By Paul Gotham One play does not make a game or season, but it can represent something larger. In this case, the final play of game four from the Oklahoma City Thunder-Los Angeles Clippers Western Conference semi-finals tells a tale. In case you haven't already seen it: This is too easy, but let's get it out of the way: a high school team runs a more … [Read more...] about Westbrook’s missed game-winner exactly what Thunder keep missing
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Roberto Duran, Larry Bird, Mo Cheeks and the NBA Round 2
By Paul Gotham Nothing up my sleeve It shouldn't come as a surprise that San Antonio advanced. After all, they have Pop, the "Big Fundamental," a guy who comes off the bench who would start for every other team in the league and role players who enjoy being role players. Did I mention Pop? It's just that Dallas had them dead to rights. Game four. At home. With the … [Read more...] about Roberto Duran, Larry Bird, Mo Cheeks and the NBA Round 2
NBA Finals predictions, Western Conference Playoffs X-Factors
By: Joe Mags The NBA playoffs are here. This season's West is as strong a conference as any in NBA history; the 48-win Phoenix Suns will attest to how loaded the Top 8 teams featured in round one are this year. Here's a look at the projected difference makers in each opening series. San Antonio Spurs (No. 1) vs. Dallas Mavericks (No. 8): Patrick Mills: San Antonio has … [Read more...] about NBA Finals predictions, Western Conference Playoffs X-Factors
2014 Eastern Conference Playoff Preview
By: Joe Manganiello The best basketball players in the world begin post-season play this weekend. (The Playoffs are almost here!!!!!) Here is a breakdown of each playoff team in each conference. Atlanta Hawks - No. 8 How did they get here? In short, they outlasted the New York Knicks. Manhattan’s team played over .500 basketball in 2014, and even though the … [Read more...] about 2014 Eastern Conference Playoff Preview
NBA Power Rankings: March 21
By Joe Manganiello and Dave Holcomb 1. San Antonio Spurs: They haven’t lost since Feb. 21, and are scoring over 116 points per 100 possessions in March. Like it or not, a rematch of the 2013 NBA Finals is on the table. 2. Los Angeles Clippers: The Spurs and Clippers are outscoring opponents by nearly 16 points per 100 possessions this month, but in much different ways. … [Read more...] about NBA Power Rankings: March 21