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Examining early playoff trends
Here's what the next two months of basketball may be like (PER Diem: April 22, 2011)
Updated: April 22, 2011, 12:29 PM ET
By John Hollinger | ESPN.com
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Draft Order: 1. Cavs 2. Magic 3. Wizards 4. Bobcats 5. Suns 6. Pelicans 7. Kings 8. Pistons 9. Wolves 10. Blazers 11. Sixers 12. Thunder
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RT @WindhorstESPN With cap space, 2 first round picks & interest in improving fast, the Cavs will investigate trade options with No. 1 pick
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Spurs build a 15-7 lead and Memphis calls timeout. Spurs haven't attempted a 3, but have 10 points in the paint.
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First timeout in San Antonio and the Spurs lead 11-5. Memphis has four turnovers in the first six minutes and change.
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Did Duncan just dribble between his legs? What a showoff.
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One dark horse for No. 1 pick? Georgetown's Otto Porter. Cavs love him. Perfect fit. Helps right away.
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Is @kingwasabi_: really Jameer Nelson? RT @kingwasabi_: why would Orlando take a point guard?
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And … a few teams, including the Cavs, may not mind Noel not playing next year. Want a shot at Andrew Wiggins & loaded 2014 lottery
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Obviously Noel has torn ACL so concerns are there. How is the rehab going? What's recovery time? Any long-term impact? Those are the ?s
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Cavs taking Noel No. 1 obviously contingent on him passing physical. NBA docs took a look this weekend. If there are concerns, he'll slide
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Mock Draft 3.0 coming. Sneak peak at Top 5. 1. Cavs - Noel 2. Magic - Burke 3. Wizards - Porter 4. Bobcats - McLemore 5. Suns - Oladipo
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With cap space, 2 first round picks & interest in improving fast, the Cavs will investigate trade options with No. 1 pick
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Cavs have been lucky enough to get No. 1 pick 3 times in 11 years. Flip side: Cavs have been bad enough to get No. 1 pick 3x in 11 years
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