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What Kind Of Point Guard Is He? A Statistical Look At NBA Point Guards
May 07, 2009 by
Scores Report
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We hear it all the time. NBA analysts call one point guard “pass-first” and another “shoot-first.” Or they say one guy is “turnover-prone” while another “takes care of the ball.” But really, what makes a player a “pass-first” point guard? How carefree must he be...
Eight In A Row
November 19, 2008 by
Waiting For Next Year
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LeBron James becomes the youngest player in NBA history to reach the 11,000 point mark en route to leading the Cavaliers over the Nets for their eight straight win of the season.
Cavaliers Steal Oklahoma City's Thunder Win 102-91
December 21, 2008 by
Slam Dunk Central
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The Cleveland Cavaliers shot a scorching 55.3% (42-76) from the floor for the game, 52.9% from outside the arc, as they defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder Sunday 102-91. Cleveland All-Star forward LeBron James was the game's leading scorer with 31 points, as Cleveland took the...
Home Steak Is History; Lakers Prevail Over Cavaliers 101-91
February 08, 2009 by
Slam Dunk Central
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The Los Angeles Lakers may be playing better since they lost starting center Andrew Bynum to a right knee injury last week. As ludicrous as that sounds at first glance, because of the injury Pau Gasol has moved over to center, and Lamar Odom is back in the starting lineup as the power...
Top Ten Fantasy Basketball Offseason Impacts
September 25, 2007 by
Fantasy Insider Online
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There have been dozens of signings totaling more than $625 million this summer, as well as 15 trades involving 40 players since the moment that Greg Oden was selected #1 by Portland. FIO and TalkHoops.net writer Zach Harper discusses some of the top trades and signings that will have...
Gasol, Bynum key Laker win
January 20, 2009 by
Scores Report
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It was a wild day of NBA action. The first six games were decided by
four points or less, and there were a couple of buzzer beaters.
Unfortunately, the best matchup of the night didn't live up to its billing...
Double-Double By LBJ Leads Cleveland Past Portland 104-98
January 22, 2009 by
Slam Dunk Central
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Game two of the Cleveland Cavaliers road-trip to the West and Northwest worked out far more favorably for the NBA Central Division leaders as LeBron James recorded a double-double, including a game high 34 points, while guard Mo Williams added a season high 33 more, and pushing Cleveland...
Fantasy Basketball Market Watch - 2/9/2008
February 09, 2008 by
Fantasy Sports Experience
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In this weekly column, we highlight players whose values have risen or fallen over the past 7 days offering fantasy basketball managers insight into the best options at each position.
LBJ At The Buzzer Lifts Cavaliers Past Warriors 106-105
January 24, 2009 by
Slam Dunk Central
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For what ever reason the Golden State Warriors are not an easy stop for Eastern Conference power teams. Last month the Boston Celtics lost to the Warriors as they were in the midst of their "stumble" as they lost 7-9 games. Friday night another elite team from the East had...
Fantasy Basketball`s Top Ten: Shooting Guards
September 13, 2007 by
Fantasy Insider Online
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FIO staff writer Jorge Menocal begins his tour around the world of fantasy basketball with his take on the Top Ten Shooting Guards for this year's fantasy drafts.
Defense Dominates In Big D
November 04, 2008 by
Waiting For Next Year
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Monday night the Cavaliers made their first real statement of the season. They opened the season by playing the Celtics tough in Boston and giving them all they could handle before succumbing late in the game. They bounced back and thrashed an inferior Charlotte at home. They kept...
NBA State Tournament - Louis./Miss. (Monta & Big Al) vs. 'Bama/Georgia (D-Ho & G-Wallace)!
With the NCAA Basketball Tournament right around the corner, I decided to create an NBA State Tournament to see which states are producing the best players.
For our first matchup, let's go to the South Region, where #1 seed Alabama/ Georgia faces #4 seed Louisiana/ Mississippi...
LeBron's Offensive Explosion Leads To Cavaliers Stopping Bulls 106-97
November 09, 2008 by
Slam Dunk Central
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When LeBron is feeling it, his jaw juts out just slightly when he's shooting, almost as if he is pushing the ball into the cylinder with his entire being. That jaw was jutting out Saturday night, as LBJ recorded a double-double, scoring 41 points, the second time he has done it...
Did We Witness The Passing Of The Torch Friday In Cleveland?
January 10, 2009 by
Slam Dunk Central
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Friday night at the Q Arena in Cleveland may have been just 1 of 82 regular season games in the NBA schedule as the Cleveland Cavaliers decimated the Boston Celtics 98-83. However it could have been more than that, the kid brother finally beating the older brother, a shift in established...
Conference Finals for Horses
May 19, 2009 by
Lynchy Right Now
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In an effort to get people excited about the 2009 Belmont Stakes and also the conference finals matchups without the Celtics, I've added a little twist to our NBA Conference Finals Preview. Take off your hiking shoes and strap on your horse shoes, we're getting after it.
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Gilbert Arenas Goes Backwards: Washington Wizards vs. Milwaukee Bucks
April 03, 2008 by
Truth About It
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Will this disaster of a game result in even more curses for the Wizards?
Game 63 Blog: Washington Wizards vs. Milwaukee Bucks
March 12, 2008 by
Truth About It
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A rookie comes through big in a must-win for the Washington Wizards.
Live Game 42 Blog: Washington Wizards @ Milwaukee Bucks
January 28, 2008 by
Truth About It
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After a crazy comeback which involved the Wizards going on an 11-0 run in the span 74 seconds to end regulation and tie the game, sending it into OT......Mo Williams, aka Wizard Killer showed his stuff that a career high 40 points from Caron Butler could not overcome.
Better NBA Ballers: Louisiana + Mississippi vs. North & South Carolina
LA + MS has Monta, Big Al, Granger, and Mo Williams. NC + SC has CP3, Jesus, T-Mac, Jamison and David West. Who will win?
These 2 teams are facing off in my NBA State Tournament to see who represents the West Region in the Final 4. Click to view the matchups and vote for which...
Can Cleveland hang with Boston or Detroit after Mo Williams acquisition?
August 14, 2008 by
HotNonPorn
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1. How Mo Williams helps the Cavs :
In acquiring Mo Williams by giving up Joe Smith, the Cavs have gotten themselves a point guard who can create, pass and score and get Wally Sczcerbiak and Zydrunas Ilgauskas a few easy buckets a game and become the primary ball-handler, giving...
The Other Guys
October 06, 2008 by
Waiting For Next Year
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In Boston last season, the Celtics had a lot of "bonus players" show up and play well. It wasn't so much about Paul PIerce, KG, and Ray Allen. They are the known quantities and everyone knew they had to play well. And even as Ray Allen struggled, the other two plus a...
Jewels and Fools: March 11
March 11, 2008 by
Fantasy Basketball Pros
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It's Tuesday of Week 20 and the season is quickly winding down. To help you finish strong in your league, consider picking up one of the following players listed as a "jewel" below and/or dropping one of the players listed as a "fool". Good luck in the final stretch!
LBJ & Mo Show Send Nuggets Home Losers Cavaliers Win 110-99
November 13, 2008 by
Slam Dunk Central
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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Mo Williams had a team high 24 points, and LeBron James recorded a double-double as Cleveland defeated the visiting Denver Nuggets Thursday night 110-99. The Cavaliers did not suffer a third quarter drop off in this contest, just the opposite as the third...
An Early Look at Cavalier Combinations
November 10, 2008 by
Waiting For Next Year
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Though plus/minus numbers can be skewed in certain game situations, using them in combination form can be a very telling statistic. Who plays better with certain teammates? What players have been able to flourish at certain points in the game? And most of all, what players have been...
Three Dogs In This Fight
February 04, 2009 by
Lynchy Right Now
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No, Michael Vick has nothing to do with this column. This is purely about the National Basketball Association, and what we're going to see come the 2009 NBA Playoffs. Sure, the Magic, Nuggets, Trail Blazers, and Hornets are interesting, but come on. Spade a spade my friends, the...
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