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just because the Cavs beat the Lakers one day doesn't prove anything. A lot of good teams have there off nights.

The Cavs rely on Lebron a lot, where as Boston has Garnett, Allen, Pierce the big 3 which are not past there prime.

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L.A. Clippers announcer pleads not guilty to theft charge


SANTA ANA - Los Angeles Clippers announcer Mike Smith pleaded not guilty on Thursday to charges of stealing $735,000 from a longtime friend in a failed development deal.
Smith, 44, and his business partner, Bruce Howard Furst, 57, of Laguna Hills, were charged Dec. 21 with felony grand theft and face up to five years in prison if convicted, according to the prosecution.

They face sentencing enhancements and allegations of a loss of more than $100,000 and property damage of more than $200,000, said Deputy District Attorney George McFetridge.

Orange County Superior Court Erick L. Larsh set bail at $25,000 and agreed to let Smith travel with the Clippers out of state, ruling that he's not a flight risk, the prosecutor said.

"There's always a concern about celebrity justice," McFetridge said. "But this gives him an opportunity to keep earning money in the hopes he can ultimately make restitution to the victim."

Smith is due back in court on Feb. 5 for a hearing that will feature his friend testifying about the failed business deal. McFetridge said he wants the testimony on the record in case the man, who has an inoperable brain tumor, dies or is incapacitated before the defendants' trial.

Furst, who pleaded not guilty on Monday, is due back on court on Feb. 3. His bail was also set at $25,000.

The charges stem from a development deal in Dana Point. Smith is accused of "repeatedly soliciting" his friend, a retired school teacher, to put up his Dana Point home as



collateral for a $735,000 loan so Smith and Furst could develop the property, said district attorney's spokeswoman Farrah Emami.
Smith and Furst are accused of assuring the victim that he would be the sole recipient of a promissory note; that the loan was safe and guaranteed; that it would be repaid within two months; and that Smith and Furst would sell their own homes before letting their investor lose his, Emami said.

The housing market collapsed, though, and Smith and Furst could not immediately pay back the loan, said Smith's attorney, Dyke Huish.

The victim may lose his home because Smith and Furst have failed to honor an agreement to pay a monthly $7,200 mortgage, Emami said. An escrow account was established for six months to pay the monthly mortgage, but no payments were made after October 2008, she said.

Huish lashed out at prosecutors, insisting that Smith and Furst are trying to pay back the loan.

"They've been trying to work to pay this guy back for the past year," Huish said. "I don't know when the D.A. decided to open debtors' prison, but obviously they've decided to do it again."

Huish said he believes the victim went to prosecutors last July because he was worried Smith and Hurst would declare bankruptcy and he would not get his money back.

Smith "borrowed money and he's trying to pay it back. He's just not done and we're working on it," Huish said. "We cannot wait for our day in court on this."

Huish said the property was once considered lucrative, affording "some of the last blue-water views in Orange County." But just as work on building homes and commercial property on the lots was about to start, the housing market collapsed in August 2008, the attorney said.

Smith and the alleged victim surf and golf together and have known each other for about 10 years, Huish said.

The men are still on speaking terms, McFetridge said.

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NBA player's embarrassing mistake




After all, Tyreke Evans has enjoyed a heck of a rookie year. He's averaging over 20 points per game, hitting from all over the court, and it was his clutch jumper that eventually won the game for his Sacramento Kings on Saturday night.

But, still, you have to make sure the hot-shot guard's shots go in the hoop, instead of just brushing against the net, before taking the ball out of bounds.



Now, the Kings broadcasters even mentioned Denver's inability to stop Evans before he launched the shot, but if septuagenarian color man Jerry Reynolds can see that the shot is a "heat check" even before it falls short, what excuse does J.R. have?

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The first meeting of the Spurs & Lakers is tonight
5:30 on KCAL

Go Spurs Go.

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The Spurs had a comfortable lead.
Lakers cut it down to 5, but the Spurs won by 20 at the end.

Spurs lead the series 1-0

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The Memphis Grizzlies, a suprising team in the NBA have beaten several teams that have the ability to becoming the NBA champions.

They have beat the:
Spurs Suns & Cavs

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According to NBA announcers, Iverson & McGrady should not be in the All Star game this year.

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NBA All Star's

WEST
Carmelo Anthony
Tim Duncan
Kobe Bryant
Steve Nash
Amar'e Stoudemire
Pau Gasol
Kevin Durant
Dirk Nowitzki
Zach Randolph
Chris Paul
Brandon Roy
Deron Williams



EAST
LeBron James
Kevin Garnett
Dwayne Wade
Allen Iverson
Dwight Howard
Al Horford
Chris Bosh
Paul Pierce
Gerald Wallace
Joe Johnson
Rajon Rondo
Derrick Rose

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Lebron James will win the MVP. Kobe did well to make it easy for Bron.
Kobe's low assist numbers, and alot of shots.. show alot of selfishness..

Anyway, Boston are really struggling now. If they dont win this year, or reach at least the final.. they will blow up their team next year. its very old team, and one not going anywhere.

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According to NBA announcers, Iverson & McGrady should not be in the All Star game this year.

The NBA announcers should shut up. Its a fans choice..
The players with most fanbases meet up. What every fans dream..
This is what the game is for...