Now, the Celtics, who many felt no one wanted to face in the first round, are a loss away from a sweep. Before long, the questions surrounding the team will have a much farther reach than just the scope of a poor playoff series. Read more »
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Celtics Pushed To Brink With Poor Performance In Game 3
Bench Production Helps Pacers Take 2-0 Lead Over Hawks
The Pacers received 49 combined points from Paul George and George Hill as they took a 2-0 series lead over the Hawks, but it was Frank Vogel’s bench that allowed them to grab an easy 113-98 win in Game 2. Read more »
George Powers Offense In Game 1 Win Over Hawks
Such a dominant triple-double performance to begin the playoffs is one thing, but the matter in which Paul George scored his 23 points bodes well for the Pacers going forward. Read more »
Explaining Frank Vogel's Absence From Coach Of The Year Conversation
Frank Vogel has built the NBA’s best defensive, won a division title without the team’s most accomplished player, overseen the maturation of Paul George and Lance Stephenson and helped Roy Hibbert turn things around offensively without hurting his confidence. Read more »
Norris Cole Could Play Significant Role In Playoffs
There will undoubtedly come a time this postseason when the Heat will need Norris Cole to contribute something in order to win a game. It may be by hitting an open three, finding a teammate near the rim or simply by contributing quality minutes to the second unit. When that time comes, Cole will be ready and grateful for the opportunity. Read more »
Bringing Playoff Basketball To Brooklyn
Conventional wisdom suggests that the team with the best player has the advantage in a seven-game series, which could bode well for the Nets. Deron Williams has been playing great as of late, perhaps only surpassed by Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James in the Eastern Conference in terms of individual performance. Read more »
The NBA Knows Jarrett Jack
A free agent this coming summer, Jarrett Jack doesn’t fit any specific mold. He could provide a punch off the bench for a contender, leadership to a young club or anything else a general manager might need. Read more »
After Being The Man In China, D.J. White Ready To Restart NBA Career
D.J. White has struggled to establish himself as an NBA player, but hopes his return from China after playing a bigger role again changes his career trajectory. Read more »
Examining Hibbert’s Offensive Troubles
While Roy Hibbert has continued to play very good interior defense, his struggles on the offensive end of the floor has made his new contract already appear burdensome. Read more »
Barbosa Has Earned Trust With Improved Defense, More Available Minutes
Leandro Barbosa has had to play more minutes in the wake of Rajon Rondo’s torn ACL. The Celtics have quite a few similar options, but Barbosa has still seen an uptick in his minutes as he gets more comfortable on defense. Read more »
How Will Granger’s Eventual Return Affect Paul George?
The Pacers won four of their first 11 games, but have gone 22-9 since and are presently third in the Eastern Conference. Indiana has thrived thanks to the emergence of Paul George, who has blossomed into an All-Star caliber wing in his third season. Read more »
Sullinger Working On Positioning As He Helps Lead Boston’s Surge
Jared Sullinger may not receive as much attention as Avery Bradley’s return has in getting the Celtics going as of late, but the rookie has been vital to the team’s success. Read more »
Rondo Admits Suspension Was Result On Hanging Up On League, Discusses Poor Reputation
Rajon Rondo likely received a call from Stu Jackson and didn’t like how the conversation was going, opting to hang up the phone rather than continue the conversation. Read more »
Augustin Struggling To Adapt As Reserve With Pacers
D.J. Augustin is averaging 13.7 points on 45.5 percent shooting and 5.3 assists as a starter, but just 3.3 points and 2.3 assists on 28.4 percent shooting in 26 games as a reserve. Read more »
Celtics Hoping To Ride Last Season's Lineup To Success
The Celtics have prided themselves on their defense since Kevin Garnett's acquisition in 2007, but they are currently ranked 12th as they allow 104 points per 100 possessions. The return of Avery Bradley should help improve that figure, but they can’t view him as the savior. Read more »
Orlando Johnson Scores First NBA Points Against Team He Rooted For As Child
Orlando Johnson had played just five NBA minutes before playing the entire fourth quarter against the Celtics. Read more »
Why The Celtics Should (And Might) Gamble On DeMarcus Cousins
With the Celtics, DeMarcus Cousins becomes a third or fourth option offensively. That alleviates a ton of pressure from him and affords a solid environment in which to grow. Read more »
Darren Collison Has Lived This Show Before
Darren Collison has had just one consistent job over his four NBA seasons, and he continues to appear on the verge of a consistent breakdown if offered the right opportunity. Read more »
The Uncertain NBA Career Of Derrick Williams
Derrick Williams isn’t just a reserve forward for the Timberwolves, he is only 18 months removed from being the second overall pick of the 2011 NBA Draft and that makes the first 80 games of his career so enigmatic. Read more »
Granger’s Importance Becomes Clear
Just nine games into the season, Danny Granger’s true value has been revealed to a Pacers team that was projected to be among the Eastern Conference elite. Read more »
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