2013-14 Season Preview: Boston Celtics

LAST SEASON: (41-40), Lost in the First Round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs PROJECTED STARTERS: G – Rajon Rondo, Avery Bradley F – Jeff Green, Brandon Bass C – Kelly Olynyk 6TH MAN: Jared Sullinger KEY ADDITIONS: Kris Humphries, MarShon Brooks, Vitor Faverani, Kelly Olynyk KEY LOSSES: Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Jason Terry FORECAST: Boston was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs last season for the first time since 2005. … Continue reading 2013-14 Season Preview: Boston Celtics

2013-14 Season Preview: Brooklyn Nets

LAST SEASON: (49-33), Lost in the First Round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs PROJECTED STARTERS: G – Deron Williams, Joe Johnson F – Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett C – Brook Lopez 6TH MAN: Jason Terry KEY ADDITIONS: Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, Jason Terry, Andrei Kirilenko KEY LOSSES:  Kris Humphries, Gerald Wallace, MarShon Brooks, C.J. Watson, Jerry Stackhouse FORECAST: The Brooklyn Nets made one of the biggest splashes during the NBA’s offseason period, bolstering … Continue reading 2013-14 Season Preview: Brooklyn Nets

Lakers and Mavericks Winless to Start Season

The Lakers took another disappointing loss last night against Sacramento after shooting 1-for-16 from the arc the whole game. Bryant, as expected, has been leading the load for the Lakers, scoring 28 against the Bulls, and 29 against the Kings. Los Angeles’ future plans don’t get any easier, as the team will head back home to face a fresh Utah Jazz team, that’s fully ready … Continue reading Lakers and Mavericks Winless to Start Season

74 Reasons to Get Excited for the return of the NBA: Reason 4

Reason 4: Dallas Mavericks Repeat Shawn Marion was right, people sleep too much on the Dallas Mavs. It’s easy to see why, after a humdrum off season that brought in the aged Vince Carter, attention-queen Odom and the sketchy Delonte West. But the Mavs can always give you a reason to trust ’em once they surrender the ball to Nowitzki. Their resilient campaign last year … Continue reading 74 Reasons to Get Excited for the return of the NBA: Reason 4

74 Reasons to Get Excited for the 74th NBA Season: Reason 49

Reason 49: Likelihood of a Dallas Mavericks repeat? The Dallas Mavericks surpassed all odds in escaping out of the powerful Western Conference playoffs and defeating the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals in a matter of six games. Now that we’ve had a chance to let the reality of another team other than the Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, Boston Celtics or San Antonio Spurs … Continue reading 74 Reasons to Get Excited for the 74th NBA Season: Reason 49

Jimmer, Off-Season Moves and The New Mavs Dynasty

Questions are scattered throughout the canvas, regarding Jimmer Fredette’s future legitimacy in the league and I’m here to say they’re bogus. With the NBA Draft taking place in three days, the former BYU standout will surely scratch the surface in the post-lockout 11-12 NBA season. Looking at Fredette’s highlights during the NBA Draft combine, the former NCAA leading scorer looks more composed than any other … Continue reading Jimmer, Off-Season Moves and The New Mavs Dynasty

Dallas Mavericks Win 2011 NBA Championship

Dirk Nowitzki has finally done it. The Mavericks have won their first championship in the franchise’s history behind the trusted offense run by a bunch of hard-working veterans. Dallas began the season with a 24-7 record going into January, handling all the injuries and criticism before the post season. Coach Rick Carlisle put together an unstoppable offensive scheme that had players such as Kobe Bryant, … Continue reading Dallas Mavericks Win 2011 NBA Championship

Mavericks rally to even NBA Finals at 2-2

The game of basketball is all about teams making runs. We’ve seen it throughout the first three games of the NBA Finals, and the same scene was on display in Game 4 Wednesday night in Dallas. After Dwyane Wade’s jump shot put the Miami Heat up seven with nine minutes to play, the Dallas Mavericks closed the game on a 17-7 run to capture an … Continue reading Mavericks rally to even NBA Finals at 2-2

Dirk Nowitzki Raises Hell on Hollywood

Down by fifteen with seven minutes to play, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade dove into their expected premature celebrations while Jason Terry couldn’t do anything but bark back some trash talk in frustration. It wasn’t over there though, this morning we arose to Dallas doing the unpredictable: orchestrating a 22-5 scoring run against a relaxed defensive effort by Miami behind Jason Terry and the legendary … Continue reading Dirk Nowitzki Raises Hell on Hollywood

Why the Miami Heat Will Win the 2011 NBA Finals

The 2011 NBA Finals will most likely be determined by the aspects listed below. Dirk Nowitzki will be making his praised return to the Finals, but he will face his toughest challenge in Miami. The Heat have evolved in this year’s playoffs behind their stars and seem destined to hoist the gold. Whether you like it or not, LeBron James is in the best position … Continue reading Why the Miami Heat Will Win the 2011 NBA Finals