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Will the Spurs Win the NBA Championship? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:50:41 +0000

Three games into the 2013 NBA Finals, and the veteran San Antonio Spurs are showing why experience counts in big games.

Which NBA All-Star Used To Squeegee Windshields For Money?

Joe Student — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:30:11 +0000

Pundits might question Carmelo Anthony's shot selection or defensive skills, but they best not doubt the all-star forward's toughness. In a recent interview with WebMD magazine, the New York Knicks' star talked about growing up

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This Weekend in Sports: NBA Finals and the French Open

Joe Student — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 11:43:14 +0000

The Heat and Spurs duel in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, and the French Open crowns its men's and women's champions. Here's what to watch this weekend:

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2013 NBA Playoff Recap — Heat Beat Pacers, 99-76, Advance to NBA Finals

Joe Student — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:51:33 +0000

LeBron James scored 32 points, and the Miami Heat beat the Indiana Pacers, 99-76, in the seventh and deciding game of the Eastern Conference finals in Miami on Monday night.

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Who Will Advance to the NBA Finals to Meet the Spurs? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 11:07:20 +0000

The Eastern Conference finals have been very exciting thus far, and Game 7 will take place Monday night to seal one team's fate. So who's moving on, Miami or Indiana?

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This Weekend in Sports: NBA and NHL Playoffs

Joe Student — Fri, 31 May 2013 11:43:43 +0000

Both the NBA and NHL postseasons are nearing their championship rounds. Here's what to watch this weekend:

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2013 NBA Playoffs Recap: Spurs Complete Sweep Of Grizzlies, 93-86, Advance To NBA Finals

Joe Student — Tue, 28 May 2013 11:14:21 +0000

Tony Parker scored 37 points, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Memphis Grizzlies, 93-86, on Monday night to sweep the best-of-seven Western Conference Finals in four games and advance to the NBA Finals

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2013 NBA Playoffs Recap— Pacers Beat Knicks, 106-99, Advance to Conference Finals

Joe Student — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:15:19 +0000

Indiana Pacers 106, New York Knicks 99
Lance Stephenson scored 25 points and pulled down 10 rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks, 106-99, in Indianapolis on Saturday night to win their second-round NBA playoff series in six games

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2013 NBA Playoffs — Conference Semifinals Preview

Joe Student — Mon, 06 May 2013 12:00:00 +0000

Eight teams are still alive in the chase for the NBA title. Five of the eight first-round NBA playoff series were won by the higher seeded teams, with sixth-seeded Memphis being the lowest seed still remaining. Here's a look at the match-ups for the Eastern and Western Conference semifinals:

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Will We See the First-Ever 3-Game NBA Playoff Comeback? — Sports Survey of the Day

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 03 May 2013 12:10:19 +0000

Last night, both the Boston Celtics and the Houston Rockets won Game 5 of their respective playoff series, closing the gap from three games to none to three-two. Can either team keep it up and pull out Game 7 win?

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NBA Draft Is Guaranteed to Be an Ego-Crushing Disappointment to At Least 17 Players

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 02 May 2013 12:03:52 +0000

The NBA Draft is proof that while some players may have on-court smarts, they’re not so good with math.

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2013 NBA Playoffs Recap: Spurs Complete Series Sweep By Routing Lakers, 103-82

Joe Student — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:45:43 +0000

Tony Parker scored 23 points, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Lakers, 103-82, in Los Angeles on Sunday to complete a four-game sweep of their best-of-seven, first-round NBA playoff series

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2013 NBA Playoffs Recap: LeBron James Leads Heat To First-Round Sweep of Bucks, 88-77

Joe Student — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:14:33 +0000

LeBron James scored 30 points, and the top-seeded Miami Heat beat the Milwaukee Bucks, 88-77, in Milwaukee on Sunday afternoon to complete a four-game sweep of their best-of-seven, first-round NBA playoff series

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This Weekend in Sports: NBA Playoffs, UFC and More

Joe Student — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:25:20 +0000

The start of the NBA playoffs and a terrific UFC bout highlight the upcoming sports calendar. Here's what to watch this weekend:

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Maloofs Agree to Sell Sacramento Kings to Seattle Group; To Become SuperSonics

Tony Wright — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 13:54:33 +0000

According to sources, the owners have the Sacramento Kings have agreed to sell the team to an ownership group in Seattle. The group plans to move the team back to that city and reclaim the name Supersonics.
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Are NBA Referees Out of Control? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 13:52:35 +0000

Apparently there is a new trend going on in the NBA: the complete overreaction by referees.
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NBA Week 1 Review: Who's the Most Surprising? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 13:53:16 +0000

Yesterday we discussed the disappointments so far in the young NBA season. Today we'll take a look at some pleasant surprises.

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2012-13 NBA Season Preview

Joe Student — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:15:59 +0000

The NBA's 2012-13 season begins on Tuesday night with three games, including the world champion Miami Heat hosting the Boston Celtics. Several major stars changed teams this past off-season, but the majority of the franchises that were dominant in last season's lockout-shortened campaign are still among the league's best
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2012 NBA Playoffs: Western Conference Finals Preview – San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

Joe Student — Wed, 23 May 2012 12:31:28 +0000

The top two seeds in the West have both advanced to the Western Conference finals, with the winner of this series heading to the NBA Finals. Here’s a preview of the best-of-seven series between the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder:
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76 Percent of Americans Don't Miss The NBA — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:55:45 +0000

At least one month of the NBA season has been canceled, while the players and owners remain deadlocked in their labor negotiations.

Unfortunately for both sides, no one seems to care that the NBA season hasn’t gotten underway.

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