trailblazerscentercourt.blogspot.com - 4/21/2008
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As I mentioned earlier, the first round playoff games this weekend were fantastic (aside from those split-screen face commercials, which I find off-putting). The NBA should really consider giving some kind of special honor to the team that comes out of the West. They're going to have to do a hell of a lot more than their Eastern Conference counterparts to get into the Finals. I asked some of ...
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ESPN.com - TrueHoop —
Tracy McGrady blames double-teams for some of what happened, but Jazz fans scour video and can't find evidence that he even was double-teamed. Several Blazers players say that whoever wins the Phoenix vs. San Antonio series will win the West. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on his blog on the Los Angeles Times website: "My first season in the playoffs with the Lakers was 1977. That was an up-and-down year in all respects. Our regular season was very successful and we felt that we had a great chance to play in the Finals. ...
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Blazers Blog —
... For as much as has been made about the wild West, there well could be a new sheriff in town next season, one loaded with enough ammunition to shoot itself into contention, especially after making a 20-game gain in the standings over the past two seasons. With expectations elevated, upgrades already are being evaluated. The Blazers have made their playoff picks, and most like the winner of the Spurs-Suns series: Travis Outlaw: "It's basically between Phoenix and the Spurs for the West. I think the Celtics versus Detroit is going to be a good game. But I can't count them Spurs ...
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