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How dangerous can the Golden State Warriors be in the playoffs?

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The Golden State Warriors were considered as championship contenders prior to the start of the 2013-2014 season. However, soon after the start of the season they didn’t seem to be as dangerous as initially projected. After a not so great first half of the season the Dubs managed to bounce back in the second half of the season and they are now considered as one of the most … [Read more...] about How dangerous can the Golden State Warriors be in the playoffs?

Will Joakim Noah win the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award?

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The discussion about the Defensive Player of the Year award has heated up since the All-Star break. It has changed a bit, too. After LeBron James stated that he should be the one to win the award this season, we have also seen Joakim Noah emerging a strong candidate. The Frenchman center has dramatically improved his performance during the second half of the season, especially … [Read more...] about Will Joakim Noah win the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award?

Are The Golden State Warriors A Favorite To Win The Title In The West?

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The Golden State Warriors started the 2013-2014 season rather slow. After going 14-13 until mid-December, the Dubs have won their last eight game and they have set route for even greater things to come. The truth is that prior to the start of the season, the Warriors were considered as one of the most powerful teams in the West. However, their beginning wasn't as good as all … [Read more...] about Are The Golden State Warriors A Favorite To Win The Title In The West?

Michael Jordan’s Statements on NBA Lockout Cost him $100,000

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The NBA fined Michael Jordan $100,000 today for comments he made last month about the lengthening lockout and Milwaukee Bucks Center Andrew Bogut. Damn, that's a lot of scrilla for just speaking your mind. In an Aug. 19 interview with Australian newspaper The Herald Sun, the Charlotte Bobcats owner and Chicago Bulls legend spoke extensively about the need for revenue … [Read more...] about Michael Jordan’s Statements on NBA Lockout Cost him $100,000

Milwaukee Bucks finally close out a win against the Sixers

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It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish, and the Milwaukee Bucks have had considerable problems this season closing out teams good and bad. Saturday night’s 93-87 overtime win over the Philadelphia 76ers still featured the Bucks’ late game issues (0-6 in the final five minutes of regulation), with a twist ending where Milwaukee’s defense comes through with one of their … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks finally close out a win against the Sixers

Are Indiana Pacers in Relapse?

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Well, so much for the newfound optimism under Frank Vogel. After starting 9-3 under the interim coach, the Indiana Pacers have lost seven of their last eight games, including five straight in which the team never realistically threatened for the win. Three of those defeats came by 17 or more points. The most recent loss, a 101-75 thrashing Wednesday at the hands of the … [Read more...] about Are Indiana Pacers in Relapse?

Different month, same results in Milwaukee Bucks loss to Utah Jazz

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The Milwaukee Bucks shot a better percentage and connected on just as many three pointers at the Utah Jazz, but couldn’t overcome a late surge from Deron Williams and an offensive rebounding onslaught that gave the Jazz 14 extra shot attempts. The rare occurrence of a Bucks game-high shooting percentage (45.1%) couldn’t stop the Jazz (42.2%) from a late-game 13-2 run and … [Read more...] about Different month, same results in Milwaukee Bucks loss to Utah Jazz