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Bruised, Not Broken
May 16, 2008 by
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Injuries and their impacts on the 2008 Playoff landscape.
How to Lose a Game in Ten Seconds
May 15, 2008 by
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Cleveland. Utah. What did both losses have in common? The momentum-killing early shot clock three pointer.
Qualms with the "Do What Works" Philosophy
May 14, 2008 by
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The Magic are out of the playoffs, and their fate was officially sealed as Tayshaun Prince blocked Hedo Turkoglu's dunk attempt late in the game. They pulled out so many close games in the regular season, but what's wrong with the Magic's late game scheming?
Not Quite What KG Imagined
May 13, 2008 by
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A look at what's plaguing the Celtics these days, their road woes, and where they stand in this series and the rest of the playoffs.
What Up, Coach of the Year?
May 12, 2008 by
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The Hornets and Spurs are all tied up, and all eyes are turned to Byron Scott. A look at what the Hornets need to change going into Game 5.
Could He Actually Do it?: Knicks Prospects Under D'Antoni for 2008-2009
May 11, 2008 by
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Looking ahead to next season for the Knicks. Will they improve (and if so, how much)? Will they make the playoffs? (Hint: no, they won't.)
Wait...People Actually Picked Us to Win the Series?
May 09, 2008 by
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The Cleveland Cavaliers are depressing. Why can't Mike Brown run a real offense?
Who are the Bizarro Phoenix Suns?
May 08, 2008 by
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Yup, another Bizarro-NBA post. A position by position breakdown of the Suns and their Bizarro counterparts.
Chris Paul is...Tiger Woods?
May 06, 2008 by
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Chris Paul isn't Isaiah Thomas, and he isn't Nate Archibald. He's Tiger Woods, the most dominant American athlete. A look at the similarities between Tiger and CP3 for At the Hive's Chris Paul Blog Day.
Sleep on the Utah Jazz
May 05, 2008 by
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Call this a knee-jerk reaction, but there is no way the Lakers lose this series to the Jazz.
Stay Classy, Avery: A Little Ode to the Little General
May 02, 2008 by
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Avery Johnson is a class act, and a talented coach. His future may not be with the Mavs, but it's still bright.
Sixers One Player Away from Contending
May 02, 2008 by
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What piece are these Sixers missing? He might even be available this off-season.
The 2008 Playoffs are Not Disappointing
May 01, 2008 by
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This year's playoffs are just as good as last year's; the sooner you admit that to yourself, the better.
Young Players in the NBA Playoffs: Players, Minutes, and Value
April 29, 2008 by
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An extension of Henry Abbott's post on young players in the 2008 NBA playoffs. Provides graphical analysis of data over the last 56 years.
The Magic Will Beat the Pistons
April 29, 2008 by
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Yeah, you read it correctly. The Pistons may beat the Sixers, but can't top the Magic.
The Pat Riley Project: Guide to Rebuilding the Miami Heat
April 28, 2008 by
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Scenario-by-scenario breakdown of what the Heat should do to get back into the post-season.
The Mavs Should Not Be Ashamed of Josh Howard
April 26, 2008 by
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A professional athlete being refreshingly honest? How dare he! Why Josh Howard and Jerry Stackhouse are good for the NBA and professional sports.
Larry Brown: I'm Baaaaaaaack!!!
April 24, 2008 by
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Larry Brown is back on the coaching prowl! Take a look at his possible destinations, likely and unlikely, and their ratings based on probability and compatibility.
The First Round Curse (No, it's not about T-Mac)
April 24, 2008 by
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He will never make it out of the first round.
He was supposed to be the "next Jordan", a player who combined unreal athleticism, a quick first step, a killer midrange J, and uncanny court vision. But it just didn't happen. He played well, sometimes even very well,...
Helpful Tips for NBA Blah Day
April 23, 2008 by
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Suns or Mavs fan? Having a tough day? Here are some helpful tips to fight the Blah.
I'm never picking against LeBron James ever again
April 22, 2008 by
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Title: "Breaking News: LeBron James is Really Damn Good". Like everyone else, I had to show LeBron some love, and he has officially scared me into not picking against him.
Milwaukee Bucks: Mired in Mediocrity
April 22, 2008 by
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What's wrong with the Bucks? It wasn't just the coach, and though Scott Skiles will help, don't expect him to overcome all of the Bucks' shortcomings.
View From Sunday
April 21, 2008 by
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Thaddeus Young is "it". J.R. Smith is better than Carmelo Anthony at defense. The Pistons can't make layups. And I can only write in short. Choppy. Sentences.
Why the Pistons Will Not Win the NBA Title
April 19, 2008 by
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Lack of interior D? A jump-shooting offense? A look at the Pistons' weaknesses, and why they are not going to win the NBA title this year.
Why the Celtics Will Not Win the NBA Title
April 19, 2008 by
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Unreliable supporting cast? Stagnant offense? A look at the Celtics' weaknesses, and why they are not going to win the NBA title this year.
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