Boston Celtics Finally Come Together on Offense and Take Series Lead Against 76ers: A Fan’s Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

After a terrible start to the series against the Philadelphia 76ers offensively (along with much of the series against the Atlanta Hawks), the Boston Celtics were finally able to break through in game three and get the win by the score of 107-91.
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Chicago Bulls guard Rose sidelined 8-12 months (AFP)

Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose, the 2011 NBA Most Valuable Player, could be out between eight and 12 months following knee surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament, the NBA team said.
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Five Keys for 76ers in Game 3 Against Celtics: A Fan’s Preview (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Philadelphia 76ers are back on the court on Wednesday, May 16 as they hope to take a 2-1 series lead over the Boston Celtics. The 76ers outplayed their rivals on the road, but they only have one win to show for it. So far in the playoffs, the 76ers are 3-0 at the Wells [...]

Celtics Now Know They Are in a Series with 76ers: A Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Philadelphia 76ers weren’t expected to be a huge obstacle for the Boston Celtics in the second round of the playoffs. Although Sixers fans like myself rejoiced at merely winning in the first round, the Celtics have bigger goals than just one series win. In fact, with the Chicago Bulls gone, Boston was expected to [...]

Rajon Rondo isn’t sweating the schedule, the injuries or the 76ers (VIDEO) (Ball Don’t Lie)

The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers faced a quick turnaround this weekend, shifting from closing out their first-round series Thursday night to opening their Eastern Conference semifinal matchup less than 48 hours later. While the Sixers seemed to handle the … Continue reading →
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Celtics Brush Past Early Stuggles with 76ers in Game 1: A Fan’s Outlook (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Philadelphia 76ers were the heavy underdog going into the second round with the Boston Celtics. However, Sixers fans like myself could take some comfort in how they won the season series against the Celtics anyway. With a 1-2 record against Philadelphia in the regular season, Boston knew that things might be tougher than expected [...]

76ers Resume Playoff Rivalry with Celtics for New Generation: A Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics have an historic rivalry over the decades. However, younger Sixers fans like myself weren’t around when Philadelphia and Boston had their most legendary battles. In fact, this season is the first in recent memory where both the Sixers and Celtics were good at the same time. But now they [...]

76ers Somehow, Someway Manage to Advance Over Bulls: A Fan’s Recap (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Philadelphia 76ers likely wouldn’t care how they eliminated the Chicago Bulls in Game 6 on May 10. Sixers fans like myself just needed to see it happen in Philadelphia, since there was only a slim chance it would happen in Chicago for Game 7. And for the first two quarters and a half, it [...]

Bulls-76ers Preview (The Associated Press)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) As the final horn sounds on every home victory, the Philadelphia 76ers blast confetti all over the court and in the stands as a gratuitous gesture of celebration.
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Behind the Box Score, where the Denver Nuggets proved they belong (Ball Don’t Lie)

Denver Nuggets 102, Los Angeles Lakers 99 (Lakers lead series, 3-2)
Atlanta and Chicago managed to dig in, and keep their seasons alive, but Indiana won. Indiana, at home, pulled away in an impressive fourth quarter run to end the season of a clearly inferior Orlando Magic club, and ended their series after going [...]

Column: ‘Ouch.’ NBA boss changes tune on injuries (The Associated Press)

Turns out NBA Commissioner David Stern spoke too soon.
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Bulls’ Noah unlikely to play in Game 5 (The SportsXchange)

The Chicago Bulls are likely to be without their leading rebounder, Joakim Noah, again when they face the Philadelphia 76ers in Tuesday’s Game 5.
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76ers Take Advantage of Chicago Bulls’ Misfortune: Local Fan Perspective (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

A lot of Philadelphia was worried that the Philadelphia 76ers (as Denny Green would tell it) are who everyone seemed to think they were. And with different circumstances, they may have been.
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NBA Roundup: Stoudemire may play Sunday, Bulls’ Noah doubtful for Game 4 (The SportsXchange)

New York Knicks center Amare’ Stoudemire practiced on Saturday and is considered to be a game-time decision for Sunday’s game against the Miami Heat.
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76ers tops Bulls 79-74 in Game 3 for 2-1 lead (The Associated Press)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Spencer Hawes officially knocked off Chicago in Game 3 with a late jumper that capped a 14-point rally.
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Heat close strong to push Knicks to brink (AFP)

LeBron James scored 17 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter as the Miami Heat defeated New York 87-70 to take a commanding 3-0 lead over the Knicks in their NBA Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.
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One victory later, Sixers are thinking upset (The Associated Press)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia 76ers are no longer just a mere stepping stone for the Chicago Bulls on their way to tougher battles in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
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2012 NBA Playoffs TV Schedule for Wednesday, May 2 (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The 2012 NBA Playoffs schedule for Wednesday, May 2 will feature three games. On May 1, the Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, and Los Angeles Lakers each moved one step towards the next round with wins over their respective opponents. Which of these six teams will win the next game of their respective series?
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2012 NBA Playoffs TV Schedule for Tuesday, May 1 (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The 2012 NBA Playoffs schedule for Tuesday, May 1 will feature three games. On April 30, the Miami Heat, Indiana Pacers, and Oklahoma City Thunder each moved one step towards the next round with wins over their respective opponents. Which of these six teams will win the next game of their respective series?
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Rondo Loses Cool, and Perhaps Series for Celtics: A Fan’s View (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The New York Knicks are not alone in desperation after just one game of their first round seven game series.
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NBA Playoff Capsules (The Associated Press)

CHICAGO (AP) Derrick Rose crumbled to the floor, clutching his left knee. His season is over and the Bulls’ title hopes just might be finished, too.
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2012 NBA Playoffs: Chicago Bulls Vs. Philadelphia 76ers Fan’s Preview (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The 2012 NBA Playoffs will open at the United Center in Chicago at 1:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 28. The top-seeded Chicago Bulls will face the eighth-seeded Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
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Bobcats fall to Knicks, set NBA mark for futility (The Associated Press)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The worst season in NBA history is over for the Charlotte Bobcats.
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Turner scores 29, 76ers beat Bucks 90-85 (The Associated Press)

MILWAUKEE (AP) Facing a potentially short and hectic transition from the regular season to the playoffs, the Philadelphia 76ers managed to get a win while Doug Collins rested a few of his key players.
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Jrue Holiday Proves Toughness in Philadelphia 76ers Win: A Fan’s Opinion (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Philadelphia 76ers star Jrue Holiday showed a lot of toughness against the New Jersey Nets. The high scoring guard was playing near the end of the game with a bleeding nose that was heavily bandaged. The potential break came during the game and forced Holiday to make a decision. Either he sat out for the [...]

Bucks eliminated despite 92-86 win over Raptors (The Associated Press)

MILWAUKEE (AP) The Milwaukee Bucks are out of the NBA playoffs, despite getting 25 points from Brandon Jennings in a 92-86 victory over Toronto Raptors on Monday night.
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76ers-Nets Preview (The Associated Press)

Despite struggling through much of April, the Philadelphia 76ers are looking forward to the opportunity to clinch a spot in the playoffs.
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Kings-Bobcats Preview (The Associated Press)

The Sacramento Kings are in danger of finishing with the worst record in the Western Conference.
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Dallas Mavericks at Chicago Bulls: Fan Preview (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Chicago Bulls are aspiring to be where the Dallas Mavericks are – NBA champions. The two teams will square off Saturday night in a nationally televised game with serious playoff implications for both. Here’s all of your need-to-knows.
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Grizzlies-Bobcats Preview (The Associated Press)

The Memphis Grizzlies are back in the playoffs, but they want to advance further than they did last season.
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Final Five Games Will Define Season for 76ers: A Fan’s View (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

With the home slate over for the regular season, the Philadelphia 76ers will conclude the season with five straight road games. They start that stretch against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, April 18. Now that their record sits at 31-30, the 76ers have a lot of work to do to in order to make the [...]

Fan Take: Charlotte Bobcats, Michael Jordan Look Bad All the Way Around (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Just like the sky is blue and water is wet, the Charlotte Bobcats are bad. Really bad.
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Daniel Orton will start on Monday for just the third time since high school (Ball Don’t Lie)

Common wisdom tells you that all NBA participants, whether they’re on the end of a bench or starting for the All-Star team, were go-to players at some point in their career. That they dominated in grade and high school before moving on to mostly starring roles in college or overseas. It’s the NBA, and [...]

New Orleans Hornets Prepare to Play Spoiler Role Down the Stretch: Fan’s Perspective (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

New Orleans Hornets
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Bucks take care of Pistons 113-97 (AP)

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) Milwaukee coach Scott Skiles said matter-of-factly before Friday’s game at Detroit that his team needed to win out to make the postseason.
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Celtics-Raptors Preview (AP)

The short-handed Toronto Raptors had their point guard bloodied and their interior defense soundly beaten their last time out.
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Ray Allen doesn’t like coming off the bench, will keep doing it anyway (Ball Don’t Lie)

In three of Ray Allen’s four games since returning from injury last week, the Celtics guard has come off the bench . It’s a departure for one of the league’s best shooters ever and a player who was a star for many years, but also the sort of thing that a professional like Allen [...]

Doug Collins might be losing his ‘sensitive’ and ‘fragile’ 76ers (Ball Don’t Lie)

If you were around for his stints in Chicago, Detroit, and Washington, you know the storyline by now. Doug Collins is a brilliant basketball coach that tends to wear on his players after a while. In Chicago, it took three years before he was able to exhale his way to a TBS/TNT gig. He [...]

76ers Must Beat Celtics to Stay Alive in Atlantic: A Fan’s Preview (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Philadelphia 76ers were in control of the Atlantic Division most of the season. Then after the Sixers finally lost first place to the Boston Celtics, fans like myself at least hoped they would be within range the rest of the year.
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Pacers Can Help 76ers Return to First Place: A Fan’s Outlook (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Philadelphia 76ers have looked pretty bad in recent days and weeks. However, Sixers fans like myself can still see a clear path to an Atlantic Division title and home court in the first round of the postseason. For all of their problems lately, the Sixers are still only a game…
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Knicks Take Advantage of Magic Implosion: A Fan’s Perspective (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Philadelphia 76ers not only have to catch the Boston Celtics, they have to hold off the New York Knicks while they are at it. As such, while Sixers fans like myself were happy to gain a half-game on the Celtics during an off night on April 5, we were less happy to see the…
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Celtics Fall Just Short of Increasing Lead Over 76ers: A Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Philadelphia 76ers were experiencing a new low against the Toronto Raptors on April 4 . As Sixers fans like myself looked on in horror at their offensive misery, there wasn’t much to give us hope. The only thing that the Sixers could take comfort in all night was that the…
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James Keeps 76ers Winless Against Heat so Far: A Fan’s Recap (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Philadelphia 76ers have found a lot of ways to lose to the Miami Heat lately. Sixers fans like myself had our hearts broken with several close losses in last year’s playoffs, then saw a few less than close losses to the Heat this season.
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76ers Need to Build Confidence in Upcoming Games: A Fan’s Look (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

For the Philadelphia 76ers, winning the division is of paramount importance. Not only is it good for bragging rights, but it makes a huge difference in the seeding. If Philadelphia finishes in first place in the Atlantic Division, it will likely earn the fourth seed and a much more…
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76ers Hope to Visit Heat for Last Time This Season: A Fan’s Preview (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Philadelphia 76ers have been tormented by the Miami Heat time and again. Although Sixers fans like myself were encouraged by their close defeats to the Heat in last year’s playoffs, they have actually taken a step backwards on that front this year.
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Celtics Keep First Place by Throttling Heat: A Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Philadelphia 76ers no longer control their destiny in the Atlantic Division. As such, Sixers fans like myself have to root for Philadelphia to win and for the Boston Celtics to lose and fall out of first place. However, the Celtics are not looking like a team ready to give it…
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‘Linsanity’ Officially Finished for Knicks in 2012: A Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Philadelphia 76ers are trying to beat out both the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks in the Atlantic Division. While Sixers fans like myself are more focused on the now first place Celtics right now, the Knicks are still refusing to go away.
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Celtics Finally Return to First Place Again: A Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Philadelphia 76ers thought they would go wire-to-wire in first place this season. At the least, the Sixers were the first Atlantic Division team in years, other than the Boston Celtics, to hold first place for this long. But after dominating the Atlantic ever since the…
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76ers Have One More Chance to Throttle Wizards: A Fan’s Preview (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Philadelphia 76ers can usually always count on beating up the dregs of the NBA. Sixers fans like myself are even more grateful for that now, since early wins over poor teams are the only reason why Philadelphia is still in first place.
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Andre Iguodala Injury Will Raise Concerns: A Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Philadelphia sports fans know all about knee tendonitis. After all, the ongoing saga with Chase Utley has made the injury a frequent topic of discussion. Now, another local star is dealing with the knee issue. Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Andre Iguodala has missed two straight games…
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