Stoopidswag: SLAM 148 is On Sale Now!

April 15, 2011





SLAM 148 is On Sale Now!

The Next Episode
by Sam Riches

The holy light of the NBA postseason is officially shining down upon us, and the matchups are underscored with countless intriguing themes. Will the Mavericks finally be capable to overcome their first-round struggles?

Can the aging Celtics find success without their former defensive stalwart in the eye? Can DRose restore the greatness of the Bulls and get a championship back to the Windy City? Can the Nuggets continue their hot streak and be the 1st team since the '04 Pistons to win a championship without a bona fide franchise player?

With so many reasons to stay locked to the tube, and an impending lockout looming for next season, this year's Playoffs are certain to take some of the most exciting games of late memory. Each team is acting to show they are worthy of declaring themselves the better in the world, and with the League undergoing a dynamic transformation and an insurrection of young talent, many of the seasoned veterans are battling to sustain their dominance.

SLAM 148 has the partitioning for each first-round matchup and all the data you want to get into Playoff mode. So make your schedule, turn off your phone, rock your favorite squad's jersey with pride and let the Playoffs begin.



THIS Week ON SLAM ONLINE

JOSH DUHAMLE LOVES THE NBA
The Transformers actor breaks down his favorite NBA ballers.
http://www.slamonline.com/online/nba/2011/04/josh-duhamel-loves-the-nba/

STEPHEN A. SMITH ON THE PLAYOFFS, MVP RACE
The ESPN radio host talks Knicks, Heat, Derrick Rose and more.
http://www.slamonline.com/online/nba/2011/04/stephen-a-smith-on-the-playoffs-mvp-race/

OPEN Letter TO STEVE NASH, SUNS
A song for Nash to stay in Phoenix.
http://www.slamonline.com/online/nba/2011/04/an-open-letter-to-steve-nash-suns/

RON ARTEST IS BALL'N
The Lakers forward reps for the sneaker brand in LA.
http://www.slamonline.com/online/nba/2011/04/ron-artest-is-balln/


THIS Week IN SLAM MEDIA

LIGHT UP
Gallery: Introducing the adidas Crazy Light
http://www.slamonline.com/online/kicks/2011/04/light-up/

VIDEOS: TOP 50 ROOKIE PLAYS OF THE YEAR
Griffin, Wall and EVERYBODY ELSE.
http://www.slamonline.com/online/media/slam-tv/2011/04/rookie-report-plays-of-the-year/

VIDEO: CARMELO ANTHONY ON LETTERMAN
With the Playoffs right round the corner, Melo chopped it up with Dave and explained what life as a Knicks is like.
http://www.slamonline.com/online/media/slam-tv/2011/04/video-carmelo-anthony-on-letterman/



SLAM MAGAZINE ONLINE ARCHIVES

ODD FUTURE
SLAM 148: The just thing the guys on the Miami Heat are interested about is the Playoffs.
http://www.slamonline.com/online/the-magazine/features/2011/04/odd-future/

THE Empire STRIKES BACK
SLAM 148: Carmelo Anthony makes the Knicks matter in a way they haven't in more than a decade.
http://www.slamonline.com/online/the-magazine/features/2011/04/the-empire-strikes-back/

MR. CLEAN
SLAM 148: First-round pick Patrick Patterson reflects on a rollercoaster rookie year.
http://www.slamonline.com/online/the-magazine/features/2011/04/mr-clean/






In celebration of its tenth anniversary, the Jordan Brand Classic will be held in Charlotte this class and will feature appearances from up-and-coming young'ns like Austin Rivers, Anthony Davis, Michael Gilchrist and Quincy Miller. You can buy tickets to the event-which will go down on Saturday, April 16-on the JBC website.


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