
Let’s face it, Game 1 of the NBA Finals was a dud. The Lakers dominated every aspect of the game, forcing us to hear the talk of a L.A. sweep. We also heard LeBron getting criticized for trying to overshadow the NBA Finals. If one man’s interview could overpower the biggest stage of basketball, then it isn’t LeBron’s fault, it’s the Celtics’ fault. If Boston was going to … [Read more...] about Ray Allen shows “He Got Game”
2009 NBA Draft Blog Live From Chicago’s Berto Center
By Paul M. Banks and David Kay 5:28 (PMB) Welcome to our 2009 NBA Draft Live Blog. Dave and I will be commenting all night on every pick as it comes through, we request, no require that you add your commentary in the threads below. There will be also be added commentary from time to time by my ESPN.com buddy West Lamy, who accompanied me to the Chicago Bulls practice … [Read more...] about 2009 NBA Draft Blog Live From Chicago’s Berto Center
Should Minnesota Feel Happy for the Lakers?
By Shaymus McLaughlin It’s now been over a week since the Los Angeles Lakers won the NBA championship, their 15th overall as a franchise, and I’m still not sure how I feel about it. As a sports fan, it’s certainly a wonderful story. Kobe was finally able to win without the great Shaq-Fu, Phil Jackson jumped ahead of Red Auerbach for the most NBA titles, Lamar Odom was … [Read more...] about Should Minnesota Feel Happy for the Lakers?
Final NBA Off-season Analysis
By Paul M. Banks, David Kay, Peter Christian In our final NBA team analysis before the offseason officially begins, we complete the set with the L.A. Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic LOS ANGELES LAKERS 2. Trevor or Lamar? - Trevor Ariza and Lamar Odom were both integral parts in the Lakers title run. However, both are unrestricted free agents and … [Read more...] about Final NBA Off-season Analysis
Why Can’t Kobe and LeBron just Play one-on-one?
By Jake Fowler Enough with the puppets. Enough with the vitamin water commercials. Enough with the endless Kobe vs. Lebron debate on the talking head shows and in magazines. I’m sick of it. Let’s settle this debate once and for all. Here’s the proposal: The Black Mamba vs. The King play one-on-one at the 2010 NBA All Star game in Dallas. First player to fifteen … [Read more...] about Why Can’t Kobe and LeBron just Play one-on-one?