The current champions and team in top spot of the NBA, the Boston Celtics, finally found the way to recover from their two losses in a row against the Lakers and the Warriors, and beat the Sacramento Kings in great way 108-63 on Sunday.
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NBA - Celtics came back with their winning ways by defeating the Kings
Posted on December 31, 2008 by Ally WhiteNBA - Lakers lost for second consecutive time
Posted on December 31, 2008 by Ally WhiteThe current Western Conference champions LA Lakers, lost for second consecutive time at Florida on Saturday night against the Orlando Magic 106-103. Both teams were playing at their best but at the end, two free throws of Dwight Howard and Kobe Bryant missing the three point shot at the buzzer, gave the Magic the victory.
Boston Celtics' Greatest Game and Legendary Players
Posted on December 31, 2008 by Michaela LawsonAt the TD Banknorth Garden, lots of fun, excitement, and challenges will be experienced by both Boston Celtics and their fans at the next NBA season. For the team, preparing for the next NBA season means keeping the focus while staying disciplined. Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Tony Allen have already set the pace for the coming season games.
The Boston Celtics Big Three to Harness the Team Effort
Posted on December 30, 2008 by Michaela LawsonThe Celtics Big Three, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen, play their trio-partnership to support the team's play and make it to the championship games.
NBA - Celtics are unstoppable!
Posted on December 30, 2008 by Ally WhiteThe current NBA Champions seem unstoppable this season as they are still at the top place of the NBA with 22 wins and only 2 losses. The Big three and his coach Doc Rivers has so much to offer this season that their basketball, their defense and consistency are one of the best you can see currently in the NBA.
The Boston Celtics performance on the hardcourt
Posted on December 30, 2008 by Michaela LawsonThe Boston Celtics have longed for the championship crown long enough. With “play-to-win" attitude during their games in the 2007-2008 NBA Finals, their efforts were rewarded with the NBA championship title. This long awaited victory signals another clamor for a back-to-back championship.
The Great Wilt the Stilt: One of the Most Powerful Centers of the LA Lakers
Posted on December 29, 2008 by Michaela LawsonIn one summer while working as a bellhop, Wilt was invited to play against B.H. Born, then NCAA 1953 MVP. Born lost to Chamberlain and was so frustrated that he gave up on his dreams for an NBA career. Born was under the tutelage of Red Auerbach, then Bolton Celtics coach, who encouraged Chamberlain to go on to a New England school for college so they can draft him on territorial grounds.
LA Lakers Profiles: Vujacic and Walton
Posted on December 29, 2008 by Michaela LawsonThe younger six footers of the Los Angeles Lakers are Sasha Vujacic and Luke Walton. Both are promising basketball players who, even early in their careers, have the potential to further improve the sales of Lakers tickets and help the team win the championship title.
2008-2009 Davidson Wildcats Basketball Preview
Posted on December 29, 2008 by Joel WelserDavidson scrapped their way into the Elite Eight by knocking off Gonzaga, Georgetown and Wisconsin. That is an impressive run. Equally impressive was the 20-0 conference record. The Wildcats were ranked very highly coming into last season but fell off the radar due to early struggles on the road.
The First Two Names in the Lakers Roster: Ariza and Bryant
Posted on December 28, 2008 by Michaela LawsonThe first two names in the LA Lakers roster are Trevor Ariza and Kobe Bryant. To know more about these two players, here are some player profiles for their stats and bios.
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The Great Wilt the Stilt: One of the Most Powerful Centers of the LA Lakers
Posted on December 29, 2008 by Michaela LawsonIn one summer while working as a bellhop, Wilt was invited to play against B.H. Born, then NCAA 1953 MVP. Born lost to Chamberlain and was so frustrated that he gave up on his dreams for an NBA career. Born was under the tutelage of Red Auerbach, then Bolton Celtics coach, who encouraged Chamberlain to go on to a New England school for college so they can draft him on territorial grounds.
Basketball Tips about Basketball Tips and Basketball Tipsters
Posted on June 19, 2009 by Gene SchwermanThere are basketball tips all over the Internet. There are free basketball tips, basketball tips packages, there are basketball tips based on records, winning streaks, individual players, and there are basketball tips that apparently consider none of these. There are basketball tips that rely primarily on the team psychology, while others are built around the coach's psychology.
The 2009 NBA Playoffs
Posted on June 29, 2009 by jeThe 2009 NBA Playoffs is the postseason for the National Basketball Association's 2008–09 season. The playoffs started on April 18 with ABC, ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV broadcasting the games in the United States. Eight teams from each of the league's two conferences qualified for the playoffs, all seeded 1 to 8 in a tournament bracket, with all rounds in a best-of-seven format.
NBA - Cavaliers Get Their 37th Victory in the Season against Pistons
Posted on February 7, 2009 by A. WhiteThe current Central Division leaders and second place of the Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers, got their 37th victory of the season by beating the Detroit Pistons 90-80 on Sunday. In their previous meeting against the Pistons, the Cavs had some troubles and lost against them as visitors.
LA Lakers on the Path to Glory
Posted on February 3, 2009 by Michaela LawsonEver since the 2008-09 season began, the LA Lakers have been on a mission to be the best contender in the league. LA Lakers tickets are selling like hotcakes as the team continues to fill arenas everywhere they play. It seems that everyone wants to see this Goliath of a team in action.
Poise under Pressure (PART 1) – A True Test of Mental Toughness
Posted on February 7, 2009 by Spencer WoodThe purpose is to provide a strong reminder of the critical link between tight games, clutch situations and pressure, a concept and a link that is not so well understood. More than anything else, pressure affects an athlete’s ability to relax, which in turn can alter shot selection, assist to turnover ratios, shooting percentages, overall clutch performance, and the list goes on and on.
NBA- LA Lakers got their 46th victory beating the Wolves
Posted on June 1, 2009 by A. WhiteThe 14-times champion of the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers got their 46th victory of the season by beating the Minnesota Timberwolves, 111-108. The Lakers struggled during different parts of the game, especially when their intensity and defense were not at its best. The Timberwolves started playing their game, while the Lakers let them play comfortable, given them chances to control the ball.
March Madness: American Tradition
Posted on May 26, 2009 by Jessica VandelayFor men’s college basketball fans across the U.S. March means one thing: March Madness. The term refers to the championship tournament that lives up to its name—it’s an American tradition that turns millions of fans into fanatics.
Keys to successful online NFL betting
Posted on June 5, 2009 by Jane HiltonNot every person is going to be good at online NFL betting. That is just a fact of life and it is something that you have to accept. There is a reason why the people in Las Vegas are able to build huge casinos and it is not because they are busy handing out money to people like me and you.
How To Shoot A Basketball
Posted on October 2, 2008 by Freeda PouxWhen playing basketball, you will want to score, sooner or later. It is no wonder that from the biggest players up to those that just practice basketball in the schoolyard, they all try to achieve that perfect shot. But practice, as important as it is, must be accompanied by the right technique, and here is the one that is most popular and most effective. Players like to exercise this technique and they call it BEEF, as it is easier to remember all the steps.
