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POTD 2/10/13: Jeremy Lin on Francisco Garcia
Did you know Jeremy Lin has a dunk mix on Youtube? Neither did I. With a duration of a minute and 25 seconds, I’d say it’s surprisingly long… but it goes all the way back to his collegiate career and … Continue reading
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NBA247365.COM Video Podcast, Episode 3: LIVE!
Welcome, everyone, to the weekly NBA247365.COM video podcast, episode three! For this edition I, Stephen Coston, will be joined by a couple of guests. Returning once again is NBA247365.COM/ESPN True Hoop Network contributor Jacob Frankel (@jacob_frankel), and making his first … Continue reading
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POTD 2/9/13: Jason Thompson on Derrick Favors
It was a perfect storm at Arco Arena on Saturday night when the Utah Jazz, a horrible road team, rolled into Sacramento for their fourth game in three nights. There, they encountered not only the Kings, but 16,193 energetic fans … Continue reading
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Charlie Villanueva Beats The Bucks With A Three-Point Dagger
Back in the summer of ’05, Charlie Villanueva was selected seventh overall by the Toronto Raptors. A versatile combo forward out of UConn, Villanueva was brought north of the border to join budding superstar Chris Bosh in a promising frontcourt … Continue reading
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POTD 2/8/13: Kevin Durant on Markieff Morris
His extraordinary coordination allows him to fool his defender with a hesitation dribble. His lightning quickness gives him the burst that sets him free. His stunning athleticism facilitates takeoff from the edge of the painted area, and his seven-foot, five-inch … Continue reading
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The Starting Lineup: Rudy Gay Brings Raptors Deliverance
I still don’t like the trade from a business standpoint, but Rudy Gay proved his basic on-court worth to the Raptors in a 100-98 overtime victory in Indiana. Though Gay experienced just mixed success (9-25 from the floor) going one-on-one … Continue reading
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Be Cautiously Optimistic About The 2013 Slam Dunk Contest
Basketball fans enjoyed two pleasant surprises as this year’s Slam Dunk Contest participants were announced. Firstly, the NBA caught us all off guard by going with six contestants. This used to be the norm (as many as nine have dunked … Continue reading
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POTD 2/6/13: Ivan Johnson on Ed Davis
Centuries ago, Sir Isaac Newton told us that objects in motion tend to stay in motion. For this reason, no man without a death wish really has any desire to position himself in the path of a speeding Ivan Johnson. … Continue reading
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The Starting Lineup: Celtics Keep The Streak Alive
In their first road test since Rajon Rondo’s injury, the Celtics were able to come back from 10 down at the start of the fourth quarter to beat the Raptors 99-95 and extend their win streak to five games. The … Continue reading
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James White Guarantees Dunk Contest Victory
I’m not exactly sure what Dwyane Wade has to do with the selection of Slam Dunk Contest participants, but apparently something because James White is promising to win* if Wade picks him as a contestant. About a week ago, a … Continue reading
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