Dwight Howard, NBA’s Orlando Magic star, is considered playing basketball overseas. He is considering playing in Asia or Europe. He is presently discussing contracts with overseas teams. There’s a big possibility he will go to China to play basketball. However, he is forbidden to disclose any information at this time. He actually thinks it will be interesting experience to play basketball overseas.

Dwight has to give the decision serious thought. He is contemplating Europe but feels that China has more potential for him. He is, however, hesitant only because of the injury potential issues that he will not be covered against.

Dwight could become a worldwide legend if he plays in China. He wants his fans to know what he is contemplating but cannot reveal information because it is confidential for the time being. He is considering all of his options.

If there is no 2011-2012 basketball season in the United States, Dwight will seriously consider going overseas soon. Playing basketball overseas will give Dwight the opportunity to continue to remain in excellent shape and to continue working on his skills.

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While the Heat & Rockets are performing well, just one of these teams is guaranteed a position in the play-offs. Wanting to move closer to post-season contention, the visiting Rockets are trying for a high for the year 6th straight win while attempting to break the Heat’s 4 game winning run Sunday evening.

At the start of the month, the Heat ( 50 – 22 ) had been caught in a high for the year 5 game slide & shedding tears in the locker room. After that, the Heat have picked up 7 of 8 & are 1/2 game in back of the Celtics for 2nd within the East.

In spite of sitting 9th within the Western Conference & 1.5 games in back of the Grizzlies for the 8th & last post-season position, the Rockets ( 38 – 34 ) has demonstrated a lot of momentum while having a record of 12 – 3 since the All Star break. Even though the

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The Grizzlies success on their home court this year is 1 factor why they are competing for their 1st post-season berth in 5 years. the Utah Jazz’s problems on the road may keep them out of the playoffs for the 1st occasion since 2006. Utah will attempt to reduced their disadvantage in that Western Conference race by preventing a 4th straight away from home loss Monday evening versus the Grizzlies.

Following dropping 3 of 4, the Grizzlies ( 38 – 32 ) held onto their advantage on the West’s last post-season berth having a 99 – 78 beating of the Pacers on Saturday. Tony Allen got nineteen points & a high for the year eleven boards during the Grizzlies’ 22nd victory in 28 home court matchups, which assisted them stay 1.5 games in front of the Rockets. Utah, at the same time, could not come back from a sluggish start Sunday at the Toyota Center vs. the Rockets, where they dropped 110 – 108 for their fifteenth loss in twenty road games. Paul Millsap had the 2nd finest scoring effort of his career with thirty-five points, however his club did not come back from an early twelve point disadvantage.

The defeat additionally proved costly during the play-off hunt as the Jazz dropped from 9th to eleventh within the Western Conference, 1 percentage point behind the Suns. Utah ( 36 – 34 ), however, are only 2 matchups behind the Grizzlies. They will attempt to pare that disadvantage by winning by preventing a 3rd consecutive defeat at the FedExForum, which would equal their lengthiest losing

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With the worst record in their division the Houston Rockets will be missing the playoffs this year. This is a team that is dire need of a total overhaul is they wish to compete, much less make the playoffs. Yao Ming have become the Bob Sander of the NBA, he has great skills, but he is injured far too often to make a real impact.

The Rockets don’t have trouble putting points on the board, they get great production from every member of the team, however the Rockets simply do not know how to play defense. They can not hold a lead, and that is the biggest factor that is holding the team back right now.

The first priority for Houston should be finding a replacement for Yao Ming. Once he has completed rehab on his strained tendon, the Rockets should still be able to shop him around and get some kind of value for him. While injuries have hampered him, most teams will still remember that he has an elite skill set which can boost any teams roster, provided he can stay healthy. The Rockets own a few picks in the first round of the next draft, which should

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The Detroit Pistons have a lot of rebuilding to do. They have a lot of turmoil right now throughout that organization. They will not be making the playoffs. A person who should be an on the floor leader and veteran like Richard Hamilton has been most vocal about his displeasure with the current structure of the Detroit Pistons organization. Richard Hamilton should have demanded a trade if he was going to take the time to belittle the coaching staff as much as he has.

They actually have a lot of talent on the Pistons roster. Even a young guy like Austin Daye out of Gonzaga can be a serious big man in the NBA in most situations. You do also want to make a note of the high energy nature of the play of Jason Maxiel. Maxiel is an extremely talented and capable big man, but it is disappointing that a guy like this can not participate on a playoff team.

Ben Gordon and Charlie Vilaneuva are two very talented players who have big contract guys, but they also need the right guy to be there

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It’s been almost impossible to avoid the hype surrounding Carmelo, the Denver nuggets in what could possibly happen with the trade before the trade deadline that is rapidly approaching. One part of the proposed deals that I find interesting is Chauncey Billups. Billups has expressed that he would like to remain in Denver, since that is wary grew up playing his high school, his college basketball and still has all of his immediate family surrounding him as he plays in the NBA as a pro in Denver.

Given that he would like to stay, he is also expressed an interest in participating in the front office of the Denver nuggets when he eventually retires in a few years. Given this, he has shown flexibility that will benefit the Read the rest of this entry »

Chris Bosh nodded back and forth, unsure how the Heat just continue to keep on winning on the road. This occasion it had been because Bosh brought it during a large way late, just like somebody always has whenever the sizzling Heat required it within their twelve game road winning streak. Leading the Heat during a 101 – 95 extra time win against the Bucks on Friday, Bosh got sixteen points & twelve boards.

The Heat have picked up a victory 8 consecutive & 20 of their previous twenty-one following a 9 – 8 beginning, however this has been by far 1 of the wins with the most character Miami have played as they come closer to the 1971 – 1972 Lakers’ record run of sixteen straight road wins. they’d tie the record if Read the rest of this entry »

Michael Beasley was thrilled with his game-winning basket. He was even more thrilled with his game-saving defending. Beasley threw in a running layup having 5.9 seconds remaining to provide the Timberwolves a 98 – 97 win against the Cavs on Sunday evening, breaking the T’Wolves’ losing skid at 7.

While pleased with the bucket, he had been more interested in speaking about what happened a few seconds after when he compelled Antawn Jamison into an bad ten footer that bounced off the basket 2 times and dropped off. Jamison, who had been leading the Cavaliers with twenty-four points, felt he was fouled & stated Beasley informed him later the play that he had fouled him. Jamison delivered the Cavs a 97 – 96 edge with 10.6 seconds remaining. After the Timberwolves used a time-out, Beasley, a lefty shooter, had the Read the rest of this entry »

The Golden State Warriors, idle since Tuesday, go into the Northwest on Saturday night to take on the Portland Trailblazers in a 7PM (PST) game at the Rose Garden.

The Warriors (9-16) defeated Minnesota in its’ last game 108-99, behind Monta Ellis‘ 34 points. The win snapped a seven game losing streak for Golden State, 10 games back in the Western Conference’s Pacific Division. Reggie Williams, a graduate of the NBA’s Development League, had 22 of his 26 points in the second half for the Warriors, who were missing point guard Stephen Curry for the third straight game with an ankle injury. Dorell Wright and David Lee also finished in double figures for Golden State, Wright with 12 and Lee with 10.

Lee also grabbed 11 rebounds. Andris Biedrins collected 12 boards in the victory. Golden State shot the ball exceptionally well from all over, hitting 50.6% from the floor and hitting 11 of 22 three-pointers on the night.

Portland (12-14), and six games back in the Northwest Division, also defeated Minnesota in it’s most recent game, 107-102 at home. Portland’s LaMarcus Aldridge, playing the best ball of his career during the past few weeks, tied his career-best 36 points along with 10 rebounds. The win was the Blazers 13th consecutive win over Minnesota.

Rudy Fernandez had a career-high 26 for Portland and Wes Matthews chipped in with 21 as the Blazers snapped a three-game slide. Portland won despite being outrebounded 49-37. Matthews Read the rest of this entry »

Tonight’s Opponent:
Completing their 5th back to back of the year, Indiana visit Philips Arena to play the Hawks Saturday, December 11th Atlanta beat the Pacers at Conseco Fieldhouse, November 16th directed by Josh Smith’s twenty-five points . That victory had been the Hawks’ 7th striaght within the series, & their 3rd striaght at the Fieldhouse .

Having picked up these 7 in a straight, Atlanta have increased their edge within the all time series against Indiana to 86 – 73 . going into their matchup at Philips Arena Saturday, Indiana haven’t picked up a matchup in Philips Arena since December 2006, dropping 6 997 straight . Overall, the Pacers have picked up a victory on the Hawks’ home court twenty-five times in 78 appearances . before Read the rest of this entry »