Mark Hawkins
Mark Hawkins is a freelance sportswriter. He has a passion for basketball and is a lifelong fan of the game. Mark specializes in the NBA, and his articles explore season predictions, the history of the league as well as other NBA topics.
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Orlando Magic 2012-2013 Game-by-Game Predictions: One NBA Fan's OutlookThe Orlando Magic will begin the post-Dwight Howard era with a dearth of talent. The first year of Orlando’s rebuilding project will prove to be a long and difficult one for the Magic and their fans.Also published on:
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2012 NBA Finals: Miami Heat at Oklahoma City Thunder Game 2 – Fan's PreviewThe Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the 2012 NBA Finals to remain undefeated at home in the playoffs. If the Heat want to earn a 1-1 split, they will have to make some changes and play much more aggressively in Game 2.Also published on:
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2012 NBA Playoffs: Boston Celtics at Miami Heat Eastern Conference Finals Game 7 Fan's PreviewThe Miami Heat will host the Boston Celtics in an Eastern Conference champion-deciding Game 7. Will, determination, focus and energy will determine which of these two teams will face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2012 NBA Finals.Also published on:
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2012 NBA Playoffs: Oklahoma City Thunder Vs. Los Angeles Lakers Western Conference Semifinals Matchup Fan's ViewThe Western Conference semifinals matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers will be interesting and dramatic. Almost anything is possible in this series and it will be interesting to watch how the drama unfolds.Also published on:
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2012 NBA Playoffs: Oklahoma City Thunder Vs. Dallas Mavericks Fan's PreviewLast year’s Western Conference finalists will meet in the first round of the 2012 NBA Playoffs. The Oklahoma City Thunder will try to exact revenge on the Dallas Mavericks for eliminating them from last season’s playoffs 4-1 in the conference finals.Also published on:
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NBA Game of the Week Denver Nuggets at Portland Trail Blazers: Fan's TakeThe NBA Game of the Week for the week of January 30-February 4 is a Northwest Division matchup between the Denver Nuggets and Portland Trail Blazers. The Northwest has four teams in the top eight of the West and so far is the toughest division in the NBA.Also published on:
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First Quarter NBA Power Rankings: One Fan's OpinionThe Oklahoma City Thunder sit atop the NBA Power Rankings with one quarter of the NBA season in the books. Sitting at the bottom of the rankings are the three-win Charlotte Bobcats.Also published on:
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NBA Game of the Week Chicago Bulls at Miami Heat: Fan's TakeThe NBA Game of the Week for the week of January 23-January 29 is a rematch of the 2011 Eastern Conference Finals and features the Chicago Bulls, who allow the fewest points per game, and Miami Heat, who score the most points per game this season.Also published on:
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NBA Game of the Week Dallas Mavericks at Los Angeles Lakers: Fan's TakeThe NBA Game of the Week for the week of January 16-January 22 is a rematch of a second-round matchup of the 2011 Western Conference Playoffs. On Monday, January 16, the defending NBA Champion Dallas Mavericks will visit the Los Angeles Lakers.Also published on:
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2012 Martin Luther King Day NBA ScheduleOn January 16, the NBA will celebrate the 26th anniversary of the Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday with a slate of 11 games. Throughout the day, the NBA will showcase games in 11 different NBA cities in practically every region of the country.Also published on:
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NBA Game of the Week Los Angeles Lakers at Los Angeles Clippers: Fan's TakeIn the NBA Game of the Week for the week of January 9-January 15, the Los Angeles Lakers will "visit" the Staples Center to take on Chris Paul and the Los Angeles Clippers in the so-called "Battle for Los Angeles."Also published on:
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NBA Game of the Week Chicago Bulls at Orlando Magic: Fan's TakeThe NBA Game of the Week for the week of January 2-January 8 features the top two vote-getters for the 2011 MVP Award. On Friday, January 6, Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic will have to find a way to corral Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls.Also published on:
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NBA Game of the Week Dallas Mavericks at Oklahoma City Thunder: Fan's TakeThe NBA Game of the Week for the week of December 26-January 1 is a rematch of the 2011 Western Conference Finals. On Thursday, December 29, the Oklahoma City Thunder will host the defending NBA Champion Dallas Mavericks.Also published on:
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NBA Game of the Week Boston Celtics at New York Knicks: Fan's OutlookThe Game of the Week for the week of December 19-December 25 features two Atlantic Division foes. The Boston Celtics have built their culture around defense since 2007 and the New York Knicks are trying to find a defensive identity of their own.Also published on:
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2011 NBA Christmas Day Schedule: Fan's OutlookOn Christmas Day, the NBA, ABC, ESPN and TNT will give NBA fans 13 hours of holiday gift giving. The five-game Christmas Day schedule features a rematch of the 2011 NBA Finals and showcases the top seven vote-getters for the 2011 MVP Award.Also published on:
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NBPA Disbands and NBA Lockout Moves to the Courts: Fan's TakeAfter more than two years of talks, the NBA and NBPA have been unable to come to an agreement. Now the NBA lockout his heading to the courts and, as a result, both the owners and players face a world of uncertainty.Also published on:
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NBA Lockout Ball is Now in the Players' Hands: Fan's TakeThe NBA submitted an offer to the NBPA that, if accepted, will make a 72-game season possible. If the union accepts the deal, NBA basketball can begin as early as December 15. NBA fans everywhere are hoping and wishing for NBA basketball to return.Also published on:
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Top five three-point shot makers in NBA playoff historyThe three-point shot can be a deadly weapon and in the playoffs, it can actually decide a series. The top-five three point shot makers in NBA playoff history have made 1,356 threes and have helped their teams to 14 NBA Championships.Also published on: -
Phoenix Suns 2010-2011 game-by-game predictionsThe Phoenix Suns acquired versatile players who fit their up-tempo offense to replace Amar'e Stoudemire. Josh Childress, Hedo Turkoglu and Hakim Warrick will fill the void left by Stoudemire's departure to keep Phoenix relevant in the Western Conference.Also published on:
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2010-2011 NBA Schedule Lakers and Celtics Host Opening NightThe NBA unveiled a snippet of the 2010-2011 NBA schedule during NBA TV's "NBA Schedule Selection Special." The Boston Celtics will host the Miami Heat All-Star trio of Chris Bosh, LeBron James, and Dwyane Wade to tip-off the 2010-2011 NBA Schedule.Also published on:
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Top Five Scorers in NBA HistoryScorers amaze us with their ability to find a way (anyway) to score the basketball. We are captivated by their rim-rattling dunks, acrobatic layups, and long-distance threes. This article profiles the all-time leading scorers in NBA history.Also published on: