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Dallas Mavericks Defined by Playoff Failures

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Stop me if you have heard this before; the Dallas Mavericks finish with a great regular season record only to get ousted from the NBA playoffs in the first round.  It has happened in three of the past four years including last season when the Mavs finished with the second best record in the Western Conference.  Will that lack of post-season success change this year? By: … [Read more...] about Dallas Mavericks Defined by Playoff Failures

Milwaukee Bucks Won’t Sneak Up On Anybody This Year

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Last year, I picked the Milwaukee Bucks to finish in last place in the Eastern Conference.  Whoops.  Instead, Scott Skiles did one of the best coaching jobs in the league, Brandon Jennings was ten times better than anyone imagined, and the Bucks were one of the surprise teams in the NBA. In the process, basketball was rejuvenated in Milwaukee.  With a few off-season … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks Won’t Sneak Up On Anybody This Year

Atlanta Hawks Could Take Step Back

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I just do not have a good feeling about the Atlanta Hawks this season.  It stems from sitting baseline while covering game six of their first round playoff series in Milwaukee last year and disliking the chemistry and make-up of this team.  Of course a new coach could improve their attitude and I will likely be way off as the team once again surpasses the 50-win total.  But if … [Read more...] about Atlanta Hawks Could Take Step Back

Boston Celtics: The Forgotten Eastern Conference Team?

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It is hard to believe a team that played for the NBA title last season has flown under the radar like the Boston Celtics have this off-season.  I guess that is what happens when LeBron, Wade, and Bosh join forces.  Tonight we will see the two Eastern Conference powers tip-off the season. For the Celtics, it is a marathon not a sprint.  If they can stay healthy and hit their … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics: The Forgotten Eastern Conference Team?

2010-2011 NBA Season Predictions Podcast

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The opening tip of the NBA season is just hours away.  David Kay has been breaking down each team with his season previews that you can check out by clicking here. As part The Sports Bank's partnership with WalterFootball.com, David recently joined Matt McGuire on the Walter Football podcast to talk all things NBA previewing the season.  Who is David's pick to win the Rookie … [Read more...] about 2010-2011 NBA Season Predictions Podcast

Utah Jazz Will Play the Same Tune This Season

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Can you name the three teams that went undefeated in the NBA pre-season?  I will give you a second to think about it… The Magic, Grizzlies, and Utah Jazz.  Of course that fact carries as much weight as a cracked out Amy Winehouse but it has to be an encouraging sign considering the roster changes the Jazz underwent this off-season. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about Utah Jazz Will Play the Same Tune This Season

Hornets Must Find Way to Win, Keep Chris Paul Happy

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There is a new regime in charge of the New Orleans Hornets.  They hired a new head coach in Monty Williams and a new general manager in Dell Demps with the hopes of putting the franchise back on the winning track.  In order to successfully do that, they must keep Chris Paul happy and show him that the team is truly willing to surround him with pieces needed to win a … [Read more...] about Hornets Must Find Way to Win, Keep Chris Paul Happy