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John Hollinger Columns / 04-2009

NBA Today: 4/28 NBA

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Jason Smith talks with John Hollinger about the dominating Nuggets, Ben Gordon's injury and the rest of the NBA playoffs. Plus...

John Hollinger Volunteers to Get All Your Angry Referee E-Mail NBA

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Hollinger writes (Insider): Sorry to break it to you, folks, but for neutral observers the officiating has been...

Chat with John Hollinger NBA

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

Hollinger's Insider Gems: April 28, 2009 NBA

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Heat having problems scoring, Odom stepping up for Lakers and bad news for the Blazers.

Hollinger's PER Diem: April 28, 2009 NBA

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The Bulls and Celtics continue to deal with injuries. How will they deal with them in Game 5?

Daily Dime: What more can you ask for? NBA

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(Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE/Getty Images) Four games into the playoffs, the Bulls have given their fans plenty of reasons to be excited. ...

Tired Tony Parker NBA

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ESPN's John Hollinger, has some must-read talk about how coaches ought to use fouls and substitutes (Travis Outlaw...

Hollinger's Insider Gems: April 27, 2009 NBA

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John Hollinger discusses the retiring of Sheed's jersey, the Spurs' lack of help and more.

Hollinger's PER Diem: April 27, 2009 NBA

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Better strategy in crucial moments could have changed some outcomes Sunday

Daily Dime: Rockets prove immovable in Game 3 NBA

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(AP Photo/David J. Phillip) Shane Battier (16 points) became an offensive factor, while Brandon Roy's production dipped. (J...

Daily Dime: Jazz rule at home NBA

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...went with the good old pick-and-roll call, trusting in their point guard, resulting in a John Stocktonian game-winning jumper by Deron Williams with 2.2 seconds remaining. "Same play we've always...

Hollinger's Insider Gems: April 24, 2009 NBA

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John Hollinger gives us observations on Rose's D, some lineup shuffling in Utah and more.

Hollinger's PER Diem: April 24, 2009 NBA

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The Lakers likely won't go down in their first-round series, but with Andrew Bynum's troublesome knee acting up, they might have lost something more important.

Daily Dime: Heat even the series NBA

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(Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) Dwyane Wade throws the ball to recording artist T.I. after time expired in Game 2 of Miami's win. ...

Hollinger's Insider Gems: April 23, 2009 NBA

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Spirit the hawk, Mr. Big Shot and thoughts on high school star Jeremy Tyler.

Hollinger's PER Diem: April 23, 2009 NBA

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Looks like the Cavs, Lakers and Nuggets will advance, but which five teams will join them?

Wednesday Bullets NBA

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Jaime from Basketball.org makes a point that makes you think and maybe protest a little (how good would the Celtics be with Garnett but without Paul P...

Unsung Iguodala belongs among NBA's best NBA

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Advanced stats show Sixers star deserves more attention.

4 p.m.: Hollinger/Left Tackle NBA

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Doug Gottlieb gets John Hollinger's thoughts on the weekend in the NBA playoffs. Doug covers the best position to draft...

NBA Today: 4/21 NBA

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Jason Smith talks Bulls-Celtics with John Hollinger, who also discusses defensive changes for the Hawks and the Blazers. Plus, Frank Dale and Joe...

Chat with John Hollinger NBA

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

Hollinger's Insider Gems: April 21, 2009 NBA

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Celtics dealt another blow, Magic ride bench for too long and Dirk is struggling.

Hollinger's PER Diem: April 21, 2009 NBA

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Vinny Del Negro is making mistakes on the big stage, but so did Mike Brown when he was a rookie coach.

Daily Dime: Marshall enjoys trip to Florida NBA

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(Photo by Gary Bassing/NBAE via Getty Images) 76ers guard Andre Iguodala shoots the game-winning shot that completed a 100-98 win over Orlando. ...

Monday Playoff Bullets NBA

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...bottom line. There are no tricks we're going to add. Just straighten on up." John Krolik of Cavs the Blog describes how LeBron James is handling his critics, and the Pistons, so...

Hollinger's PER Diem: April 17, 2009 NBA

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John Hollinger maps out the most likely outcomes of each round and every game in the '09 playoffs.

Hot and Heavy: About NBA Shooting NBA

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I know that the playoffs start tomorrow. And I know that just about every player is hoping for the same thing. They are hoping to be hot. Being hot is...

Hollinger's Insider Gems: April 17, 2009 NBA

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John Hollinger gives us five observations for Friday, including some early speculation about Utah's offseason.

Insider: Losing KG kills Boston's D NBA

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The Celtics won a title last year based on stifling defense. Without Kevin Garnett, the foundation of Boston's success should crumble.

Glee, Gloom, and the Great Unknown NBA

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...champions crushed the Eastern team that dared to question Celtic supremacy in the Garnett era. (Only John Hollinger and Cavalier fans noticed or cared that Cleveland was also without its starting big man, Ben...

Chat: 65 NBA chats in 65 days NBA

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The Chat Archive Index

Hollinger's Insider Gems: April 16, 2009 NBA

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Playoff talk, All-Defense exclusions and this season's Ramon Sessions Award winner.

Hollinger's PER Diem: April 16, 2009 NBA

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With KG possibly missing the entire playoffs, the Celtics' repeat chances took a major hit.

Hollinger's PER Diem: April 15, 2009 NBA

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Often overlooked during award season? Defense. We shine light on the season's top defenders.

Hollinger's Insider Gems: April 15, 2009 NBA

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An unheralded late-season signing, a Speedy comeback and two young bigs doing work.

Daily Dime: Pistons stuck in eighth NBA

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(AP Photo/Duane Burleson) Bulls guards Derrick Rose and Ben Gordon relegated the Pistons to the No. 8 seed with big shots. ...

Hollinger's Insider Gems: April 14, 2009 NBA

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Bobcats ready to pounce, Raptors finishing strong and playoff teams with reason to tank.

Hollinger's PER Diem: April 14, 2009 NBA

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Here are the most likely scenarios for how the West playoff picture will look.

Hollinger's ballot: 2008-09 MVP NBA

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John Hollinger picks his top five MVP candidates.

Power Rankings: Lakers, Cavs finish 1-2 NBA

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In Marc Stein's Week 24 Power Rankings, the Lakers finish just ahead of the Cavs.

ABC Sunday Dime: Can Cleveland go 40-1 at home? NBA

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Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images If the Cavs win the title this season, team chemistry will be a big reason why. (See Box 1.) ...

Insider: MVP Frauds? NBA

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Did Steve Nash really deserve two MVPs? Was LeBron robbed last year? With the help of John Hollinger's newest stat, we can answer those questions.

Chat with John Hollinger NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 226 days 23 hrs 7 mins

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

Hollinger's Insider Gems: April 10, 2009 NBA

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John Hollinger gives us observations on the Nike Hoop Summit, the Bulls and Sixers battling for sixth and more

Hollinger's PER Diem: April 10, 2009 NBA

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With the playoffs right around the corner, let's use the Playoff Odds to figure out the first and second rounds.

Hollinger's PER Diem: April 9, 2009 NBA

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In the Wild West, playoff teams still have a lot to play for during the last week.

Daily Dime: Trying to avoid the Lakers NBA

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(AP Photo/Lance Murphey) Chris Paul (29 points, 16 assists) and the Hornets couldn't drive past the Suns, falling 105-100. (Glenn...

Hollinger's PER Diem: April 8, 2009 NBA

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A strong second half, coupled with a fall from the league's top three, has moved Orlando atop the Power Rankings

Late Thursday Bullets NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 227 days 23 hrs 7 mins

...Jackson is sidelined with plantar fasciitis, and won't make the trip to Portland on Friday. John Krolik of Cavs the Blog: "You know how everyone always talks about players who get '...

Speaking on Behalf of a Western Underdog NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 227 days 23 hrs 7 mins

...s the favorite, the Lakers -- or the Nuggets, Spurs, Rockets, Blazers, Hornets, Jazz, and Mavericks combined? John Hollinger's playoff projection system says that the other seven teams have a combined 63.9...

Daily Dime: Watch out for Orlando and Miami NBA

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(Victor Baldizon/Getty Images) For the Magic to have postseason success, they need a superhero-worthy performance from Howard. ...

Hollinger's Insider Gems: April 7, 2009 NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 228 days 23 hrs 7 mins

A K-Mart special, Detroit's secret weapon and some thoughts on the Tar Heels.

Hollinger's PER Diem: April 7, 2009 NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 228 days 23 hrs 7 mins

Manu Ginobili's injury opens up the door for six other teams in the West.

Chat with John Hollinger NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 228 days 23 hrs 7 mins

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

Power Rankings: Cavs, Lakers switch places NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 230 days 23 hrs 7 mins

In Marc Stein's Week 23 Power Rankings, the Lakers reclaim the No. 1 spot.

The Mini-Championships of the Remaining Regular Season NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 233 days 23 hrs 7 mins

...will to a long way to deciding who gets it. Sunday, April 5: Blazers at Rockets John Hollinger's cyberintern predicts these two teams will finish tied. It also predicts they will play...

Friday Bullets NBA

Source: John Hollinger. 233 days 23 hrs 7 mins

...unclear about LeBron James. Who's going to make the Finals from the West? Both John Hollinger and Justin Kubatko's systems say the Lakers are heavy favorites. But if they stumble...

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