April 21, 2011
SLAM 148 is On Sale Now!
Not Too Much, Not Too Soon
by Cris Jones
As the NBA regular season wound down, our anticipation for the Playoffs reached a collective peak. We knew this year's postseason would be good. With the perfect mix of both experienced squads and new talent, the 2011 NBA Playoffs were bound to be great. But this good, this early?
Who would've predicted that?
Through two Playoff games, Derrick Rose has done everything but seen his name etched onto this year's NBA MVP trophy. The actual games in this series have been MVP worthy, as well. Though the Bulls have trailed the Pacers in each contest, Rose would just not let his squad to fail.
The trendy upset pick upon entering the Playoffs were the Portland Trail Blazers, but a 0-2 hole isn't easy to grow out. It appears that Dirk and the Mavericks want no part of another first-round exit. But who knows what awaits the Mavs when they step into the unfriendly Rose Garden.
The Celtics have a 2-0 lead with them to New York, but the Knicks have been competitive in each game until the final seconds. A three-ball swish by Melo here, a layup from Jared Jeffries there, and we could very easily hold the Knicks up 2-0, ready to sweep. But that's why they play 48 minutes, and not 47.
It is subject to see that the Grizzlies are not going to let the Spurs advance to the next round without a serious fight. But with Manu back in the fold, the Spurs fear no one. We're thinking that games 6 and 7 will be necessary.
New Orleans looks to be a tough out for the Lakers, but not many outside of the Hornets' locker room envision this series going past 5 games. Can CP3 lead his relatively unknown teammates to a few more wins versus the star-studded Lakers team? Or will Phil, Kobe and company dash a city's hopes and dreams as usual?
We've been blessed to see tight competition in virtually all of the opening round series. But some of them just look like they are going to end early. The Heatles, with their flat-out superior talent, are making light work of the Sixers. Maybe things can change in Philly, but nevertheless the Heat look primed for a league title run, at least.
Safe to say we've been blessed with some great basketball thus far, and hopefully it only gets better from here.
THIS Week ON SLAM ONLINE
NBA JAM ON THE IPAD
The video game's revival continues with the popular tablet.
http://www.slamonline.com/online/nba/2011/04/nba-jam-on-the-ipad/
ALLOW ME TO Acquaint MYSELF
Skyzoo joins the SLAMonline family.
http://www.slamonline.com/online/nba/2011/04/allow-me-to-introduce-myself-2/
BUILT FOR THE Appear SEAT?
The Commish hands out Playoff seating assignments.
http://www.slamonline.com/online/nba/2011/04/built-for-the-front-seat/
GAME NOTES: HORNETS AT LAKERS
The Lakers bring some Raid for the Hornets, but forgot all about the No-Doze.
http://www.slamonline.com/online/nba/2011/04/game-notes-lakers-hornets/
THIS Week IN SLAM MEDIA
VIDEO: IN THE Studio WITH MONTA ELLIS
Monta Ellis' teammates are on the border for the Playoffs, but the Warriors guard is in the studio putting the final touches on his first mixtape.
http://www.slamonline.com/online/media/slam-tv/2011/04/video-in-the-studio-with-monta-ellis/
GALLERY: UNC COMMIT JAMES MCADOO
Presenting the McDonald's and Jordan Classic MVP.
http://www.slamonline.com/online/college-hs/high-school/2011/04/gallery-unc-commit-james-mcadoo/
VIDEO: NICKI MINAJ GIVES STEVE NASH A LAPDANCE
First, it was Chris Paul, now it's Steve Nash's turn, as Nicki Minaj is seemingly determined to dance on top of every point guard in the L.
http://www.slamonline.com/online/media/slam-tv/2011/04/video-nicki-minaj-gives-steve-nash-a-lap-dance-this-time/
VIDEO: MAESTRO KNOWS AND KEVIN LOVE
Check out the latest episode of Maestro Knows, which features Kevin Love, Diddy and BJ the Chicago Kid. He highlights Kevin Love's career, which is as motivational as Levi Maestro's himself-incredible work ethic catapulted both entertainers to the top of their respective craft.
http://www.slamonline.com/online/media/slam-tv/2011/04/video-maestro-knows-and-kevin-love/
SLAM MAGAZINE ONLINE ARCHIVES
SOURCE CODE
Ray Allen is 35 years old and still at the top of his game. What's his secret?
http://www.slamonline.com/online/the-magazine/features/2011/04/source-code/
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