Articles related to "2008 Nba Eastern Conference Finals"

The defending champions, San Antonio Spurs, are eliminated from the 2008 NBA Playoffs, while the Los Angeles Lakers move onward.

May 30, 2008 - Phil Partington

Boston Celtics continue to be the team to beat in the season. Yet, the San Antonio Spurs are the defending champions.

Mar 25, 2008 - Phil Partington

The Mavericks will pose as the Spurs' stiffest challenge, LeBron James won't make it to the Finals next season and the Boston Celtics are suddenly relevant

Jul 7, 2007 - Rob Greenfield

Tim Donaghy's actions were unconscionable but should not be grouped with other questionable circumstances regarding the integrity of the NBA due to simple economics.

Jul 26, 2007 - Chris Bernucca

Los Angeles Lakers face the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals for the first time in 21 years.

Jun 2, 2008 - Phil Partington

Paul Pierce is considered one of the most dominating NBA players in the NBA's Eastern Conference because of his late game heroics and team leadership.

Jan 19, 2007 - Mark Barnes

The Boston Celtics hold tight to its number one rank; several teams shake things up with blockbuster trades; the Utah Jazz and Houston Rockets get hot; and much more!

Feb 20, 2008 - Phil Partington

The sprint for the playoffs is underway as Western-Conference teams 1-6 are seperated by only 2 games with a handful remaining

Apr 9, 2008 - Joshua Ryan Crawford

2007 Detroit Pistons NBA Season Preview

Sep 1, 2007 - Phil Partington

From the Slam Dunk Contest, Three-Point Shootout, Rookie Challenge, etc. to the NBA All Star Game itself, NBA All Star Weekend is rich with history and excitement.

Jan 25, 2008 - Phil Partington

There are many who consider Lebron James the greatest basketball player ever. To be worthy of that accolade, however, Lebron must first win MVPs and Championships.

Feb 17, 2009 - Frank Leal

The 2010 NBA All Star game reserves were announced on Thursday night, as these 14 additional players join the 10 starters to complete this year's All Star teams.

Jan 28, 2010 - Ryan Gamble

As the NBA regular season heads down the home stretch, it is time to size up the contenders and look at their chances.

Mar 13, 2009 - Frank Leal

Dallas is on its second big win streak of the year, and Phoenix, Utah and San Antonio remain in the top 5 in Suite101's NBA Power Rankings.

Dec 31, 2006 - Mark Barnes

To whom much is given, much is expected. Many people have said that Kobe Bryant's performances in the first four games of the NBA Finals constitute a choke-job.

Jun 14, 2008 - Nick Meyer

The Detroit Pistons win ten games straight to put pressure on Eastern Conference leader, Boston Celtics.

Jan 3, 2008 - Phil Partington

As the NBA All-Star Game approaches, Suite101 evaluates NBA players who should start for the Eastern Conference.

Dec 29, 2006 - Mark Barnes

Eighth seeded Golden State was supposed to crumble against the first seeded defending Western Conference Champions. Instead, they pulled off a shocking upset.

May 4, 2007 - Phil Partington

After a horrible start to the 2006-2007 season, the Phoenix Suns have won 14 straight games and are first in Suite101's NBA Power Rankings.

Dec 17, 2006 - Mark Barnes

The defending NBA champion Celtics handled the Pistons in their first meeting but the rivalry promises to get more intense by season's end with Finals berth on the line.

Nov 10, 2008 - Billy Rhodes

As NBA players go, the New Jersey Nets' Richard Jefferson might fit into the category of underrated NBA players. Jefferson, though, continues to make the Nets one of the

Jan 13, 2007 - Mark Barnes

The king is dead; well, at least his 2008-2009 NBA season is. Cleveland has one more year to convince LeBron to remain a Cav or he will be lost to the New York Knicks.

Jun 15, 2009 - Joseph Franco

The NBA Power Rankings belong to the Phoenix Suns, who have won 16 straight games, but Dallas has an NBA-best 38 wins and is a very close second.

Jan 28, 2007 - Mark Barnes

Suite101 was one of several reputable sources, predicting the Cleveland Cavaliers to play for the NBA championship. Unlike others, we're sticking by our prediction.

Feb 23, 2007 - Mark Barnes

The 2009 Atlanta Hawks are an improved version of last year's team. A team that marched into the Eastern Conference Playoffs, and pushed the Celtics to their limit.

Apr 23, 2009 - Jeff Harrison

Numerous players are honored with a selection to the 2008 NBA All Star Game.

Feb 1, 2008 - Phil Partington

He was first dubbed "Magic" when a sports reporter saw this 15 year old perform a Triple Double during a High School game of hoops in Lansing. He saw something special.

Feb 19, 2010 - Jim Galloway

2007 Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Season Preview

Aug 22, 2007 - Phil Partington

During a season where most teams have been plagued by an unusual amount of injuries, the Miami Heat try to get all their veterans on the court at the right time.

Apr 11, 2007 - Phil Partington

The Eastern Conference looks stronger than ever with the big teams making key acquisitions but will it be enough in the end to dethrone the Lakers?

Nov 10, 2009 - Srdan Latinovic

April is when the National Basketball Association playoffs kickoff. Last year it was the Boston Celtics who took the crown.

Apr 19, 2009 - Rhonda Campbell

Former Canadian national team coach Jay Triano was retained as head coach of the Toronto Raptors despite not leading the Canadian NBA club to the Playoffs in 2008-09.

May 14, 2009 - David Hein

Reviews of the Celtics' prematurely nicknamed "Big Three" of Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, and Paul Pierce are mixed at best.

Aug 1, 2007 - Matthew Nicholas Petersen

With the NBA trade deadline near, teams hope to improve their chances of a title run.

Jan 24, 2008 - Phil Partington

The top players in the East of the first half of the 2009-2010 NBA season.

Dec 29, 2009 - Phil Partington

The NBA All-Star game is still a ways off, but the debate about which NBA players should be there is already heating up.

Dec 1, 2006 - Mark Barnes

It took six games to end the Chicago Bulls' playoff run, and now the Detroit Pistons eagerly await the winner of the Cavs-Nets series.

May 18, 2007 - Phil Partington

It is clear in today's NBA that most teams will only go as far as their point guard will take them.

Apr 22, 2009 - Frank Leal

With the pressure on, the best basketball players stand out. Who stands out the most?

Dec 23, 2009 - FJ Parlan

The Golden State Warriors are in the second round of the NBA playoffs after defeating the Dallas Mavericks, Thursday night. Wait a second, is this right?

May 4, 2007 - Andrew Nostvick

The New York Liberty take a 1-0 lead in the 2008 WNBA Eastern Conference Finals.

Sep 26, 2008 - Mark Fontes

The 2009 NBA Finals feature a match up few expected; few wanted even. However, basketball faithful should take notice. Two players are changing everything.

Jun 7, 2009 - Andrew DeGraff

A breakdown and predictions of the 2008 Eastern Conference NBA Playoffs.

Apr 18, 2008 - Phil Partington

LeBron James has been criticized over the last few weeks for his decision making at the end of playoff games. But analysts and sportswriters are judging too soon.

May 29, 2007 - Rob Greenfield

The Denver Nuggets hoped Andre Miller would be the centerpiece in their resurgence; now Miller has a new home with the Philadelphia 76er's. Suite101 profiles Andre Miller

Jan 23, 2007 - Mark Barnes

The addition of Shaquille O'Neal provides Cleveland with a dominate big man to complement the talent and athletic ability of LeBron James.

Jun 26, 2009 - Bryan Parker

With the playoffs right around the corner, it is time to preview the four series in the East and predict the winners.

Apr 17, 2009 - Frank Leal

With the recent trade for Garnett, Boston has suddenly become a contender for the Eastern Conference title, and Danny Ainge can keep his job for a little while longer.

Jul 31, 2007 - Rob Greenfield

The Cleveland Cavaliers have surprised even the most astute onlookers, with the Cavs' run through the 2006 NBA playoffs. The Detroit Pistons are more shocked than anyone.

May 18, 2006 - Mark Barnes

The NBA Power Rankings aren't changing much these days, especially at the top, where the streaking Dallas Mavericks just keep winning.

Mar 11, 2007 - Mark Barnes