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I thought that the Detroit Pistons and the Cleveland Cavaliers would have arranged their Eastern Finals showdown a little earlier. Instead, we see the Chicago Bulls and the New Jersey Nets rising from a seemingly-deep grave in brilliant fashion, challenging their respective nemesis.
The Pistons were an impressive 7-0 to start the postseason. They won […]

Experts have been affirming all around the league that the battle for the coveted MVP plum has already been conceded to the Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki. Even fellow candidate Steve Nash of the Phoenix Suns is giving his vote to Dirk. Nowitzki has career-highs in rebounds, assists, steals and blocks, almost in all categories […]

Just last week, Miami Heat superstar guard Dwyane Wade went down with a possible season ending injury. He dislocated his left shoulder. Now he has the option of either a regular rehabilitation or a season-ending surgery.
Wade may delay the surgery till after the playoffs, and may opt for a continued rehabilitation of his shoulder. But […]

I am no New Jersey Nets fan. But I feel sorry for a team who almost reached the Eastern Conference Finals for the past two years. They also have three of the best perimeter scorers in the game in Richard Jefferson, Jason Kidd and Vince Carter.
They are supposed to dominate the Atlantic Division, but currently, […]

I am proud to be a Phoenix Suns fan!

The Suns beat the New Jersey Nets, 161-157, in a classic match which featured two overtimes, 318 points, 34 lead changes, 21 ties, 27 three-pointers and a gigantic showdown between two former teammates, and perhaps two of the best All-time point guards in the game. It was […]

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The New Jersey Nets are struggling big time. They may lead the Atlantic Division at 7-10, but they are just a half game ahead of the Toronto Raptors. Just half a game over the Raptors, a lottery team ever since Vince Carter left for New Jersey. Ironic, isn’t it?
One of the biggest reasons why […]

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - The Phoenix Suns almost lose another game earlier to the hapless New Jersey Nets. They almost blew a 22-point lead late in the game, narrowly escaping the Nets, 99-93.
The Nets are supposed to be the struggling team coming into the game. They have lost three in a row and have been […]