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The Celtics ARE That Good

The Boston Celtics are 7-0, yet they still can't manage to gain the respect that they deserve.
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Pat Riley Wants the Rock

Even with another 31 years of aging added on since his playing days, I don't see why he'd be any less effective than the other old geezer who decided to return to the court this year, Penny Hardaway. Penny was the Invisible Man out there last night, tallying 19 minutes of...
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Mark Cuban at Blog World - Part 1

The first 10 minutes of Mark Cuban's keynote speech at Blog World in Las Vegas.
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Blazers Smelling Roses

The Jailblazer days seem to finally be gone. The new core of this team seems to be both talented and respectable. How could you not like Brandon Roy? What could one ever have against LaMarcus Aldridge? And then there's the complimentary players: Martell Webster, Jarrett Jack, Sergio...
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Power Rankings Suck

Everybody seems that it's worth taking the time to rank the teams from top to bottom even though every expert knows that their ranking means absolutely nothing.
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The Great Ball of China

Yao Ming and Yi Jianlian are ready to square off in a record setting match.
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Sports Bloggers & Sports Journalists

Although Chris McCosky might not think so, sports bloggers do play a very important role in the new media world of today.
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Stojakked and ApPauled

Coming into the year, the Hornets were expected to be in contention for a playoff spot. Heck, they almost stole one last year without the services of Chris Paul and David West for extended periods of time. Oh yeah, and Peja Stojakovic too. Now, four games in, the Hornets are looking...
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Al Jefferson Turns Down Some Bling

Al Jefferson resigned with the Wolves and didn't get the max money, but the amazing thing is that he didn't want it.
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Safe Shots

Tonights NBA picks for who's going to win against the line.
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Does Plus/Minus Even Matter?

So, as you may already know, the NBA has decided to add the +/- statistic to the boxscores. While we're not sure if the stat even matters, there sure have been some surprising results.
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Oh Canada! Joel Anthony Makes the Cut

Joel Anthony, one of four Canadians in the NBA this year, learned about making the cut when he walked into the locker room and saw his name hanging in similar fashion to that of Dwyane Wade's and Shaquille O'neal's.
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NBA.com Adds New Stat Categories

NBA.com has added two new categories to their boxscores: +/- and BA (blocks against)...
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Opening Night Reflections

Some thoughts from the Spurs/Blazers and Rockets/Lakers games.
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Season Preview: LA Lakers

PTPers of Tecmo Blog gives us a preview of what's to come for Kobe Bryant and the Lakers.
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Season Preview: Portland Trailblazers

Last season really represented the beginning of a new era for the Portland Trailblazers. After bottoming out the season before with a 21-61 record, the Blazers rebuilding project finally found some smooth sailing.
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Season Preview: Houston Rockets

On paper this Rockets roster looks to be one of the deepest in the league. Most people will say it all depends on if the two superstars can stay healthy, but with this deep a rotation it's possible that a short term injury to either Yao or McGrady won't hurt the Rockets as...
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Season Preview: Denver Nuggets

Few teams with as rich of a basketball history as the Denver Nuggets have never won the NBA's greatest prize. Such a fact is also why this season's results can most accurately be evaluated at the end of the season by asking, "Were this year's Nuggets a team of destiny...
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Season Preview: Dallas Mavericks

Last season, Dallas ran away from the pack in the West to a franchise record 67 wins. Josh Howard broke out with an All-Star caliber season with a career-best 18.6 ppg. Dirk Nowitzki posted career numbers, leading the team in scoring en-route to be named MVP. All signs pointed to it...
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David Stern and the NBA's Double Standard

In both cases, the Suns players walking on the court and the referees stepping into a casino, rules were broken that didn't cause any additional harm except for the fact that the actions went against a preconceived set of regulations. The cause for concern, however, arises when...
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Season Preview: Sacramento Kings

Last season's Sacramento Kings sucked, but not that much. You laugh, calling attention to the "33 wins" and the "10th worst record overall" and the "first year out of the playoffs in a decade." Feh. Take your fascist facts and beat it, okay? Truth...
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Damon Stoudamire to Start for Grizzlies

Sorry Conley and Lowry, the vet gets the nod early on...
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Season Preview: Philadelphia 76ers

The date was April 18th, 2006. It was Fan Appreciation Night at the Wachovia Center. Allen Iverson and Chris Webber couldn't care less...(By Jon Burkett)
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Season Preview: LA Clippers

Steve Perrin discusses life in ClipsNation and what's ahead for Corey Maggette & Company.
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Ricky Davis is Heading to the Heat

Breaking down the five-player trade between the Miami Heat and the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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