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John Hollinger Columns / 03-2009

Power Rankings: Cleveland climbs back to the top NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 236 days 16 hrs 49 mins

In Marc Stein's Week 22 Power Rankings, the Cavs are back on top.

Hollinger's Insider Gems: March 27, 2009 NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 239 days 16 hrs 49 mins

John Hollinger gives us observations on Rose distributing, a dilemma brewing in the All-NBA voting and more.

Hollinger's PER Diem: March 27, 2009 NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 239 days 16 hrs 49 mins

There's a simple formula for teams that want to exceed expectations: Shoot the 3.

Daily Dime: Howard saves Magic NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 240 days 16 hrs 49 mins

...had 24 points and 21 rebounds Wednesday -- his eighth 20-20 game of the season. (AP Photo/John Amis) Guard Tony Parker (42 points, 10 dimes) was unguardable in the Spurs' 102-92 win in...

Shaq a major fantasy value this season NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 240 days 16 hrs 49 mins

...actual games, Shaq's importance this season can't be overstated. Looking at the leaderboard for John Hollinger's new Value Added statistic, Shaq has been worth more wins to the Suns than any...

Chat with John Hollinger NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 240 days 16 hrs 49 mins

Welcome to The Show! On Thursday, NBA columnist John Hollinger will stop by to share his thoughts on the NBA season. Send your questions now and...

Hollinger's Insider Gems: March 26, 2009 NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 240 days 16 hrs 49 mins

Bobcats all but done, Suns still in playoff hunt, Nuggets have inside track in Northwest.

Hollinger's PER Diem: March 26, 2009 NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 240 days 16 hrs 49 mins

Just like Dwight Howard's name, the Magic's success begins and ends with D.

Hollinger's PER Diem: March 25, 2009 NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 241 days 16 hrs 49 mins

Want further proof that LeBron is the MVP? Here's a new rating system: Value Added.

PER on Trial NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 241 days 16 hrs 49 mins

John Hollinger's Player Efficiency Rating PER has been in heavy rotation on ESPN.com the last...

NBA Today: 3/25 NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 241 days 16 hrs 49 mins

John Hollinger talks about a historic season for LeBron James and why it makes sense for Gilbert Arenas...

Hollinger's Insider Gems: March 24, 2009 NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 242 days 16 hrs 49 mins

Playoff positioning in the East, T.J. Ford's demotion and an ironic twist for the Rockets.

Hollinger's PER Diem: March 24, 2009 NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 242 days 16 hrs 49 mins

LeBron James is having a historically great season, and it's time we all took notice.

Power Rankings: Rockets rise into top five NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 243 days 16 hrs 49 mins

In Marc Stein's Week 21 Power Rankings, the Rockets move up to No. 5.

Insider: LeBron is clear-cut MVP NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 243 days 16 hrs 49 mins

Advanced metrics demonstrate that LeBron James is the clear-cut choice for MVP this season.

Chat with John Hollinger NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 243 days 16 hrs 49 mins

Welcome to The Show! On Thursday, NBA columnist John Hollinger will stop by to share his thoughts on the NBA season. Send your questions now and...

Hollinger's Insider Gems: March 23, 2009 NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 243 days 16 hrs 49 mins

John Hollinger gives us observations on Detroit getting back under .500, Jamal Crawford's star-crossed career and more.

Hollinger's PER Diem: March 23, 2009 NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 243 days 16 hrs 49 mins

The Rockets' Sunday win over the Spurs has made the Southwest race more interesting than the NCAA tournament.

ABC Sunday Dime: Heat, Pistons battle for playoff positioning NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 245 days 16 hrs 49 mins

Allen Einstein/NBAE via Getty Images The Heat will need to get by the Pistons on Sunday (1 ET, ABC) to keep pace for the East's fifth seed. ...

Daily Dime: Cavs are the East's best NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 246 days 16 hrs 49 mins

(David Liam Kyle/Getty Images) The Cavaliers are six wins away from tying their all-time mark for home victories in a season (37). (Andre...

Hollinger's Insider Gems: March 20, 2009 NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 246 days 16 hrs 49 mins

Observations on the Blazer's backups, a McCants sighting and Golden State's management issues.

Hollinger's PER Diem: March 20, 2009 NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 246 days 16 hrs 49 mins

Led by Flip Murray and other Hawks reserves, Atlanta has taken over the second quarter in its latest win streak.

Hollinger's Insider Gems: March 19, 2009 NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 247 days 16 hrs 49 mins

A 3-point explosion for the ages, Rose vs. Westbrook and the Knicks' fork game.

Hollinger's PER Diem: March 19, 2009 NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 247 days 16 hrs 49 mins

Which lottery teams have the most to look forward to next season?

NBA Today: 3/18 NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 248 days 16 hrs 49 mins

Jason talks to John Hollinger about Orlando's chances in the playoffs and has some advice for Carl Landry and Charlie...

Hollinger's Insider Gems: March 18, 2009 NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 248 days 16 hrs 49 mins

Observations on Dwight Howard, why being the next Will Bynum isn't so bad and more

Hollinger's PER Diem: March 18, 2009 NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 248 days 16 hrs 49 mins

With reserves getting fewer minutes in the playoffs, John Hollinger examines which teams will be stronger and weaker as a result.

Chat with John Hollinger NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 249 days 16 hrs 49 mins

Welcome to The Show! On Thursday, NBA columnist John Hollinger will stop by to share his thoughts on the NBA season. Send your questions now and...

Hollinger's PER Diem: March 17, 2009 NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 249 days 16 hrs 49 mins

Is the Suns' Seven-Seconds-Or-Shaq attack the best offense ever?

Hollinger's Insider Gems: March 17, 2009 NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 249 days 16 hrs 49 mins

Yi needs to take a seat, the Raptors have packed it in and the Rockets could see Round 2.

Power Rankings: Cavs, Magic move past Celtics NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 250 days 16 hrs 49 mins

In Marc Stein's Week 20 Power Rankings, the Celtics drop to No. 4.

Up Three in the Closing Seconds -- To Foul or Not? NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 250 days 16 hrs 49 mins

...to a fluky series of events, kicked off by a bold coaching call from Lawrence Frank. John Hollinger (Insider) writes:  What made the game so interesting was that it was a rare situation...

Hollinger's Insider Gems: March 16, 2009 NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 250 days 16 hrs 49 mins

Observations on a disturbing trend in Utah, D-Wade's superhuman play and more

Hollinger's PER Diem: March 16, 2009 NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 250 days 16 hrs 49 mins

Let's take a look at the best playoff races yet to be determined.

Chicago Bulls Weekly: 3/14 NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 251 days 16 hrs 49 mins

...Swirsky talks with Blackhawks general manager Dale Tallon and breaks down the NBA with ESPN's John Hollinger

ABC Sunday Dime: Lakers need to get tough NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 252 days 16 hrs 49 mins

Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images To win the title, Kobe and the Lakers will need to show some old-time Eastern Conference toughness. ...

Fear the Lakeshow NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 253 days 16 hrs 49 mins

...picks were similar again this year. Here's the thing about this Laker team: By John Hollinger's sophisticated analysis of the regular season so far, the Cavaliers are most likely to...

Hollinger's Insider Gems: March 13, 2009 NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 253 days 16 hrs 49 mins

Observations on Duncan's injury impact, a new starter in L.A. and much more

Hollinger's PER Diem: March 13, 2009 NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 253 days 16 hrs 49 mins

Derrick Rose and O.J. Mayo may get all the Rookie of the Year buzz, but Brook Lopez and Marc Gasol may be a more deserving pair. The PERs tell the story.

Paul records another triple-double NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 254 days 16 hrs 49 mins

...from the types of players we usually see at the top of the fantasy charts. (Read John Hollinger's comparison of Chris Paul to Magic Johnson.) In the wake of yet another triple-double...

John Hollinger NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 254 days 16 hrs 49 mins

John Hollinger, ESPN NBA Analyst, talks to the Kamenetzky Brothers about the importance of home court advantage in...

Hollinger's PER Diem: March 12, 2009 NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 254 days 16 hrs 49 mins

Boston's lack of depth could cost the C's home-court advantage ... in the second round.

Hollinger's Insider Gems: March 12, 2009 NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 254 days 16 hrs 49 mins

Houston's tough time against Kobe, Sloan's pregame dining habits and more.

Insider: Westbrook's secret skill NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 255 days 16 hrs 49 mins

Russell Westbrook's attacking style and knack for offensive rebounding bodes well for the Thunder's future.

Hollinger's Insider Gems: March 11, 2009 NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 255 days 16 hrs 49 mins

John Hollinger offers his thoughts on the Suns' playoff odds, Deron Williams and OKC's optimistic outlook

Hollinger's PER Diem: March 11, 2009 NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 255 days 16 hrs 49 mins

Will Chris Paul one day rival Magic Johnson in the pantheon of great point guards?

Duck and Cover NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 256 days 16 hrs 49 mins

After watching a whole bunch of basketball in Boston, hearing from all kinds of basketball people in person, watching the Blazer game of the year, and...

Chat with John Hollinger NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 256 days 16 hrs 49 mins

Welcome to The Show! On Thursday, NBA columnist John Hollinger will stop by to share his thoughts on the NBA season. Send your questions now and...

Hollinger's Insider Gems: March 10, 2009 NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 256 days 16 hrs 49 mins

John Hollinger offers his thoughts on Dwyane Wade, the Lakers and more.

Hollinger's PER Diem: March 10, 2009 NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 256 days 16 hrs 49 mins

The Hornets' winning streak is finally over, but the team has bigger concerns.

Daily Dime: Breaking down the Eastern powers NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 257 days 16 hrs 49 mins

...on what they learned about the three East powers and what we should expect going forward. John Hollinger, ESPN.com: You can get by without one of your stars, as Boston showed Friday. Without...

Power Rankings: Jazz, Rockets and Hornets moving up NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 257 days 16 hrs 49 mins

In Marc Stein's Week 19 Power Rankings, there's a lot of movement in the top 10.

Monday Bullets NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 257 days 16 hrs 49 mins

I'm on a train, battling a spotty connection and a dwindling battery. So I'm publishing an early version of this, while expecting -- but not p...

Hollinger's Insider Gems: March 9, 2009 NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 257 days 16 hrs 49 mins

John Hollinger offers his observations on the streaking Jazz and Hornets, the Bobcats' emergence in the playoff chase and why execs are openly rooting against the Suns.

Hollinger's PER Diem: March 9, 2009 NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 257 days 16 hrs 49 mins

John Hollinger looks back on some things he learned from this weekend's MIT sports conference, including how having a "hot hand" may be a fallacy.

Celtics top Cavs NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 259 days 15 hrs 49 mins

The Celtics tightened the race for home-court advantage in the East.

Daily Dime: Breaking down the Northwest Division NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 260 days 15 hrs 49 mins

(NBAE/Getty Images) Deron Williams, Chauncey Billups and Brandon Roy guide teams in the league's toughest division. (Layne Murdoch/Getty Ima...

Friday Mini-Bullets NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 260 days 15 hrs 49 mins

...Kings. Or the 2011 Kings. Or the 2012 Kings. We'll be back, suckers." John Hollinger previews tonight's Cavaliers vs. Celtics game, and some of the stuff he writes makes...

Hollinger's PER Diem: March 6, 2009 NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 260 days 15 hrs 49 mins

Friday's Cavs-Celtics game could determine home-court advantage in the East.

Daily Dime: Wade spoils Shaq's return NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 261 days 15 hrs 49 mins

(Victor Baldizon/Getty Images) Dwyane Wade's Wednesday's night: 35 points, 16 assists, six rebounds and a win against the Suns. (Bill Koustr...

Hollinger's PER Diem: March 5, 2009 NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 261 days 15 hrs 49 mins

Who's the seventh-best player in the NBA? Here's the case for Brandon Roy.

Hollinger's Insider Gems: March 5, 2009 NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 261 days 15 hrs 49 mins

Playoff locks, a new defensive efficiency leader, hope for the Suns and more.

Hollinger's PER Diem: Mar. 4, 2009 NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 262 days 15 hrs 49 mins

Charlotte in the playoffs? Given Larry Brown's track record, it's more likely than you might think

Hollinger's Insider Gems: March 4, 2009 NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 262 days 15 hrs 49 mins

John Hollinger gives us five observations for Wednesday.

No, New Basketball Statistics Aren't Going Away NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 263 days 15 hrs 49 mins

...came from. They'll point out one exceptional flaw -- the Bucks were briefly seventh in John Hollinger's power rankings, how could we ever trust analytics again! -- as proof that all new...

Hollinger's Insider Gems: March 3, 2009 NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 263 days 15 hrs 49 mins

John Hollinger gives us five observations for Tuesday.

Daily Dime: Iverson's new role NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 264 days 15 hrs 49 mins

(AP Photo/Winslow Townson) Richard Hamilton shook loose for 25 points, including 18 in the second half, to lead Detroit to the win. (Rocky...

Power Rankings: Lakers hold off Cavs for top spot NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 264 days 15 hrs 49 mins

In Marc Stein's Week 18 Power Rankings, the Lakers cling to their No. 1 spot.

Pace in Action NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 264 days 15 hrs 49 mins

Something truly fascinating, and wholly surprising happened last night. The conversation begins with a couple of bedrock realities: As staffed by the ...

Hollinger's Insider Gems: Mar. 2, 2009 NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 264 days 15 hrs 49 mins

John Hollinger gives us five observations for Monday.

Hollinger's PER Diem: Mar. 2, 2009 NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 264 days 15 hrs 49 mins

Now that the waiver deadline has passed, where will Joe Smith and Drew Gooden land?

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