Daily Dime: Hawks eye a once unthinkable 50-win finish NBA
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John Hollinger Columns / 12-2008
Hollinger's Insider Gems: Dec. 30, 2008 NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
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John Hollinger gives us five observations for Tuesday.
Hollinger's PER Diem: Dec. 30, 2008 NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
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There's the Celtics, Cavs, Lakers, Magic ... and then a group of teams stuck in a muddled mass.
Power Rankings: Lakers take over top spot NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
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After taking down the Celtics on Christmas Day, the Lakers take over the top spot in Marc Stein's weekly NBA Power Rankings.
Hollinger's PER Diem: Dec. 29, 2008 NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
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The Celtics and Cavaliers flip-flop again at the top of the Power Rankings.
Hollinger's Insider Gems: Dec. 29, 2008 NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
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John Hollinger gives us six observations for Monday.
Daily Dime: Celtics' win streak reaches 19 NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
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...years of Red Auerbach lighting his stogie at the old Garden, through the Larry Bird era, the John Havlicek era, the Bill Russell era, the you-name-it era, none of those teams could ever...
Hollinger's Insider Gems: Dec. 24, 2008 NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
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John Hollinger gives us five observations for Wednesday.
Hollinger's PER Diem: Dec. 24, 2008 NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
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What makes the Lakers go this season? No, it's not who you think, it's Andrew Bynum.
Daily Dime: Bosh and the foundering Raps NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
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Andrew D. Bernstein/Getty Images Toronto's Chris Bosh was back to soaring, scoring 31 points in a 97-75 win over the Clippers. Bill Kostroun/AP ...
Hollinger's Insider Gems: Dec. 23, 2008 NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
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John Hollinger gives us five observations for Tuesday.
Hollinger's PER Diem: Dec. 23, 2008 NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
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The Magic are nearing the upper crust of the NBA's top teams.
Daily Dime: Rondo the All-Star NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
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Brian Babineau/Getty Images Rajon Rondo has scored in double digits 17 times. The Celtics are unbeaten in those games. Ned Dishman/Getty Images ...
Power Rankings: Hornets move into top 5 NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
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In Marc Stein's Week 8 Power Rankings, the stage is set for a high-powered Christmas matchup.
Hollinger's Insider Gems: Dec. 22, 2008 NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
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John Hollinger gives us five observations for Monday.
Hollinger's PER Diem: Dec. 22, 2008 NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
336 days 6 hrs 13 mins
The Pistons and Lions have something in common: They both can't win on Sunday.
Hollinger's Insider Gems: Dec. 19, 2008 NBA
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John Hollinger gives us six observations for Friday.
Hollinger's PER Diem: Dec. 19, 2008 NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
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The Magic's D isn't good; it's great, and deserves higher praise.
Daily Dime: Let's roll some 7s NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
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Sam Forencich/Getty Images Brandon Roy scored 52 points, including a tie-breaking 3-pointer with a little over a minute to go. Fernando Medina/G...
Elton Brand To Miss A Month NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
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NBA Insider John Hollinger on the jnury to Elton Brand
NBA Today: 12/18 NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
340 days 6 hrs 13 mins
Frank Dale and Joe Mead recap the big night in the NBA and talk to John Hollinger about coaching changes, Celtics-Hawks, the Knicks and Carlos Boozer
Hollinger's Insider Gems: Dec. 18, 2008 NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
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John Hollinger gives us five observations for Thursday.
Hollinger's PER Diem: Dec. 18, 2008 NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
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How are the C's still No. 2 in the Power Rankings? Two reasons: scoring margin and weight of infrequent events.
Hollinger's Player Efficiency Rating Report NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
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John Hollinger breaks down who are the most efficient players in the NBA
Hollinger's Insider Gems: Dec. 17, 2008 NBA
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John Hollinger gives us five observations for Wednesday.
Hollinger's PER Diem: Dec. 17, 2008 NBA
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The Knicks might be undermanned, but Mike D'Antoni's system seems to be working.
John Hollinger: Rondo proves C's more than just Big Three NBA
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The improved play of Rajon Rondo is the biggest reason the Celtics have won 23 of 25 games, writes John Hollinger.
Karabell: New coaches have little fantasy impact NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
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Eric Karabell discusses why fantasy value is largely unaffected by coaching changes in basketball.
Hollinger's Insider Gems: Dec. 16, 2008 NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
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John Hollinger gives us five observations for Tuesday.
Hollinger's PER Diem: Dec. 16, 2008 NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
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With all the coaches getting the ax recently, this must be the most we've seen in a long time, right? Well, not so fast …
Daily Dime: Can Wade win the MVP? NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
343 days 6 hrs 13 mins
Joe Murphy/NBAE/Getty Images Completely healthy this season, Dwyane Wade is letting his play remind people how explosive he is. Ron Turenne/NBAE...
Power Rankings: C's, Cavs deliver a one-two combo NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
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In Marc Stein's Week 7 Power Rankings, see how high LeBron's team rose.
Hollinger's Insider Gems: Dec. 15, 2008 NBA
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John Hollinger gives us five observations for Monday.
Hollinger's PER Diem: Dec. 15, 2008 NBA
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The age old question: To foul or not to foul in the closing seconds if your team is up by three points?
Chat with John Hollinger NBA
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345 days 6 hrs 13 mins
Welcome to The Show! On Thursday, NBA columnist John Hollinger will stop by to share his thoughts on the NBA preseason. Send your questions now and...
Problems appear to run deep on Sixers NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
345 days 6 hrs 13 mins
It's not just Elton Brand who is struggling in Philly, John Hollinger writes.
Woes on O were kiss of death for Cheeks NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
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The 76ers couldn't score, and coach Maurice Cheeks took the fall, writes John Hollinger.
Daily Dime: Celtics make franchise history NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
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Ned Dishman/Getty Images Ray Allen scored 22 points to help the Celtics top the Wizards, extending their win streak to 13 games. Glenn James/Get...
Hollinger's Insider Gems: Dec. 12, 2008 NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
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John Hollinger answers five more mailbag questions.
Hollinger's PER Diem: Dec. 12, 2008 NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
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So why can't we just give Cleveland the NBA crown right now? Well, because the C's and Lakers have something to say about it.
Fantasy Hoops: J-Rich headed to Phoenix NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
347 days 6 hrs 13 mins
...a 2010 second-round pick for Raja Bell, Boris Diaw and Sean Singletary. Fantasy-wise, as John Hollinger pointed out Wednesday night in his analysis of the deal, one can read this deal as...
Hollinger's Insider Gems: Dec. 11, 2008 NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
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John Hollinger gives us five observations for Thursday.
Hollinger's PER Diem: Dec. 11, 2008 NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
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While Carmelo Anthony tied the record for points in a quarter, the reality is his feat was much more impressive than that of the man he tied.
Daily Dime: Best night of the season NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
348 days 6 hrs 13 mins
David Liam Kyle/Getty Images LeBron James became the Cavaliers' all-time steals leader during their victory over the Raptors. David Sherman/Gett...
Hollinger's Insider Gems: Dec. 10, 2008 NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
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John Hollinger gives us five observations for Wednesday.
Hollinger's PER Diem: Dec. 10, 2008 NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
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A big-man showdown turned into a lesson on post defense for Greg Oden, writes John Hollinger.
Daily Dime: Howard plays huge NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
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Harry How/Getty Images Dwight Howard (23 points, 22 rebounds) heads for a jam against the Clippers' Zach Randolph. AP Photo/Mark Weber O.J. ...
Hollinger's PER Diem: Dec. 9, 2008 NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
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The Wolves might have a new coach, but is this really a new beginning for the franchise?
Hollinger's Insider Gems: Dec. 9, 2008 NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
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John Hollinger gives us five observations for Tuesday.
Daily Dime: Allen in the zone NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
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AP Photo/AJ Mast The hot shooting of Ray Allen helped the Celtics edge the Pacers for their 12th straight victory. Nathaniel S. Butler/Getty Ima...
Hollinger's Insider Gems: Dec. 8, 2008 NBA
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John Hollinger gives us five observations for Monday.
Hollinger's PER Diem: Dec. 8, 2008 NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
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Time's a-wasting for players to make their case for the All-Star Game, John Hollinger writes.
Chat with John Hollinger NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
352 days 6 hrs 12 mins
Welcome to The Show! On Thursday, NBA columnist John Hollinger will stop by to share his thoughts on the NBA preseason. Send your questions now and...
Hollinger's Insider Gems: Dec 5, 2008 NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
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1. We've all heard about how unhappy the Suns are and how they are disjointed offensively. But to me, the real disappointment in Phoenix is that they ...
Hollinger's PER Diem: Dec. 5, 2008 NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
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We've heard the whispers all season: Can the Lakers win 70? With the L.A. juggernaut off to a 15-2 start that includes an average scoring margin of ...
Hollinger's Insider Gems: Dec. 4, 2008 NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
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1. There's much ado in the Power Rankings, because we have a changing of the guard at the top. The Lakers, for all their early-season dominance, have ...
Hollinger's PER Diem: Dec. 4, 2008 NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
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Oklahoma City lost to Charlotte 103-97 on Wednesday, dropping the Thunder to 2-17 on the season and putting them in a rather undesirable position as t...
Hollinger: Mitchell firing puts franchise squarely on Colangelo's shoulders NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
355 days 5 hrs 16 mins
When a team that went 41-41 a year earlier fires its coach because it started the season 8-9 with largely the same roster, that's going to raise some ...
NBA Today: 12/3 NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
355 days 6 hrs 13 mins
Jason talks about some of the latest NBA news with John Hollinger and hears a special story about Wayman Tisdale from Anna Katherine Clemmons
Hollinger's Insider Gems: Dec. 3, 2008 NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
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1. I'm sure the highlights made it seem exciting, and it did go to overtime ... but from an offensive execution standpoint, Philadelphia's 103-95 win ...
Hollinger's PER Diem NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
355 days 6 hrs 13 mins
...past two Novembers, we're seeing slightly better offense this season at a slightly slower pace. John Hollinger writes for ESPN Insider. To e-mail him, click here
Daily Dime: Redick on court, looking for his range NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
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Joe Murphy/Getty Images J.J. Redick is getting extended minutes for the Magic, but his fabled shooting touch remains at-large. Marcio Jose Sanche...
Hollinger's PER Diem: Dec. 2, 2008 NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
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...in terms of winning in May and June, the West is still the more difficult destination. John Hollinger writes for ESPN Insider. To e-mail him, click here
Hollinger's Insider Gems: Dec. 2, 2008 NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
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Five more thoughts from one of the world's last remaining Starbury-free zones: 1. I'm an NBA League Pass junkie, and one thing that has grown tireso...
Daily Dime: Lakers schooling opponents NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
357 days 6 hrs 13 mins
...Warriors team didn't even make the playoffs. Revisiting Kobe's 81 • Stein: Best ever • Hollinger: Kobe's 81 vs. Wilt's 100 • Dime: Kobe makes records wilt • Game recap | Box...
Player Rater: Granger, Butler on the rise NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
357 days 6 hrs 13 mins
...games with 19. Clearly, there's still a range here, so when you see Spencer Hawes and John Salmons of the Kings continuing to hover in the top 20 overall, make sure you supplement that...
Hollinger's Insider Gems: Dec. 1, 2008 NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
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1. I'm sure the Knicks are pleased with their offensive output in Saturday's 138-125 win over Golden State, but some of that should come with an aster...
Hollinger's PER Diem: Dec. 1, 2008 NBA
Source: John Hollinger.
357 days 6 hrs 13 mins
...better than he did a year ago, and the Mavs are a respectable fifth in the current Hollinger Power Rankings. But the Mavs have to be lamenting what they gave away. Harris is quickly branding...
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