In the NBA Western Conference, we have a "broken bracket." The San Antonio Spurs and L.A. Lakers (thank goodness!) went down. But in the East, we have #1 vs. #2, the match-up everyone in the media and the league wanted. The match-up we all expected, a re-match of the 1997 Conference Finals. A match-up like requires the old NBA on NBC them from the '90s. You know it, it's … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat: Eastern Conference Finals THROWDOWN!
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Miami Heat are an UNFAVORABLE Match-up for the Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls might have owned the Miami Heat this regular season, but Chicago fans shouldn't let that 3-0 mark versus the NBA signature villains fool them into complacency. And that's especially difficult; given how the last time the teams met, the Bulls literally made them cry. The cliche is true; NBA playoff basketball is a totally different animal (especially this … [Read more...] about Miami Heat are an UNFAVORABLE Match-up for the Chicago Bulls
NBA Western Conference Playoff Preview
It's been wild out in the West but the playoffs are finally set and there are several great matchups. Much like the East, the first round could be very unpredictable and the best teams may not be in the Finals. The fifth seeded Denver Nuggets have looked outstanding since the Carmelo trade, yet they must play the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round. The Thunder are the … [Read more...] about NBA Western Conference Playoff Preview
NBA Eastern Conference Playoff Preview
Well, it appeared the Boston Celtics threw in the white towel last night and gave the Big 4 the night off. The subs then promptly lost in overtime to the lowly Washington Wizards. With that loss, and Miami's win over the Atlanta Hawks, the playoffs are now set in the Eastern Conference. This year's playoffs are going to very hyped up and rightfully so. There are four or five … [Read more...] about NBA Eastern Conference Playoff Preview