1. One NBA Playoff Cliché to Describe Every Team Left Standing

    NBA basketball has greatly evolved since the league's inception, though many of the underlying principles behind winning games have remained unchanged...

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  2. Mike Woodson Dropped the Ball in the Knicks' Game 4 Loss

    Players win and lose basketball games, and the New York Knicks were dismal in their 93-82 Game 4 loss to the Indiana Pacers . They shot 35.6 percent from the field and 28.6 percent from behind the arc while being outrebounded 54-36...

    Paul Knepper Written by Paul Knepper about 5 days ago 1,862 reads 18 comments

  3. Breaking Down The Good J.R. Smith vs. The Bad J.R. Smith

    New York Knicks shooting guard J.R. Smith is the NBA version of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Equal parts dynamic offensive force adept at shredding opposing defenses and lackadaisical chucker whose reckless play can sink his team...

    Paul Knepper Written by Paul Knepper about 6 days ago 2,826 reads 5 comments

  4. Things Free Agent Dwight Howard Will Probably Say This Summer

    The drama surrounding Dwight Howard 's free agency has made LeBron James ' "decision" look like a run-of-the-mill signing. The ongoing saga has spanned two cities, over two seasons, under four head coaches...

    Paul Knepper Written by Paul Knepper about 8 days ago 20,784 reads 71 comments

  5. NY Knicks Sticking with Small-Ball Lineup Will Pay off in 2013 Playoffs

    Mike Woodson stuck with a small lineup after his New York Knicks were outmuscled in Game 1 of their playoff matchup with the Indiana Pacers . The decision paid off, as New York evened the series by routing Indiana 105-79 in Game 2...

    Paul Knepper Written by Paul Knepper about 11 days ago 3,965 reads 7 comments

  6. What's Keeping Carmelo Anthony out of the MVP Discussion?

    Carmelo Anthony was the NBA 's leading scorer and led the New York Knicks to the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. Yet, the All-Star forward is not at the forefront of the MVP discussion...

    Paul Knepper Written by Paul Knepper about 18 days ago 4,577 reads 51 comments

  7. Can a Team Without a Bona Fide Superstar Win an NBA Title?

    The Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers are talented, well-coached and entered the playoffs at the No. 3 seed in their respective conferences...

    Paul Knepper Written by Paul Knepper about 24 days ago 3,618 reads 24 comments

  8. Unpredictability Is Key to Success for NBA's Elite Playoff Teams

    NBA playoff series are like chess matches. After each game, coaches pore over film to come up with adjustments designed to shut down the opposition. The key to success for elite playoff teams is their ability to remain unpredictable...

    Paul Knepper Written by Paul Knepper about 27 days ago 2,773 reads 8 comments

  9. 1 Area Each 2013 NBA Playoff Team Must Improve to Survive

    Every NBA playoff team has flaws, and the shortcomings they were able to overcome during the regular season will be exploited by elite coaches and teams in seven-game playoff series...

    Paul Knepper Written by Paul Knepper about 29 days ago 1,775 reads 1 comments

  10. Golden State Warriors vs. Denver Nuggets: Western Conference Round 1 Preview

    The battle between the Golden State Warriors and Denver Nuggets could make for the most entertaining matchup of the first round of the playoffs. Both teams like to get up and down the floor and can score points in bunches...

    Paul Knepper Written by Paul Knepper about 1 month ago 18,538 reads 240 comments

  11. Atlanta Hawks vs. Indiana Pacers: Eastern Conference Round 1 Preview

    The Eastern Conference is wide open after the Miami Heat , and the Indiana Pacers and Atlanta Hawks are two of several teams with their sights set on a trip to the conference finals...

    Paul Knepper Written by Paul Knepper about 1 month ago 8,461 reads 68 comments

  12. Predicting When Kevin Durant Catches Up To LeBron James In Yearly MVP Duel

    LeBron James and Kevin Durant will likely finish first and second in the MVP balloting, in that order, for the second season in a row. It will take two more seasons for Durant to surpass LeBron in their MVP duel...

    Paul Knepper Written by Paul Knepper about 1 month ago 2,750 reads 8 comments

  13. The NBA Team the Miami Heat Are Secretly Terrified Of

    The Miami Heat have looked invincible in defense of their championship while rattling off 27 consecutive wins and cruising to the best record in the league...

    Paul Knepper Written by Paul Knepper about 1 month ago 12,337 reads 136 comments

  14. Ranking the NBA's Best Buzzer-Beaters This Year

    The buzzer-beater is an abrupt and often spectacular ending to intense competition. It has the power to rouse a crowd of thousands into a state of ecstasy and bring a roster of professional athletes to their knees...

    Paul Knepper Written by Paul Knepper about 1 month ago 80,628 reads 65 comments

  15. Updated 2013 Win-Loss Record Predictions for Every NBA Team Playoff Team

    As Herm Edwards famously said, "You play to win the game ." However, NBA teams that are in the playoffs or fighting for a playoff spot have different agendas as the regular season winds down...

    Paul Knepper Written by Paul Knepper about 1 month ago 39,367 reads 53 comments

  16. Best Twitter Debates of the 2012-13 NBA Season

    Social media has allowed basketball insiders to express their opinions to a wide audience and enabled fans to connect with one another, as well as the athletes themselves, in a way they never could before...

    Paul Knepper Written by Paul Knepper about 1 month ago 18,658 reads 5 comments

  17. Should Louisville Have Continued Playing After the Injury to Kevin Ware?

    University of Louisville guard Kevin Ware suffered a gruesome right leg injury during his team's victory over Duke in the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament. The sophomore's leg shattered and bone protruded from his shin...

    Paul Knepper Written by Paul Knepper about 1 month ago 1,529 reads 2 comments

  18. Tim Duncan's Surprisingly Thrilling Guide to NBA Dominance

    Great basketball players generally distinguish themselves through the consistent execution of extraordinary plays...

    Paul Knepper Written by Paul Knepper about 1 month ago 2,188 reads 5 comments

  19. Predicting Where Every Major NBA Superstar Will Finish His Career

    Individual basketball players are highly recognizable and have a greater impact on the game than in any other sport because there are only five players per team on the court...

    Paul Knepper Written by Paul Knepper about 1 month ago 52,966 reads 150 comments

  20. Critical Rotation Adjustments/Decisions Still Needed for NBA Playoff Contenders

    NBA coaches prefer to have their systems in place and lineups set early in the season. However, several contenders need to make crucial rotation adjustments in preparation for the playoffs...

    Paul Knepper Written by Paul Knepper about 1 month ago 1,225 reads 1 comments

  21. Separating the Contenders from Pretenders in the NBA Playoff Race

    March is the point in the NBA season when the championship contenders separate themselves from the pretenders. There are several factors to consider when evaluating which teams have a legitimate shot at winning a title...

    Paul Knepper Written by Paul Knepper about 1 month ago 32,962 reads 287 comments

  22. Ranking the Greatest Races Down the Stretch in NBA History

    Eighty-two games makes for a long season, and by late March, fans are anxious for the playoffs to begin. It is the neck-and-neck finishes between teams and individuals down the stretch that keep the games interesting...

    Paul Knepper Written by Paul Knepper about 1 month ago 20,314 reads 27 comments

  23. Why Carmelo Anthony Should Want to Be More Like Chris Paul

    Carmelo Anthony is a great scorer. Chris Paul changes the culture of a franchise. The difference lies in the way they approach the game. Anthony's New York Knicks are set to face Paul's Los Angeles Clippers in L...

    Paul Knepper Written by Paul Knepper about 2 months ago 12,548 reads 104 comments

  24. Will Miami Heat's Playoff Run Be Even Easier in 2013?

    The Miami Heat survived a grueling series against the Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics last season before disposing of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals...

    Paul Knepper Written by Paul Knepper about 2 months ago 6,371 reads 37 comments

  25. Ranking Next Wave of NBA Superstars to Challenge LeBron James' Throne

    LeBron James cemented his reputation as the greatest basketball player on the planet when he led the Miami Heat to a championship in 2012...

    Paul Knepper Written by Paul Knepper about 2 months ago 32,162 reads 211 comments