Perhaps the greatest team ever assembled enjoy their journey to the gold medal.
CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO WATCH
CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO WATCH
Showing posts with label NBA. Show all posts
Showing posts with label NBA. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Friday, April 6, 2012
NBA PLAYOFFS : NIGHTMARE MATCHUPS
TEAMS THAT WILL SUPRISE YOU THIS POST-SEASON
Its almost that time of year, when each possesion matters, each foul, free throw and decision is crucial to your team climbing to the mountain top, better known as the NBA playoffs. We all have our favorites that we believe that will win it from the beginning of the season such as the Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls, OKC Thunder, and some believe the Lakers and Kobe "The Black Mamba" Bryant still has one left in them. Though we believe the story to the NBA championship game is already written, the past has showed us we know nothing. Last year we saw the Dallas Mavericks take the playoffs by storm.The Memphis Grizzles also defeat the number one seed San Antonio Spurs, they even went seven games with OKC Thunder.
This year we have the same contenders but always guaranteed a few sleepers to shake things up. We are going to discuss those teams not to be "Slept on".
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Celtics- (30-24) The Celtics are currently 7-3 in their last ten games and playing with great intensity. The new found life in the Celtics has helped them to pass the Philadelphia Sixers for first place in the Atlantic division. The old veterans are 23-13 in the conference. With experience and a top five point gaurd this team will be a force. While Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, and KG might have lost a step, they never fear the moment to step it up. The Celtics still play top defense and with the new found play of the young gaurd Avery Bradley; a strong physical ball hander it just adds another weapon to a savy team. When Rajon Rondo plays focused, he's a top ten player in the league, able to shut down who ever he covers while setting the tone for his team. The Celtics will go as far as Rondo's mind takes them. Maybe the Celtics will run out of gas but "Dont Sleep" the veterans never go out without a fight.
Pacers-(33-21) If I ask who was the third best team in the east who would you say? Guess what, the answer would be the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers are ranked 3rd overall in the eastern conference and are 7-3 over their last 10 games. Espn power rankings rate them the 8th on the list. The Indiana Pacers are a young team thats evolved over the years. A all-star big man in Roy Hibbert, a very good wingman in Danny Granger, a good point gaurd in Darren Collison and Paul George on the rise and a deep bench to match, the Pacers will be a problem in the playoffs. "Dont Sleep" we have been waiting for Danny granger to take that next step and be the go to guy. If he ever does watch out.
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Grizzles- (30-23) The Memphis Grizzles were last years playoff love and will be back this year but trust me they won't be surprising anybody. The Grizzles were without Rudy Gay last time this year, but they will have the whole band together even though Zach Randolph is coming back from injury, if he can get back to mid season form they will be a nightmare for any west match up. Zach Randolph was unstoppable last year and Marc Gasol won't be classified as a bum either. The Grizzles have some thing only a handful of teams have: two big men that can dominate. The Grizzles have already shown that the top three western conference teams (Thunder, Spurs, Lakers) have trouble matching up. This team can go toe to toe with any one "Dont Sleep".
LA CLIPPERS- (33-24) The Los Angeles Clippers also known as "Lob City" will be in the playoff for the first time since 2006. The Clippers have been one of the worst teams in any sport for years but have been showing growth since drafting Blake Griffin, but the trade of Chris Paul is the real reason there is relevance to a team with only 7 franchise playoff appearances. While the franchise history has been terrible, Chris Paul's history is far from mediocore. The best point gaurd in the league, many believe, has taken over the series on his own, and plays like a man on a mission every playoff game, so dont be surprised if this team goes on a run. The LA Clippers currently rank 5th on the power rankings, 4th in the conference, and playing with heart each game. A hungry team is a dangerous one and Chris Paul is ready to make that question of whos the best point guard? A unanimous answer of CP3 with key additions to the bench they are a nightmare match up, when playing focus and smart "Dont Sleep".
by
Phillip "Stats" Rodney
Sources- ( http://espn.go.com/nba/powerrankings)
Feel free to Comment
Follow Us
Click Ads to support
Thank You
Monday, March 26, 2012
MIAMI HEAT- Sun only shines in Miami
MIAMI HEAT
THE MONSTARS OR LOONEY TUNES
The Miami Heat are a team destined to win the NBA championship for the 2011-2012 season according to many experts. After their crushing loss to the Mavericks last season, the Miami Heat have been on a mission taking no prisoners in the process. Many call them the Monstars when the team is running on all clinders, never has a team been built full of this much talent since that team from the classic Space Jam film. However with every positive there's a negative and the Heat can go from looking like Monstars to being the Looney Tunes looking lost and outmatched without their Michael Jordan center piece.
I believe the Miami Heat have the best team in the NBA, but I also believe because of their star players recent lack of success in the playoff, they are waiting to really turn on the intensity when it matters the most. The Miami Heat's biggest problem is that they fail to "Bring it Every Game". The Miami Heat currently have the third best record in the NBA and recently just got crushed by the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road. The reason I believe the Miami Heat lost was the fact it was on the road and also Kevin Durant playing out of his mind in ever element of the game.
The Miami Heat tend to lose focus and believe their talents will get them to the promise land but with no heart, you can't succeed and that goes for everything in life. The Heat at home are all heart and determination. The Monstars are a ridiculous 20-2 at home, thats the best home record in the league folks. However on the Road they play like Looney Toons going 15-10, which isn't bad but with the talent they have it also isn't good. Come playoff time they might have to go through Chicago to get to the championship.
The NBA season is coming to a end and many teams will begin their playoff push so who will show up: the Monstars or the Looney Toons? And who will play Michael Jordan for the Heat in the clutch?
Key matchups to look out for will be the rematch between the Heat vs the Thunder in Miami. I expect a win for the Miami Heat. Also Heat vs Bulls in Chicago on April 12, 2012 will be a great road test for the Heat and a preview to see if they can handle the pressure of the road. "Long Live The King"
By Phillip "Stats" Rodney
"The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials."
-- Chinese proverb
-- Chinese proverb
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)