Tag: backdoor cut
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Backdoor Cut: Atlanta takes 2-1 series lead over Indiana
In front of a sold out crowd, the Atlanta Hawks took a 2-1 series lead over Indiana in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with a 98-85 victory at Philips Arena on Thursday night. Jeff Teague scored a game-high 22 points along with 10 assists for the Hawks while Paul Millsap’s 14 rebounds…
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Backdoor Cut: NBA Playoffs First Round Series Previews
Music to listen to: Jacob’s Ladder by Rush Eastern Conference (1) Indiana vs. (8) Atlanta Season series: Tied 2-2 Best player in series: Paul George, Indiana Matchup to watch: Paul Millsap vs. Indiana frontcourt Thoughts: On paper, this looks like a lopsided matchup for the top seed in the East. Despite the Pacers’ struggles…
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Backdoor Cut: NBA Regular-Season Awards
Music to listen to: We Are But Hunks of Wood (Full Album) by Little People We’re days away from the NBA playoffs beginning which means one of the most interesting regular seasons is coming to an end and its time to give out some awards: MVP: 1) Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City 2) LeBron James,…
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Backdoor Cut: Atlanta Hawks/Detroit Pistons Recap 4/8/14
After earning arguably its most impressive win of the season last Sunday at Indiana and immersed in a postseason push to earn the final spot in the playoffs, the Hawks came into Tuesday night’s contest against Detroit with much on the line. However, Atlanta struggled from the start and dropped its home contest to…
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NBA Backdoor Cut: Recap of Indiana/Atlanta
Coming into tonight’s contest against the Pacers, Atlanta was on a three-game losing streak, without the services of Al Horford and hosting an Indiana Pacers team that had a league-high 28 wins. However, behind five players scoring in double-figures led by a team-high 17 points from Kyle Korver, Atlanta earned an impressive 97-87 home…
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Backdoor Cut: NBA Power Rankings
Music to listen to: Flesh for Fantasy by Billy Idol Welcome to the first NBA Power Rankings of the new year. This is the time of year when trades become more prevelent and the realities of your squad become clearer. Despite being a few weeks away from the All-Star break and the unofficial midway…
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