The Hawks may be on the edge of a 4th consecutive playoffs appearance, however they definitely have not performed like a post-season competitor lately. In spite of their current issues, the Hawks can secure a post-season berth having a 5th straight home court win against the Nets on Saturday evening.

The Hawks ( 40 – 32 ) have dropped 8 of 11 & are 7 – 14 since February 8th, however have to have 1 win to gain a position within the East playoffs. The Hawks are 4 – 8 in March & guaranteed of their 1st losing month since January, 2009. 5th within the Eastern Conference, the Hawks are 3 matchups in front of 6th place Philadelphia – which defeated the Hawks 105 – 100 on Wednesday. The Hawks additionally have to perform much better at Philips Arena, where they have dropped 8 of 12 & dropped a game 114 – 81 to the Bulls on Tuesday. However the Hawks are 21 – 15 at Philips, they have endured 5 home court defeats by 20 or more points, which includes 3 by more than 30. Both rank as the best total in League history for clubs with above.500 records.

The Hawks have dropped 3 of 4 on their home court & been out-scored by an average of 23.0 points in those losses. The Hawks have put in 89.3 points their previous 4 matchups at home. Johnson has not been himself putting in 18.6 points, the worst in his 6 season career with the Hawks. He’s put in 12.8 the previous 5 matchups. The experienced swing-man has combined for thirty points on 10 of 34 from the floor in 2 matchups, both defeats, versus the Nets this year. An elbow injury held Johnson on the sidelines of the Hawk’s 116 – 101 home court victory against the Nets on December 7th.

In spite of their current issues on their home court, the Hawks have put in 117.5 points & put in 55.6 % within a 4 game home court

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The Hawks are pretty much guaranteed a post-season position. Their current performances, however, not nearly seem like that of a postseason worthy club. The Hawks will attempt to prevent a 7th defeat in 9 matchups as they finish their year series with the visiting Pistons on Sunday. The Hawks ( 39 – 30 ) sit comfortably in 5th place within the Eastern Conference & are probably will make a 4th straight post-season sighting mainly due to winning 33 of their 1st 51 matchups.

Since February 8th, however, the Hawks have dropped 12 of 18 while putting in 89.3 points, an NBA low during that period. Coach Larry Drew’s club has been destroyed on their home court during their previous 2 matchups, versus the Nuggets & the Heat, & had been kept beneath 90 points in each of those games, dropping to 2 – 16 when that occurs. The Hawks have put in 42.9 % from the floor in those 2 losses & 8 of 31 from beyond the arc ( 25.8 % ). Joe Johnson, putting in a team-high 18.8 points, had been kept to 9 versus the Heat.

Johnson has posted twelve points or less in 4 of his previous 6 matchups while Josh Smith, putting in 16.4 per game, has put in 11.5 points on 28.6 % from the floor during his previous 2. Smith might assist in doing exactly that, as he’s put in 25.0 points & 9.6 boards

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The New Orleans Hornets are going to make the playoffs. They are having a nice bounce back season under new head coach Monty Williams. Their chances of pulling off a victory in the first round of the NBA playoffs are indeed fairly unlikely.

The Los Angeles Lakers are starting to round into postseason form and apparently Kobe Bryant and Ron Artest are on somewhat of a renewed mission. The Hornets added a few good components with the likes of Emeka Okafor. Okafor needs to stay healthy if the Hornets want to contend with a capable big man like Andrew Bynum for example. The acquisition of Carl Landry is certainly going to help in this department as well. Carl Landry may be undersized, but he plays with a lot of heart and fervor. The idea of resigning Landry is what could lead them to a long set of playoff runs.

Chris Paul and David West certainly have to remain healthy for the Hornets to feel like they have a chance in the playoffs. Jarrett Jack definitely have some scoring ability, but can he lead the team as a point guard? Many NBA observers have their doubts. Trevor Ariza and Willie Green for example can score as well, but they will certainly need David West if they hope to be competitive in the playoffs. If Chris Paul were to be injured for the rest of the season, the Hornets may

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The NBA has banned twitter. Well, not precisely, however players are no longer allowed to post updates to their twitter accounts in the game time.

That means that within 30 minutes before the game and until the post game interviews are over, NBA players’ twitter accounts must be silent.

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Kobe Bryant is brilliant.
I think someone should finally made a graffiti saying this in the Los Angeles metro. Just like Eric Clapton got his back in the sixties for his amazing guitar and blues skills. 
Kobe is really brilliant. And the Jazz have really felt that deeply on their skin last night when he blew them an astonishing victory of 120-91! 
He scored his season best record of 21 plus brought his number of total assists to 30 with 12 last night! Read the rest of this entry »

It seems that Portlands determination to do not lose a second game in a row paid off well when they took on the Rockets in their away game yesterday.

Trail Blazers won 103 to 100 with Houston Rockets

LaMarcus Aldridge hit 27 points with 23 rebounds to make sure that his team will not be defeated this time. That loss unfortunately outshone a wonderful performance by Houstons own Kevin Martin who scored his season high 45 points for his team.

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Without any doubt Wilt Chamberlain is the most respected player that ever crossed a basketball pitch. Known for his nicknames “Wilt the Stilt”, “Chairman of the Boards”, and “Goliath”, he is still revered by players and fans alike.

Born in September 1936 he attended Overbrook High in Pensylvania. In early childhood he had a near death experience suffering from pneumonia and missed a whole year of education as a result. Once recovered he went back to studies however it was still a while before he would pick up basketball, a game he first consider not worthy to play.

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It appears not likely that Ramon Sessions & Ryan Hollins’ come back to The T’Wolves will have quite the effect that Cleveland witnessed within their most recent game.

Cleveland are trying to put a humiliating nationally televised defeat behind them Saturday versus Minnesota, who have lost 6 consecutive following losing a big 4th quarter lead versus the League’s finest club.

The Cavs (7 – 11) had a crazed fan base on their side as LeBron made his much awaited come back to Ohio on Thursday evening, however the 2 time Most Valuable Player’s ex- club was no contest for the Heat. Cleveland dropped behind by as much as thirty-eight points, the same as James’ total for the evening, during a 118 – 90 loss that served as a reminder of what they lost over the off season.

1st year Coach Byron Scott appeared amazingly unaffected, although 8 players in Cleveland’s ten man rotation did play in the 2010 playoffs. The only 2 who did not are Sessions & Hollins, who The Cavs signed during an off-season trade from the Timberwolves (4 – 15) after the two of them spent one season each with The T’Wolves .

The Cavs player with the most playoff experience appeared much more troubled than Scott by his squad’s 5th straight double digit defeat.

The Cavs has picked up 9 consecutive versus Minnesota, however they will not have LeBron’s 30 .1 999 point average from that stretch to turn to anymore.

Mo Williams has put in 20 .2 points during his previous 6 matchups against The T’Wolves, while Jamison put in 24 .3 during his previous 4 games versus Minnesota while with the Wizards.

The T’Wolves appeared capable of defeating anyone following 3 quarters in San Antonio on Friday evening, when they built a fifteen point lead on the League best Spurs.

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It’s just about that period once the National basketball association ideas off and also the period begins. Basketball is a beloved sport with regard to both it is expert and youthful weapons ability to place the youthful men against the experienced aged canines like Kobe Bryant of the M.A. Lakers as opposed to the brand new kids on the market for example Dwayne Wade or even Walls from the Washington Wizards.

This season is sure to be incredibly thrilling and when all goes well with regard to golden condition enthusiasts compared to Lakers will replicate and provide each Mr. Jackson and the rest of the town much more bands compared to they’ve fingertips.
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In this game, the Utah Jazz and the Atlanta Hawks will do battle. Both of these teams are very evenly matched. If going by momentum means anything, then the Jazz just might have the upper hand. They have had some miraculous come-backs recently, but don’t count out those Hawks! The Hawks have a decided advantage in the paint, making almost 50% of their field goals. They are a good free throw shooting team as well at 80%.

Meanwhile, the Jazz do put up similar numbers, though not nearly as great of a field goal percentage, their advantage comes with the three point shots. They make them at a 35% clip, compared to the Hawks at 31%. Both teams have very similar rebounding stats, so this game could come down to which team is able to make the other team play the way they want them to play.

If the Jazz are able to make the Hawks turn this into a fast-paced shooting match, it will be a long day for the Hawks, who like to slow it down and turn it into a slug fest inside the paint. Meanwhile, if the Hawks can defend the Jazz’s three point shooting and get them into foul trouble inside, the Jazz could be the ones in trouble.

Without question, the Jazz have the better offense, but the Hawks have the better defense. The Hawks have forced opponents to just 9 rebounds per game while on offense. The Hawks play physical defense and get the other team into foul trouble, and that’s when that 80% free throw percentage can do some serious damage. The Hawks have the better bench, as well, garnering 32 points per Read the rest of this entry »