Douglas Benton - Basketball Analysis

Grizzlies Winning 'Big'

by Douglas Benton

May 2, 2022 12:58 PM

While most of the basketball world is going to small ball, the Grizzlies employ a big frontcourt that can pound teams for points in the paint and rebounds. The Grizzlies have reached the playoffs in each of the past two seasons, but can we now consider them a legitimate title threat? Read more »

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Life After Harden

by Douglas Benton

May 2, 2022 12:58 PM

The Thunder have a lot of question marks this season following their trade of James Harden, but have been able to sustain a strong winning percentage while figuring out the new composition of their team. Read more »

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Bulls Start Strong Against Soft Schedule

by Douglas Benton

May 2, 2022 12:58 PM

The Bulls remain strong defensively as expected, but scoring points without Rose will determine if the Bulls bounce around .500 this year or contend in the upper half of the Eastern Conference. Read more »

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Where The Focus Should Be

by Douglas Benton

While the NBA is playing Dirty Harry on suspending its players for the biggest games of their careers, this season's playoffs are shaping up to be the most exciting brand of basketball seen in many years. Between the LeBron versus Gilbert show and dogfights for Miami, San Antonio, New Jersey and Phoenix, this is what the NBA is missing. Read more »