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Jeff Teague has played fantastic. Funny what a coach's trust in you can do. Our defense was way better today. Good win.

^ Is this after the PSN problem or prior? Sorry to hear about that, but I need to go check up on mine immediately if it is after.

Not the best PF, but probably the most underrated PF in the NBA right now. Well, at least prior to this game.

From CJ Watson's twitter: Watson's tweet No surprises there if he is speaking the truth.

Finally, an upset in the Playoffs. Fortunately, it's the second biggest upset possible.

Likewise, I thought he did well, especially with Monta Ellis and Dorell Wright. I hope this means GSW have someone else lined up.

I actually like the left-hand dunk better, but either one is nothing short of amazing from Kobe.

Is NBA.com playing with me or does Ibaka have NINE BLOCKS!?

They actually have a new trio virtually in place in Hill, Neal and Splitter. I am not saying they are as good as Parker, Manu and Duncan, but Splitter and Hill still have quite a bit of potential and with a great coach like Pop, it is honestly quite hard to rule them out regardless of the situation.

It isn't like Carlisle has been with the Mavericks for all of the 11 of the 50+ wins seasons. In most seasons they were missing a piece, and this year is no exception. I don't think it is Carlisle's fault that they don't have a clear- cut second offensive option to go to.

Thunder is now really, really panicking. Scott Brooks need to calm things down, quick.

I would hate to see the Bulls needing a game 6 or 7 to put away the Pacers. This series is far too close for my liking.

Besides, the trade was VC and Gortat for Hedo and J-Rich, while Lewis was traded for Arenas. I understand where Otis Smith was going, trying to surround Dwight with shooters and reunite him with Hedo. Unfortunately for Smith, those shooters are so inconsistent that they just haven't worked out.

Chris Paul is outrageously good today. Hornets look to tie the series at this rate.

Ariza is balling.

Great sentence right there. I am giving you a +1 just for that. I am really happy for Roy and for Portland. This series is going to go 7 games and Roy will have to get 20 points for at least one more game for them to advance.

I hate to be redundant, but I am choosing Horford over Lopez because of his rebounds. Yes you can say Lopez has got 6 rebounds per game and that's enough, and I am fine with that as long as he is rebounding at a consistent rate. That is not the case.

The Hawks should go inside a bit more and shoot less jumpers. I know Dwight controls the paint, but if they can force him to get in foul trouble or even foul out then it is game over for the Magic.

You're kidding right?

Korver has been really big for us in this series. I am glad he is shooting the ball this well, even though it meant that there would be no minutes for Rasual Butler, someone I am quite a fan of.

And here comes the Heat.

And hence why Manchester United are leading the table. Drogba can score 20 goals, but his opportunities have been limited and Anelka and Torres (once he returns to form) can score 20 goals. Arsenal play with 4-3-3 formation and Van Persie should be the target man. He is not suited to that role and so I think if Wenger has the money, he should invest in someone who can penetrate through the defence and score 9/10 times one-on-one.

Van Persie is good, but he doesn't score 20 goals every season. Koscielny is solid, but he concedes tons of penalties and almost all of his mistakes are fatal.

If Wenger leaves, this Arsenal team is going to crumble, and I mean crumble. I am not an Arsenal fan so I don't know their financial situation now that new ownership has taken over, but they need a world class striker, defender and goalkeeper for me to see them as a title favourite.

If I am voting for the MVP right now, I am definitely going with Dwight. He is unstoppable.