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2011 NBA Playoffs: Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls, Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder In Conference Finals
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May 19, 2011
Thunder vs. Mavs Video: Kevin Durant Posterizes Brendan Haywood
Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder had a powerful move in the first half of Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, blowing past his Dallas Mavericks defender Peja Stojakovic and posterizing center Brendan Haywood on the dunk.
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May 18, 2011
Did You Know? Dirk Nowitzki Nearly Played College Basketball At Cal
Dirk Nowitzki was unstoppable for the Dallas Mavericks in their Game 1 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Cal basketball fans might not realize they were pretty close to cheering for him at Haas Pavilion a decade and a half ago.
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May 15, 2011
Heat vs. Bulls Video: Watch Taj Gibson Sledgehammer Putback Dunk
Taj Gibson had two crazy dunks, the last one an offensive rebound sledgehammer putback dunk to cap off an impressive victory by the Chicago Bulls over the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
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May 15, 2011
2011 NBA Playoffs Video: Taj Gibson Posterizes Dwyane Wade
Taj Gibson of the Chicago Bulls unleashed a nasty dunk in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, posterizing Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat.
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May 12, 2011
2011 NBA Playoffs Schedule: Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat, Game 1 Eastern Conference Finals Sunday On TNT
The Chicago Bulls and the Miami Heat will be meeting in the Eastern Conference Finals. Game 1 is Sunday night at the United Center with an 8 PM ET/5 PM PT tipoff on TNT.
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May 12, 2011
Rajon Rondo Elbow Injury Would Have Kept Him Out Six-Eight Weeks If It Occured In Regular Season
If it were the regular season, Rajon Rondo of the Boston Celtics would probably have sat out six to eight weeks trying to get that elbow injury healed.
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May 11, 2011
NBA Playoffs Spotlight: LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat Cast Their Shadow On The League
LeBron James and Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat proved they could beat the Boston Celtics playing at their best. But can the Heat continue to do this throughout the NBA Playoffs against the remaining teams like the Chicago Bulls, Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder?
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May 11, 2011
NBA Playoffs Spotlight: Derrick Rose, Great Player On A Great Chicago Bulls Team
Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls is a remarkable player, but he's needed all the help he can get in this series from all of his teammates. Rose led the way, but the efforts of Taj Gibson, Omer Asik, Luol Deng and Ronnie Brewer really pushed the Bulls to a 3-2 series lead over the Atlanta Hawks.
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May 10, 2011
Dwyane Wade Defense On Ray Allen Big Part Of 3-1 Miami Heat Lead
If you're looking for underrated reasons why the Miami Heat are up 3-1 against the Boston Celtics, the defense of Dwyane Wade chasing down Ray Allen is a key element.
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May 10, 2011
NBA Playoffs Spotlight: Chris Bosh Reclaims Dignity Through Sacrifice, Vanquishes Boston Celtics
Chris Bosh of the Miami Heat had to sacrifice a lot to join LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, plus endure constant ridicule of his basketball stature. He might just be earning himself redemption with his important play against the Boston Celtics, particularly in Game 4 to put them in a decisive 3-1 hole.
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May 9, 2011
NBA Playoffs Spotlight: Josh Smith Meshes Talent With Effort
Josh Smith of the Atlanta Hawks is probably one of the most talented players in the NBA with his incredible athletic leaping ability and shot-blocking/rebounding aptitude. In Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Chicago Bulls, he combined those talents with pure, all-out effort.
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May 8, 2011
Moment Of Zen: Phil Jackson Could Not Master These Befuddling Los Angeles Lakers
Zen Master Phil Jackson did not have a great finish to his NBA career as he saw Kobe Bryant and his Los Angeles Lakers fall to the Dallas Mavericks in a stunning four-game sweep in the Western Conference Semifinals.
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May 7, 2011
Kevin Durant & Russell Westbrook: Kind Of Like Shaq-Kobe, But Not Really
Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder do seem to share a similar dynamic in their relationship on the court as Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal of the Los Angeles Lakers did, but the acrimony just isn't there, and their ability to share the ball is much greater than Kobe's and Shaq's.
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May 7, 2011
Peja Stojakovic Finally Exorcises Demons, Buries The Los Angeles Lakers
Peja Stojakovic is long remembered as perhaps the greatest pure shooter in Sacramento Kings history, but he always struggled in big playoff moments. Now a member of the Dallas Mavericks, he was given another chance to beat the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Playoffs, and he's making the most of it.
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May 5, 2011
J.J. Barea Gets "Hella Screens Set For Him"
Juan Jose Barea tore apart the defending champ Los Angeles Lakers in the fourth quarter to lift the Dallas Mavericks to a 2-0 series lead. J.J. then enigmatically repped NorCal in his postgame interview, saying his "big men set hella screens for him."
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May 5, 2011
2011 NBA Playoffs Video: Dirk Nowitzki Filthy One-Legged And-1 Shot Helps Mavs Sink Lakers
Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks scored 24 points and a backbreaking one-legged fadeaway to seal the victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
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May 4, 2011
2011 NBA Playoffs Video: Should Ron Artest Be Suspended For Clotheslining J.J. Barea?
Will Ron Artest of the Los Angeles Lakers be suspended for his clotheslining of J.J. Barea of the Dallas Mavericks in the closing seconds of Game 2 of their Western Conference Semifinals matchup? Watch the video of the dirty play here.
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May 1, 2011
2011 NBA Playoffs Video: LeBron James Football Pass
LeBron James threw a football-worthy basketball pass to Dwyane Wade for the finish to help the Miami Heat seal a Game 1 victory over the Boston Celtics.
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May 1, 2011
2011 NBA Playoffs Video: Dwyane Wade Dives In Stands, Terrible Miami Heat Fans Let Him Fall
Dwyane Wade dived into the stands chasing down a loose ball in Game 1 of the 2011 NBA Playoffs between the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics, but terrible Miami Heat fans nearly let him get injured when they didn't catch him and he fell into the chairs.
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April 30, 2011
2011 NBA Playoffs Schedule, Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies, Game 1 Sunday On ABC
The 2011 NBA Western Conference Semifinals matchup will pit the Memphis Grizzlies and the Oklahoma City Thunder together for the right to move on to face the winner of the Dallas Mavericks-LA Lakers series.
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April 28, 2011
2011 NBA Playoffs Schedule: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks, Game 1 Monday
Dirk Nowitzki and Kobe Bryant will meet for the first time in the 2011 NBA Playoffs when the Dallas Mavericks face the Los Angeles Lakers. Who do you like to win the series?
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April 28, 2011
2011 NBA Playoffs Schedule: Chicago Bulls vs. Atlanta Hawks, Game 1 Monday
The Chicago Bulls and Atlanta Hawks will meet in the second round in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Game1 is Monday night on TNT. Who do you like to win the series? Leave your predictions in the comments!
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April 27, 2011
2011 NBA Playoffs Schedule: Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat, Game 1 Sunday
The Boston Celtics and Miami Heat will meet in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Games 1 and 3 will be on ABC next Sunday and Saturday respectively, and a Game 7 (if necessary) will be on TNT.
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April 26, 2011
2011 NBA Playoffs Video: Kobe Bryant Left-Handed Dunk Over Carl Landry
Kobe Bryant has now two monster dunks in Game 5 of the Western Conference Playoffs between the Los Angeles Lakers and the New Orleans Hornets. Bryant posterized Emeka Okafor on one drive dunk, then went to the left hand sledgehammer on the second over Carl Landry. Poor defense by Trevor Ariza probably created the opportunities for both dunks.
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April 26, 2011
2011 NBA Playoffs Video: Kobe Bryant Posterizes Emeka Okafor
Kobe Bryant had an incredible dunk when he posterized Emeka Okafor in Game 5 of the 2011 NBA Playoffs between the Los Angeles Lakers and the New Orleans Hornets.