NBA Playoff Predictions

At this point in the summer I am going to break down who I think is going to land in the playoffs after the nine.ten. This is based on what has happened so far around the league.

Western Conference Playoffs:

1. Los Angeles Lakers

2. San Antonio Spurs

3. Portland Trailblazers

4. Dallas Mavericks

5. Denver Nuggets

6. Utah Jazz

7. Phoenix Suns

8. New Orleans Hornets ;

Easter Conference Playoffs:

1. Cleveland Cavaliers

2. Boston Celtics

3. Miami Heat

4. Orlando Magic

5. Chicago Bulls

6. Atlanta Hawks

7. Toronto Raptors

8. Indiana Pacers ;

The turnover from last year is small with the Suns replacing the Rockets in the Western Conference and the Raptors and Pacers replacing the Sixers and Pistons in the Eastern Conference. There is however, some movement in the standings, except at the top. ;

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Breaking down the BlazersPart Five

The center position is one of the strongest spots on the Blazers roster. ; And if you combine last seasons stats for Joel Pryzbilla and Greg Oden the numbers look pretty good. 13.4 pts, 15.7 rbs, 2.3 bks. ; What team wouldn't be happy with that? ;

Last season began with the Trailblazers annointing Greg as their starter at the 5 spot. ; It was and up and down year for the youngster from Ohio State. ; He started 39 games for Portland, had a career-high 24 points and 15 rebounds in a win against the Milwaukee Bucks on January 19. ; If he'd been able to average 36 minutes per game his PER would have been 14.8 pts, 11.6 rbs, and 1.9 bks. ; The season also had its low points for Oden. ; Not only did he have trouble staying in games due to foul trouble, ( his PER for fouls if he'd averaged 36 min was 6.5) he had physical problems as well and suffered an injury to his foot during his first game against the Lakers, and fractured his kneecap in February during a collision with Corey Magette and missed three weeks. ;

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Denny's: Villanova vs. UNC Preview

	Denny's: Villanova vs. UNC Preview Jason Horowitz is joined by Bill Raftery and Steve Lappas as they preview the Villanova Wildcats taking on the North Carolina Tar Heels.	From:CBSNCAATourney Views:758 0ratings
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The Answer will come soon or not

Allen Iverson is expected to make his decision on the Memphis Grizzlies today. ; Management says it is anyone's guess what that decision will be, saying there is a "50-50" chance he will choose the Grizzlies. ; His other likely destination is the Charlotte Bobcats. ; He famously feuded with their new coach Larry Brown when the pair was in Philadelphia. ; However, both he and Brown are open to a reunion. ; The fact that he has experience with that system and that team has a better chance of making the playoffs in the East than the Grizzlies do in the West makes me believe he may be leaning more in that direction, but he has had nothing but good things to say about Memphis. ; All the Grizzlies can do is wait and see what happens.

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Looking Back: Michigan State vs. Indiana St.

	Looking Back: Michigan State vs. Indiana St. Steve Lappas and Drexel Head Coach Bruiser Flint discuss with Jason Horowitz the evolution of college basketball since Michigan State defeated Indiana State in the finals 30 years ago.	From:CBSNCAATourney Views:3583 7ratings
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Final Four News and Notes 4/5

	Final Four News and Notes 4/5 Gary Parrish joins Jason Horowitz to share his thoughts on Jim Calhoun and whether the uconn coach will call it quits soon. They also discuss the effect playing in Ford Field has had on the teams.	From:CBSNCAATourney Views:841 3ratings
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Is there a heated rivalry between the San Antonio Spurs and LA Lakers on the horizon

The spurs and lakers have done just about everything possible to put themselves in a position to win a championship. Both teams added some key players and odds are that the western conference will come down to ;these two teams!

How is Ron Artest going to fit into the lakers rotation and get his shots? ;I know that he's going to bring a toughness to the lakers that they haven't had in recent years, but will he have a positive impact on the team? I'm sure Phil Jackson will do a good job of ;managing player issues. The spurs on the other hand, are back in the discussion with their offseason moves. It will be interesting to watch the lakers and spurs play during the regular season. They ;will meet ; four ;times and these games will all ;be statement games. The fact that the L.A. Lakers are the current NBA champs means that the San Antonio Spurs might have ;a little something to prove! ; ; ; ; ;

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NBA Playoff Predictions

At this point in the summer I am going to break down who I think is going to land in the playoffs after the nine.ten. This is based on what has happened so far around the league.

Western Conference Playoffs:

1. Los Angeles Lakers

2. San Antonio Spurs

3. Portland Trailblazers

4. Dallas Mavericks

5. Denver Nuggets

6. Utah Jazz

7. Phoenix Suns

8. New Orleans Hornets ;

Easter Conference Playoffs:

1. Cleveland Cavaliers

2. Boston Celtics

3. Miami Heat

4. Orlando Magic

5. Chicago Bulls

6. Atlanta Hawks

7. Toronto Raptors

8. Indiana Pacers ;

The turnover from last year is small with the Suns replacing the Rockets in the Western Conference and the Raptors and Pacers replacing the Sixers and Pistons in the Eastern Conference. There is however, some movement in the standings, except at the top. ;

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Michigan State vs. UNC Highlights

	Michigan State vs. UNC Highlights Just like the last matchup between the two schools in December, North Carolina dominated Michigan State from start to finish at Ford Field, winning its fifth NCAA Tournament.	From:CBSNCAATourney Views:120191 185ratings
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Backcourt Battle: MSU vs. UNC

	Backcourt Battle: MSU vs. UNC The Michigan State Spartans could have their hands full with a potent UNC backcourt. Jason Horowitz, Steve Lappas, and Norm Roberts break down the battle of the backcourt.	From:CBSNCAATourney Views:799 4ratings
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Greg Shaheen on Detroit Final Four

	Greg Shaheen on Detroit Final Four Senior Vice President of the NCAA, Greg Shaheen, talks with Jason Horowitz and Tim Brando about this year's Final Four being held in Detroit, Michigan.	From:CBSNCAATourney Views:2335 2ratings
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