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April 21, 2011





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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 destined 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 real games in this series have been MVP worthy, as well. Though the Bulls have trailed the Pacers in each contest, Rose would simply not let his team to fail.

The trendy upset pick upon entering the Playoffs were the Portland Trail Blazers, but a 0-2 hole isn't easy to rise out. It appears that Dirk and the Mavericks want no voice of another first-round exit. But who knows what awaits the Mavs when they stride 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 last seconds. A three-ball swish by Melo here, a layup from Jared Jeffries there, and we could very easily give the Knicks up 2-0, ready to sweep. But that's why they play 48 minutes, and not 47.

It is open to see that the Grizzlies are not going to let the Spurs advance to the following round without a good 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 damned to see tight competition in nearly all of the opening round series. But some of them just feel like they are leaving to end early. The Heatles, with their flat-out superior talent, are making light mould of the Sixers. Maybe things can vary in Philly, but still the Heat look primed for a league title run, at least.

Safe to say we've been blasted with some great basketball thus far, and hopefully it just 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 Introduce MYSELF
Skyzoo joins the SLAMonline family.
http://www.slamonline.com/online/nba/2011/04/allow-me-to-introduce-myself-2/

BUILT FOR THE Look 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 around 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 frame for the Playoffs, but the Warriors guard is in the studio putting the last 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 dancing 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 even 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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