Nba Finals Blog Posts
Grizzlies’ Legitimacy No Longer in Question

Aside from the Miami Heat, the Memphis Grizzlies are the hottest team in the NBA Playoffs. On Wednesday night, Memphis held off a rally from top-seeded Oklahoma City to down the Thunder 88-84 and take the series in five games and book the franchise...
by Outside the Redzone on May 17, 2013
The 10 Most Heartbreaking Playoff Losses in Magic History

While the Orlando Magic were in no way close to making the playoffs this season, Orlando does have a long playoff history. The Magic have two NBA Finals appearances and some very good playoff memories. But for all the good, there are just as many if...
by Outside the Redzone on Apr 23, 2013
NBA Playoff Roundup (April 21st)

The NBA Playoffs resumed on Sunday with the other four series getting underway. The playoffs will resume on Monday with a pair of games. Eastern Conference Quarterfinals – Game 1 (6) Atlanta Hawks 90, Indiana Pacers 107 Six Pacers scored in dou...
by Outside the Redzone on Apr 22, 2013
NBA Playoff Rundown (April 21st)

The NBA Playoffs resumed on Sunday with the other four series getting underway. The playoffs will resume on Monday with a pair of games. Eastern Conference Quarterfinals – Game 1 (6) Atlanta Hawks 90, Indiana Pacers 107 Six Pacers scored in dou...
by Outside the Redzone on Apr 22, 2013
Size is Heat’s Biggest Issue in East

Prior to Wednesday night’s 101-97 loss to the Chicago Bulls, the last time that the Miami Heat had lost was February 1st. At that time, the New York Giants were still reigning Super Bowl champions, the pope’s name was Benedict and Josh Sm...
by Outside the Redzone on Mar 30, 2013
The Black Mamba vs. King James

The question: Is LeBron better or has Kobe been raging on for a while now? These two heavyweights of the sport are a frequent subject of analysis by several critics and sports pundits, thanks to their jaw dropping skills on the wooden court and athle...
by Outside the Redzone on Feb 26, 2013
Magic Remain a Mystery

As the Orlando Magic head into their Sunday night match-up with the Dallas Mavericks, few can know what to expect. Orlando is in the midst of losing 12 of its last 14 games, but have been competitive against the league’s best and uncharacterist...
by Outside the Redzone on Jan 20, 2013
Magic Set at Center Moving Forward

When the Orlando Magic sent superstar center Dwight Howard away in the offseason, there was much uncertainty about the future of the franchise. There still is as the bulk of what the Magic acquired will come in the form of draft picks. But as Orlando...
by Outside the Redzone on Jan 14, 2013
Nelson’s Longevity Now Shown in Numbers

Following Wednesday’s 108-105 loss to the Denver Nuggets, the Orlando Magic have now lost 10 straight basketball games. The Magic continue to compete yet have seemed to come away with one disheartening loss after another of late. But one bright...
by Outside the Redzone on Jan 12, 2013
NBA Pick of the Day: San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder

Free NBA Pick: San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder Monday, December 17th, 2012 from GameDayInsiders.com @TJBets There is a brewing rivalry between two of the current top teams in the West and in the NBA, as the San Antonio Spurs (19-6) wage an...
by Outside the Redzone on Dec 17, 2012
James Named Sports Illustrated’s 2012 Sportsman of the Year

On December 3rd, Sports Illustrated named Miami Heat forward LeBron James its 2012 Sportsman of the Year. LeBron James has celebrated quite a bit lately, winning his third NBA league MVP award, his first NBA Championship, a Finals MVP, and an Olympic...
by Outside the Redzone on Dec 8, 2012
Grizzlies, Knicks Early Surprises for 2012-13 Season

Coming into the 2012-2013 NBA season, top teams over the past few years looked to dominate the league once again. The Los Angeles Lakers upgraded with additions of Steve Nash and Dwight Howard while the Miami Heat and Oklahoma City Thunder each looke...
by Outside the Redzone on Nov 21, 2012
Howard’s Legacy in Orlando

Now that the smoke has finally cleared and the move has been made, reality has set in and Dwight Howard has become the second superstar center in the relatively short history of the Orlando Magic to become a Los Angeles Laker. Howard is arguably the...
by Outside the Redzone on Aug 18, 2012
Will we finally get a Kobe versus LeBron Finals matchup?

Back in the 2008-2009 season, Nike unleashed a brilliant marketing campaign using puppets to represent the Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant and Cleveland Cavaliers’ star forward LeBron James. Bryant and James were the two most dominant and most po...
by The Sport Mentalist 2 on Aug 13, 2012
The 10 Worst Moments in Orlando Magic History

The Orlando Magic have now been playing basketball for 22 years. The team has some proud moments; after all, they won the Eastern Conference twice and reached the playoffs 14 times. They’ve had scoring champions, 6th Man of the Year Award winne...
by Outside the Redzone on Jul 16, 2012
Magic in Obvious Rebuilding Mode

The headline of the offseason for the Orlando Magic unfortunately once again, is where will center Dwight Howard will end up? With Howard’s gripes and groans about playing in Brooklyn, few have noticed much else regarding the Magic. But as for...
by Outside the Redzone on Jul 11, 2012
3 Needs for Magic in NBA Draft

Three Needs that the Orlando Magic Should Look to Address in Thursday Night’s NBA Draft The Orlando Magic are coming off of their sixth straight playoff appearance, but with an aging team and a second straight first round exit, the 2012 NBA Dra...
by Outside the Redzone on Jun 27, 2012
VINDICATED: Lebron James Edition

After two years of scrutiny, it looks like LeBron James was rightBy: Aaron Katzker“This fall, I’m gonna take my talents to South Beach, and join the Miami Heat.” With that, the nation turned on LeBron James, turning the two-time MVP into a vill...
by YourSportsCheckup on Jun 26, 2012
Through the Beer(man’s) Goggles: May 29th

Good afternoon sports fans! Today I wanted to go a little different with my column. Usually I will talk a bit about what happened in sports and maybe a bit about the games that I had the pleasure of working. Well, that being said, sure some of that w...
by Outside the Redzone on May 29, 2012
Heat Roll Past Celtics in Game 1

MIAMI – The Eastern Conference Finals got underway on Monday night with the Miami Heat besting the Boston Celtics 93-79 to take a 1-0 series lead. LeBron James scored 32 points and grabbed 13 rebounds while Dwyane Wade chipped in with 22 points...
by Outside the Redzone on May 28, 2012
