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Magic-Cavs: The Magic Will Win and Here's Why

It's one tough series. Just as Delonte West. Cleveland.comBy: Josh DhaniThe Magic and Cavaliers series is going nasty, but great. The Magic are so far leading, 2-1, but they should have been leading, 3-0. I say Magic all the way. Why? Here are some of the strengths the Magic have...
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JR Smith's Growing

I have to give credit to JR. He actually looks like he's grown.Last nights game put his growth into perspective. He started the game by getting other guys involved. Then, he started driving to the basket, hitting three's and creating his own offense.In the old days, JR would...
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LeBron James Carries A Man Purse?

I know LeBron is a god in Cleveland and all over the world, but I never knew he carried a man purse! He gets props for his nice style, but losses almost all of the points for the man purse.Come on Bron, at least bring a gym bag!Photo from: Yahoo! Sports
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Kenyon Martin Posterizes DJ Mbenga

Any idea on what the title should read on a poster of this? I bet that Mark Cuban would want it to say Thug Life. If you need to see another picture of Mbenga getting Mebengaed, click here. Hopefully I can find a video of it later, but right now just check out the second play on NBA...
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Predicting the Lakers-Nuggets Series with YouTube

Tonight, the Lakers and Nuggets will play game 1 of the Western Conference finals. Game time is set for 9 PM Eastern on ESPN. Can't wait to see some great basketball, but let's some thoughts in first.How many Kmart takedowns for the series??Since he'll want to intimidate...
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LeBron's Amazing Pre-Game Shots

Props to NBA.com again; this is amazing:Embedded video from NBA Video
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Mondays..

Are really hard days for me to blog.So, last night's NBA action. All I need to say is the Magic hit three's and I told some other basketball fans what LA would do.Enjoy your gameless night and watch Charles Barkley get spoofed on SNL (from the Hoop Doctors):One other thing...
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Shoe of the Week: Nike Zoom Sharkley Paul Pierce PEs

Disclaimer: I'm no full on sneaker head, but every week we're gettin our shoe on here! Each week I'll pick a shoe that I like, basketball, or normal. Get your new leather smell ready!If only Paul Pierce could have played as well as these shoes look in every game in the...
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Kobe Doin' Work: My Insanely Productive Review

ESPN dropped their Spike Lee produced, no commercial, hyped up documentary, Kobe Doin' Work tonight. I know I caught it, but the question for those of you who didn't see it is: should I take the time to watch Kobe Doin' Work?Yes, but you have to be qualified. By that I...
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Some Things To Do Without NBA Basketball

So, today is another full day without any NBA playoff action. Sure, it kind of sucks. Honestly a little break is OK for me.If you're looking for something to do without games on, watch Kobe Doin' Work. It looks awesome. Basically, it's focused on Kobe and what he does on...
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Caption This: David Stern

I thought this pic was hilarious. All I think of is Stern saying, "I see you!!"Whoever creates an awesome caption wins the lint under my couch!
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Time To Rebuild in Dallas

The Dallas Mavericks had their season ended last night by the Denver Nuggets. Most people following this series assumed they were going to lose the series, including me. This series has put what Dallas needs to begin doing this off-season into perspective. Changes must be made.This...
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Review: Everyone Hates A Ball Hog, But They All Love a Scorer

I recently got a chance to read Everyone Hates a Ball Hog, But They All Love a Scorer. Before I read the book, I was expecting good things. It more than lived up to my expectations.The author, Coach Koran Godwin is an accomplished ball player. He is the leading scorer at the University...
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Tonight, The Lakers Better..

Bring the right effort from the opening tapPlay defense for more than two possessionsNot let Aaron Brooks catch a HALF-COURT alley-oopHack-a-Hayes. Check out how great his free throws lookBring back the ridges in Battier's head. The Basketball Jones pointed out that Battier lost...
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Talk Around The Hardwood

Link time!!TheStar.com. Jay Triano is now the full time Raptors coach. Can't tell if I like or not; or if I even care.Mercury News. Alonzo Morning was honored in a museum. I bet that museum is now scrappy and buff as hell.Forum Blue and Gold. The world hasn't frozen over, Lakers...
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Shoe of The Week: Nike Big Nike "Wolverine"

Disclaimer: I'm no full on sneaker head, but every week we're gettin our shoe on here! Each week I'll pick a shoe that I like, basketball, or normal. Get your new leather smell ready!These are just great. They have a very unique look to them. If I had these, I'm sure...
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Birdman's Tattoos

NBA.com has been producing some tremendous videos lately. This vid about Birdman and his tattoos is nothing different.Enjoy:Embedded video from NBA Video
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Time To Invest in PERK

The Celtics have faced many injuries this year. Kevin Garnett and Leon Powe are out and there's no PJ Brown to come off the bench like last season. That has forced guys in the Celtic front line to grow.The guy who has grown the most has been Kendrick Perkins. He went from a defense...
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Kobe and Ron Ron: Confrontation Photos

I will try to put myself in Kobe and Ron's mind and create a little dialogue of what might have been said.Ron: You gotta stop elbowin me, you know what I mean.Kobe throws his arms in the air and shakes his head.Ron: Dog, I will go all warrior on you! Don't even try dat sh*t...
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Nene Takes Great Pictures...

Sorry, Nene. I know you've had a pretty solid series so far. But this pic is too funny. He looks kinda high, doesn't he? I know he's not though. Keep giving us more funny pics like this, Nene!
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Ron Artest's Mohawk, Explained

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Last night Ron Artest showed his new Mohawk to the world for the first time. Here's a pic of it, and here's another. In terms of comparing to other Mohawks (Matt Barnes, Greg Oden and Al Harrington), I'd say it easily wins the best NBA Mohawk award. Also, it's Craig...
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LeBron's Top 10 Plays of the Season

Tremendous. Don't yawn over this Top 10:Embedded video from NBA Video
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Talk Around the Hardwood

I don't like Monday's, but let's link our way through it!Google News. If you haven't heard yet, Bron will be named MVP.Mercury News. Can Anyone else feel this? "Hey, exciting news! Only a month until Kobe Bryant and LeBron James square off for Game 1 of the NBA...
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Shoe of The Week: Manny Pacquiao Nike Air Flywire Trainer

Disclaimer: I'm no full on sneaker head, but every week we're gettin our shoe on here! Each week I'll pick a shoe that I like, basketball, or normal. Get your new leather smell ready!These Pacquiao kicks are pretty nice. The colors kind of remind of the Cavs and they look...
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Celtics-Bulls Top 10

The Celtics ended the Bulls season last night as they won game 7 in Boston. It ended a tremendous first round series; one that has everyone talking. I agree with the talk that it's probably the best first round series ever.It was so good that NBA.com gave it its own top 10 plays...
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