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Live Tweet: Suns Vs. Warriors

Brett Pollakoff — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:25:00 EST

Filed under: Suns, Warriors, NBA Live Blogging

When the Suns and the Warriors get together, it's always a good time -- uptempo basketball at its finest. Both teams are coming off of close first games of the season, but with decidedly different results.

Golden State blew a 10-point halftime lead at home to fall to the Rockets, while Phoenix got an "old white guy shot" from Steve Nash in the closing seconds to get his team a road win over the Clippers.

What happens tonight is as much of a mystery as Don Nelson's distribution of minutes, but it's likely to be a lot of fun either way. So join us beginning at 10PM EST by following @NBAFanHouse, or simply read on to follow along below.

Twitter Updates on Suns vs. Warriors

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Live Tweet: Lakers vs. Clippers

Brett Pollakoff — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:00:00 EST

Filed under: Clippers, Lakers, NBA Live Blogging

The Lakers will open the 2009-10 season by receiving their championship rings and raising their 15th banner to the rafters at Staples Center.

Oh yeah, and they'll play a basketball game too, against the unfortunately undermanned team from across the hall, the L.A. Clippers.

FanHouse has got you covered, and we'll be there live for all the festivities. So join us beginning just after 10PM EST by following @NBAFanHouse, or simply read on to follow along below.

Twitter Updates on Lakers vs. Clippers

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2009 NBA Draft Live Blog

Brett Pollakoff — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:59:00 EST

Filed under: NBA Draft, NBA Live Blogging

We're pretty confident in the fact that David Stern will head to the podium at Madison Square Garden tonight to kick off the festivities by announcing, "With the first pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Clippers select ... Blake Griffin!" We're also pretty sure that this statement will be met with an inexplicable (yet completely predictable) chorus of boos from the fans inside. But what happens next, my friends, is anybody's guess. Join us right here to discuss it all live, beginning at 7PM ET.

2009 NBA Draft Tracker

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NBA Finals Game 4 Live Blog

Brett Pollakoff — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST

Filed under: Lakers, Magic, NBA Live Blogging, Playoffs

Free throw shooting was just one of the things that didn't go the Lakers' way in their Game 3 loss to the Magic on Tuesday. Kobe Bryant missed five times from the line, and also mised 10 of his last 12 from the field, while Orlando finished the night with the highest shooting percentage in NBA Finals history.

Will the trends continue tonight and allow the Magic to even the series, or can the Lakers swing things back in their favor and take a commanding 3-1 lead? Join us in our LIVE BLOG!

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Final: Lakers 99, Magic 91 (OT) | Box Score

NBA Finals Game 4 Live Blog originally appeared on NBA FanHouse on Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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NBA Finals Game 3 Live Blog

Brett Pollakoff — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST

Filed under: Lakers, Magic, NBA Live Blogging, Playoffs

As the NBA Finals shift to Orlando for Game 3, all eyes -- and the Magic's hopes of getting back into this series -- are firmly on Dwight Howard's shoulders. Can the one they call Superman return home to dominate, or will the Lakers' defense continue to frustrate? Only one way to find out: Join us right here at 9 PM ET for all the action.

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Final: Magic 108, Lakers 104
Also: Reebok to Gortat: Jordan Tattoo Won't Fly | LBJ or Kobe? Ask Coach K

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NBA Finals Game 2 Live Blog

Brett Pollakoff — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 19:06:00 EST

Filed under: Lakers, Magic, NBA Live Blogging, Playoffs

The first game of the NBA Finals was all Lakers, but a 25-point win still only counts for one. The Magic can erase all those bad memories and even the series with a win tonight in Game 2. Will Jameer Nelson be a factor? WIl Dwight Howard get more than a single field goal? Will Kobe Bryant continue to show off his new trademark scowl? Join me right here at 8PM ET, and we'll find out together.

Update: Lakers win 101-96

L.A. Lakers vs. Orlando Magic
Orlando's Point Guard Mess
Kobe's Link to Magic Front Office
Pietrus Done With Kobe-LBJ Talk
Video: Mariotti and Blackistone on Finals

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NBA Finals Game 1 Live Blog

Matt Watson — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:46:00 EST

Filed under: Lakers, Magic, NBA Live Blogging, Playoffs

It's been five long (long!) days since the matchup was set, but finally, after nearly a week of previewing and prognosticating, we finally get to see for ourselves how this series will play out.

The Lakers and Magic officially tip off shortly after 9 PM on ABC, and you can join us here for our live blog, just like you can every other game of this series.

L.A. Lakers vs. Orlando Magic
HausCast: Kevin Blackistone Talks NBA Finals
Magic Botched It With Ariza
NBA Finals Predictions

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Live Blog: Lakers at Nuggets, Game 4

Nate Jones — Mon, 25 May 2009 20:05:00 EST

Filed under: Lakers, Nuggets, NBA Live Blogging, Playoffs

After a spectacular performance by Kobe Bryant in Game 3, the Lakers find themselves up 2-1 in their series against the Nuggets.

Although "The Birdman", Chris Anderson was in flight, the Lakers were able to contain Nuggets catalyst Carmelo Anthony. Will Carmelo be able to bounce back to his Game 1 and 2 form? Will Kobe be able to guide the Lakers one step closer to the Finals?

Join us tonight for a live blog at 9 PM EST to find out.

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Live Blog: Cavs at Magic, Game 3

Nate Jones — Sun, 24 May 2009 20:10:00 EST

Filed under: Cavaliers, Magic, NBA Live Blogging, Playoffs

The NBA's spectacular Conference Finals series continues tonight with game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Orlando Magic. The Magic were able to stun the Cavs in game 1, but had their hearts ripped out by a spectacular LeBron James buzzer beater three in game 2.

Can the Cavs ride the momentum of King James' spectacular game winner? Can the Magic bounce back and re-establish Dwight Howard's game 1 dominance? Join us for a live blog tonight at 8:30 PM ET to find out.

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Live Blog: Lakers at Nuggets, Game 3

Nate Jones — Sat, 23 May 2009 20:05:00 EST

Filed under: Lakers, Nuggets, NBA Live Blogging, Playoffs

Here we are, Game 3 of the Western Conference finals between the Nuggets and Lakers. So far, the series has lived up to it's billing, with the Lakers and Nuggets each capturing one game of the two tightly contested battles.

Saturday night is a very big game for both teams. If the Lakers win, it puts the home court advantage back in their hands. If the Nuggets win Game 4 will be a must win for the Lakers, as teams hardly are able to come back from 3-1 deficits. So you can pretty much expect the same intense battle we saw in the first two games in L.A..

Join us now, after the jump.

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Live Blog: Nuggets at Lakers, Game 2

Nate Jones — Thu, 21 May 2009 20:48:00 EST

Filed under: Lakers, Nuggets, NBA Live Blogging, Playoffs

If you're a fan of NBA basketball, Game 1 of the Nuggets and Lakers Western Conference Finals series gave you all you could ask for. The two teams traded buckets down the stretch with no one willing to give an inch. As well, the battle between Kobe Bryant and Carmelo Anthony was better than any one-on-one match up we've seen the entire playoffs.

Now comes Game 2. Will the Nuggets be able to steal the home-court advantage away from the Lakers? Can Chauncey Billups shake lose of the defense of Kobe Bryant and Trevor Ariza? Will the Lakers be able to get their interior attack going? These are all questions that will likely be answered tonight.

Join us for the a live blog of the game at 9 PM ET for details on all the action.

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Live Blog: Magic at Cavs, Game 1

Nate Jones — Wed, 20 May 2009 20:08:00 EST

Filed under: Cavaliers, Magic, NBA Live Blogging, Playoffs

Two of the league's brightest young superstars will match up tonight when the Cavs and Magic play game 1 of their Eastern Conference Finals series.

Dwight Howard is probably the league's best defensive player, while LeBron James is the league's best all around offensive player. Something has to give.

Is Dwight's interior defensive domination enough to make LeBron think twice about going to the basket, or will LeBron make Dwight his next poster victim? Join us tonight at 8:30 PM EST to find out.

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NBA FanHouse Live Chat

Brett Pollakoff — Wed, 20 May 2009 12:00:00 EST

Filed under: Cavaliers, Lakers, Magic, Nuggets, NBA Draft, NBA Fans, NBA Live Blogging, Playoffs

We've made it through almost seven months of NBA action, and we're down to just four teams: Yes, the Conference Finals are upon us. Kobe Bryant versus Carmelo Anthony obliterated expectations in Game 1, can they keep it up for the entire series? The Cavaliers and the Magic will take their turn on the league's center stage, when they open things up in the East this evening. Who do you like to get it done, LeBron James or Dwight Howard?

In case the playoffs don't do it for you, there's the little matter of that Draft Lottery that we can discuss, too. Can the Clippers somehow not screw up their first pick? And why does God hate the Sacramento Kings? Read the chat wrap after the jump.

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2009 NBA Draft Lottery Live Blog

Nate Jones — Tue, 19 May 2009 19:58:00 EST

Filed under: NBA Draft, NBA Live Blogging

Despite not making the playoffs, the league's fourteen cellar dwellers (and their fans) always have something to look forward to around this time of year. Yep, that's right, it's time for the NBA Draft Lottery.

This year's prize is the opportunity to draft freak of nature and former Oklahoma star, Blake Griffin. The NBA Draft Lottery is set up to give the best odds of winning to the worst teams in the league. However, the last two seasons two middle of the pack lottery teams were able to beat the odds and land the number one spot.

Join us for a live blog at 8:15 PM ET to find out which team strikes Griffin gold.

Update: Clippers win! Clippers win!

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Live Blog: Rockets at Lakers, Game 7

Brett Pollakoff — Sun, 17 May 2009 14:30:00 EST

Filed under: Lakers, Rockets, NBA Live Blogging, Playoffs, NBA Twitter

Nobody thought it would come to this, but here we are: Rockets. Lakers. Game 7. Join us Twitter-style as we break down all the action, and any replies or tweets you send to @NBAFanHouse will be included right here in the conversation.

Will the Lakers survive and advance, or can the Rockets continue their run and complete what would undoubtedly be one of the greatest upsets in modern NBA playoff history? Only one way to find out -- check back right here, beginning at 3:30PM ET.

More: Loss Would Change Everything for L.A. | Scoreboard

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Live Blog: Lakers at Rockets, Game 3

Nate Jones — Fri, 08 May 2009 21:30:00 EST

Filed under: Lakers, Rockets, NBA Live Blogging, Playoffs

After playing two hotly contested games in L.A., the Lakers and Rockets will match up in a pivotal game 3 in Houston tonight. The series has already become extremely chippy, so you know the refs might be looking to get control of the game early (hopefully Steve Javie is nowhere near the building).

Will the Lakers be able to overcome a hostile road crowd and the loss of Derek Fisher to bring home a win? Will the Rockets get back to utilizing Yao the way they did in game 1? Will Ron Artest seek revenge on Kobe for his game 2 elbow? I guess we'll just have to watch and find out. Join me tonight here at 9:30pm EST for coverage of all of the action.

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Live Blog: Nuggets at Hornets, Game 4

Brett Pollakoff — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:30:00 EST

Filed under: Hornets, Nuggets, NBA Live Blogging, Playoffs

James Posey and Chris Paul were all smiles after their Game 3 victory over the Nuggets, and why not? New Orleans did everything it could to blow a 10-point lead in the final two minutes, but hung on for the win anyway and cut Denver's series lead to two games to one.

The Hornets have a chance to tie things up at home tonight, and considering how chippy the series is starting to get (58 fouls, including three flagrants were called in Game 3), we should be in for a good one. Whether you have NBATV or not (that's the only place it's being televised), join me right here at 8:30 PM ET for all the action.

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Live Blog: Lakers-Jazz Game 4

Matt Moore — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 21:27:00 EST

Filed under: Jazz, Lakers, NBA Live Blogging, Playoffs

Well, well, well. Utah has decided it won't go down without a fight. Behind a raucous (as usual) home crowd, the Jazz clawed their way back in Game 3 to put a win up on the board. Now with Game 4 tonight, the Jazz have an opportunity to prove our own Brett Pollakoff wrong and make this a series for real. The Jazz get Mehmet Okur back tonight (most likely) which is a big plus for them. For the Lakers, the question is not talent, nor execution, nor offense, nor defense. It's simply effort. If they don't want this game more than Utah does and play like it, no amount of talent and size is going to save them amongst the rabid Utah fans.

Say, since this is such a big game, why don't we get a liveblog going? Indeed, let us. Join us at 9PM EST for Lakers at Jazz, Game 4.

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Live Blog: Cavs vs. Pistons, Game 3

Matt Moore — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:15:00 EST

Filed under: Cavaliers, Pistons, NBA Live Blogging, Playoffs

You clicked, we picked. We're live-blogging tonight's Game 3 as the Cavs travel to the Palace at Auburn Hills to take on Detroit.

This Pistons team has been kicking too long to go down without a fight, but of course, LeBron James tends to speak his mind on the floor as well. Join us and we can discuss, among other things, whether Anderson Varejao is a genius, a fool, or both.

Great debates of our time start at 7 PM ET.

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5 Things: Pivotal Game 3's Friday Night

Matt Moore — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 09:00:00 EST

Filed under: 76ers, Cavaliers, Magic, Pistons, Rockets, Trail Blazers, NBA Live Blogging, Playoffs

Five Things takes a look at five things to watch out for in marquee games with playoff implications.

We've got a trifecta of Game 3's on Friday. We've got an Eastern Powerhouse trying to prolong its relevance, and the new Eastern Order trying to showcase how dominant it really is. We have a scrappy underdog showing you that to overlook them leads to your own peril. And we have a physically and emotionally wounded star-crossed titan battling the basketball equivalent of a populist movement.

So what should you be paying attention to this evening? 5 Things has you covered. Let's talk about Cleveland-Detroit, Orlando-Philadelphia, and Portland-Houston.

1. The Face Of The Dynasty. Game 1: Yao Ming hits his first nine shots, the Blazers have no answer, the Rockets torch the Blazers in their house. Game 2: Nate McMillan decides to front Ming with Joel Pryzbilla, bring the baseline double, and, along with some fancy flop work, puts Ming in foul trouble. The Blazers even the series.

So in Game 3, the questions abound regarding the Man Dragon. Can he avoid foul trouble at home? Can Adelman create opportunities for him by setting up the double post with Luis Scola at the elbow? The Blazers will inevitably go with what worked, the front-and-baseline-double. The issue becomes that Ming has the size to catch the high lob over the front, and the range to step out and knock down J's. However, the Rockets are going to need their guards to slice and dice to take the pressure off. If Aaron Brooks gets it going off the pick and roll with Scola, Portland will have no choice but to stay home versus Ming. Which could mean lobs and dunks for the seven footer. Keep an eye on the chess match between McMillan and Adelman.

2. Wither Orlando's Assassins? Orlando's shooting 27% from beyond the arc in this series, 11% worse than their season average. This team is built to work the inside-out game and punish you with the rain. So far it's been pretty parched. The Sixers are in this series due to effort on both sides of the ball, and their ability for whatever reason to keep the Magic stymied from deep. But the Magic were too lights out during the season for this to vary so far from the mean. At one point or another, the cannons are going to light for the Magic, and then the Sixers will have to find some way to match buckets. Keep your thermometer on the Magic hands.

3. What Does Detroit Have Left In The Tank? The Pistons just look tired. Tired of the drama, tired of the season, tired of the turmoil, tired of the losing. Tired. The Cavs have played with an out-and-out killer instinct, aside from a brief letdown towards the end of Game 2.

There's talk of Tayshaun Prince potentially being limited by a back injury. All signs point to this team drowning in malaise. But then, when we thought this team was destined for the lottery, they had the pride to get the job done and make the playoffs. Every time we've counted this team out, they've at least shown us some level of pride and poise. Will we see that tonight at home against the best player in the NBA? Or will Detroit decide the beach sounds nicer than another flight to Cleveland? Effort may be the difference between Detroit showing their potential and Cleveland showing them the brooms.

4. It Would Be Nice if the ENTIRE 76ers Came To Play. From Game 2, I took away a pretty simple formula. (71 / Andre Miller + Andre Iguodala + Thaddeus Young) + (16 / Rest of the freaking team) = FAIL.

The Sixers snuck out of Game 1 with a win thanks to players like Donyell Marshall (nickname: "I Thought He Retired") and Theo Ratliff putting in serious productive minutes. In Game 2, reality decided it would get its minutes and the pair contributed three points and eight rebounds. Now, the Sixers have alternatives in Louis Williams and others, but at some point, if the Sixers want to push the Magic, they're going to need either more points from players that make people go "Who?!" or else a 40-point explosion from one of the big three to keep the series outside of the expected range of results.

5. Muscle Meets Menace: Come now. It's Friday night. He's back where his playoff legend was born. The Lakers slipped, giving him an opportunity to get a leg up on them. He's leading up to what will most likely his be his first MVP presentation. You know you want to see what Lebron James has up his sleeves for the highlight shows. Might be one to remember. Or he could jack up three pointers with no regard for human decency and you have an opportunity to criticize.

So, what do you think, FanHouse? Which games should we focus on with our liveblog tonight? You click it, we pick it.

Update (4:15 PM): The readers have spoken, and they want more King James -- 42% voted for the Pistons-Cavs, 37% for Rockets-Blazers and 21% for Sixers-Magic. Check back tonight for the live blog -- fun starts at 7 PM.

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