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West Tops East In NBA All Star Game, Chris Paul Named MVP

Scott Prather — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 06:01:37 +0000

The NBA's best gathered Sunday night in Houston for the 62nd All-Star game in league history. Offense dominated for the first three quarters before each squad cracked down on defense in the final frame. In the end, it was Chris Paul who...

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Knicks Snap Hornets 4 Game Winning Streak

Scott Prather — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 23:09:39 +0000

Anthony Davis (pictured) finished with 13 points and 8 rebounds, while Eric Gordon scored 22 for the New Orleans Hornets. It wasn't enough, as the New York Knicks reached 100 points, defeated the Hornets by 13. Carmelo Anthony...

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Hornets Crushed By Knicks, Davis Sits Out Game With Injury

Scott Prather — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 07:48:57 +0000

Without Anthony Davis, the New Orleans Hornets welcomed the New York Knicks to the Hive on Tuesday night. New York owns the best record in the NBA and flexed their muscles, handing the Hornets their 4th straight loss. Not much went right for Monty Williams and company on Tuesday, as Carmelo Anthony set...

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USA Handles Argentina, To Play Spain For Gold Medal

Scott Prather — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 23:24:38 +0000

Team USA pulled away in the second half, dismantling Argentina 109-83. The win sets up an anticipated Gold medal rematch this Sunday against Spain. Kevin Durant was electric for the United States, going...

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How Opponents Will Exploit Team USA Basketball

Scott Prather — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 03:12:21 +0000

For a team with only one realiable big-man defender, and learning to play together on the fly, the U.S. men's basketball team has a few weaknesses that opponents will try to exploit. The most obvious one is...

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Is Lin's New York Future In Jeopardy?

Scott Prather — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:36:03 +0000

Linsanity. One word and people from all over the globe think of one man...Jeremy Lin. For about three weeks in late winter, New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin was all the rage in the sports world. He's set to become a restricted free agent soon, and many believe he'll return to the Big Apple. The Knicks interest in another free agent point guard could put Lin's future in New York in doubt. Rumor has it, the Knicks might make a push for...

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2012 NBA Drem Team

Steve Peloquin — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 08:15:55 +0000

Who would you like to see on the 2012 United States Olympic basketball team?

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Ranking The NBA Centers

Steve Peloquin — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 14:11:02 +0000

Does anybody rival Dwight Howard as the best center in the NBA?

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Predicting Landing Spots For The Top NBA Free Agents

Steve Peloquin — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 09:05:43 +0000

Who are the top five NBA free agents, and where will they be playing, once the lockout comes to an end?

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Top NBA Free Agents

Steve Peloquin — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 09:05:16 +0000

Who will be the top free agents available when the NBA lockout comes to an end?

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Who Is A Better FA? Tyson Chandler Or Nene?

Scott Prather — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 10:00:05 +0000

While neither Tyson Chandler or Nene have been NBA all-stars, both are impactful Centers, and arguably the two biggest free agents of 2011. If you were an NBA GM, who would you take? Both are 28 years old, physically imposing on the floor, and when healthy, are two of the most productive Centers in the league. Simply put, they are winners. Nene is a great offensive player, while Chandler is one of the best defensive players in the league.

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Top NBA Free Agents

Steve Peloquin — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 09:20:19 +0000

Who will be the top NBA free agents available, when the lockout come to an end?

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Mavericks Win Game 5, Lead Heat 3-2

Scott Prather — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 05:03:48 +0000

The Dallas Mavericks are now one win away from their first NBA Championship after defeating the Miami Heat in Game 5 of the NBA Finals by the score of 112-103. Dirk Nowitzki scored 29 points and Jason Terry chipped in with 21 off the bench, as the Mavs take the series lead at 3-2. LeBron James had a triple-double (17 pts, 10 reb, 10 ast) in a losing effort. Game 6 is Sunday night in Miami, with tip-off set for 7:00.

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Mavericks Win, Even Series 2-2

Scott Prather — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 05:03:03 +0000

Dirk Nowitzki, Tyson Chandler, and the Dallas Mavericks took down the Miami Heat in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, winning 86-83. It was another comeback for the Mavs, who were down by 9 in the 4th quarter. Nowitzki finished with 21 points and 11 rebounds while battling the flu. Tyson Chandler scored 16 and pulled down 13 boards, including 9 on the offensive glass.

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Game 4 Of The NBA Finals Tonight

Scott Prather — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 05:35:29 +0000

Faced with the prospect of going down 3-1, the Dallas Mavericks face a virtual must-win tonight as they battle the Miami Heat in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Tip-off in Dallas is set for 8:00.

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Mavs Make Epic Comeback, Win Game 2

Scott Prather — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 05:28:19 +0000

The Dallas Mavericks were down 88-73 with under 7 minutes left in regulation. It appeared the Mavs would go back to Dallas down 2-0, but then they went on a 22-5 run to end the game, stunning the Miami Heat 95-93 to even the NBA Finals at one game apiece. Dirk Nowitzki scored the last 9 points for the Mavericks, with two of his last three buckets coming courtesy of his injured left hand. Here is more blogging from Scott on the game.

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Heat Win Game 1

Scott Prather — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 05:05:39 +0000

Game 1 of the NBA Finals went to the Miami Heat Tuesday night, as they defeated the Dallas Mavericks 92-84 at American Airlines Arena in South Beach. LeBron James (24 Pts, 9 Reb, 5 Ast, 1 Stl) was spectacular, earning his first ever NBA Finals victory.

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Chandler & Stevenson Have Become Defensive Stoppers For Mavericks

Steve Peloquin — Tue, 31 May 2011 09:20:58 +0000

One of the reasons the Dallas Mavericks are an improved basketball team this year, and have made it to the NBA Finals, is because of their improved defense. The defensive "stoppers" for the Mavs are former New Orleans Hornet Tyson Chandler, and DeShawn Stevenson. Billy Witz, of foxsportssouthwest, has the story, below.

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Mavericks Win The West

Scott Prather — Thu, 26 May 2011 11:04:02 +0000

After a five year absence, the Dallas Mavericks are going back to the NBA Finals. For the second time in franchise history, the Mavs are Western Conference champs after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 by the score of 100-96. They now await the winner of the Miami vs. Chicago series.

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Mavs Win In OKC, Lead Series 2-1

Scott Prather — Sun, 22 May 2011 06:24:32 +0000

Two days after losing Game 2 at home, the Dallas Mavericks win Game 3 on the road, defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder 93-87. Dallas led by as many as 23 points. Oklahoma City made a charge late, but the gap proved to be too wide.

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