Saturday, May 21, 2011

Breaking Trends On 'NBA Playoffs'

NBA Playoffs: A Minute to Minute Breakdown of Last Nights Mavs-Thunder Game – Last nights Mavericks -Thunder game was huge. Huge for Dirk coming off the game that made him “the most liked German in the history of the United States”, huge for the Thunder after they are the first team since San Diego State in March to be totally cool giving up 40-plus points to a white dude, a big game for Scott Brooks to fix the reputation that I gave him of being the most clueless coach … (This story continues here)

NBA playoffs: Mavs aim to take tighter defense – Take a sweep of the Lakers, a nine-day layoff and a dominant outing by Dirk Nowitzki in Game 1 of the Western Conference… (This story continues here)

NBA Playoffs 2011: Schedule, Results and Bold Playoff Predictions – Each series is tied up 1-1 in the 2011 NBA playoffs as we approach the third game of the conference finals. In the East, after a Chicago Bulls blowout in Game 1, the Miami Heat have the momentum as LeBron James took over in the fourth quarter of Game 2. Out West, Dirk Nowitzki put on a dominating performance in game one performance prompting Charles Barkley to call him the White Mamba. In Game … (This story continues here)

NBA Playoffs 2011: LeBron James and the Other Top 10 Players Remaining – 1. LeBron James , MIA – We have still yet to figure out what planet this man came from. No chance Gloria is his mama. This year’s playoffs have been his canvas. He can play inside and outside offensively and defend any position on the court. Hate him all you want, but he will continue to be the league’s best player for the next five years, at least. 2. Dwyane Wade , MIA – While many look past … (This story continues here)

NBA Playoffs 2011: Should OKC Worry About Russell Westbrook’s Game 2 Tirade – Despite beating the previously incandescent Dallas Mavericks to tie the Western Conference Semifinals at one game apiece and snatch home court advantage. Despite offering an all-around team effort that proved they possess the depth and flexibility to compete with anyone. Despite being famous for their buoyant youth and rather collegial camaraderie, the Oklahoma City Thunder are in crisis mode … (This story continues here)

NBA Playoffs: Durant, Harden lead Thunder to 106-100 win over Mavericks – DALLAS — Kevin Durant scored 24 points and James Harden added 23, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 106-100 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night, knotting the Western Conference finals at one game each. Durant was as tough to guard as ever, but the real difference was Harden … (This story continues here)

NBA Playoff Schedule: Loud City Hosts The Mavericks – The best series still left standing in the 2011 NBA Playoffs resumes Saturday in Oklahoma City when the Thunder host the Dallas Mavericks in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals. The schedule won’t give the elderly Dallas team much rest from here on in so we’ll have to see if Dirk Nowitzki , Jason Kidd and Shawn Marion can bring the energy they will need to keep up with young Thunder. Kevin … (This story continues here)

2011 NBA Playoffs: If Dallas Mavericks Win Title, Where Does Dirk Rank All Time? – Dirk Nowitzki has arguably been the most intriguing player in the 2011 NBA playoffs. And if not the most intriguing, definitely the best. His dominance has left fans wondering if he can lead a veteran Mavericks squad back to the Finals, and if he will be able to exorcise his postseason demons in the process. But really these playoffs, and the sustained greatness that Nowitzki has shown thus far … (This story continues here)

NBA Playoffs Thunder vs. Mavericks Game 3: Anyone’s Series – What has made the Western Conference Finals so compelling, especially when compared to years past is the simple fact: we don’t know who’s going to win. In years prior, we flirted with the idea that San Antonio, Denver, or, sure, maybe Phoenix could knock off L.A. but in our heart of hearts we knew it… (This story continues here)

NBA Playoffs 2011: Russell Westbrook Benching Fiasco Worth Watching – NBA Playoffs 2011, Russell Westbrook Benching Is Big Deal When asked about Oklahoma City Thunder starting point guard Russell Westbrook’s reaction to being benched in the fourth quarter of game two, Thunder beat writer Darnell Mayberry answered : “We just spoke with him. He’s fine. This is the most overblown story of this year’s playoffs. It’s seriously getting Heat-atles treatment. Thunder … (This story continues here)

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