Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images Lakers coach Phil Jackson and Kobe Bryant share a few words after reaching the NBA Finals again. ...
Getting back to the West finals could prove hard, since Denver's got salary cap issues and several free agents to deal with this summer, John Hollinger writes.
Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images LeBron James has a few words with rapper/producer Jay Z after defeating the Magic in Game 5. ...
Down 3-2, the Cavs and Nuggets face long -- but not impossible -- odds.
Thoughts on LeBron, the refs and Magic-Cavs.
The Nuggets' offense went cold in the second half and now Denver finds itself in a 3-2 series hole.
Thoughts on Nuggets-Lakers, Philly's coaching vacancy and Orlando in the Finals.
Inconsistent officiating is becoming a problem in the Nuggets-Lakers series.
Thoughts on Magic-Cavs and a Sasha vs. Sasha commercial.
The Cavs are on the brink of elimination, but they're also close to mounting a historic comeback.
Doug Pensinger/Getty Images After going 9-for-17 from the floor, including 4-for-9 from 3-point range, Smith celebrated. Jed Jacobsohn/Ge...
Kobe Bryant and LeBron James have stuffed the stat sheets as expected. But their help hasn't provided much in the conference finals.
Thoughts on Yao to Cleveland in 2010, whether the Clips should trade down and the "Hollinger Curse."
Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images This looks familiar: Carmelo Anthony can't corral an errant inbounds pass against Trevor Ariza. ...
Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images This looks familiar: Carmelo Anthony can't corral an errant inbounds pass against Trevor Ariza. ...
Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images After finding his path for an lob thwarted, LeBron James was able to launch a game-winning shot. ...
...Nene to help. He has neutered the young players. And Andrew Bynum needs way more burn. John Hollinger noticed something else: "Pau Gasol played the entire second half and 44 minutes total, and...
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...
Observations on the Bobcats' being put up for sale and some savy decisions in the Nuggets' Game 2 win
Think L.A. would outwit the Nugs late in Game 2? Think again. It's just one of the many assumptions we need to rethink this postseason
Welcome to The Show! On Saturday, NBA columnist John Hollinger will stop by to chat live from the Pepsi Center prior to Game 3 between the...
Thoughts on Team USA, front-office moves and a potential Lakers-Magic Finals.
Maybe we shouldn't be so surprised that the Magic stole Game 1 from the Cavs.
Thoughts on the Nuggets, offseason moves and the draft lottery.
Nobody's giving the Magic a shot against the Cavs. Could that be a big mistake?
...a Clippers' jersey, but he never dogged a single possession. Cuttino Mobley, aptly described by John Hollinger as "the Steve Trachsel of the NBA," still gave you 120 pitches a night...
John Hollinger uses all five gems to applaud different tactical maneuvers made by Phil Jackson in Game 1.
Game 7 observations and a look ahead to the Cavs-Magic matchup.
Which team has the upper hand in the West finals, the Lakers or the Nuggets?
...star. What might that look like? And why would Manu Ginobili be the most likely candidate? John Hollinger (Insider) on Orlando's defense: "Boston had 44 possessions in the second half and...
We asked our writers four questions about the Magic-Celtics series heading into Game 7.
We asked our writers four questions about the Rockets-Lakers series heading into Game 7.
Game 7 adjustments for the Magic and C's, and basketball possibly coming to the Pacific Northwest
The biggest question surrounding the Lakers' poor play is the one no one's asking: Has Phil Jackson lost his touch?
We hear from Tommy Heinsohn and John Hollinger on Celtics-Magic while Jayson Stark and Jerry Crasnick cover MLB. Plus, Spanning The Globe
John Hollinger believes Dwight Howard needs to prove to Stan Van Gundy that he can get the job...
John Hollinger and Jason Smith talk about Mavs-Nuggets, flagrant fouls, Dwight Howard and the Cavs' dominance. Plus...
Carmelo Anthony brilliant again, plus thoughts on the All-NBA teams.
The Celtics and Magic are among the best 3-point shooting teams. So how come they're struggling?
Bynum bounces back, Marbury steps up for C's and misperceptions about Dirk.
Before Dwight Howard complains about his touches, he needs to show he deserves them, writes John Hollinger.
...quot;sorry you got punched in the face.") Not sure what the best solution is. John Hollinger has talked about teams being able to elect, mid-game, to take a suspension for the...
Observations on the Atlanta Hawks and the Most Improved Player award.
Ranking the remaining seven playoff teams. Can anyone beat the Cavs?
...Even if it costs my heart the chance to celebrate a championship. On the other hand, John Hollinger makes in interesting and thorough case that all kinds of recent champions have had low points...
Although they had a below-average performance, the Cavs still had enough to finish off the Hawks.
The Rockets and Lakers are two examples of why it's not over until it's over.
Blown calls, Orlando playing without a point and Rick Carlisle's gutsy move.
...went down in a heap after jumping into the path of a closing Sasha Vujacic. AP Photo/John Raoux Magic center Dwight Howard might not need to worry about Kendrick Perkins in Game 4. «...
Astute TrueHoop reader Michael points out that if Ron Artest was in the game where the guy got stabbed with the table leg, then he was 11 at the time....
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...
Hawks' end near, LeBron's unbelievable playoff stats and thoughts on suspensions.
Conventional wisdom says the Magic aren't serious contenders because they shoot too many 3s … is that correct?
There was also some basketball played last night. And did anyone notice what David Thorpe noticed? The Rockets played one of the smallest lineups in b...
Can Cleveland become the first team in eight seasons to head into the NBA Finals undefeated?
Although they were able to even the series, the Lakers should still be worried about the Rockets.
John Hollinger discusses his problems with the All-Defensive team and proposes a voluntary ejection rule.
Joe Johnson looks worn out, Mo Williams strikes again and Byron Scott a bad fit for Kings.
The Nuggets are rolling through the playoffs. Time to consider them as title contenders?
We hear from Colin Cowherd, 710 ESPN's Beto Duran and analyst John Hollinger on Lakers and Celtics and John Clayton on Brett Favre. Plus, "Spanning the Globe
John Hollinger addresses Orlando's trouble closing out games, Rajon Rondo's shooting troubles and LeBron James' MVP...
Jason speaks with John Hollinger about Magic-Celtics and how LeBron James won the MVP award going away. Plus, Beto Duran...
John Hollinger gives us observations from Monday night's second-round action, including what went wrong for the Lakers.
Atlanta might be a long shot, but here are five things it must do to upset the Cavs.
Chris Sheridan and Jason Smith recap the Heat-Hawks Game 7 and preview the second round of the playoffs. Plus, Jason and Frank look ahead to next year...
Thoughts on Heat-Hawks Game 7 and Mavs-Nuggets Game 1.
Here are five key questions for the Magic-Celtics series.
Joe Johnson's hot 3-point shooting led the Hawks to a Game 7 victory as the least competitive seven-game series in NBA history ended with yet another rout.
Victor Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images Dwyane Wade has scored at least 40 points in a playoff game on five different occasions. ...
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...
Game 6 between the Heat and Hawks will come to one thing: D-Wade
John Hollinger discusses the rough nights of Gordon and Dalembert and re-emphasizes his support for fouling when up late.
Doug Benc/Getty Images Dick Bavetta steps between Dwyane Wade and Atlanta's Solomon Jones after Wade was fouled. Scott Cunningham/NB...
...defining a flagrant foul is so unbelievably vague that it seems it could mean almost anything. John Hollinger shares an idea (Insider) from "a veteran of the league who shall remain nameless"...
A call for a clearer rule on flagrant fouls, a chat with the commish and a playoff oddity.
The second-round series between the Mavs and Nuggets could go seven games.
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