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Peri Witny asked:


I did enjoy when the Utah duo of Stockton to Malone perfected the pick and role play under coach Jerry Sloane and when Larry Bird was “The Man” of the Boston Celtics. And who can forget the hardcourt duel between Boston and Los Angeles, of Bird and Magic Johnson, of Robert Parish and Kareem Abdul Jabbar?

Being someone who once played the sport, I was amazed by both of these teams, the skills of their players, the tactics employed by their coaches and the way they played the game with so much determination and basketball savvy. Such qualities have made both teams the most successful teams in the NBA when it came to the number of championships they have won. The Lakers have 14 with the last one during the last year of the Kobe Bryant-Shaquille O’Neal partnership in th 2001-2002 season while the Celtics won it last year after a drought of 22 years. And being a Celtics fan, that was just a sweet, sweet triumph to savor.
The triumvirate of Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett have showed that superstars can set aside their huge egos, get along rather well, and work for the common goal of the team, that of winning the championship. They have proven their critics wrong, and the big three want more, a lot more. And the man reponsible for bringing them in? Coach Doc Rivers should be credited for having the vision to pull this feat off.

During the start of this season, expectations have been high. Now that they have tasted how it felt to win a championship the next item in their agenda is to successfully defend their title. They started impressively, having accumulated a record of 8-2 during their first 10 games of the season with their last loss coming at the hands of the Denver Nuggets. Then they went on a franchise record 19 game winning streak which ended during Christmas Day when Bryant and the Lakers finally playing well to gain a great basketball result. Boston still owned the best win-loss record in the league with 27-3.

That suddenly changed as the next game, they were beaten by a struggling Golden State Warriors team. It was the first time that Boston suffered back-to-back defeats in the season.  It didn’t end there though. The team suddenly found themselves unable to get a win as they suffered defeats from low ranked teams like the New York Knicks and Charlotte Bobcats, aside from the losses against possible title contenders like the Portland Trailblazers, Houston Rockets and Cleveland Cavaliers. Now their record is at 31-9 through 40 NBA games.

I cannot believe the misfortune that the team is into lately. Gone is the stingy Boston defense that limits its opponents ability to score. Gone is the Celtic pride that Garnett used to have when the team had its winning streak of 19 games. They seem to be like an average team playing an average game. And I do hope that Rivers can solve the mystery and fast. The season is now on its middle part, when teams grind out wins and team standings are starting to shape up in order to determine which team shall go to the playoffs. And if the Celtics really want to defend their crown and win the title, they better show it on the basketball court day in, day out and not just by plain lip service.

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Al Terry asked:


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Philips Arena

Atlanta Hawks are based in Atlanta Georgia. And since 1999 they have been playing their home games at the Philips Arena. Philips Arena is an indoor arena. It cost $213.5 million to construct this arena, and it seats 18,729 for the basketball games.

The Birth Of A Great Franchise

The franchise was born in 1946. Presently the Hawks play in the Eastern Conference. The team played their best in the late 1950s and early 1960s. During that time they were known as the St. Louis Hawks. At that point they managed to reach the NBA Finals four times. Bob Pettit, Cliff Hagan, Ed Macauley and Lenny Wilkens were the top players for the team. They ensured that Hawks basketball tickets Atlanta Georgia were always in demand.

Even though the Hawks have only won one NBA Championship and that too way back in 1958, they have produced some of the greatest players and coaches in basketball history. Dominique Wilkins, who is also known as “The Human Highlight Film”, turned out to be the franchise’s all time leading scorer. In 1993, the team was coached by Lenny Wilkens, known as one of the best coaches in NBA history.

In 1999, when the Hawks moved to the new Philips Arena, Hawks basketball tickets Atlanta Georgia were sold out. Terry Slots became the new Hawks coach in 2002. However, the Hawks still struggled in the Eastern Conference. In fact, last season was the worst for the Hawks, as they finished last in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference.

Atlanta Hawks, which is one of the youngest teams in the NBA, look to change things around in 2007-2008 season. After all they would not like to disappoint their fans who have already bought their Hawks basketball tickets Atlanta Georgia.

There are reasons for the fans and the team to be optimistic about 2007-2008. For one they have a great roster. Joe Johnson, Josh Smith, Josh Childress and Marvin Williams are part of this roster. However, they also need the support of their fans. They need to be out their cheering their team playing against Denver Nuggets, Portland Trail Blazers, New Jersey Nets, Philadelphia 76ers, and Los Angeles Lakers.

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There is nothing like catching the action live and that is why there is always a huge demand for Hawk tickets no matter where they are playing. Fans can get their tickets online from an authorized ticket broker. This is a very convenient and easy method of getting premium tickets to watch your favorite team. Not only do they have a great selection but they also offer great customer service. The tickets are delivered to your doorstep within 6 to 24 hours.

So now, you do not have an excuse for not having Hawks basketball tickets Atlanta Georgia. The team needs you and you need the team.



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