The Big 10 officially added Nebraska, making their conference 12 teams strong. They can now have a titile game. Altough they say they are not in a hurry but will continue to expand the conference. The Mountain West raised their number to 10 when Boise State announced joining yesterday. They could have a championship game if they wanted to. But, it's a lot easier with 12 or more schools. So, I don't think the Mountain West is done adding teams.
Playoffs
12 June 2010
31 May 2010
This is going to be a classic series. The Lakers have 2 things that clearly give them the edge: 1) Home court advantage and, 2) Kobe Bryant.
But, the Celtics have a lot of things going for them.
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25 May 2010
The Celtics are in a really good place right now being up 3 to 1 on Orlando. They hope to win in Orlando, but do have another home game if they need it.
All 5 starters are really playing well right now. The Lakers look to be the odds on favorite to play in the final. They don't have anyone that can stop Rojan Rondo. They couldn't stop Russell Westbrook, they won't stop Rondo. Paul Pierce is peaking at the right time and is scoring in more ways than one. Ray Allen is starting to the shoot the ball really well. Then, you have Kevin Garnett anchoring the defense, and when needed, he can score. Big man Kendrick Perkins can bang with the big boys.
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29 March 2010
The Thunder needed to go 2 and 2 last week and that is exactly what they did. They lost to San Antonio which put them into a tie for 6th. Then, they defeated Houston with an impressive comeback performance by James Hardin. They followed that with a romp of the Lakers. Sunday was a defeat to Portland.
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19 February 2010
The Boston Celtics made a move that they hope gets them to the title. They traded for Nate Robinson, a point guard that can score. Here is how it breaks down:
Celtcis get ; Nate Robinson, Marcus Landry
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18 February 2010
New York unloaded a lot more money on Thursday in hopes of landing LeBron.
Here is what transpired:
New York gained: Tracy McGrady and PG Sergio Rodriguez
New York lossed: Jordan Hill, Jarred Jeffries and draft consideratoins in 2011 and 2012
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17 February 2010
Cleveland just got a lot better. They traded Zydranus Ilgauskas and his 11million dollar expiring contract to Washington for Antwain Jamison who has the same salary. This adds a power scorer to the lineup while giving up nothing. Anderson Varejo has been the backup at both power forward and center. This will continue. Hickson's minutes may decrease, but he is still developing so that is ok. The first pick won't matter if they win the title. Also acquired is Sebastian Telfair an up and down career since joining the NBA. They have point guard injuries so that is an added bonus.
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14 February 2010
It's the All-Star break and time to asses where the season is at. There are roughly 30 games left and the trading deadline is looming. Here is a look at the playoffs if they were today.
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10 February 2010
The Oklahoma CityThunder outscored the Portland Trailblazers 30 to 16 in the 4qtr last night to win it's 6th game in a row. The win also moved OKC a half a game ahead of San Antonio for the 6th spot. The Thunder is also 3 games ahead of the 9th place Houston Rockets. Things are looking good.
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23 December 2009
There is good news and bad news in last nights loss to the Lakers. The bad news is that is put them at 13 and 14 and 2 1/2 games out of the playoffs. And, with a back to back tonight at Phoenix, it's unlikely that will improve tonight.
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With the Knicks victory over Chicago last night, they pulled to a half game of the playoffs.
David Lee put fourth another solid performance in 18 points and 21 rebounds, along with 5 assists.
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8 December 2009
A more simple way to do the playoff system would be to have to win your conference. That would be 11 teams.
So, 6 would play in round one, producing 3 winners to face 5 other teams in round 2.8) Ga Tech vs 9) C Michigan winner vs 1) Alabama 4) TCU vs 5) Boise St6) Oregon vs 11) Troy winner vs 3) Cincinnati7) Ohio St. vs 10) E Carolina winner vs 2) Texas
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