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Sunday, October 25 More Features ESPN.com Whitlock: Salt N Peppa John Stockton and Karl Malone didn't win a title, but their story should be celebrated. Stein: Dallas' fission impossible The Mavericks have found something worse than blowing a 30-point lead to the Lakers. Dan Patrick: NBA playoffs' defining moment To me, Portland coach Maurice Cheeks' singing assist is the defining moment of the playoffs. Stein: New leading little big men Point guards can't be typecasted for supporting roles, not with these performances so far. Howard-Cooper: Finally tuning out? The Jazz's era of John Stockton, Karl Malone and Jerry Sloan sounds like it's about to end. Dr. Jack's Prescription: Minnesota Timberwolves The Wolves must force L.A. into rushing its shots, but take their own sweet time on offense. Bembry: Lynch shoots 3s as he pleases George Lynch asked permission to shoot 3s. Luckily for the Hornets, Paul Silas said yes. Wojnarowski: The forgotten Net Dikembe Mutombo is no longer the center of the Nets' attention. In fact, he's not even playing. Stein: Playoffs' 10 most painful injuries Of the playoffs' biggest injuries, Scottie Pippen's knee problems have hurt Portland the most. Palmer: Spotlight falls on George With Rick Fox out for the rest of the playoffs, it's time for Devean George to step forward. Morning Shootaround: The Nets' barometer As long as Kerry Kittles makes his shots, the Nets have a chance to win in the playoffs. ESPN Deportes.com: Carlos Morales In Spanish, the ex-Team Puerto Rico coach explains why the Wolves are giving L.A. problems. Slams and Dunks: Over/under on Celtics, Pacers In overestimating the Pacers' resiliency, the Celtics' resolve was severely underestimated. Stein: KG's questionable call By opening his big mouth, the Big Ticket may have punched his pass to the second round prematurely. Rosen: Playoff scouting report Charley Rosen breaks down what the Lakers and Wolves are thinking and working on. Palmer: L.A. not paying attention to detail Not doing the little things against Minnesota has suddenly become a big deal for the Lakers. Bembry: Magic more than just T-Mac Tracy McGrady's supporting cast has proved that Orlando isn't just a one-man show. Bembry: Kukoc's old stomping grounds Milwaukee's Toni Kukoc is feeling right at home playing his first playoffs in three years. Stein: No longer a lone Wolf Little did we know but the Timberwolves may have enough talent around KG to beat L.A. Wiley: Big ticket item After watching the power that is Kevin Garnett, the Wolves may have a shot at winning it all. Rosen: What's the answer? You can't stop Allen Iverson, but here are some suggestions on how to slow him down. Bucher: The reappraisal of Penny The value of an aging Penny Hardaway can be measured in his basketball smarts not his stats. Bembry: Hornets in a world of hurt Why does Paul Silas have such a pained look? Because his two best players are injured. Aldridge: Journey of the Three Js Jason Kidd, Jamal Mashburn and Jim Jackson are back together again ... in the playoffs. Stein: Mavericks' escape from reality Home wins over Portland have taken the Mavericks' minds off Don Nelson's iffy status. May: Celtics, Pacers player hatin' Bad blood is flowing between Boston and Indy, and surprisingly, Ron Artest didn't even start it. Morning Shootaround: No doubting Thomas Tim Thomas unleashed his offensive talents on the Nets to escape George Karl's doghouse. Stein: Wolves' surprise party No one expected the Timberwolves to even their series with L.A., most of all the Lakers. Wojnarowski: Was Kidd trade worth it? The Nets' championship banners prove that trading for Jason Kidd was worthwhile. The Sports Guy: NBA Survivor The Sports Guy makes his playoff picks and predicts royal treatment in Sacramento. Stein: Boy Kings grow up The Kings are showing signs of maturity so far, calling their own shots for a change. Palmer: Wally's not-so-wonderful world The defensive burden of guarding Kobe Bryant is taking a toll on Wally Szczerbiak's offense. Morning Shootaround: Playoffs' best air show Payton vs. Kidd? Keep an eye on the flights of Desmond Mason and Richard Jefferson. ESPN Deportes.com: Carlos Morales In Spanish, the ex-Team Puerto Rico coach looks at how close the 1 vs. 8 matchups really are. Bembry: The new and improved Iverson Don't let the double-nickel against the Hornets fool you. Allen Iverson is a team player now. Stein: Milwaukee's missing Glove The Bucks could've used Gary Payton, but the real GP was nowhere to be found in Game 1. Morning Shootaround: Indiana's mystery men No one knows what to expect from the Pacers. Not even their head coach Isiah Thomas. Stein: In a (reconstruction) zone How do you build a better team and still contend for a title? Ask the Spurs and Pistons. Stein: L.A.'s lost highway After taking shortcuts, the Lakers took the long way to the playoffs, some believe, on purpose. ESPN.com's NBA playoff predictions Our NBA experts expect the West to show how an NBA title is won, including the Spurs. Spears: Role players starring for L.A. The Lakers' extras answered this year's casting call just in time to support Shaq and Kobe. Fred's Points: Viewers guide to the first round You should look out for first-round upsets in the East and great matchups in the West. Shanoff: What's hot, what's not for NBA playoffs With the seeds finally set, Dan Shanoff tells us what's hot and what's not in the NBA playoffs. Stein: Lakers' psych jobs The Spurs, Kings, Mavs and Blazers could share their mental anguish over L.A. in therapy. SportsNation: Playoff winners Who's going to escape with the West title? Who'll win the East? And who'll win it all? SportsNation: Who's moving on? Which teams will advance to the second round? Vote for your first-round winners. Howard-Cooper: Holding the upper hand on L.A. The Spurs, Kings and Mavericks have an edge on the Lakers and it's not just homecourt. Dr. Jack: West's first-round breakdowns The Spurs, Kings Mavericks and Lakers should advance to the second round in the West. Dr. Jack: East's first-round breakdowns The East's top seeds -- Pistons, Nets, Pacers and 76ers -- should all move on to the second round. The Sports Guy: The Odd Couple The one thing Kobe and Shaq have taught us this season is that one of them has to go. Stein: Call them W-NBA playoffs The Western Conference is so dominant, it should be included in the NBA playoffs' logo. SportsNation: Playoff losers Which team, head coach and player are you rooting against the most in the NBA playoffs? Smith: The NBA's best team The Kings are clearly better than everyone else. But can they finally prove it in the playoffs? May: Bullish on the pushover East How weak is the East? So weak that the fast-finishing Bulls looked more Finals worthy. Rosen: Second season, real season Charley Rosen is ready for the playoffs where everyone puts their reps and bodies on the line. |
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