Archive for December, 2008

NBA Christmas Games Highlights

Lakers Beat Celtics

The 5 NBA games on Christmas day, featuring Hornets vs. Magic, Spurs vs. Suns, Celtics vs. Lakers, Wizards vs. Cavs, and Mavs vs. Blazers, showcase some important highlights.

The first game highlight: Hornets vs. Magic, ending 68-88 for the Orlando Magic, also ends Chris Paul’s steal record that runs…

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NBA Basketball Referee’s Tolerance Toward Aggresive Defense – A More Laid Back Refereeing These Days?

Kevin Garnett defense

If you watch basketball a lot, you’ll notice that different officials, different tolerance toward aggressive defense. It’s not only present in basketball, but also in any sports, especially team sports.

An interesting article by Dave Feschuk, The Basketball Columnist of TheStar.com explores the trends in NBA games refereeing this…

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LeBron James may Sign Contract Extension Early: Keep on Dreaming, New York Knicks

LeBron James

Cleveland is fortunate to play so well early this season. With 22-4 record this season, they are en route to qualify for the Playoff – and more.

LeBron James, the Cavs main man, indicates that his team’s performance is more than what he expected. He likes the way his…

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How to Play Guard

Michael Redd

Every basketball team must have two guards. These are the ones responsible for running the offense. It is essential that the point guard be the team leader. His skills must be a peak to handle and pass the ball. The shooting guard has much responsibility as well. Its his…

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Yao Ming: Stop Being Marketing Asset Guy and Start Being THE Basketball Guy

Yao Ming

Yao Ming is a superstar. No doubt about it.

However, during his 6 NBA seasons with the Rockets, I couldn’t stand to see what Yao’s real role in Houston Rockets and the NBA:

Marketing asset

Sad. Annoying. Even humiliating.

We all know that China is probably has the largest…

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Basketball Hot Tips

In basketball game, your speed and vertical leap can make a difference between a mediocre and a great basketball player, in addition to the required basketball IQ you should have.

Speed + vertical leap + basketball IQ = pro-basketball material.

Here are what you should to to improve your chances to play for the big guys:

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