NBA NBA: Can Thunder Start Trade Machine for Magic? Al Dannity Last Updated: March 1, 2012 The Magic keep insisting that Dwight Howard is going nowhere but a rough night at home against the Thunder might give Orlando pause for thought. Al Dannity assesses the potential impact a loss tonight could have on Howard’s season. Thunder ready to strike Oklahoma City won a tough road assignment at Philadelphia last night. That’s...
NBA NBA: Kobe Sets Scoring Record as West Wins All Star Game Al Dannity Last Updated: February 27, 2012 The West won the NBA All Star game for the second year running. Al Dannity looks back on a big weekend of action. Durant comes big as Black Mamba makes history Injury concerns blighted an otherwise entertaining NBA All Star game on Sunday night. The most notable knock of the night came as Kobe Bryant...
NBA NBA: All Star Game Will Be Surrounded by Trade Talk Al Dannity Last Updated: February 24, 2012 Last year it was Carmelo Anthony, this year all eyes will be on Dwight Howard. Al Dannity wants the All Star game to be about more than just who’s going where. Here’s his breakdown of the big game and the rest of the weekend’s festivities. Superman has come to ball The rumors about where Dwight...
NBA NBA: Knicks are Linsane if They Think They can Beat the Heat Al Dannity Last Updated: February 23, 2012 Al Dannity has fallen in love with Linsanity but even he has his limits. The Knicks bring their exciting brand of Basketball to South Beach tonight to take on Miami. Here’s why Al doesn’t expect them to come out with the W. Lin keeps on getting better Jeremy Lin just keeps proving the doubters wrong....
NBA NBA: Mavericks Bounce Into Philly On Five-Game Roll Joe LaTengo Last Updated: February 17, 2012 People like to believe that true champions are consistent. The truth is that championship teams are composed of human beings, and humans can be erratic. Take the Dallas Mavericks. The defending NBA champions started the lockout-shortended season looking like no one’s heroes. Out of the gate, they were spanked by Miami and Denver and edged...
NBA NBA: Hobbling Bulls and Surging Clippers Hit the Road Al Dannity Last Updated: February 16, 2012 The Chicago Bulls remain atop the Eastern Conference despite Derrick Rose’s continuing injury worries. They will likely have to do without their star man when the Celtics come to town tonight. Over in the Western Conference, the Clippers continue to impress and can claim another big road scalp in Portland tonight. Al Dannity breaks down...
NBA NBA: How Long Can Linsanity Last? Al Dannity Last Updated: February 16, 2012 He scored 38 points on the Lakers, he dropped 10 dimes against the Wizards, and last night he nailed a game-winning 3-pointer against the Raptors. It’s been an amazing 10 days for Jeremy Lin but how long can this dream continue? Al Dannity enters the frenzied world of Linsanity. A perfect fit The easy narrative...
NBA Miami Heat Road Favorites at Orlando Magic Zach Rance Last Updated: February 8, 2012 Zach Rance previews the NBA game of the day, the Miami Heat at the Orlando Magic! The Miami Heat will head north on Wednesday night to take on their rivals, the Orlando Magic, in an important Southeast Division match-up. This battle in Florida will be a great game for anyone looking to do some NBA...
NBA NBA: Wade’s Absence has Helped Heal LeBron James Al Dannity Last Updated: January 25, 2012 There aren’t enough words in a thesaurus to adequately describe LeBron James. Unquestionably the most talented Basketball player of his generation, the public is torn over how to feel about King James. Al Dannity looks at how Dwayne Wade’s absence has enabled LBJ to reignite the public’s passion for the Miami Heat star. We all...
NBA Mavericks May Have Tough Time with Rolling Thunder Joe LaTengo Last Updated: January 2, 2012 The Dallas Mavericks welcome the undefeated Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. Joe LaTengo hits the hardwood to see what kind of hosts the defending NBA champions might be. Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook take their unbeaten, acrobatic ways on the road to Big D, which isn’t looking so big these days. The Mavericks may...
NBA Lockout-Shortened NBA Season Starts Tall With Heat and Mavs in Dallas Joe LaTengo Last Updated: December 23, 2011 Joe LaTengo gets ready for what should be an epic clash between the Miami Heat and the Dallas Mavericks. On Christmas Day in the morning, children of all ages around the world will squeal with delight as they unwrap their presents. Pro basketball fans should have a similar reaction when the curtain is raised on...
NBA NBA: Heat can Fulfil LeBron’s Destiny by Winning Finals Al Dannity Last Updated: December 19, 2011 The season doesn’t start until Sunday but Al Dannity is already confident about crowning a new NBA champion. It’s going to be a sprint to the playoffs but once the post-season gets here, it will be time for the cream to rise to the top. Short season offers mixed blessing Talented teams with aging rosters...
NBA NBA: Fast Start Could Propel Nets in Eastern Conference Playoffs Al Dannity Last Updated: December 16, 2011 The shortened season will be a boost to at least one team in the Eastern Conference according to Al Dannity. Here’s how Al sees the conference breaking down division by division. Atlantic Savvy bettors should be high on the New Jersey Nets early this season and it’s all because of Deron Williams. D-Will struggled initially...
NBA NBA: Thunder and Spurs will Battle for Western Conference Al Dannity Last Updated: December 15, 2011 The Dallas Mavericks may be the NBA Champions but Al Dannity has eyes on two of their biggest rivals in the Western Conference as he breaks it down division by division. Pacific There’s only so much room at the top. Having been a shining beacon of offensive play for so long, this promises to be...
NBA What's the Matter with the Miami Heat? Frank Doyle Last Updated: March 18, 2011 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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