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NBA Playoffs 2011: Knicks, Nuggets Lower Seeds With Best Chances Of Winning First-Round Series

With one week to go until the NBA Playoffs, we already know the eight teams that will be the lower seeds when action begins. Which one has the best chance to upset a top seed?

Dwight Howard, Dirk Nowitzki Deserve More Attention In NBA MVP Race

The MVP race has been dominated by Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose, but as good as he's been this year, Dwight Howard and Dirk Nowitzki have both been more deserving.
LOS ANGELES CA - JANUARY 12:  Blake Griffin #32 of the Los Angeles Clippers and LeBron James #6 of  the Miami Heat wait at during a free throw during the first half at the Staples Center on January 12 2011 in Los Angeles California.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that by downloading and or using this photograph User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Blake Griffin Overtakes LeBron James Atop 2011 NBA Player Watchability Rankings

The NBA is a league of personalities and individuals, but who are the most entertaining players to watch? Blake Griffin edges out LeBron James for the top spot, but who else makes up the top 20?

San Antonio Spurs' NBA Championship Hopes Still Rest On Tim Duncan's Shoulders

The San Antonio Spurs have the NBA's best record despite a clear decline in Tim Duncan's production. Once the playoffs roll around, though, Duncan will need to pick it up if the Spurs are to win the NBA title.

Oklahoma City Thunder Not Elite Because Of Jeff Green, Mediocre Defense

The Oklahoma City Thunder remain entertaining, but they aren't good enough right now to challenge for an NBA title and should strongly consider upgrading the roster now rather than waiting.

Chris Paul, New Orleans Hornets Succeeding Thanks To Smart, Overachieving Defense

The New Orleans have used a stifling defense to rise back to the top of the Western Conference. Why is their defense so good? We break it down.

Blake Griffin Is Amazing, But Don't Forget About Eric Gordon

Blake Griffin is getting all the attention for the Los Angeles Clippers' improvement, but don't forget about Eric Gordon, who may be the best young scoring guard in the league.
SAN ANTONIO - APRIL 29:  Forward Caron Butler #4 of the Dallas Mavericks takes a shot against Richard Jefferson #24 of the San Antonio Spurs in Game Six of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2010 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center on April 29, 2010 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Caron Butler's Injury Is Bad News For The Dallas Mavericks

The Mavericks may not have Caron Butler for the rest of the season. How big a loss is it? It could be more significant than you think.
ORLANDO FL - DECEMBER 18:  Orlando Magic General Manager Otis Smith speaks to the media regarding the aquisition of Gilbert Arenas from the Washington Wizards Jason Richardson Hedo Turkoglu and Earl Clark from the Phoenix Suns at Amway Arena on December 18 2010 in Orlando Florida.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that by downloading and or using this Photograph user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

The Orlando Magic Had To Make A Big Trade To Remain NBA Title Contenders

The Orlando Magic made a huge gamble when they acquired Gilbert Arenas, Jason Richardson and Hedo Turkoglu, but to borrow a different poker analogy, they needed to make those moves.
CHARLOTTE NC - DECEMBER 07:  Carmelo Anthony #15 of the Denver Nuggets watches on against the Charlotte Bobcats during their game at Time Warner Cable Arena on December 7 2010 in Charlotte North Carolina.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that by downloading and/or using this Photograph User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Carmelo Anthony And The Knicks: Does New York Even Need Him?

Carmelo Anthony has made it very clear that he wants to play for the New York Knicks, but given the team's style of play, does Anthony even make sense for them?