Jazz continue to struggle on road, lose game 1
The Utah Jazz have struggled all year long on the road. Still many experts gave them a chance to take the Lakers deep into a series, those experts might be wrong.
The Lakers were able to dominate the Jazz this afternoon and win by a score of 113-100. The Lakers were led by MVP candidate Kobe Bryant who had 24 points.
"They kept knocking on the door and we just never let them in," Bryant said.
The Jazz will have to win at least one game in LA if they want a chance to win the series. The Jazz are 15-26 overall on the road this year. The Jazz are realistically the only team who matches up well with the Lakers. If they are not able to put a dent in the Lakers game plan everyone else in the West has a very slim chance of winning.
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Sunday, April 19, 2009
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Celtics lose KG
Garnett possibly for the playoffs
The big three in Boston is now the big two as the defending champion Celtics are losing the big ticket for the first round of the playoffs and possibly the entire postseason.
Kevin Garnett knee is still giving him problems and his own coach is saying that he is not ready for playoff basketball. Garnett is the backbone for the defending champion Celtics, he is their inspirational leader and the center piece of that tough defensive front.
"It's not official that he's out for the entire playoffs, but it's official as far as I'm concerned," said Doc Rivers, head coach of the Celtics before practice at the team's workout facility. "I just don't see how. I hope I'm wrong, but I just don't see it."
If KG is out for the playoffs more than the big two in Ray Allen and Paul Pierce will have to step up. Role players such as Rajon Rondo, Glen "Big Baby" Davis and Leon Poe will have to contribute and fill the void of the big ticket. The Celtics will get past there first round match-up against the Bulls, however, after that, it does not look good for the champs.
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Mavs beat Rockets Clinch 6th Seed
Philly beat Cavs, secure 6th seed in East and ruin Cavs record setting night
Spurs beat Hornets in OT, Clinch 3rd seed in West
The big three in Boston is now the big two as the defending champion Celtics are losing the big ticket for the first round of the playoffs and possibly the entire postseason.
Kevin Garnett knee is still giving him problems and his own coach is saying that he is not ready for playoff basketball. Garnett is the backbone for the defending champion Celtics, he is their inspirational leader and the center piece of that tough defensive front.
"It's not official that he's out for the entire playoffs, but it's official as far as I'm concerned," said Doc Rivers, head coach of the Celtics before practice at the team's workout facility. "I just don't see how. I hope I'm wrong, but I just don't see it."
If KG is out for the playoffs more than the big two in Ray Allen and Paul Pierce will have to step up. Role players such as Rajon Rondo, Glen "Big Baby" Davis and Leon Poe will have to contribute and fill the void of the big ticket. The Celtics will get past there first round match-up against the Bulls, however, after that, it does not look good for the champs.
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Mavs beat Rockets Clinch 6th Seed
Philly beat Cavs, secure 6th seed in East and ruin Cavs record setting night
Spurs beat Hornets in OT, Clinch 3rd seed in West
Monday, April 13, 2009
Hornets get redemption on Mavs
The Dallas Mavericks were looking to gain sole control of the sixth seed in the Western Conference this afternoon when they tried to win their second straight game over the New Orleans Hornets, however Chris Paul decided otherwise.
The Hornets were able to get the win over the Mavericks in the big easy this afternoon by beating the Mavericks by a score of 102-92. The Hornets were led by Paul who was a rebound shy of a triple-double. Paul had 31 points 17 assist and nine rebounds. The win gives the Hornets control over the sixth seed in the West with two games left to play
"Obviously, you want to be seeded as high as possible, but it's all about us playing well," Paul said. "Whatever seed we get, I think we'll be fine."
The Hornets will travel on the road to take on the San Antonio Spurs and the Houston Rockets while the Mavericks will return home to face the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Rockets. This next week will be a fun one to watch in the Western Conference
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Cavs destroy defending champs
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The Dallas Mavericks were looking to gain sole control of the sixth seed in the Western Conference this afternoon when they tried to win their second straight game over the New Orleans Hornets, however Chris Paul decided otherwise.
The Hornets were able to get the win over the Mavericks in the big easy this afternoon by beating the Mavericks by a score of 102-92. The Hornets were led by Paul who was a rebound shy of a triple-double. Paul had 31 points 17 assist and nine rebounds. The win gives the Hornets control over the sixth seed in the West with two games left to play
"Obviously, you want to be seeded as high as possible, but it's all about us playing well," Paul said. "Whatever seed we get, I think we'll be fine."
The Hornets will travel on the road to take on the San Antonio Spurs and the Houston Rockets while the Mavericks will return home to face the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Rockets. This next week will be a fun one to watch in the Western Conference
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Cavs destroy defending champs
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Saturday, April 11, 2009
Mavs in the hunt for 6th seed in West
Mavs get another big win
The Dallas Mavericks are on a roll as they won another huge game last night against the New Orleans Hornets. The Mavs beat the Hornets 100-92.
With the win the Mavericks now move into the seventh seed in the Western Conference after being the eighth place team for most of the season. The Mavericks were led by Josh Howard who had 25 points and 11 rebounds in the win.
"Everybody that got in the game tonight was crashing the boards and just doing the right things at the right time," Howard said.
With the win the Mavs record is identical to the Hornets who have the six seed in the West, however the Hornets own the tiebreaker with more head to head wins. That can change tomorrow afternoon win the Mavs and Hornets will play again, this time in New Orleans. If the Mavs can get a win they will move into the sixth seed in the Western Conference with only three games left to play in the regular season.
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The Dallas Mavericks are on a roll as they won another huge game last night against the New Orleans Hornets. The Mavs beat the Hornets 100-92.
With the win the Mavericks now move into the seventh seed in the Western Conference after being the eighth place team for most of the season. The Mavericks were led by Josh Howard who had 25 points and 11 rebounds in the win.
"Everybody that got in the game tonight was crashing the boards and just doing the right things at the right time," Howard said.
With the win the Mavs record is identical to the Hornets who have the six seed in the West, however the Hornets own the tiebreaker with more head to head wins. That can change tomorrow afternoon win the Mavs and Hornets will play again, this time in New Orleans. If the Mavs can get a win they will move into the sixth seed in the Western Conference with only three games left to play in the regular season.
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Blazers shock Lakers win 106-98
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Thursday, March 26, 2009
Suns still burning
Phoenix gets BIG win against Utah to remain in playoff hunt
The Phoenix Suns needed a big win last night against the six seed Utah Jazz to remain in the playoff picture, they got it.
The Suns were able to beat the Jazz by a score of 118-114. The Suns were led by 36-year-old veteran Grant Hill with 26 points and 5 rebounds.
"He's playing as good as when he was 25. The big thing is he's healthy. He's made a lot of big plays for us," said Alvin Gentry, head coach of the Suns.
The win puts the Suns three games back of the Dallas Mavericks for the eighth and final playoff spot in the western conference. Both teams have 11 games left in the regular season and will meet April. 5 in Dallas. It is coming down to the wire and every game counts, especially in the western conference.
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The Phoenix Suns needed a big win last night against the six seed Utah Jazz to remain in the playoff picture, they got it.
The Suns were able to beat the Jazz by a score of 118-114. The Suns were led by 36-year-old veteran Grant Hill with 26 points and 5 rebounds.
"He's playing as good as when he was 25. The big thing is he's healthy. He's made a lot of big plays for us," said Alvin Gentry, head coach of the Suns.
The win puts the Suns three games back of the Dallas Mavericks for the eighth and final playoff spot in the western conference. Both teams have 11 games left in the regular season and will meet April. 5 in Dallas. It is coming down to the wire and every game counts, especially in the western conference.
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Magic clinch Southeast Division title after beating Celtics 84-82
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Friday, March 6, 2009
Potential Playoff Match-Ups
Mavs beat Spurs in potential first round match-up
In what is arguably the best rivalry in the entire league the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs battled once again to show who was the superior in the Lone Star State.
The Mavs were able to beat the Spurs by a score of 107-102. This match-up is a potential first round match-up between the two playoff experienced teams. The Spurs are currently in second place in the Western Conference and the Mavs are in the seventh seed.
"If we play hard every possession like we did tonight, we can beat a really good team," said Mark Cuban, owner of the Mavericks, "Now it's up to the guys to keep on doing it. ... I knew what we were capable of."
The Mavericks who have struggled all season needed to prove to themselves and their fans that they are still capable of beating good teams. Will they be able to continue there strong play in the last third of the season. Only time will tell.
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In what is arguably the best rivalry in the entire league the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs battled once again to show who was the superior in the Lone Star State.
The Mavs were able to beat the Spurs by a score of 107-102. This match-up is a potential first round match-up between the two playoff experienced teams. The Spurs are currently in second place in the Western Conference and the Mavs are in the seventh seed.
"If we play hard every possession like we did tonight, we can beat a really good team," said Mark Cuban, owner of the Mavericks, "Now it's up to the guys to keep on doing it. ... I knew what we were capable of."
The Mavericks who have struggled all season needed to prove to themselves and their fans that they are still capable of beating good teams. Will they be able to continue there strong play in the last third of the season. Only time will tell.
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Top two teams battle in Eastern Conference as C's beat Cavs
Stoudemire done for season, playoffs included
Hornets on a roll after Chandler's return, fighting for home court advantage in playoffs
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