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Zoom Game 2 of the OKC-Spurs series will be played tonight, and OKC is going to have to step it up. One player that’s really going to have to step it up for the Thunder is, Sixth Man of the Year, James Harden. In Game 1, Manu outplayed him. Simple. And Coach Brooks may want to use Ibaka to his full advantage. I know the OKC coach likes the small lineup with KD at the PF spot, but Ibaka is needed in the paint. As we seen in Game 1, the Spurs took advantage of the lack of size, attacking the rim almost every possesion.  Ibaka is one of the best defensive players in the league. Use him. The small lineup worked with LA, but San Antonio is a whole different ball club, and playing at a superior level. Thunder can win this series, Spurs are at a disadvantage in match ups, with OKC being younger and quicker. We’ll see how tonights game plays out at 9PM ET, on TNT. -TishaJade

Game 2 of the OKC-Spurs series will be played tonight, and OKC is going to have to step it up.

One player that’s really going to have to step it up for the Thunder is, Sixth Man of the Year, James Harden.

In Game 1, Manu outplayed him. Simple.

And Coach Brooks may want to use Ibaka to his full advantage. I know the OKC coach likes the small lineup with KD at the PF spot, but Ibaka is needed in the paint. As we seen in Game 1, the Spurs took advantage of the lack of size, attacking the rim almost every possesion. 

Ibaka is one of the best defensive players in the league. Use him. The small lineup worked with LA, but San Antonio is a whole different ball club, and playing at a superior level.

Thunder can win this series, Spurs are at a disadvantage in match ups, with OKC being younger and quicker.

We’ll see how tonights game plays out at 9PM ET, on TNT.

-TishaJade

05.29.12 ♥ 0

“Yeah Yeah Yeah” *LeBron voice*

KG didn’t look so amused. 

LeBron James led the Miami Heat with 32 points and 13 rebounds while Dwyane Wade added 22 points and seven assists as they proved to be too much for Boston in Game 1; winning 93-79.

Game 2 will be played on Wednesday at 8:30 ET, on ESPN.

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Zoom 2011-12 All-NBA First Team Revealed First Team Forward LeBron James Forward Kevin Durant Center Dwight Howard Gaurd Kobe Bryant Guard Chris Paul Second Team Forward Kevin love Forward Blake Griffin Center Andrew Bynum Guard Tony Parker Guard Russel Westbrook Third Team Forward Camelo Anthony Forward Dirk Nowitzki Center Tyson Chandler Guard Dwayne Wade Guard Rajon Rondo

2011-12 All-NBA First Team Revealed

First Team

Forward LeBron James

Forward Kevin Durant

Center Dwight Howard

Gaurd Kobe Bryant

Guard Chris Paul

Second Team


Forward Kevin love

Forward Blake Griffin

Center Andrew Bynum

Guard Tony Parker

Guard Russel Westbrook

Third Team

Forward Camelo Anthony

Forward Dirk Nowitzki

Center Tyson Chandler

Guard Dwayne Wade

Guard Rajon Rondo

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Zoom NBA All-Defensive Teams 2012 2011-12 NBA All-Defensive First Team Forward LeBron James Forward Serge Ibaka Center Dwight Howard Guard Chris Paul Guard Tony Allen  2011-12 NBA All-Defensive Second Team Forward Kevin Garnett Forward Luol Deng Center Tyson Chandler Guard Rajon Rondo Guard Kobe Bryant Well first things first, how does the Defensive Player Of The Year NOT make the NBA All-Defensive First Team?? Tyson Chandler beats out Dwight Howard who has won the title the last three years, but can’t make the first team? Oh, okay. But did Ibaka really deserve the top spot over Garnett? That’s debatable.  LeBron was the only player chosen by every single coach on the panel. Leading the first team in votes, yet didn’t win the DPOY, was 4th I believe… Interesting. Only thing I’ll say about Kobe’s second team selection is - Is it possible he was chosen because he’s KOBE Bryant, and one of the greatest players of all time? When it comes to CP3, this is tough, but I won’t be biased, even though I am a huge fan of CP3. And I’ll admit that Rondo probably should have gotten the first team selection, and CP3 the second, but Paul did have nearly 3 steals per game this season. And even though I’m a huge Howard supporter, the first team selection was a reach, his numbers are down drastically as compared to previous seasons, and really has been a liability to his team this season. -TishaJade

NBA All-Defensive Teams 2012

2011-12 NBA All-Defensive First Team

Forward LeBron James

Forward Serge Ibaka

Center Dwight Howard

Guard Chris Paul

Guard Tony Allen 

2011-12 NBA All-Defensive Second Team

Forward Kevin Garnett

Forward Luol Deng

Center Tyson Chandler

Guard Rajon Rondo

Guard Kobe Bryant

Well first things first, how does the Defensive Player Of The Year NOT make the NBA All-Defensive First Team?? Tyson Chandler beats out Dwight Howard who has won the title the last three years, but can’t make the first team? Oh, okay.

But did Ibaka really deserve the top spot over Garnett? That’s debatable. 

LeBron was the only player chosen by every single coach on the panel. Leading the first team in votes, yet didn’t win the DPOY, was 4th I believe… Interesting.

Only thing I’ll say about Kobe’s second team selection is - Is it possible he was chosen because he’s KOBE Bryant, and one of the greatest players of all time?

When it comes to CP3, this is tough, but I won’t be biased, even though I am a huge fan of CP3. And I’ll admit that Rondo probably should have gotten the first team selection, and CP3 the second, but Paul did have nearly 3 steals per game this season.

And even though I’m a huge Howard supporter, the first team selection was a reach, his numbers are down drastically as compared to previous seasons, and really has been a liability to his team this season.

-TishaJade

05.24.12 ♥ 0
Zoom Former 76er Allen Iverson received a deserved standing ovation last night before Game 6. The 36 year olds presence was felt throughout the game, and reminded everyone that he’d like to play again, in an interview with ESPN’s Lisa Salters. “I’m not using that word [retired]. I want to play basketball so bad,” he said. “The way it is right now, I’ve accepted the fact that [the NBA] may not happen, but I still want to play basketball.” Allen Iverson is one of those players who left it all on the court, each and every time he played. And last night in Game 6 of the Boston- Philadelphia series, the Sixers left it all on the court, playing with the most heart I’ve seen them play with during these playoffs.  They’re determined to advance to the next round, and by winning Game 6, 75-82, they’ll be playing Game 7 on Saturday; the time is still undetermined.

Former 76er Allen Iverson received a deserved standing ovation last night before Game 6. The 36 year olds presence was felt throughout the game, and reminded everyone that he’d like to play again, in an interview with ESPN’s Lisa Salters.

“I’m not using that word [retired]. I want to play basketball so bad,” he said. “The way it is right now, I’ve accepted the fact that [the NBA] may not happen, but I still want to play basketball.”

Allen Iverson is one of those players who left it all on the court, each and every time he played. And last night in Game 6 of the Boston- Philadelphia series, the Sixers left it all on the court, playing with the most heart I’ve seen them play with during these playoffs. 

They’re determined to advance to the next round, and by winning Game 6, 75-82, they’ll be playing Game 7 on Saturday; the time is still undetermined.

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Zoom Cleveland Cavalier Kyrie Irving named 2011-12 KIA NBA Rookie of the Year. Irving entered the NBA after only playing 11 games with Duke, earning the number one overall pick, drafted by Cleveland. For Cleveland, after playing 51 games, the rookie averaged 18.5 points, 5.4 assists and 3.7 rebounds. Irving stands out amongst the other rookies for his shooting percentages from both the field, and three-point range.  Irving came to Cleveland in the second year without the franchises star player LeBron James, who left the Cavaliers in his 7th season, taking his talents to South Beach, now a Miami Heat. The Cavaliers finished the 2011-12 season 21-45. Hopefully the Cavs pick up some more talent this upcoming draft, seing they have three picks. Not only is winning the ROY a great accomplishment for the 20 year old, but he has also been named to the USA select team, which practices against the U.S. Olympic team while they prepare for the London games. The select team also includes DeMarcus Cousins, Jeremy Lin, John Wall, DeMar DeRozan, Ryan Anderson, Paul George, Taj Gibson, Klay Thompson, DeJuan Blair, Kawhi Leonard, Derrick Favors and Gordon Hayward.

Cleveland Cavalier Kyrie Irving named 2011-12 KIA NBA Rookie of the Year.

Irving entered the NBA after only playing 11 games with Duke, earning the number one overall pick, drafted by Cleveland.

For Cleveland, after playing 51 games, the rookie averaged 18.5 points, 5.4 assists and 3.7 rebounds. Irving stands out amongst the other rookies for his shooting percentages from both the field, and three-point range. 

Irving came to Cleveland in the second year without the franchises star player LeBron James, who left the Cavaliers in his 7th season, taking his talents to South Beach, now a Miami Heat.

The Cavaliers finished the 2011-12 season 21-45. Hopefully the Cavs pick up some more talent this upcoming draft, seing they have three picks.

Not only is winning the ROY a great accomplishment for the 20 year old, but he has also been named to the USA select team, which practices against the U.S. Olympic team while they prepare for the London games.

The select team also includes DeMarcus Cousins, Jeremy Lin, John Wall, DeMar DeRozan, Ryan Anderson, Paul George, Taj Gibson, Klay Thompson, DeJuan Blair, Kawhi Leonard, Derrick Favors and Gordon Hayward.

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Zoom In the last four seasons, Miami Heat LeBron James has won three MVP trophies. Only seven other players in the history of the game have at least three MVP trophies. But for the forward, who is now in his ninth season, winning a championship is his top basketball priority. “What I’m all about is team and ever since I was a kid, I was always taught it’s team first,” James told the AP on Friday. “My first time playing basketball, we went undefeated and won a championship and Frank Walker Sr. gave everyone on the team a MVP trophy. Right then and there, I knew that this is what I wanted to do. I wanted to see my teammates reap the benefits as well.” Averaging 27.1 points, 7.9 rebounds and 6.2 assists, James becomes the fourth player with those totals in at least two different seasons. Also his 53 percent shooting and 1.9 steals per game is among the best in history, with only one man averaging higher numbers in a single season. That man was none other than the great Michael Jordan. The remainder of the MVP votes are said to be revealed on Saturday. With Kevin Durant projected to take the runner up spot. Followed by names like Chris Paul, Kobe Bryant, and Tony Parker. James will be presented with the trophy by David Stern on Sunday afternoon before Miami take on Indiana in Game 1 of the semifinals. -TishaJade

In the last four seasons, Miami Heat LeBron James has won three MVP trophies. Only seven other players in the history of the game have at least three MVP trophies.

But for the forward, who is now in his ninth season, winning a championship is his top basketball priority.

“What I’m all about is team and ever since I was a kid, I was always taught it’s team first,” James told the AP on Friday. “My first time playing basketball, we went undefeated and won a championship and Frank Walker Sr. gave everyone on the team a MVP trophy. Right then and there, I knew that this is what I wanted to do. I wanted to see my teammates reap the benefits as well.”

Averaging 27.1 points, 7.9 rebounds and 6.2 assists, James becomes the fourth player with those totals in at least two different seasons. Also his 53 percent shooting and 1.9 steals per game is among the best in history, with only one man averaging higher numbers in a single season. That man was none other than the great Michael Jordan.

The remainder of the MVP votes are said to be revealed on Saturday. With Kevin Durant projected to take the runner up spot. Followed by names like Chris Paul, Kobe Bryant, and Tony Parker.

James will be presented with the trophy by David Stern on Sunday afternoon before Miami take on Indiana in Game 1 of the semifinals.

-TishaJade

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Zoom Eastern Conference First Round Recap Miami Close Out The Knicks In 5. In what many thought would end in a sweep on Sunday, ended in a five games series on Wednesday, with the Miami defeating the Knicks 106-94. This is the Knicks 12th straight season without a playoff series victory. Indiana will travel to South Beach on Sunday to start the second round. Celtics Move Past The Hawks   Garnett and the Celtics close out the Hawks in six. The Celtics will play the 76ers, who sent home the East No. 1 seed Chicago in six game. The Hawks could have kept the series alive within the last seconds of the game, but Horford missed the first of his two foul shots with 2. seconds left on the clock. When he made the second, the ball was thrown into Pierce, who was fouled, unlike Horford, made both, and gave Boston the W, 80-83. Sixers Oust Bulls After eight years of leaving the playoffs empty-handed, the Philadelphia 76ers are moving on to the second round. Many discredit the 76ers for their win, due to the fact that the reigning MVP, and star guard Rose is out with a torn ACL in his left knee, and center Noah was on the bench with a sprained left ankle. With the roster Chicago had, they played as hard as they could, and it really came down to the fourth. Iguodala made a three to tie the game, and hit two free throws in the last seconds of the game to give the Sixers the win.The Sixers are the fifth No. 8 seed to win a first-round series against a No. 1 seed, and will face the Boston Celtics. Pacers Send Orlando Home Indiana advanced to the second round of the playoffs for the first time in seven years with a 105-87 win over Orlando in Game 5. Orlando could have continued the series to 6, with Nelson carrying the offense, the Magic led 73-71 in the fourth quarter, but then Collsion said he wasn’t going home just yet. Taking over,   the Pacers took the lead for good with a 20-7 run. Orlando’s Ryan Anderson’s made it an eight-point game, but again Indiana responded with a 14-2 run to close out the series.

Eastern Conference First Round Recap

Miami Close Out The Knicks In 5.

In what many thought would end in a sweep on Sunday, ended in a five games series on Wednesday, with the Miami defeating the Knicks 106-94. This is the Knicks 12th straight season without a playoff series victory. Indiana will travel to South Beach on Sunday to start the second round.

Celtics Move Past The Hawks

 

Garnett and the Celtics close out the Hawks in six. The Celtics will play the 76ers, who sent home the East No. 1 seed Chicago in six game. The Hawks could have kept the series alive within the last seconds of the game, but Horford missed the first of his two foul shots with 2. seconds left on the clock. When he made the second, the ball was thrown into Pierce, who was fouled, unlike Horford, made both, and gave Boston the W, 80-83.

Sixers Oust Bulls

After eight years of leaving the playoffs empty-handed, the Philadelphia 76ers are moving on to the second round. Many discredit the 76ers for their win, due to the fact that the reigning MVP, and star guard Rose is out with a torn ACL in his left knee, and center Noah was on the bench with a sprained left ankle. With the roster Chicago had, they played as hard as they could, and it really came down to the fourth. Iguodala made a three to tie the game, and hit two free throws in the last seconds of the game to give the Sixers the win.The Sixers are the fifth No. 8 seed to win a first-round series against a No. 1 seed, and will face the Boston Celtics.

Pacers Send Orlando Home

Indiana advanced to the second round of the playoffs for the first time in seven years with a 105-87 win over Orlando in Game 5. Orlando could have continued the series to 6, with Nelson carrying the offense, the Magic led 73-71 in the fourth quarter, but then Collsion said he wasn’t going home just yet. Taking over,   the Pacers took the lead for good with a 20-7 run. Orlando’s Ryan Anderson’s made it an eight-point game, but again Indiana responded with a 14-2 run to close out the series.

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Zoom nbaoffseason: James Harden accepts his Sixth Man of the Year award. Sponsored by Sunkist.

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James Harden accepts his Sixth Man of the Year award. Sponsored by Sunkist.

05.10.12 ♥ 222
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Baron Davis went down on Sunday in Game 3 of the Knicks/Heat series, and won’t be returning to the court for a while… 12 months in fact.

The 33-year-old tore his anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments in his right knee, and with his long list of injuries, his future career is questionable.

A herniated disk in his back last year kept him out until February, and then he questioned returning. This may be the end for Baron Davis. Joining the Knicks this season, the point guard averaged 6.1 points in 29 games. He became the starting point guard after Lin took a 6 week break after undergoing surgery to repair torn cartilage in his left knee.

This leaves Mike Bibby as the starting point guard for Game 5 on Wednesday,vis joined the Knicks this season and averaged 6.1 points in 29 games while also dealing with a hamstring injury. In his 13th season, he has averaged 16.1 points and was twice an All-Star.

Sunday, the Knicks’ avoided a sweep with a 89-87 victory over Miami. The two match up again in Miami on Wednesday at 7PM (ET) on TNT, leaving Mike Bibby as the starting point guard.

05.07.12 ♥ 0
Zoom Monday Game 2 Playoff Predictions New York @ Miami at 7:00 p.m. ET on TNT Miami had something to prove in Game 1, and the Knicks just had to be the team to feel the wrath of the Heat. Not only taking a 33 point loss, but losing their defensive weapon Shumpert to an ACL injury, the Knicks are going to really have to come into Game 2 with a new strategy, and a desire to win. Melo played horrible to say the least, and if the Knicks want to see the second round he’s going to have to step it up. Along with Fields, and Smith, because if not, Wade, and Bron are going to really take advantage of the Knicks weak state.  Orlando vs. Indiana at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBA TV Can Orlando win their first game series without a big man in nearly 10 years? They already shocked a lot of people winning Game 1 without Dwight. I think it’s going to come down to the fourth quarter. The Pacers have already shown they don’t do well in the fourth, turning the ball over multiple times, but the Magic aren’t showing the best offensive game. If Big Baby can continue to play well, and their defense is consistent, Orlando will get the win. Definitely won’t be a blow out. Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder at 9:30 p.m. ET on TNT OKC is a favorite to win the west, and although the Thunder won the opening game, the Mavericks experience isn’t something to overlook. Even though KD had the game winning shot, giving OKC the win, the Mavs outrebounded OKC, outscored them in second-chance points and kept the Thunder out of the lane and forced jumpers. Not to mention, kept them away from the free throw line. This should be a really good series, and be a long one. It will really come down to who wants it more. OKC has so many weapons, and are a favorite, but lets not sleep on the defending champions. 

Monday Game 2 Playoff Predictions

New York @ Miami at 7:00 p.m. ET on TNT

Miami had something to prove in Game 1, and the Knicks just had to be the team to feel the wrath of the Heat. Not only taking a 33 point loss, but losing their defensive weapon Shumpert to an ACL injury, the Knicks are going to really have to come into Game 2 with a new strategy, and a desire to win. Melo played horrible to say the least, and if the Knicks want to see the second round he’s going to have to step it up. Along with Fields, and Smith, because if not, Wade, and Bron are going to really take advantage of the Knicks weak state. 

Orlando vs. Indiana at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBA TV

Can Orlando win their first game series without a big man in nearly 10 years? They already shocked a lot of people winning Game 1 without Dwight. I think it’s going to come down to the fourth quarter. The Pacers have already shown they don’t do well in the fourth, turning the ball over multiple times, but the Magic aren’t showing the best offensive game. If Big Baby can continue to play well, and their defense is consistent, Orlando will get the win. Definitely won’t be a blow out.

Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder at 9:30 p.m. ET on TNT

OKC is a favorite to win the west, and although the Thunder won the opening game, the Mavericks experience isn’t something to overlook. Even though KD had the game winning shot, giving OKC the win, the Mavs outrebounded OKC, outscored them in second-chance points and kept the Thunder out of the lane and forced jumpers. Not to mention, kept them away from the free throw line. This should be a really good series, and be a long one. It will really come down to who wants it more. OKC has so many weapons, and are a favorite, but lets not sleep on the defending champions. 
04.30.12 ♥ 0

One glance at Brooklyn’s new logo and you can easily see Jay-Z’s influence on the new Brooklyn Nets look.

The Nets website described the color scheme, and logo on their website, 

“The new primary logo – created by Brooklyn’s own JAY Z – retains the shield from its previous iteration, and adds that iconic Brooklyn ‘B’ to the basketball that has been part of every logo since the franchise’s 1967 inception as the Americans. The Dodgers had their lettermark, and the Nets have added another model for the borough to bear. “Brooklyn,” of course, is spelled out below. Nets CEO Brett Yormark called this “the new badge for Brooklyn,” and JAY Z believes the design’s boldness demonstrates confidence in the new direction.”

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2012 NBA Playoffs First Round Schedule

Eastern Conference First Round

Chicago vs. Philadelphia : Saturday @ Chicago 1PM ET  TNT

Miami vs. New York: Saturday @ Miami 3:30 ET  ABC

Indiana vs. Orlando: Saturday @ Indiana  7:00PM ET  ESPN

Boston vs. Atlanta: Sunday @ Atlanta 7:00PM ET  TNT

Western Conference First Round


San Antonio vs. Utah: Sunday @ San Antonio 1:00PM ET ESPN

Oklahoma City vs. Dallas: Saturday @ Oklahoma City 9:30PM ET  ESPN

L.A. Lakers vs Denver: Sunday @ L.A. Lakers 3:30PM ET ABC

Memphis vs. L.A. Clippers: Sunday @ Memphis 9:30PM ET TNT

04.26.12 ♥ 10

The Mizzou football squads weren’t the only ones to get an new look before making the SEC move, the basketball teams did as well.

Not to mention the Missouri program just announced UConn Forward Alex Oriakhi will transfer to Columbia, choosing Mizzou over Kentucky, Xavier, Duke, and UNC.

A loss in the first round of tournament play ended the college careers of eight seniors, however standouts Michael Dixon and Phil Pressey will be back next season, along with a lineup of talented new faces.

This includes four transfers, Keion Bell, Earnest Ross,  Jabari Brown, and Danny Feldmann. Bell and Ross both led their teams in scoring in their 2010-11 seasons. Brown played for Oregon before transferring, and Feldmann will be a walk on. Also, Ryan Rosburg and Stefan Janckovic are two of the four recruits coming out of high school, who both stand at 6’9.

AND Bowers will be back after sitting out this 2011-12 season due to an ACL injury. Let’s not forget he was one of the most dominating forces for Mizzou his Junior year.

With Bowers back on the court, Pressey and Dixon returning, and a plethora of new talent, Missouri fans have good reason to be excited  for the ‘12-13’ season.

-TishaJade

04.14.12 ♥ 3
Zoom Tomorrow night. In New York. Miami vs. Knicks. A game that the Heat NEED to win. After losing to both Boston, and Chicago in the last week, fans, and critics alike are questioning the Heat’s ability to play against against playoff contenders. The 105-82 win, without Wade, over the Bobcats last night should give the Heat some confidence coming into the Garden. The win put them three and a half games behind Chicago for the number one seed in the East. However, the only way to get the top seed is winning the last remaining eight games. The Knicks will be playing without Amare and Lin, however with a big win against Milwaukee last week that basically have them the 8th seed, Knicks are most likely going to come out playing to win. Not to mention Melo has been playing a great game these past few games. He’s playing with the mentality that he has something to prove, and doesn’t want anyone to sleep on his team after the questionable season they’ve been having. LeBron, Wade, and Bosh are going to have to play their game. Execute fast breaks, and score in transition. That’s where Miami gains the upper-hand. The defense will need to resemble the Miami defense that is one of the best in the league.  In other words, this should be one intense game, as both teams play with something to prove. Miami @ New York 1:00pm ET on ABC. Followed by Mavs @  Lakers 3:30 ET on ABC. -TishaJade

Tomorrow night. In New York. Miami vs. Knicks.

A game that the Heat NEED to win. After losing to both Boston, and Chicago in the last week, fans, and critics alike are questioning the Heat’s ability to play against against playoff contenders.

The 105-82 win, without Wade, over the Bobcats last night should give the Heat some confidence coming into the Garden. The win put them three and a half games behind Chicago for the number one seed in the East.

However, the only way to get the top seed is winning the last remaining eight games.

The Knicks will be playing without Amare and Lin, however with a big win against Milwaukee last week that basically have them the 8th seed, Knicks are most likely going to come out playing to win. Not to mention Melo has been playing a great game these past few games. He’s playing with the mentality that he has something to prove, and doesn’t want anyone to sleep on his team after the questionable season they’ve been having.

LeBron, Wade, and Bosh are going to have to play their game. Execute fast breaks, and score in transition. That’s where Miami gains the upper-hand. The defense will need to resemble the Miami defense that is one of the best in the league. 

In other words, this should be one intense game, as both teams play with something to prove.


Miami @ New York 1:00pm ET on ABC.

Followed by Mavs @  Lakers 3:30 ET on ABC.

-TishaJade

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