It has become quite apparent 2 games into the 2011-2012 NBA season that Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers are in trouble this season. Bryant is playing his usual great quality game but it appears the the Lakers are a mess while Andrew Bynum is sitting out the first 4 games of the year [...]
The Boston Celtics are on a serious roll right now. After destroying LeBron James’ Cavaliers while simultaneously ripping out the hearts of Cleveland fans, it is apparent after 2 games of the Easter Conference Finals that the Celtics are the team rising up and and on their way into the NBA Finals for the second [...]
The 2010 NBA All-Star starters were named live today on TNT at 7:00 PM EST. There has been much discussion about issues with the voting, focusing specifically on Tracy McGrady, whom played in only 6 games, averaging 3 points a game this season. He is currently at home, exiled from the Rockets as they seek [...]
Prior to the new year, we were lucky enough to have one of our Protect the Paint correspondents embedded in Shanghai, China. Her duty was to aim her camera at all things NBA, and snap away. Also, to give us a report on the NBA influence that is quite popular and spreading faster than a [...]
The Orlando Magic (17-5) experienced a blowout loss in Salt Lake City last night. After scoring 60 first half points, Utah closed the gap, and with their confidence thriving, held off the Magic 120-111. They are in Phoenix tonight to face of against the Suns (15-7), who have recently not faired well out on the [...]
With the NBA season starting tomorrow it is time for some Protect the Paint predictions as to which player will win which award this year. Two of these predictions might come as a surprise to most readers, but if they happen to become reality, you heard it here first! Most Valuable Player – Chris Paul [...]
With the chance to land a marquee name in 2010, already strong teams are dangling expiring contracts (AKA junk) via trade to desperate teams for their top tier talent.
Orlando showed some fight, but costly turnovers were then converted by the Lakers and defused Orlando's chances at a run.
Aside from stopping Kobe, the Magic did a much better job of driving to the rim in Game 3 and not settling for the three-point shot.
The Orlando Magic are in dire need of getting tough, and fast. If they fail to do so, this season could be swept away.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
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