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NBA: Depth Proves Decisive as Bulls Down Heat

Miami stayed with Chicago for most of the first three quarters but the Bulls’ strength in numbers eventually proved a decisive factor. Al Dannity breaks down the big stories from Game 1 and analyzes what it means for the rest of the series. Taj Gibson busts a move Did anyone expect the story of Game

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NBA: LeBron Emerges From the Shadows for the Heat

It’s been a long road but finally LeBron James has delivered the clutch performance he needed to give fans belief in Miami. King James stood tall when it counted, scoring the final 10 points as the Heat ended the Celtics’ season in Game 5. Winning is the best redemption It’s easy for fans and scribes

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NBA: Time for the Heat to Finish Off the Celtics

Al Dannity says Boston’s day is done. Having won Game 4 in OT, the Miami Heat should finish the job at home tonight. Heroism only goes so far Rajon Rondo’s decision to re-insert himself into Game 3 has been, without question, the gutsiest act of the NBA Playoffs this year. It was up there with

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NBA: Big Road Games for Bulls and Lakers

The LA Lakers are stuck in a 2-0 hole with a daunting road trip to Dallas tonight. The Chicago Bulls have continued to flounder in the post-season, entering their trip to Atlanta tied 1-1 with the Hawks. Al Dannity looks at what Chicago and Los Angeles need to do to get back on track. Stop

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NBA: Heat Can Exorcise Demons Against Celtics

LeBron has never beaten Boston in a playoff series. Bosh doesn’t know what a deep post-season run feels like. D-Wade and the rest of the Heat are also hurting for payback after last season’s 4-1 loss to the Celtics. Whatever else you might say about Miami’s big three, don’t question their thirst for victory when

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NBA: CP3 Ready to Rock Against Lakers Yet Again

Does Superman wear Chris Paul PJs? If so then Dwight Howard has some bizarre tastes. After turning in some pedestrian performances while rehabbing in the regular season, CP3 has entered beast mode in the playoffs and that’s bad news for the LA Lakers. Leaving a lasting impression This might be Chris Paul’s last ever season

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NBA: Two Big Days in Eastern Conference Action

Three of the Eastern Conference’s four playoff series stand at 2-0 but Al Dannity says the next set of games could have implications deep into the post-season. Heat and Bulls can build momentum What if the process was real? That’s the question fans of the 15 teams not called the Miami Heat are asking themselves

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NBA: Rose Comes Up Big for the Bulls Again

The Chicago Bulls hold a 2-0 lead in their series with the Indiana Pacers but both wins came in tougher than expected fashion. Derrick Rose, the NBA MVP-elect, once again came to the rescue for Chicago on Monday night. Growing up fast There has been no slow maturation process for Derrick Rose and it’s just

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NBA: West Looks More Upset Prone than East in Playoffs

There is an imbalance in the force according to Al Dannity. With the NBA Playoffs getting under way on Saturday, Al says the Western Conference has far greater potential for upsets than the East in the first round. Big four should roll in the East There should be plenty of good Basketball in the first

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NBA: Bulls Charge into Playoffs as #1 Overall Seed

Chicago capped of a tremendous final few months of the season to claim the best record in the NBA and home court throughout the playoffs. Al Dannity says this team is good enough to win it all despite inexperience in the post-season. Every Derrick Rose has its thorn And he’s sticking them into the hides

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NBA: Can the Lakers Steal the #1 Seed From San Antonio?

The battle for the best record in the Western Conference and indeed the whole NBA has intensified in the closing weeks of the season. Al Dannity examines the case for a late surge by the Los Angeles Lakers. Big run-in Attention at this time of year is normally focussed on the fringes of the playoff

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NBA: Historic Night for Heat’s Big Three in Miami

LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, and Chris Bosh all had at least 30 points and 10 rebounds each as the Miami Heat beat Houston 125-119 in Miami. A rare feat LeBron James had 33 points and 10 rebounds, Chris Bosh added 12 boards to his 31 point haul, while Dwayne Wade had 30 points and 11

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NBA: Spurs Must Show Strength Without Duncan in Portland

The San Antonio Spurs have the best record in the NBA but Tim Duncan’s injury has cast doubt over their potential as title contenders. Al Dannity says tonight’s game against the Trail Blazers offers a chance for San Antonio’s other stars to shine. Dull but deadly The Trail Blazers are not the most entertaining team

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NBA: Overblown Melo-Drama in New York

The Knicks are just 7-9 since the arrival of Carmelo Anthony but now is not the time to panic. Al Dannity says the move should pay off in the long run. Remember last year The pieces New York traded in order to bring Carmelo Anthony to New York weren’t highly valued commodities last summer. Mike

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What's the Matter with the Miami Heat?

Frank Doyle makes his picks from a full menu of NBA action tonight. One of the highest profile teams in the NBA takes on one of the lowest tonight when Miami travels to Atlanta to take on the Hawks. Veteran Mike Bibby’s return to the Hawks is the story of the game, but the real

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NBA: Heat Under Pressure Against Lakers

Having lost five straight, the Miami Heat have given plenty of fuel to feed their critics. Tonight they get a chance to strike back but it’s going to be tough against the Los Angeles Lakers Lakers looking for payback Way back on Christmas Day, the Lakers met the Heat in the Staples Center and for

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NBA: The Heat Can Fix This

The Miami Heat fell to a fourth straight defeat but Al Dannity says not to worry. There’s no need for a Pat Riley miracle cure to fix a team that isn’t really broken. Still loaded The Miami team that lost to the Chicago Bulls last night, giving the Bulls a sweep of the season series,

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NBA: Heat Look to Burn Magic in Miami

Miami can move within a game of the Celtics with a home win tonight but Dwight Howard and the Magic won’t be in the giving mood this close to the playoffs. The road is long Miami may be at home tonight but the next three weeks are going to feel like an epic journey for

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NBA: Bulls Continue Stampede Through the Eastern Conference

Chicago notched up their 41st win of the season last night, matching their win-total for last year. Al Dannity says the Bulls deserve as much attention as the Celtics and Heat. Bulls just keep on winning After going 41-41 last year and tamely exiting the playoffs in the first round, the Bulls are on a

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NBA: A Whole New Melo-Drama in New York

The Knicks latest acquisition will suit up in front of his new home fans at Madison Square Garden tonight. Al Dannity says Carmelo Anthony’s chemistry with Amare Stoudemire will be crucial in the Knicks’ push for the playoffs. The big question No prizes for guessing what this is. After giving up four players and three

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Points
Assists
Field Goal %

Offensive Leaders

By Points

1 De'Aaron Fox	SAC	26.6
2 Ja Morant	MEM	25.1
3 Kyrie Irving	DAL	24.7
4 DeMar DeRozan	CHI	24.0
5 LaMelo Ball	CHA	23.9
6 Desmond Bane	MEM	23.7
7 Lauri Markkanen	UTA	23.2
8 Zion Williamson	NO	22.9
9 Cade Cunningham	DET	22.7
10 Anfernee Simons	POR	22.6

Full Points Stats

Offensive Leaders

By Assists

1 James Harden	LAC	8.5
2 Domantas Sabonis	SAC	8.2
3 Ja Morant	MEM	8.1
4 Fred VanVleet	HOU	8.1
5 LaMelo Ball	CHA	8.0
6 Cade Cunningham	DET	7.5
7 Tyus Jones	WAS	7.4
8 Chris Paul	GS	6.8
9 Immanuel Quickley	TOR	6.8
10 Dejounte Murray	ATL	6.4

Full Assists Stats

Offensive Leaders

By Field Goal %

1 Charles Bassey	SA	72.5
2 Daniel Gafford	DAL	72.2
3 Jaxson Hayes	LAL	71.2
4 Jericho Sims	NY	70.2
5 Trayce Jackson-Davis	GS	70.2
6 Udoka Azubuike	PHO	69.6
7 Luke Kornet	BOS	69.6
8 Nick Richards	CHA	69.1
9 Marques Bolden	CHA	68.0
10 Dwight Powell	DAL	67.0

Full Field Goal % Stats

Rebounds
Blocks
Steals

Defensive Leaders

By Rebounds

1 Domantas Sabonis	SAC	13.7
2 Rudy Gobert	MIN	12.4
3 Deandre Ayton	POR	11.1
4 Jusuf Nurkic	PHO	10.9
5 Jarrett Allen	CLE	10.7
6 Clint Capela	ATL	10.6
7 Nikola Vucevic	CHI	10.5
8 Nic Claxton	BK	9.9
9 Mark Williams	CHA	9.7
10 Alperen Sengun	HOU	9.4

Full Rebounds Stats

Defensive Leaders

By Blocks

1 Brook Lopez	MIL	2.3
2 Nic Claxton	BK	2.1
3 George Conditt IV	POR	2.0
4 Rudy Gobert	MIN	2.0
5 Kristaps Porzingis	BOS	1.9
6 Myles Turner	IND	1.8
7 Daniel Gafford	DAL	1.8
8 Mouhamadou Gueye	TOR	1.6
9 Jaren Jackson Jr.	MEM	1.6
10 Evan Mobley	CLE	1.6

Full Blocks Stats

Defensive Leaders

By Steals

1 Marcus Smart	MEM	2.1
2 De'Aaron Fox	SAC	2.0
3 George Conditt IV	POR	2.0
4 LaMelo Ball	CHA	1.8
5 Matisse Thybulle	POR	1.7
6 Scotty Pippen Jr.	MEM	1.7
7 Chimezie Metu	DET	1.7
8 Tre Mann	CHA	1.7
9 Alex Caruso	CHI	1.7
10 De'Anthony Melton	PHI	1.5

Full Steals Stats

NBA Top 5 Offense

Team	Pts	Fg %	3p %
#1 Boston Celtics	120.6	48.7	38.8
#2 Oklahoma City Thunder	120.1	49.9	38.9
#3 Milwaukee Bucks	119.0	48.7	37.3
#4 Atlanta Hawks	118.3	46.5	36.4
#5 Los Angeles Lakers	118.0	49.9	37.7

NBA Top 5 Defense

Team	Pts	Fg %	3p %
#1 New York Knicks	108.2	47.0	36.5
#2 Miami Heat	108.4	46.7	35.3
#3 Orlando Magic	108.4	47.4	35.8
#4 Boston Celtics	109.2	45.3	35.2
#5 Denver Nuggets	109.6	46.2	35.5

NBA Spread Rankings

Team	W/l	Ats	O/u
#1 Charlotte Hornets	21-61	33-48	41-40
#2 Brooklyn Nets	32-50	34-44	38-41-2
#3 Toronto Raptors	25-57	35-46	41-40
#4 Phoenix Suns	49-33	35-48	38-47
#5 Washington Wizards	15-67	36-42	42-39
#6 Milwaukee Bucks	49-33	38-48	43-42-2
#7 Portland Trail Blazers	21-61	39-40	40-41
#8 Memphis Grizzlies	27-55	40-41	36-44-1
#9 Los Angeles Clippers	51-31	40-47	40-47
#10 Los Angeles Lakers	47-35	40-46	48-37-1

NBA Standings

Northwest
Southwest
Pacific

Western Conference

team	w	l	pct	gb	conf	div	home	away	ats	o/u
1 Oklahoma City Thunder	57	25	69.5	0	36-16	12-4	33-8	24-17	51-40	48-42-1
2 Denver Nuggets	57	25	69.5	0	33-19	10-6	33-8	24-17	43-49	38-54-1
3 Minnesota Timberwolves	56	26	68.3	1	37-15	12-4	30-11	26-15	50-47	50-47
4 Utah Jazz	31	51	37.8	26	16-36	5-11	21-20	10-31	41-40	44-35-2
5 Portland Trail Blazers	21	61	25.6	36	8-44	1-15	11-30	10-31	39-40	40-41

Western Conference

team	w	l	pct	gb	conf	div	home	away	ats	o/u
1 Dallas Mavericks	50	32	61.0	0	31-21	11-5	25-16	25-16	60-42	45-58
2 New Orleans Pelicans	49	33	59.8	1	30-22	9-7	21-19	28-14	44-39	37-47-1
3 Houston Rockets	41	41	50.0	9	28-24	9-7	27-14	14-27	45-35	42-38-1
4 Memphis Grizzlies	27	55	32.9	23	14-37	8-8	9-32	18-23	40-41	36-44-1
5 San Antonio Spurs	22	60	26.8	28	14-37	3-13	12-29	10-31	43-38	39-39-3

Western Conference

team	w	l	pct	gb	conf	div	home	away	ats	o/u
1 Los Angeles Clippers	51	31	62.2	0	30-22	9-7	25-16	26-15	40-47	40-47
2 Phoenix Suns	49	33	59.8	2	29-23	9-9	25-16	24-17	35-48	38-47
3 Los Angeles Lakers	47	35	57.3	4	27-25	7-10	28-14	19-21	40-46	48-37-1
4 Sacramento Kings	46	36	56.1	5	30-22	10-7	24-17	22-19	42-39	38-44
5 Golden State Warriors	46	36	56.1	5	26-26	7-9	21-20	25-16	42-38	41-40-1

Atlantic
Southeast
Central

Eastern Conference

team	w	l	pct	gb	conf	div	home	away	ats	o/u
1 Boston Celtics	64	18	78.0	0	41-11	15-2	37-4	27-14	50-44	50-48-2
2 New York Knicks	50	32	61.0	14	35-17	12-5	27-14	23-18	49-42	44-50
3 Philadelphia 76ers	47	35	57.3	17	31-21	8-8	25-16	22-19	51-35	45-40-2
4 Brooklyn Nets	32	50	39.0	32	24-28	5-11	20-21	12-29	34-44	38-41-2
5 Toronto Raptors	25	57	30.5	39	18-34	1-15	14-27	11-30	35-46	41-40

Eastern Conference

team	w	l	pct	gb	conf	div	home	away	ats	o/u
1 Orlando Magic	47	35	57.3	0	32-20	9-7	29-12	18-23	55-33	39-49
2 Miami Heat	46	36	56.1	1	32-20	13-3	22-19	24-17	41-43	36-50
3 Atlanta Hawks	36	46	43.9	11	22-30	8-8	21-20	15-26	29-53	46-36
4 Charlotte Hornets	21	61	25.6	26	14-38	6-10	11-30	10-31	33-48	41-40
5 Washington Wizards	15	67	18.3	32	11-41	4-12	7-34	8-33	36-42	42-39

Eastern Conference

team	w	l	pct	gb	conf	div	home	away	ats	o/u
1 Milwaukee Bucks	49	33	59.8	0	34-18	10-7	31-11	18-22	38-48	43-42-2
2 Cleveland Cavaliers	48	34	58.5	1	31-21	11-5	26-15	22-19	43-50	45-47-1
3 Indiana Pacers	47	35	57.3	2	32-20	11-6	26-15	21-20	53-42	53-45
4 Chicago Bulls	39	43	47.6	10	22-29	7-9	20-21	19-22	41-40	44-37-1
5 Detroit Pistons	14	68	17.1	35	10-41	2-14	7-33	7-35	41-40	40-39-2

NBA Playoff Picture

Western Conference

team	gp	record
1 Denver Nuggets	82	57-25
2 Oklahoma City Thunder	82	57-25
3 Minnesota Timberwolves	82	56-26
4 Los Angeles Clippers	82	51-31
5 Dallas Mavericks	82	50-32
6 Phoenix Suns	82	49-33
7 New Orleans Pelicans	82	49-33
8 Los Angeles Lakers	82	47-35
9 Sacramento Kings	82	46-36
10 Golden State Warriors	82	46-36
In Playoffs
12 Houston Rockets	82	41-41
13 Utah Jazz	82	31-51
14 Memphis Grizzlies	82	27-55
15 San Antonio Spurs	82	22-60
16 Portland Trail Blazers	82	21-61

Eastern Conference

team	gp	record
1 Boston Celtics	82	64-18
2 New York Knicks	82	50-32
3 Milwaukee Bucks	82	49-33
4 Cleveland Cavaliers	82	48-34
5 Indiana Pacers	82	47-35
6 Orlando Magic	82	47-35
7 Philadelphia 76ers	82	47-35
8 Miami Heat	82	46-36
9 Chicago Bulls	82	39-43
10 Atlanta Hawks	82	36-46
In Playoffs
12 Brooklyn Nets	82	32-50
13 Toronto Raptors	82	25-57
14 Charlotte Hornets	82	21-61
15 Washington Wizards	82	15-67
16 Detroit Pistons	82	14-68

Full Standings