| LeBron James Will Guard Nate Robinson In Game 2
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Written by Nick Metallinos
Wednesday, 08 May 2013 21:51 |
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 The Brooklyn Nets didn't have an answer for Nate Robinson in the first-round of the playoffs, and now the Miami Heat are trying to figure out how to contain the diminutive point guard. Robinson finished with 27 points in the Bulls shock Game 1 victory in Miami, but the 5'8 guard may have to contend with the league MVP LeBron James in Wednesday's Game 2. James says he'll take the challenge.
"It wouldn't be a surprise if I matched up with him," James said Tuesday. "But I'll take the challenge on [defense]."
James' teammate Dwyane Wade agreed that Heat need to do a better job of containing Robinson.
"Nate is a scorer, man," Wade said. "We got to do a better job of... |
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| George Karl Named Coach Of The Year
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Written by Nick Metallinos
Wednesday, 08 May 2013 14:17 |
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 Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl has been named the NBA's Coach of the Year for 2012-13. Karl beat out Miami's Erik Spoelstra and New York's Mike Woodson for the award.
The Nuggets went 57-25 (.695) - and finished with a league-best 38-3 (.927) record at home - to secure a No. 3 seed in the Western Conference playoffs. They lost to the Golden State Warriors in the first-round however.
This is Karl's first time winning the award in his 25-year... |
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| Iman Shumpert's One-Handed Putback Dunk (VIDEO)
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Written by Nick Metallinos
Wednesday, 08 May 2013 14:01 |
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 Iman Shumpert said he was trying to make a statement, the Knicks needed the lift, and the crowd and Madison Square Garden was ignited when No. 21 skied through the air to finish a Chris Copeland missed three-pointer with a one-handed putback dunk.
After the game Shumpert said he was trying to make a statement.
“Yeah, I think I was trying to make a statement," Shumpert said. ‘'That was the most perfect miss I’ve had in a long time, it just came off... |
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 There was a time when Michael Beasley was considered to be a future All-Star, but since being drafted by Miami with the No. 2 overall pick in 2008 his career has been plagued by inconsistentcy on the court, and turmoil off it. Beasley is now being investigated in regards to a sexual assault that took place in January.
From Yahoo! Sports:
Scottsdale police are investigating Phoenix Suns forward Michael Beasley in connection with an alleged sexual... |
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| Joakim Noah Tells D. Rose Critics To Shut Up
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Written by Nick Metallinos
Tuesday, 07 May 2013 18:49 |
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 Joakim Noah has stepped to the defense of teammate Derrick Rose, who has been facing mounting criticism from media and fans about his returning to the Bulls this season. Noah says they shouldn't talk about what they don't know.
Rose said before the Heat series began on Monday that he may still return during these playoffs, adding more fuel for all the skeptics.
From ESPN.com:
Noah took a question regarding how much pride he and his team feel being able to win without Rose... |
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| Nets Contact Phil Jackson About Coaching Job
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Written by Nick Metallinos
Tuesday, 07 May 2013 18:26 |
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 As was to be expected, the Brooklyn Nets have reached out to Phil Jackson to gauge his interest in their, now vacant, coaching position. Interim coach P.J. Carlisemo was informed last Sunday that his services would no longer be required, and the organization has wasted no time in contacting Jackson, winner of 11 championships with the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers.
From ESPN.com:
After Jackson, the source says the list of current Nets candidates consists of Larry Brown and... |
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| Derek Fisher Fined $5k For Role In Double-Flop
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Written by Nick Metallinos
Tuesday, 07 May 2013 14:09 |
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 Derek Fisher has been fined for his tandem acting skills with teammate Kevin Martin last week. The duo were auditioning for a new sport; Synchronised Flopping. The incident occured in Game 5 of the Thunder's first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets.
From the Asscociated Press:
Oklahoma City's Derek Fisher was fined $5,000 by the NBA on Monday for flopping in Game 5 of the Thunder's first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets. ... |
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| LeBron James Receives MVP Award (VIDEO)
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Written by Nick Metallinos
Tuesday, 07 May 2013 13:38 |
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 Prior to Monday ight's opening game of the Heat's Conference semi-final series against the Bulls, LeBron James was presented with the trophy for being the 2012-13 NBA MVP winner. Commissioner David Stern presented James with the trophy - his fourth in the past five seasons - but the Heat could not shake off the rust from their one week lay-off waiting for the winner of the Brooklyn and Chicago series.
Chicago stole Game 1 at American Airlines Arena, 93-86. James struggled through a... |
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| Derrick Rose Doesn't Rule Out Return In Playoffs
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Written by Nick Metallinos
Monday, 06 May 2013 19:05 |
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 C'mon Derrick, the jig is up. It's time to admit that you are not coming back this season. Rose spoke just before the Bulls are set to face the Heat in Monday's Game 1 and said that there was still a chance he may return during the playoffs.
Rose has not played in more than a year while recovering from reconstructive knee surgery. He was hurt in last season’s playoffs.
“Still in the air,” Rose said Monday before the Bulls went through a game-day practice in... |
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