November 2009
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NBA Season - Defense Pays Off
If there is one thing that always sticks in the NBA its that defense wins championships. Can you recall the last time a team won the Title without it? The truth is that a fast run and gun style offense can only get you to the playoffs, it’s defense that pays off in the end. Here are some of the top defensive teams this year.
Boston Celtics
There is little doubt which team in the NBA is...
NBA Hoops Preview: Suns, 76ers, Raptors, Spurs
There are five games on tonight including one between two teams that don’t play a lot of defense, the Suns and 76ers, and a couple that struggle with consistency.
Phoenix Suns at Philadelphia 76ers
The surprise Phoenix Suns pay a visit to Philadelphia and the 76ers in what should be an exciting game between two teams that don’t play a lot of defense.
The Suns are favored by 1.5...
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NBA 09-10 Season - Looking to Make a Statement
With the NBA season beginning, there are a number of teams that are looking to make a statement, whether its separating from the middle pack or cementing themselves at the top and then there are those who are looking to turn the corner. Here are a couple of teams that should be interesting to watch as the season unfolds.
-Memphis Grizzlies
There has never been a more exciting team to watch in...
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NBA Season - Sixth Man of the Year Predictions
There are a number of SMOY award candidates on Contending teams that could easily be starters. I have listed only three but there are a few other players like Lamar Odom or Nate Robinson that could easily win as well. Here are three main candidates to look out for.
1-Rasheed Wallace : After leaving one eastern conference contender to another, Rasheed seems poised to help Boston get back to the...
NBA Betting Roundup: Bulls, Cavaliers, Spurs, Jazz
Just two games on tonight one of which is two teams going in opposite directions while the other is a pick ‘em.
Chicago Bulls at Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers (-11.5) who are dominant at home going 41-3 face a Chicago Bulls (+11.5) that has been outscored on the road by an average of 18 points.
The Cleveland Cavaliers (-11.5) traded for Shaquille O’Neal to get an...
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NBA 09-10 Season - Race For DOY Award
This seasons Defensive player of the year candidates are few in number, and are subject to change as the season goes on, which they almost always do so here goes. I have left Kobe off the list as I don’t see him handling much of the defensive responsibilities now that Artest is on the team. Lebron is another Candidate I have left off. The previous season Lebron had to play a lot of defence...
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NBA Betting Roundup: Undefeated Suns vs Magic
There are 10 NBA basketball games on tonight including an undefeated Phoenix Suns team as underdogs against the Orlando Magic.
Boston Celtics (+12) at Minnesota Timberwolves (-12)
This game would be totally uninteresting if it weren’t for the 12-point spread.
Boston gives up the fewest points in the league. They’re tied for the highest shooting percentage. And they’re...
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NBA Betting Roundup: Iverson's Grizzlies Debut vs...
Allen Iverson makes his debut for the Memphis Grizzlies tonight as he looks to return to the form that made him one of the NBA’s most feared players in one of 5 match-ups tonight.
Memphis Grizzlies (+1.5) at Sacramento Kings (-1.5)
The Memphis Grizzlies are coming off of a 133-123 loss to the Denver Nuggets. In the loss they shot 70 percent on their way to a 40-point first quarter before...
October 2009
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NBA Betting Roundup: Lakers, Mavericks, Knicks,...
Tonight we see a ton of action with 13 games on the docket with a lot of teams still trying to shake off the pre-season rust that gives oddsmakers headaches and NBA betting fans opportunities.
Los Angeles Lakers (-8) at Dallas Mavericks (+8)
Dallas has lost just one game, but already Dallas fans are worried that they’ll see a repeat of last year where they started 0-4 at home and 2-7...
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The 2009-2010 NBA Season Will Be Awesome
If you are in any way a fan of the National Basketball Association (and many aren’t), then you are absolutely going to love the upcoming season. The moves that have been made during the summer are even better than the end of the 2007-2008 season when all the free agents moved around. Let’s take a quick look. 1. Lakers - getting Ron Artest and keeping Lamar Odom. Those two signings...
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The Top 5 Impact Rookie Fantasy Basketball Players...
The 2008 NBA Lottery Draft was somewhat predictable, even if the Miami Heat made noise that they were going to bypass prized Kansas State alum Michael Beasley. After the dust has settled, fantasy basketball owners can look toward the season and try to take stock of the different picks. In no particular order, below are the top five impact rookies for 2008-2009 and how they might fare in the coming...
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Fantasy Basketball Sleepers For 09-10
The NBA season is about to start as I’m writing this, and I can’t wait. Opening night is tonight, and I’ll be watching as many of the games as I possibly can. I find myself in a fantasy basketball league every year now, and it’s not uncommon for me to have more than one team. This year, I only have one team, and my wife is really happy about this. Anyway, I want to discuss...
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Sleeper NBA Teams For 2009-2010
The 09-10 NBA season is almost upon us, and basketball fans have to be excited about what should be a great season. The balance of power between the East and West looks natural, as the Cavs, Magic, and Celtics could all vie for championships this season. In the West, the Lakers do look the strongest, but this is always a deep conference and other teams like the Spurs, Nuggets, Mavericks, Blazers,...
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NJ Nets 2009-2010 Preseason Outlook
After losing Jason Kidd, Richard Jefferson and Vince Carter the past year and a half, the Nets are looking to build around a talented, young core to become contenders again. New York Nets tickets sold a lot more when they were contending every year in the NBA. Casual basketball fans might not know at this point who exactly is on the Nets, but the potential they have with young talent could turn...
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The LA Clippers 2009-2010 Outlook
The 2008-2009 season was another disappointing season for the Los Angeles Clippers. While so many recent years seem to end up that way in Clipper nation, the upcoming season could be exciting. Led by Blake Griffin’s arrival to town as the #1 overall draft pick, plus a much healthier cast, Los Angeles Clippers tickets could become a hot commodity in So Cal. Two young, athletic players will...
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A Preview of the 2009 New York Knicks
The New York Knicks have been dreadful the last bunch of years and this year may be no different. Many fans have come to terms with the fact that last year and this year can be considered “throw-away years” since the Knicks are building up their cash arsenal to acquire some big name players next year.
The Knick management wants to win in 2009, but not if it negatively impacts their...
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Will the 2009-2010 Golden State Warriors Make the...
The Golden State warriors had a major let down season in 08’-09’ failing to win even 30 games, 29-53 overall. The 2007 playoffs for the Warriors was something they wish recreate, making the playoffs and winning the first round. The Warriors had the 2nd highest scoring average at 109 points per game but were the worst defensive team giving up 112 points per game, last in the NBA. If...
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Denver Nuggets 2009-2010 NBA Season Preview
The Denver Nuggets were one of the surprising teams of the NBA last season. Not many expected the Denver Nuggets - who were notorious for losing in the first round it seems - to make it to the Western Conference Finals. The Nuggets were out manned and out played against the Lakers but that still doesn’t take away from the excellent season they had. The Nuggets look to improve on this...
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Will the Lakers Dominate in 2009-2010?
The NBA season has just about arrived, and the Los Angeles Lakers are the definite favorite entering the season. Why, you might ask?
Well, for one, they’re the defending champions. They defeated the Orlando Magic with relative ease in the NBA finals, and looked very solid throughout the duration of the 2009 NBA playoffs.
It should also be noted that the only significant player the Lakers...
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Are the 2009-2010 Charlotte Bobcats a Playoff...
The Charlotte Bobcats are an interesting team entering the 09’-10’ season. Why is this so? The Bobcats played well at the end of the 09’ season and hopefully they can continue their end of the season momentum. Larry Brown is an excellent basketball teacher and should keep the young Bobcats hungry for the playoffs. The Bobcats were on the verge last season but fell just short....
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Golden State Warriors 2009-2010 Predictions
The Golden State Warriors peaked when they defeated the 67 win Dallas Mavericks in the 07’ playoffs - since them they haven’t done much. Their defense the last two season has been one of the worst in the league - if not the worst. They can score when they want but don’t play any defense and let teams back in games. If one thing needs to change is their defensive mentality,...
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Atlanta Hawks 2009 NBA Preview
The Atlanta Hawks were one of the more efficient teams in the NBA Eastern Conference during the 08-09 basketball season. Having built upon the modest success of the season before, the Hawks were a solid regular season team that showed potential to break through in the playoffs.
The Hawks advanced through the first round of the playoffs, defeating the Miami Heat in round one, before meeting the...