Articles related to "Nba Playoffs"
LA Clippers Historic Playoff Run
In most NBA cities, a team advancing to the second round of the playoffs is nice but not historic. For the LA Clippers, it is a three-decade benchmark.
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• nba playoffs
• 2006 nba playoffs
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2005 NBA First Round Eastern Conference Playoff Preview
NCAA basketball fans use the term "bracketology" to describe their efforts to forecast the outcome of March Madness. Basketball Spotlight offers its own version of "bracketology" NBA-style, with a preview of the first round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs and a prediction of who will eventually meet in the Eastern Conference Finals.
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• playoffs
• shaq
• kidd
• carter
2005 NBA Second Round Playoff Preview: Detroit versus Indiana and Phoenix versus Dallas
Two NBA second round series featuring contrasting styles of play will begin on Monday. Phoenix and Dallas can both be expected to regularly surpass 100 points in their Western Conference Semifinal matchup, while the Detroit-Indiana Eastern Conference Semifinal figures to feature a lot of scores in the 90-85 range--or lower.
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• indiana
• phoenix
• dallas
• nba
2005 NBA Second Round Playoff Preview: Miami versus Washington and San Antonio versus Seattle
The second round of the NBA Playoffs begins on Sunday. Dwyane Wade and Shaquille O'Neal will lead the Miami Heat against the explosive Washington Wizards in one Eastern Conference Semifinal, while the first Western Conference Semifinal to get underway is a battle between San Antonio and Seattle, two teams that each breezed through the first round with 4-1 victories.
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• wizards
• shaq
• wade
• spurs
Cavaliers NBA Playoff Sleeper Bet?
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.
• 2006 nba playoffs
• cleveland cavaliers
• cavs
• detroit pistons
• flip saunders
Hawks Shoot for 2008 NBA Playoffs
Josh Smith impresses with his athleticism and production, and has the Atlanta Hawks playing well.
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• atlanta hawks early success 2007
• josh smith league leader in blocked shots
• josh smith shot blocking
• atlanta hawks trade rumors
Larry Bird Blames Indianna Pacers
Larry Bird is up to his old tricks. He's speaking with bravado and making demands. This time, though, Bird is not mocking opponents; he's calling out his Indiana Pacers.
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• indiana pacers
• indiana
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NBA needs a George Mason
The NBA playoffs need help. The league's own version of George Mason, the NCAA's 2006 Cinderella, would spice up two months of playoff boredom. But who fits the slipper?
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• cavaliers
• clippers
• lebron james
NBA Playoff Predictions
Previews and predictions of the best opening-round line-up in NBA Playoff History
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• western conference
• eastern conference
• playoff predictions
• playoff match-ups
NBA Playoff Race
The sprint for the playoffs is underway as Western-Conference teams 1-6 are seperated by only 2 games with a handful remaining
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• western conference playoffs
• western conference playoff race
• eastern conference playoffs
• kobe bryant
NBA Suspends Kings' Ron Artest
Ron Artest is up to his old tricks. The NBA has suspended Artest again and, shockingly, Artest again believes he's being treated unfairly. Shall we pity or discard him?
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• artest
• nba playoffs
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• sacramento kings
Spurs Take Series Lead Over Suns
The Spurs are only one win away from becoming Western Conference Champs after winning Game 5 over the under-manned Phoenix Suns after Game 4 suspension of key Suns player
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• san antonio spurs
• basketball playoffs
• nba playoffs
• 2007 playoffs
Stojakovic's Cat - The Observable NBA Playoffs
KG pioneers a field of science and makes new acquaintances, but has yet to meet a certain teammate.
Shaq hosts America's Next Great Point Guard, while Kobe is mercifully excluded from an ad campaign.
The playoffs are here!
• los angeles
• lakers
• kobe
• o'neal
• bryant
The Golden State Warriors
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?
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• golden state warriors
• dallas mavericks
• don nelson
• baron davis
Timberwolves Eddie Griffin Sued
The NBA enjoyed great ratings for the 2006 playoffs, but Eddie Griffin is a stark reminder that player news just keeps getting worse.
• eddie griffin
• minnesota timberwolves
• nba
• nba playoffs
• escalade
2007 NBA 2nd RD Playoff Matchups
With so much excitement of the first round of the 2007 NBA Playoffs, fans are taking more interest in the conference semifinals.
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• lebron james
• pistons vs bulls
• cavs vs nets
• spurs vs suns
2008 NBA East Playoff Matchups
A breakdown and predictions of the 2008 Eastern Conference NBA Playoffs.
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• nba eastern conference 2008
• lebron james leads cleveland in playoffs
• toronto raptors playoffs hopes
2008 NBA January Power Rankings
With the NBA trade deadline near, teams hope to improve their chances of a title run.
• 2008 nba power rankings
• boston celtics dominate east
• 2007-2008 nba playoffs
• nba team rankings
• andrew bynum injury
2008 NBA West Playoff Matchups
A breakdown and predictions of the 2008 Western Conference NBA Playoffs.
• 2008 nba playoffs
• 2008 nba title
• san antonio vs phoenix
• lakers vs denver nuggets
• utah jazz vs houston rockets
Ben Wallace Unhappy in Chicago
The Chicago Bulls seemed primed for a title run with the off-season signing of Ben Wallace. Now, the defensive force is unhappy and the Bulls are losing regularly.
• chicago bulls ben wallace
• scott skiles
• nba defensive player of the year
• ben gordon
• kirk heinrich
Conference Semi-Final Match-Ups
Several playoff newcombers in the hunt for an NBA Title
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• conference semi-finals
• lakers
• celtics
• kobe byant
FCC Considers Major Changes In TV Station Ownership Rules
The FCC is considering major changes in the rules governing ownership of local television stations. Read how they can impact what you see on TV. Also, find out what network is televising your favorite NBA and NHL playoff games. This week in television history remembers "Gimma A Break." Our Web site of the week looks at the official fan club for "24."
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• keifer sutherland
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• nell carter
• joey lawrence
Is LeBron James a victim?
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.
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• lebron james as good as jordan
• nba legends
• lebron james legacy
• 2007 nba playoffs
It's TV Turnoff week, but I can't turn my TV off!
It's TV Turnoff week, but I can't seem to turn the thing off. What can I do? The NBA Playoffs are on! But the commercials are almost unbearable...
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• advertising
LeBron James Is NBA Stats Leader
Arguably the most celebrated player in the history of the NBA, LeBron James exploded into professional basketball and hasn't slowed down since arriving in 2003.
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• cleveland cavaliers forward
• nba rookie of the year
• nba all-star game mvp
• all nba team
NBA MVP Finalists
As the playoffs approach, four finalists have emerged in the chase for the greatest NBA individual honor: the MVP trophy
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• kobe bryant
• lebron james
NY Knicks Show Promise in Win
The New York Knick basketball club shows maturity and desire to make the playoffs in their first post-All Star game, a win over the Orlando Magic
• 2007 nba season
• new york knicks
• isiah thomas
• stephon marbury
• 2007 nba playoffs
Raptors Deserve More Praise
The Toronto Raptors are one of the most exciting and successful teams in the NBA this year, yet are still underrated by fans and networks.
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• jamario moon
Robert Horry NBA's Role Player
How could a NBA player score 7.2 points-per-game and possibly make it to the Hall of Fame? By winning 7 rings and hitting enough big shots to fill a highlight reel.
• nba
• basketball
• robert horry
• san antonio spurs
• spurs
The Enigmatic Antoine Walker, Part I
Do you like Antoine Walker's game? Half of the people watching NBA games probably agree with you. Do you not like Antoine Walker's game? Well...half of the fans watching NBA games probably agree with you, too. Why is Walker's game so loved--and so hated?
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• boston celtics
• miami heat
• tommy heinsohn
• indiana pacers
'01 Lottery Playoff Stat Breakdown
Top ten draft picks can be an expensive investment - and the returns aren't always favorable. Which franchise got their money's worth in the 2001 Lottery?
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• 2001 draft lottery
• nba
• playoffs
• statistics
2007 NBA December Power Rankings
After two solid months of basketball, it's becoming clearer which NBA teams are likely to finish atop the league.
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• boston celtics dominate east
• 2007-2008 nba playoffs
• nba team rankings
• dirk nowitzki conserving energy for playoffs
2007 NBA East Playoff Matchups
A breakdown and predictions of the 2007 Eastern Conference NBA Playoffs.
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• nba west playoffs
• nba western conference
• lebron james
• toronto raptors playoffs
2007 NBA November Power Rankings
It's still too early to tell, but there seems to be new contenders in the NBA for the 2007-2008 season.
• 2007 nba power rankings
• boston celtics title contender
• 2007-2008 nba playoffs
• nba team rankings
• lebron james playing well
2007 NBA West Playoff Matchups
A breakdown and predictions of the 2007 Western Conference NBA Playoffs.
• 2007 nba playoffs
• dallas vs golden state
• mavs vs warriors
• suns vs lakers
• phoenix vs la
Bulls Face Pistons in Second Round
Chicago made short work of the defending champions, Miami Heat, but Detroit will offer more of a challenge in this second round playoff matchup.
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• detroit pistons vs chicago bulls
• detroit pistons versus chicago bulls
• ben wallace plays former team
• ben wallace faces former team
Cavs Blow Past Wizards
Without stars Gilbert Arenas and Caron Butler, the Washington Wizards fizzle against Lebron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
• lebron james
• 2007 nba playoffs
• lebron moves to second round
• cleveland cavs vs washington wizards
• cleveland cavaliers vs washington wizards
January 2008 NBA Trade Rumors
NBA teams hope to improve their rosters to make a push for the 2008 NBA Playoffs.
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• 2008 nba trade rumors
• ben wallace on the trade block
• ben wallace trade rumors
• tracy mcgrady trade rumors
Miami Heat Overcome Injuries
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.
• 2007 nba playoffs
• dwayne wade
• shaquille o'neal
• miami heat
• pat riley
NBA Eastern Conference Preview
The Eastern Conference is catching up with the talent of the West. Here is a look at who will make the playoffs and who is bound for the lottery.
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• nba playoff seedings 2007/08
• nba lottery teams 2007/08
• boston celtics
• chicago bulls
NBA Western Conference Preview
The West has long been the powerhouse conference in the NBA. With the East improving, will they dominate again this season?
• nba western conference preview
• nba playoff seedings 2007
• nba lottery teams
• phoenix suns
• houston rockets
Pistons Return to Semifinals
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.
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• nba playoffs
• pistons return to semifinals
• pistons return to eastern conference finals
• chauncey billups
T-Mac Hopes to Shine in Playoffs
McGrady hopes he and Yao Ming can lead the Rockets deep into the playoffs. He has never been past the first round.
• tracy mcgrady
• t-mac
• yao ming
• yao
• mcgrady has never been past the first round
The Best NBA Poster Dunks
It's never fun to end up on an NBA poster when you are the defender, especially when the opposing player makes you look bad and you end up getting "posterized"
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• jordan dunk over ewing 1991
• davis kirilenko dunk 2007 nba playoffs
• john starks the dunk knicks bulls
• vince carter french toast best dunk ever olympics
The World's Best Artichoke Dip
If you're wondering what appetizer to make for that next dinner party, I've got your answer. This hot artichoke dip is easy to make, and great for many occasions.
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