For the last 2 NBA seasons the Cleveland Cavaliers have won more games than any other team in the league.  Last year they were eliminated by Orlando without ever reaching the finals.  Now, after 5 games and a totally embarrassing game last night where they were brutally beaten by Boston 120-88 at home; the Cavs are faced with elimination once again come Thursday night.

This season, self proclaimed King Lebron James seemed poised to finally obtain the elusive NBA title, before boastfully strutting away to free agency.  If he plays another game like Tuesday night when he missed 11 of 14 shots and only mustered 15 points for the evening; then Cleveland may have to wait another 46 years before accomplishing an NBA Championship.

I was born and raised 90 miles from Cleveland.  I am a Cleveland fan.  Like all Cavalier fans I believed LeBron James would be the best hope for an NBA Title.  Now, after 7 years LeBron seems destined to become one of those great athletes who could not win the big game or series.  Do the Cleveland Cavaliers consist of a team or one player?  If they are a team and if King James is a team player; then destiny should be theirs.

However, if James, who seems to take no blame for his part in their situation, is not a team player, then he has certainly opened the doors for the Los Angeles Lakers to repeat.  It is time for James to put up or shut up.  As a player you never know if you will get this close again.  There are great players all over the sports world who would have gladly traded personal statistics for the elusive championship ring.

Thursday night, May 13, 2010, King James will have to preside over his court.  He will have to make the best of his opportunity to seal his career in Cleveland by taking this team to another level.  A great team can win all the regular season games that they want; but if they cannot win the big ones when they count, then they are just another team.  Until we meet again; may your betting be better and remember to always be a good sport.

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The last time the Cleveland Cavaliers faced the Boston Celtics in the NBA semi finals was in 2008.  The Celtics were on their way to winning the NBA Championship for the 17th time.  That was then; this is now.  The Celtics are aging with their top 3 starters in their 30’s.  On the other hand; they are probably in their best shape of the season.  They are healthier now; but if this one goes down to 7 it could take its toll.

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The Cleveland Cavaliers on the other hand finished the season with the best record in the NBA with LeBron James leading the assault.  In the quarter finals the Cavs sent the Bulls packing; while the Celtics disposed of the Miami Heat.

The Cavaliers are on a mission.  This is King James’ last run before free agency and they would like to end it with a bang.  The Cavs feel like this is their year and they are challenging anyone to keep them from the promised land.  LeBron complained of a sore right elbow in the final game against the Bulls and ended up shooting a free throw with his left hand.

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LeBron claims he is fine and ready for this crucial match up in the East.  The Cavs will have home court advantage if this one goes to 7.  Don’t count out the Celtics.  They are playing as well as they have all season but they need to win this one in 5 if they can.  If they wait until 7 they may be out of steam.  Until we meet again; may your betting be better and remember to always be a good sport.

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The Charlotte Bobcats are a young team all things considering.  They had the misfortune of following the Hornets who now play in New Orleans.  The Hornets had a love/hate relationship in Charlotte and now the Bobcats are trying to make their own splash in Carolina history.  Now that home spun hero Michael Jordan is majority owner the Bobcats are finally in the limelight.

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The Bobcats made the playoffs this season for the first time in team history.  The excitement in Charlotte could not be ignored.  With Larry Brown as the Bobcats Coach it seemed the playoffs would be the place for them to shine.  However, the Orlando Magic had other plans all together.

The Magic took Game 1 98-89.  They won Game 2  easily 92-77.  Then they won Game 3 by the score of 90-86 in Charlotte.  Tonight in Charlotte the Bobcats are against that merciful wall that squeezes playoff rookies out of contention.  The Magic are poised to move on to bigger and better things.

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I like the Charlotte Bobcats and I thought they would put up a better fight.  Perhaps tonight they will turn their playoff season around.  I think they will and you can bet on that.  Until we meet again; may your betting be better and remember to always be a good sport.

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Tonight the Chicago Bulls host the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3  of a quarterfinals match up.  The Bulls trail in this series 2-0 and have lost both games by 10 points or more.  The pressure is on the Cavaliers to be successful in this post season and the Bulls are not the team to slow them down.  King James and company will make it 3 in a row tonight with another win by double figures.

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The Oklahoma City Thunder host the World Champion L.A. Lakers tonight in another quarterfinals match up.  L.A. has a 2-0 lead in the series and Kobe Bryant showed that he was still a force by scoring 39 points in game 2.  Oklahoma still gave them a run for their money in a 3 point loss.  Oklahoma City has heart but it will take more than that to win against L.A.  Look for the Lakers to take a 3-0 lead after tonight.

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In tonight’s third game the Portland Trail Blazers host the Phoenix Suns in the 3rd game of their western quarterfinal match up.  Portland won the first game by 3 but Phoenix shot back in game 2 winning by 29 points.  Tonight should be highlighted by a lot of muscle underneath the board.  In the end look for Phoenix to take a 2-1 lead in the series.

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The NBA Eastern Conference Quarter Finals kick off tomorrow night in Cleveland as the 61-21 Cavaliers host the 41-41 Chicago Bulls.  The Bulls slipped into the playoffs as the final seed and some players have claimed they will take the playoffs by storm.  Unfortunately they forgot they were starting with Cleveland.  The Cavaliers are heavily favored to win this one and they will in a sweep.  The Bulls may put up a little fight but King James and Cleveland are hungry for the finals.

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The Charlotte Bobcats 44-38 are off to Orlando Florida but not to visit Walt Disney World; they face off against the 59-23 Orlando Magic Sunday night in the Bobcats first playoff visit in team history.  Although the Bobcats are scrappers the Magic will bring a little more than the Bobcats can handle.  Charlotte will put up a fight for new owner Michael Jordan but will lose in 7.

The 46-36 Milwaukee Bucks travel to Atlanta to take on the Hawks  53-29 on Saturday night.  The Bucks on motivated but the Hawks are too deep and will win this series in 5 games.

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Saturday night the Miami Heat 47-35 take that long trip up the Atlantic Coast to confront the Boston Celtics 50-32.  The Celtics are getting tired and weary but they have one more good playoffs left in them.  Miami has Dwayne Wade but he can not pull this one out all alone.  The Heat will lose in 6.

The NBA Quarter Finals kick off this weekend with a vengeance and there should be some great games before it is all said and done.  Tomorrow we will take a look at the NBA Western Conference Quarter Finals as well.  Until we meet again may your betting be better and remember to always be a good sport.

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The NBA season is down to less than 20 games for most teams.  The battle for the 8 possible playoff spots in each conference is fierce and exciting.  In the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference the Boston Celtics are 40-23.  They lead 2nd place Toronto by 8 games but have lost 2 in a row.  Never the less the Celtics should win this division easily and take their place in the top 5 of the conference.

In the Central division the Cleveland Cavaliers are 50-15 and have the best winning percentage in the league.  They look like a cinch to be in the finals if they stay healthy.  They have already clinched their division.  In the Western division the Orlando Magic are 45-20 and lead Atlanta by 4 games.  Orlando should win the division but will not go far in the playoffs.

The Dallas Mavericks lead the Southwestern division of the Western Conference.  The Mavericks are the hottest NBA team right now having won 13 in a row.  They are 45-21 and 6 games in front of San Antonio.  Dallas will win the division and could put up a fight in the playoffs.  The Denver Nuggets lead the Northwestern division by the closest margin in the NBA, only 1 game over the Utah Jazz.  This one is going down to the wire.  Denver is 43-21 and the Jazz could over take them and win this division easily.

The LA Lakers lead the Pacific division with a 47-18 record.  Their winning percentage is only 2nd to the Cavaliers in the NBA.  The Lakers lead Phoenix by 7 games.  Phoenix is also a 40 game winner.   The Lakers will win this division hands down and if there is any sense in sports they should meet the Cavaliers in the Finals.  Of course we all know it is never over until that last buzzer sounds.  Until we meet again may your betting be better and remember to always be a good sport.

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There was not much Magic in Orlando last night as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Orlando Magic 99-86 to win the NBA Championship.  It was the Lakers 15th Championship and the first they had won in 7 years.  By winning 4 out 5 games in the series Los Angeles was able to remove the cloud that followed them since losing to the Boston Celtics in the finals last year.  The Lakers Coach Phil Jackson seemed rather subdued as he acquired his own 10th National Basketball Association Championship.  That is one more than legendary Red Auerbach.

The Los Angeles Lakers may have had their hot and cold swings this season but when it mattered they faced the challenge and prevailed.  The 16-0 run in the second period of last nights game seemed to take the magic right out of the Magic.  Kobe Bryant won the Most Valuable Player Award and rightfully so.  He worked hard to claim his 4th Championship ring and no one can take that away from him.  His leadership carried on after the game was over as he encouraged his teammates to live in the moment.  He told them to forget about the adversity of last year and restrain from concerns about the next and to treasure the moment forever.

The Lakers players praised Coach Jackson for giving them the room to play the game the way it was intended.  He did not try to mold them but allowed the best in them to present itself.  Coach Jackson has not been able to get around like years past.  The 64 year old has gone through hip replacement surgery said he was unable to push players like he did a decade ago.  Physically he may have been a little slower but the fire of passion that pours from true champions still shown in his eyes.  He said he was proud of this team for the self motivation they displayed.  The bond between Coach and player was unmistakeable.

As for the Orlando Magic they ended their season with 1 finals game victory.  This year it was not to be.  As always in sports and competition there is the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat.  However, the Magic should not hold thier heads low.  They reached the NBA Finals and they faced a powerful adversary with heart and passion.  They fell to a great Championship team but this does not mean that they are not Champions in thier own right.  The Magic will have to find solace in the fact that there is always the opportunity to find tha Magic again next year.  Until next time remember to always be a good sport.

Anticipation is building for the Thursday night tip off between the legendary Los Angeles Lakers and the upstart Orlando Magic. The Lakers are 12-6 in this years playoffs while the Magic are 12-7. The Lakers have the advantage of opening up the battle on their home court. It is no surprise that Los Angeles made their way to the finals again.

After all they have won 14 championships over the years and were in the finals last year even thought they lost to the Boston Celtics.

The Orlando Magic on the other hand has left more than one sports writer scratching their heads. The Magic have been underdogs from the get go. This has seemed to only encourage them to play harder. They came out unrepentantly victorious against Philadelphia, Boston and Cleveland on their way to meet the Lakers.

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If the Los Angeles Lakers intend to pull off their 15^th Championship they are going to have to win the battle between the forwards. The match up between Gasol and Lewis is essential. Of course no one is underestimating the importance of Kobe Bryant. He is the key for the Lakers. Bryant has to be a dominant figure throughout the finals. He has to make his presence known. In addition Andrew Bynum will have to corral Dwight Howard and keep him away from the basket. The Lakers will also have to find a way to eliminate the Magic’s success from the 3-point range. The Magic have average almost 9 3-point conversions per game throughout the post season. It should be observed that Bryant has 5 technical fouls and if he gets 2 more he will be suspended for a game.

The Orlando Magic as mentioned above have made a living this season on shooting cleanly from the 3-point border. Dwight Howard has also walked right through single coverage on the box and if he continues to do so the Magic could stun. The Magic spread out defenses and make room for Howard to dominate. The other key to the Magic’s success will be the probable return of Jameer Nelson. His leadership potential and ability to give the Lakers headaches is well documented. Nelson has been out for four months with his shoulder injury and the chances of him coming in 100% are doubtful.

The Los Angeles Lakers have won 61 games in the finals over the years. The Magic are still looking for their first. The Magic are still dreaming about their first NBA Title whereas the Lakers have already won 14. The Lakers Kobe Bryant has 3 rings of his own and is looking hard for number 4. There is much discussion about Kobe winning the first 3 rings when former teammate Shaquil O’Neal was in Los Angeles. Kobe would love to win a ring now that he is out of O’Neal’s shadow.

The star-studded Lakers are a proven powerhouse led by legendary Coach Phil Jackson. Evan Van Gundy who won a finals ring as an assistant but reportedly has misplaced it coaches the Magic. All of this is fine and good but the tale will be told on the court. Some sports enthusiasts may fail to offer hope for the Magic. This only adds fuel to the Magic’s fire that burns even hotter when their ability is questioned.

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The NBA playoffs are officially at full capacity ramming speed and the past few nights have seen veterans and newcomers alike mixing it up with each other. From Derek Fischer putting Scola on his back, to Ron Artest and Kobe Bryant getting into it, to Rafer Alston smacking Eddie House upside the head – these playoffs are turning into an all out war. With the frenzy reaching a boiling point fans across the country are wondering what will happen next – who’s most likely to get a tech, and who’ll get ejected. This being the case the largest most successful sportsbook on the web posted odds on all things NBA Playoff fury!

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Next Coach to get ejected during the playoffs:

• Mike Woodson ATL  7/1
• Mike Brown CLE  6/1
• Phil Jackson LAL  7/1
• Rick Adelman HOU  6/1
• Doc Rivers BOS  3/1
• Stan Van Gundy ORL  4/1
• George Karl DEN  5/1
• Rick Carlisle DAL  5/1

Next Player to get ejected during the playoffs:

• Joe Johnson  15/1
• Josh Smith  15/1
• LeBron James  20/1
• Mo Williams  15/1
• Zydrunas Ilgauskas  20/1
• Kobe Bryant  6/1
• Pau Gasol  8/1
• Andrew Bynum  7/1
• Yao Ming  20/1
• Ron Artest  4/1
• Luis Scola  8/1
• Carl Landry  7/1
• Shane Battier  12/1
• Paul Pierce  12/1
• Ray Allen  15/1
• Rajon Rondo  8/1
• Eddie House  8/1
• Dwight Howard  15/1
• Rashard Lewis  15/1
• Dirk Nowitzki  20/1
• Carmelo Anthony  18/1
• Kenyon Martin  6/1
• Chris Andersen  7/1

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The defending NBA champion San Antonio Spurs are back in their series against the New Orleans Hornets after winning Game 3 and will now try and even things up in Game 4 on Sunday. Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili scored 31 points each and Tim Duncan had 16 points and 13 rebounds in the Spurs 110-99 win on Thursday. “We know that going 3-0 – it’s never been done to come back like that,” said Ginobili, “Today, for us, it was a Game 7. We knew if we didn’t win today, it was almost over. So we had a different approach. We played with more passion, more edge.”   The Spurs will now try and take the next step and even the series.

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Chris Paul had 35 point and nine assists while David West had 23 points and 12 rebounds in Game 3 for the Hornets.  New Orleans had their chance in the fourth quarter but missed wide open shots and the Spurs pulled away. “You got to give them a lot of credit,” Hornets coach Byron Scott said, “I thought they played a lot more aggressive tonight. A lot more physical. Basically kind of took us right out of our game. I thought we lost our composure tonight a little bit as well.” The Spurs didn’t contain Paul but they did hold Stojakovic to only eight points. “Chris is going to score regardless. He’s got the ball in his hands every single time. Every single play it’s Chris Paul,” said Parker, “He’s going to score. So we decided to put Bruce (Bowen) on Peja and at least hold somebody down because Peja was killing us.”

Current Odds: Spurs  – 5.5, Total  186

Here are the NBA betting stats for Sunday’s game. The Hornets are 43-21-1 ATS in their last 65 games overall. The Hornets are 21-11 ATS in their last 32 games as an underdog.

The Spurs are 15-3-2 ATS in their last 20 playoff games as a favorite. The Spurs are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games as a home favorite. The home team is 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings between the two teams and the favorite is 10-4 ATS in the last 14 meetings.

The Over is 8-1-1 in the Hornets last 10 Conference Semifinals games. The Under is 4-2 in the Hornets last 6 road games. The Over is 8-3 in the Hornets last 11 games as a road underdog.

The Over is 5-1 in the Spurs last 6 games as a favorite. The Over is 8-2-1 in the Spurs last 11 overall. The Over is 13-5-1 in the Spurs last 19 Conference Semifinals games. The Over is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings in San Antonio between the two teams.