1. NBA Eastern Conference Preview: 14. Orlando Magic

    We're counting down all thirty NBA teams, starting with the Eastern Conference. 15. Charlotte Bobcats 14. Orlando Magic 2011-12 Record: 37-29...

    Brett Fulmore Written by Brett Fulmore about 9 months ago 1,686 reads 19 comments

  2. NBA Eastern Conference Preview: 15. Charlotte Bobcats

    The Charlotte Bobcats are coming off a season where they took the term "bad basketball team" to previously unseen lows. Their 7-59 record set a new mark for futility in the NBA with a ...

    Brett Fulmore Written by Brett Fulmore about 9 months ago 1,348 reads 10 comments

  3. The NBA and It's Bubbling Referee Crisis

    NBA officiating, by its very nature, is set up to make you mad. No surprise it has been a source of controversy throughout these 2012 NBA playoffs...

    Brett Fulmore Written by Brett Fulmore about 1 year ago 470 reads 0 comments

  4. NBA Lines of the Night: January 10th, 2012

    Gold Award: Kobe Bryant Kobe Bryant did away with any remaining doubts surrounding his bum wrist and its hindrance on his shooting ability on Tuesday night as he submitted a ...

    Brett Fulmore Written by Brett Fulmore about over 1 year ago 66 reads 1 comments

  5. NBA Lines of the Night: January 8th, 2012

    Gold Winner: LaMarcus Aldridge Aldridge's quest to make the 2012 All Star Game in Orlando received another boost last night as Portland 's best player did what your best player should do: He played the best...

    Brett Fulmore Written by Brett Fulmore about over 1 year ago 114 reads 0 comments

  6. NBA: The "Next Coach to Be Fired" Power Rankings

    The dismissal of Sacramento's Paul Westphal on Thursday marked the first coach firing of the early NBA season. Precedent tells us that he won't be the last casualty we see this year...

    Brett Fulmore Written by Brett Fulmore about over 1 year ago 6,067 reads 19 comments

  7. Who's to Blame for the Miami Heat's Struggles? Try Pat Riley.

    After the Heat 's latest setback—an 87-86 defeat at the Hands of the Bulls this afternoon in Miami —you can expect to get a heavy dose of stories over the next few ...

    Brett Fulmore Written by Brett Fulmore about over 2 years ago 1,077 reads 28 comments

  8. The Jerryd Bayless Experience: Where Does He Stand with the Toronto Raptors?

    The rap sheet on Jerryd Bayless when he arrived in Toronto was that he was an incredibly talented young guard, but one that was plagued by problems in the consistency, decision-making and attitude departments...

    Brett Fulmore Written by Brett Fulmore about over 2 years ago 1,312 reads 11 comments

  9. Super Bowl Prop Bets and Picks: The Only SB XLV Gambling Guide You Need To Read

    For the millions upon millions of fans who will tune in on Sunday night, the Superbowl offers up more than just a football game...

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  10. NBA Lines of the Night: January 30, 2011

    Bronze Award : A pair of Magic big men went off on the lowly Cavaliers last night in Orlando. Dwight Howard had 20 points, 20 rebounds, two blocks and a steal in only 26 minutes ...

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  11. LeBron James: Karma Police APB for LeBron and the Miami Heat

    With only a few sentences on July 8th, 2010, LeBron James changed his team, his legacy and the balance of power in the NBA for the foreseeable future...

    Brett Fulmore Written by Brett Fulmore about over 2 years ago 1,483 reads 29 comments

  12. Bryan Colangelo: Toronto Raptors Fanbase Wishes They Could Quit Him

    Much like most of my real life dating experiences, my relationship with Raptors GM Brian Colangelo has been filled with some considerable highs and lows. Allow me to explain... Stage One - The Honeymoon...

    Brett Fulmore Written by Brett Fulmore about over 2 years ago 2,111 reads 9 comments

  13. NBA Lines of The Night: November 25th, 2010.

    Bronze Award: Gilbert Arenas stepped out of a time machine on Thursday night and delivered a 21 point, 6 rebound and 8 assist outing, with 3 steals helping his Line of the Night cause...

    Brett Fulmore Written by Brett Fulmore about over 2 years ago 157 reads 0 comments

  14. NBA Lines of the Night: November 1, 2010

    Bronze Award: Lost in the fanfare that accompanied the Bulls roster renovations this past summer is the fact that they already might have the best point guard in the league in Derrick Martell Rose ...

    Brett Fulmore Written by Brett Fulmore about over 2 years ago 375 reads 2 comments

  15. NBA Lines of the Night: October 31, 2010

    Bronze Award: The Jazz reached the win column for the first time in three tries on Sunday night, with Utah's victory over the Thunder being spearheaded by Deron Williams. He had 16 points, 15 dimes and six rebounds in the W...

    Brett Fulmore Written by Brett Fulmore about over 2 years ago 217 reads 0 comments

  16. NBA Lines of the Night: October 30, 2010

    Bronze Award Saturday night saw the Knicks' Wilson Chandler come off the pine and get loose for 22 points and 16 rebounds, throwing in two steals and three blocks on the defensive end...

    Brett Fulmore Written by Brett Fulmore about over 2 years ago 567 reads 1 comments

  17. NBA Lines of the Night: October 28, 2010

    With only two games on the schedule last night, our options for LOTN were relatively small. I still was able to pull out a few gems, however. With no further adieu.....

    Brett Fulmore Written by Brett Fulmore about over 2 years ago 130 reads 1 comments

  18. NBA Lines of the Night: October 27th, 2010

    Bronze Award: Dwyane Wade showed us that stories about the Heat 's demise may have been slightly premature, as he was a dominant force in the South Beach trio's first regular season win over Philly on Wednesday night...

    Brett Fulmore Written by Brett Fulmore about over 2 years ago 315 reads 3 comments

  19. Rebuilding the Raptors: Chris Bosh Trade Scenarios

    Maybe I'm just a pessimist. I consider myself to be a pretty opportunistic guy under most circumstances, but following the Toronto Raptors over the years has turned my normally positive disposition into a jaded NBA fan...

    Brett Fulmore Written by Brett Fulmore about 4 years ago 5,655 reads 41 comments

  20. Toronto Raptors Midseason Review: Part One

    Chris Bosh For all intents and purposes, Chris Bosh has done his part this season. He started out the campaign in dominant fashion, even finding himself perched near the top of the MVP totem pole after the first few weeks of the year...

    Brett Fulmore Written by Brett Fulmore about over 4 years ago 169 reads 0 comments

  21. 2009 NBA Dunk Contest: Filling in The Holes

    With Dwight Howard's and Rudy Gay's reluctantcy to participate in this year’s dunk contest, and Jamario Moon playing like the 12th man on a WNBA roster this season, we’ve taken it ...

    Brett Fulmore Written by Brett Fulmore about over 4 years ago 1,063 reads 1 comments

  22. Sam Mitchell Leads Toronto Raptors into Darkness

    Also available on Ball Above the Border. Sam Mitchell walked down the dark corridor on his way to the visitors’ locker room. The light from a nearby camera cast his 6'11" shadow on the red jersey-wearing Raptor contingent walking behind him...

    Brett Fulmore Written by Brett Fulmore about over 4 years ago 1,165 reads 15 comments

  23. Six NBA Games to Watch in December

    This article is also available at BallAbovetheBorder. Be sure to bookmark the site and check back often or you can expect a giant hunk of coal from Santa in your stockings this year. 6. Washington Wizards vs...

    Brett Fulmore Written by Brett Fulmore about over 4 years ago 514 reads 9 comments

  24. Player Haters Ball: The Five Most Despised Raptors Of All Time

    5. Isiah Thomas Isiah Thomas is the only individual on our rankings who never actually suited up for the Raps, but the negative impact he had on the franchise and the hatred in which fans hold for him is high enough to get him on our list...

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  25. Raptors Loss To Magic Reveals a Troubling Trend In Toronto.

    If you're looking for this article and tons more on all things basketball, check my blog at ballabovetheborder.blogspot.com. BATB gets updated all day long so bookmark it and check back often...

    Brett Fulmore Written by Brett Fulmore about over 4 years ago 226 reads 3 comments