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San Antonio's 'We Did It' Guy Adds to List of Overly Excited Spurs Fans
A 17-point lead dissolved and the Memphis Grizzlies forced overtime, but the San Antonio Spurs took care of business at home and notched a Game 2 win. One Spurs fan might have been the most excited person on the face of the planet. Just...Show More Summary
Watch Memphis Grizzlies Fail at Rim 7 Times in Single Possession vs. Spurs
With the San Antonio Spurs scoring as many points in the second quarter as the Memphis Grizzlies did in the entire first half, the Memphis offense looked for anything to get moving. Missing seven consecutive shots at the rim likely isn't what they had in mind. Show More Summary
Game Predictions for Miami Heat vs Indiana Pacers in Eastern Conference Finals
Hey! Wake up! Don't you realize that the Eastern Conference finals are finally here? It feels like we saw Halley's Comet the last time we saw the Miami Heat play, but the time is nearly upon us, as the Heat finally face off with the third-seeded Indiana Pacers in the ECF. Show More Summary
The Week in Worst: Seriously guys, get it together
We're down to just four basketball teams! They're the only ones who are left. The others have all been relegated to the AFL or something. I think that's how the playoffs work. The teams who are no longer around played pretty badly, as you might expect. Show More Summary
Can NY Knicks Win a Title with Carmelo Anthony as Their Best Player?
In the aftermath of their depressing loss to the Indiana Pacers, New York Knicks fans have to face the hard truth—as long as Carmelo Anthony is their best player, they are not going to win an NBA championship. Keep in mind that we’re not talking about whether Anthony may or may not win a championship with the Knicks. Show More Summary
Dwight Howard Proves Again That It's All About Dwight Howard
Very rarely do I find myself siding with Mike D’Antoni. His core principles as a coach go against everything I believe is essential in winning a championship. His disregard for defense and propensity for relying on the three-point shot have ensured defeat endless times throughout his career. Show More Summary
Figuring out What Went Wrong in Golden State Warriors Second Round Loss
Two games into Round 2, it seemed as though the Golden State Warriors had suddenly become NBA title contenders. They had stolen home-court advantage away from the San Antonio Spurs, and one last-second defensive breakdown in Game 1 is all that separated Golden State from a commanding 2-0 lead. Show More Summary
Why Hero Ball Doesn't Cut It in NBA Playoffs
In the NBA playoffs, winning is the only thing that matters, which makes the prominence of Hero Ball a head-scratching reality. Just because a mentality is firmly entrenched in our collective consciousness doesn't mean that it's the proper method of approaching a situation. Show More Summary
What's Next for Paul Pierce Heading into Uncertain 2013 Offseason?
Should Paul Pierce stay or should he go? The Boston Celtics have got to let him know (to some extent) by June 30. That's the last day on which the C's can buy out the final year of Pierce's contract at a steep discount. Otherwise, they'll be on the hook for the full $15.3 million he's owed for the 2013-14 NBA season. Show More Summary
What's Next for Carmelo Anthony After Playoff Disappointment with NY Knicks?
Carmelo Anthony's best just wasn't good enough...again. His 39 points (on 15-of-29 shooting) in Game 6 against the Indiana Pacers couldn't quite keep alive the New York Knicks' hopes of cracking the Eastern Conference Finals. Not that Anthony's banner season was all for naught. Show More Summary
Biggest Concerns and Solutions for San Antonio Spurs' Title Push
The San Antonio Spurs entered the 2013 NBA playoffs as a prominent championship contender and remain a favorite following their Game 1 rout of the Memphis Grizzlies. The veteran team dispelled any doubts created during their series against...Show More Summary
Watch: Hibbert’s Monster Block On Melo, Pacers Advance To ECF
For the first time since the Pacers magical 61 win season back in 2004, the Indiana Pacers are headed back to the Eastern Conference Finals. That year, the rough and tumble Pacers lost to the eventual NBA champion Detroit Pistons in the ECF and were led by a group of bad character guys like the [...]
Will Miami Heat-Indiana Pacers Be Another Bitter Grudge Match?
After a heated matchup with the Chicago Bulls in the conference semifinals, it seems as if the Miami Heat could be in for exactly the same thing with the Indiana Pacers, who are coming to kick off the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday. Show More Summary
What We Learned About the NY Knicks from Their 2nd-Round Playoff Series
The New York Knicks are out of the playoffs after losing to the Indiana Pacers in six games. The Knicks struggled offensively for most of the series and have only themselves to blame for missing out on a chance to play the Miami Heat in the conference finals. Show More Summary
Figuring out What Went Wrong in New York Knicks' 2nd Round Loss
“We all know what the goal we had set. Everybody wants to win the championship: that’s the goal, that’s the ultimate goal…We’ll take this time off this offseason to regroup and come back better and stronger next season.” – Carmelo Anthony, NBA.com. Show More Summary
Indiana's George Hill Releases 'All Gold Everything Pacers' Rap Song
Trinidad James would not be proud. Indiana Pacers guard George Hill released an "All Gold Everything Pacers" rap song just before the NBA playoffs began. He along with a few of friends—one of whom included Mike Epps—wrote and recorded the song in less than 48 hours. Show More Summary
Metta World Peace Is a Weather Man
There are two major approaches to being a weatherman. There's the straightforward, "meteorologist" approach, and then there are the guys who try to have fun with the job. Metta World Peace is somehow in a third category on his own. Metta...Show More Summary
'FOREVER DIRK' Ad Will Celebrate Nowitzki During NBA Finals
The NBA FInals begin June 6, and while we still don't know which teams will be involved, we do know that we're going to see plenty of Dirk Nowitzki, who is the centerpiece for a new commercial in the NBA's "BIG" campaign. A commercial...Show More Summary
Breaking Down What Rajon Rondo Must Do to Become Elite NBA Point Guard
Rajon Rondo is one of the most polarizing players in the NBA, especially when it comes to discussions of his value. Coaches, players and writers in league circles often list him amongst the best players in the league. Others, however,...Show More Summary
NBA Teams That Should Tank for Andrew Wiggins and 2014 Draft Class
When the 2014 NBA draft approaches next summer, several NBA squads will be hoping the lottery balls bounce in their favor. Who wouldn't want a chance to select Andrew Wiggins, Kansas' incoming 6'8" small forward, who has superstar written...Show More Summary
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