By Kyle Soppe The Pacers fell victim to the "good" Magic on Sunday night, as they fell 107-94 to Orlando. It was the odd numbered quarters that doomed the visitors, as the lost the first and third by a combined 27 points, but won the even quarters by 15 points. In typical Magic fashion, Orlando was +27 from deep and -22 from inside the three point line. No wonder … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Pacers @ Magic
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Box Score Breakdown | 76ers @ Magic
By Kyle Soppe The 76ers have been getting lots of love from Drew Shaner and Chris Volo, so they are today's "Box Score Breakdown". They traveled to Orlando, and were beaten badly by a well balanced Magic team, 103-87. The home team never trailed in this game, but their 16 point halftime advantage didn't grow in the final 24 minutes, as the teams played to a draw in the … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | 76ers @ Magic
The Most Important, Valuable, Irreplaceable, Memorable and Statistically Remarkable Player
By Ian Levy - This post first appeared at Hickory-High.com Debate over the naming of this season's MVP has grown increasingly active and contentious over the past few weeks. Opinions have been flying in from every direction. Arguments have been made for Derrick Rose, against Derrick Rose, and for Dwight Howard. Even Kevin Love, Kyle Lowry and Russell Westbrook have had their … [Read more...] about The Most Important, Valuable, Irreplaceable, Memorable and Statistically Remarkable Player
NBA Thumbnail Tales | Conference Semis 2010
By Paul Gotham Brief notes on the second round of the playoffs. Eastern Conference Celtics vs. Cavs Cleveland grabbed the one-game advantage. Is it a case of too little, too late for the Cs? Doc Rivers waited until now to call out Rasheed Wallace's defense. It's not like we didn't see this coming. On the offensive end Rajon Rondo is going to need some help if the … [Read more...] about NBA Thumbnail Tales | Conference Semis 2010
NBA Splinters | August 25th, 2009
By Paul Gotham Reckoning Season Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady face personal crossroads this upcoming season. Both entered the league with much fanfare. Golden State chose Carter with the fifth choice of the '98 draft. Toronto picked T-Mac ninth in the '97 draft. Since draft night Carter has played on teams that have won three playoff series. As of now, Carter does not … [Read more...] about NBA Splinters | August 25th, 2009