SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Andrei Kirilenko blocked Kobe Bryant twice in overtime and converted a three-point play with 35 seconds remaining as the Utah Jazz beat the Los Angeles Lakers 123-115 on Sunday, tying the Western Conference semifinals at 2-2.The Jazz went 9-for-9 from the foul line in   more...
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It's been one of the most fought out years in the NBA except for the eastern confrence which should juts join the NBDL...... Ok maybe I'm being somewhat harsh here, as fans we all want to see our team in the championship for others thats not possible because there team didnt make the playoffs.....   more...

Now that this fantasy season is finished, it is never too early to look ahead to next year. If you were in a championship matchup this week in a H-2-H league, hope you won!
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Kobe Bryant has been selected the NBA's most valuable player for the first time in his 12-year career, the Los Angeles Times reported Friday. The newspaper cited sources familiar with the outcome who were not authorized to speak publicly about the award until the official announcement next week.   more...
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Does Kobe Bryant deserve the NBA MVP award?
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The East playoff bracket is all set after the Pacers loss last night. The Indiana loss puts Atlanta in the playoffs for the first time in nine seasons. In the West, the Nuggets clinched the last playoff spot with the Warriors losing last night to the Suns. The number one seed and the Southwest   more...
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Player by player analysis, grade and video highlights (in some cases low lights) for the 2007-2008 New York Knickerbockers
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Just as fake as when he jumped it, here is the proof. Watch how real this video looks.This is from the collegehumor.com website and named "Kobe Car Jump First Attempt"ENJOY!

Alright my little precious ponies, it's that time again…time for me to break out my razors as I watch the final moments of the Sacramento Kings season dwindle and the scars on my wrists begin to appear as the NBA Lotto nears.The good news in that for you, is you get to see my NBA Season Awards,   more...
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On the eve of the start of the 2008 NBA Playoffs, FIO staff writer Jorge Menocal discusses the First Round match-ups - analyzing the teams from both sides of the ball and giving his predictions.
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Some photoshop with Kobe accepting his MVP award from Stern.
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Pseudo-writer/entertainer and phony Bostonian Bill "Shaugnessy" Simmons picks the Lakers to beat the Celtics in six games in the Finals during his BS Report podcast…
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I'd like to see Kobe explain this injury….That is, if it's not a DOA certificate.
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Set to start on Saturday, FIO humor writer Brian Lutz previews the first round of this year's NBA Playoffs. In this "look from the left" at the playoffs, you can find: a quick overview, players to watch, some interesting facts, and Lutz's predictions. Get ready - IT'S PLAYOFF TIME!
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(Shots of Pau Gasol in agony during last night's game)Andrei Kirilenko seizes the oppurtunity and sinks his nails into Pau Gasol's leg while an alert Mehmet Okur screens the ref. Not pictured here are Gasol's sneakers, which were on fire at the time....
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