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NBA Playoff Predictions

By Guest Blogger Tyler Daly: We’re halfway through the second round of the NBA playoffs and I don’t know how much more I can take. Games down to the wire, physical play… TNT (who airs many NBA playoff games) is not lying when they say “We Know Drama.” If you want to see a superstar…

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Storming the Crease

By Guest Blogger Rob Yunich: The last postseason meeting between the Washington Capitals and Tampa Bay Lightning (in 2003) caused owner Ted Leonsis to launch The Plan -- the one that saw he and GM George McPhee tear down the team, draft much of the team's current roster (starting with Alex Ovechkin) and turn the…

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Why the Yankees Will Win the AL East

By Guest Blogger Kyle Howard: After about a month since opening day their have been some big surprises in the MLB this year. The Red Sox’s were perennial favorites to win the World Series and started the season 2-10, Josh Johnson may have already solidified himself the NL Cy Young with 3 straight starts of…

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Surprises & Disappointments of the NBA Playoffs

By Guest Blogger Geoff Nelowet: SURPRISES: The Memphis Grizzlies: Memphis currently holds a 2-1 lead over the NBA-best San Antonio Spurs. What’s shocking is that they’re doing this without Rudy Gay, their second leading scorer. Zack Randolph and Marc Gasol have been absolutely dominant, shooting a combined 19-25 for 49 points and 23 rebounds just…

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NBA Playoff Lessons

By Guest Blogger Tyler Daly: With the NBA playoffs now in full swing, fans and players alike are beginning to discover whom the contenders and pretenders really are. As more games are played, we learn more and more about who has a shot. Here’s what I’ve learned so far this April: THE BOSTON CELTICS FOOLED…

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NBA Playoffs: Western Conference Preview

By Guest Blogger Tyler Daly: #1- San Antonio Spurs vs. #8- Memphis Grizzlies: Season Series: Tied 2-2 The San Antonio Spurs immediately eliminated any doubts of how their aging roster would perform this season, exploding out of the gates and staying strong en route to the league’s best record. Recent injuries to Tim Duncan and…

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NBA Eastern Conference Playoff Preview

By Guest Blogger Tyler Daly: #1- Chicago Bulls vs. #8- Indiana Pacers: Season Series: Chicago leads 3-1 How many people had this Chicago Bulls team winning the East at the beginning of the year? Not I. However, an MVP-caliber season from Derrick Rose catapulted this team to the best record in the league and has…

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Today’s High School Hoops All-Stars Could Be Tomorrow’s NBA Superstars

By Guest Blogger Rob Yunich: The Capital Classic, the country’s longest running high school basketball all-star game, has built up quite the impressive list of alumni: Mark Aguirre, Carmelo Anthony, Elton Brand, Brad Daugherty, Patrick Ewing, Grant Hill, Dwight Howard, LeBron James, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Michael Jordan, Moses Malone, Danny Manning, Chris Paul, Doc Rivers,…

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The Celtics Will Regret Trading for Jeff Green

By Guest Blogger Geoff Nelowet: Prior to the trade deadline, the Boston Celtics traded Kendrick Perkins to the Oklahoma City Thunder primarily for Jeff Green. Today, the Celtics are in a bit of a downward spiral with huge question marks at the center position. Without delving into statistics, it’s safe to say that the Celtics…

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Analyzing NBA Trades

By Guest Blogger Tyler Daly: The way the current NBA is moving, superstars are linking up all around the league to form “Superteams,” threatening to swallow the little guys. This has caused plenty of cap room money being moved and big trades going down this season. Not all trades turn out to be a success,…

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