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Mystique. Intimidation. Respect. The Celtics had it all. Although fans and media drooled over the Miami Heat, the Celtics remained the beasts of the east. The Eastern Conference Title still went through Boston… until they got a virus.

Gary Neal’s three as time expired saved the San Antonio Spurs season. Was it simply a game-changer, or did the rookie’s clutch shot swing the series and alter the Spurs playoff destiny?

Derrick Rose’s solo act is breathtaking, but how far will it take the Bulls? The Spurs need help, Carmelo tarnishes an amazing performance, & the 76ers get a poor return on investment… err investments.

Tomorrow the greatest 40 day stretch of the entire year begins. That’s right, the NBA Playoffs are here. With an abundance of stars, title contenders, and storylines, the 2011 postseason is poised to be legendary. Who’s moving on to round two?

After a winning record and a playoff berth, are the 76ers developing into a winning franchise, or was the 2010-2011 season another notch on the belt of mediocrity? And where do the 76ers stand in the Eastern Conference moving forward?

There’s been an awful lot of talk recently about compensating collegiate athletes. Some argue these athletes are being exploited by the NCAA.
Fair or foul?

I intended on posting this about 12 hours ago. Unfortunately, I spent the entirety of the morning cuddling with my toilet. Nonetheless, I’ve overcome sickness, fever, and sleep deprivation to bring you a recap of Sunday’s events. You can thank me later.

The action was thrilling, the endings were breathtaking, and Gus Johnson reminded us why he’s the voice of March Madness. It wasn’t all roses, though, and despite the exciting finishes, college basketball still leaves me scratching my head.

Exciting? Sure.
Entertaining? Maybe.
Well played? Hardly.

It’s difficult to preview the NCAA Tournament. For one, I don’t have the time to watch enough college basketball to know everything there is to know about all 64 teams. Secondly, I can’t even name all 64 teams.