Sure, Yao Ming is good for a laugh or two in credit card commercials. But where was the Chinese giant when his team needed him most?
Or, maybe, Yao was just where he needed to be - safely injured on the sidelines - in order for the Rockets to find the inspiration to catapult to the top of the West.
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Via Fantasy Sports Experience
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March 20, 2008
Andrew Bynum might be returning for the final 6 games; however, we advise that fantasy owners temper their expectations.
Via halfcourtheave.com
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March 19, 2008
With the Rockets going from 10th to 1st, and Mutombo being a key part of it, it is only appropriate that I show a couple of videos...
Via Celtics Green ...a boston celtics blog.
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March 18, 2008
The Celtics stopped the Rockets' 22 game win streak in impressive style. The first half was played fairly evenly and the teams were tied at 40 at halftime. But in the third quarter, the Celtics took over and outscored the Rockets 32-16 in the period. The final score was 94-74 and the Celtics are 2-0 so far in the Texas Triangle.
The game had a playoff feel to it right...
Via BostonSportZ.com
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March 19, 2008
Now, a lot of people outside of Boston aren't aware, but Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner have been having some trouble lately. Yeah, it appears that Jennifer wasn't too happy to learn that Ben was sleeping with Jimmy Kimmel and left him. That sent Ben into a tailspin and he's been seen slumming around Southie with Sloth from the Goonies. It's true. You can'...
March 19, 2008
You who...Mr. Bynum...where are you? Laker fans, now you can start worrying about Andrew Bynum. His inured knee has kept him out more than eight weeks now, and he's still nowhere to be found. It was reported last week that he tried running at the team facility...obviously that didn't go too well.
Here's my take. Andrew Bynum will undergo micro fracture knee surgery...
Via LA Ball Talk
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March 19, 2008
As I was stuck in the airport, I watched the Lakers take on the Dallas Mavericks. I broke down the 2nd and 3rd quarters as my flight was delayed...
Via rawsportsblog.com
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March 19, 2008
The Boston Celtics came into Houston and broke up the second longest win streak in NBA history.
What does that mean for the Rockets? They went from 10th place in the playoff standings to 1st during that time, played better defense and came together as a team. But will 22 games mean momentum in the playoffs?
While the Rockets were certainly the hottest team during the past...
Via The Sports Point
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March 18, 2008
The Celtics won the first meeting between these two 97-93 on January 2, but the Rockets were playing without an injured Tracy McGrady. Tonight, Boston will likely be without Ray Allen due to an ankle injury. Another Celtics win would solidify its place as a favorite to win it all, and would push its record against Western Conference opponents to 22-4.
Via Scott Van Pelt Style
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March 19, 2008
But combine the Rocket's 22-point home loss the Boston Celtics, and their well-documented playoff troubles, and the streak becomes an elaborate afterthought. The failures of their past, combined with the stock of talent that lies before them, gives the Rockets little room for error heading into March and the looming playoffs.
Via Fantasy Basketball Pros
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March 21, 2008
VLADIMIR RADMANOVIC
He has pulled off some solid games recently while getting the start with Pau Gasol injured. Had 21 points (8-13 from the field, 4 threes, 1-2 from the line), 10 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals against the Mavs on Tuesday. He backed that up with 13 points (5-6 from the field, 3 threes), 3 rebounds, and 1 assist while playing in only 22 minutes. Not too great...
Via The Fast Break Blog
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March 18, 2008
Game of the year all of a sudden---Best record versus win streak record....
Via With Malice
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March 19, 2008
No Pau Gasol… both Andrew Bynum & Trevor Ariza still weeks away from being ready, but the Lakers are still capable of good basketball. Midway through the 3rd quarter against Dallas, in Dallas, Los Angeles were up by 25 points. The Mavericks rallied, but couldn't finish - LA running out winners 102-100.
Via The Fast Break Blog
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March 19, 2008
The Boston Celtics mow through Texas, cutting the Rockets' win streak in style.
Via The Fast Break Blog
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March 19, 2008
Kobe and co. do the job in Big D, but barely...
Via deathrattlesports.com
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March 18, 2008
A complete breakdown of the 3 leaders for the race for the MVP award: Chris Paul, LeBron James and Kobe Bryant.
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