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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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NBA Playoff Predictions
Previews and predictions of the best opening-round line-up in NBA Playoff History
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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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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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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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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!
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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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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.
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2005 NBA Conference Finals Playoff Preview: Miami versus Detroit and Phoenix versus San Antonio
The showdowns that basketball fans have awaited all season are here at last--Miami versus Detroit and Phoenix versus San Antonio to determine the Eastern and Western Conference champions respectively. Basketball Spotlight breaks down both series, explaining who will win--and why.
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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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2008 NBA East Playoff Matchups
A breakdown and predictions of the 2008 Eastern Conference NBA Playoffs.
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2008 NBA West Playoff Matchups
A breakdown and predictions of the 2008 Western Conference NBA Playoffs.
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Conference Semi-Final Match-Ups
Several playoff newcombers in the hunt for an NBA Title
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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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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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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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NBA Fines Mavericks' Mark Cuban
Dallas Mavericks owner, Mark Cuban, is paying big fines and entertaining NBA fans, at the same time.
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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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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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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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2007 NBA West Playoff Matchups
A breakdown and predictions of the 2007 Western Conference NBA Playoffs.
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'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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2007 NBA East Playoff Matchups
A breakdown and predictions of the 2007 Eastern Conference NBA Playoffs.
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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.
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Barbaro to Win the Triple Crown?
The sport of kings has longed for a Triple Crown Winner for nearly three decades. With a victory at the Kentucky Derby, Barbaro is the newest hope to join an elite group.
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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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Cavs Blow Past Wizards
Without stars Gilbert Arenas and Caron Butler, the Washington Wizards fizzle against Lebron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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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.
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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 Western Conference Preview
The West has long been the powerhouse conference in the NBA. With the East improving, will they dominate again this season?
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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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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.
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Hofstra U Pitcher Kayleigh Lotti
In a sports world filled with huge decisions, intense competition and performance-enhancing drugs, Kayleigh Lotti is a refreshing athlete who brings fans back to reality.
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Sporting Shareware part 3
Four more shareware programs for sports junkies
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Barry Bonds Ties Babe Ruth
Barry Bonds may have tied Babe Ruth for second place on the all-time home run list, but Major League Baseball fans are not celebrating.
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Duke Blue Devils Lacrosse Team
The Duke Blue Devils have always been known as great scholars and sportsmen. With the indictment of two lacrosse players for rape, Duke has earned its evil nickname.
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Kobe Wins NBA 2008 MVP Award
Kobe Bryant wins his first ever NBA MVP award.
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T-Mac Snubbed Again
Tracy McGrady is 0-6 in NBA playoff series, yet the blame he's receiving is undeserved.
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Vols Pat Summitt Paid a Million
The Tennessee Women's basketball program made history, when it paid head coach Pat Summitt a million dollars. It's about time.
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2007 NBA Summer Preview
NBA excitement continues even after the regular season and playoffs are completed.
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Albert Belle Stalks Girlfriend
Albert Belle flexed his muscles in the 1995 World Series, but he'll be remembered more for stalking and screaming than for his baseball feats.
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Cincinnati Reds Ken Griffey Silent
The silence in Cincinnati is not at all unusual. It's Ken Griffey Jr., and he's not talking . . . again.
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Green Bay Packers Brett Favre
Brett Favre has been labeled selfish for making the Packers wait a few months for his retirement decision. Anyone calling Favre selfish obviously doesn't know Favre.
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