NBA Why the Toronto Raptors' opener vs. Celtics is so important Frank Doyle Last Updated: October 30, 2013 This isn’t just any NBA regular season opener tonight when the Toronto Raptors host the Boston Celtics. This is a game that’s going to set the tone for a Toronto team that may have very little time to figure out if it will be a contender in the Eastern Conference this season. This team has...
NBA NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs: Dominance, Resilience Dale Perth Last Updated: April 18, 2013 One sweep and one upset are forecasted for the opening round of the four series in the East. The Heat will continue to demonstrate their dominance, and the Celtics, like the city of Boston, will display their resilience. (1) Miami Heat vs. (8) Milwaukee Bucks There’s no reasonable expectation of the Bucks making it past...
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: 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...