Last Night’s NBA Playoff’s: Grizzlies vs. Los Angeles Clippers and Lakers vs. Nuggets!


May 3rd, 2012

Last night the Los Angeles Clippers lost against the Memphis Grizzlies in a grueling 105-98 Memphis win. The result of last nights game placed both teams on an even keel in the playoff series; both the Los Angeles Clippers and the Memphis Grizzlies have won one game each! In their first playoff game the Clippers beat the Grizzlies 99-98. It has been a nail-bitingly close experience for Clippers fans. Game three for the Clippers-Memphis NBA Playoffs series will be back in Los Angeles this Saturday, May 5th.

The Clippers kicked off the playoffs in Game 1 with an explosive momentum, shooting nearly 65% of their shots in the first quarter alone. The second game didn’t fare as well for the Clippers, with the absence of Caron Butler due to a broken metacarpal and also losing their home game advantage. But Butler was replaced by Bobby Simmons in Game 2 and there are high hopes for Clippers fans at this Saturday’s game.

The Lakers are faring much better than their fellow Los Angeles Staples Center team; winning both of their NBA Playoff games thus far against the Denver Nuggets! They will lose their home game advantage for their next game as they head to Denver and the Clippers will switch places, heading to Los Angeles.

It is the first time in NBA history that both Los Angeles teams are in the NBA Playoff’s and it seems no matter who your rooting for, Los Angeles basketball fans have just never been so excited. Don’t miss your chance to see either of our NBA teams live at the Los Angeles Staples Center. Whether it’s Clippers Staples Center tickets or Los Angeles Lakers Playoffs Ticets you want, at www.BarrysTickets.com we stock the best inventory available!

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Los Angeles Lakers 2012 Playoffs


March 25th, 2012

As the basketball season winds down, the excitement heats up as another NBA Playoff season kicks off for a battle to win the national championship.

The Los Angeles Lakers may undoubtedly be one of the greatest franchises in the history of professional sports. The Lakers have made an astounding 47 playoff appearances, captured the division title 27 times, made 25 NBA Finals appearances and won the NBA championship 11 times throughout their LA Staples Center history.

The team won its first championship in 1972 thanks to the remarkable play of Wilt Chamberlain, Gail Goodrich and Jerry West. The Lakers would later enjoy their most impressive run during the 1980s, when they ascended to dynasty status by capturing the NBA championship in 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987 and 1988.

After a period of rebuilding, the Lakers would return as a top contender with the pairing of All-Stars Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal to capture five championships in the 2000s. The team capped off their 50th season in Los Angeles with yet another championship win in 2010, laying the groundwork for several more decades of playoff success.

Of course, some of the greatest contributors to the team’s postseason success are the stellar coaches and players who have made their mark in the history of NBA lore. Coaching greats Pat Riley, Bill Sharman and Phil Jackson have led Laker squads to several championship wins, and legends such as Chamberlain, Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar have sported the yellow and purple in many a playoff game.
The 2012 NBA Playoffs are scheduled to start on April 28th, 2012 with the last possible 2012 NBA Finals date scheduled for June 26th, 2012. They seeding rewards the teams that have the best record. There are some caveats; however, as a divisional winner is guaranteed to be seeded no worse than #4. The other tiebreakers that are used to determine the seeding for the 2012 NBA Playoffs.

There were six coaching changes made prior to the start of the 2011-12 NBA season. Of note is the LA Laker’s coach, Phil Jackson, heading into retirement again after failing to make the NBA finals in his final season.
Just like past years, the 2012 NBA Playoffs will feature 8 teams in each conference. Divisional winners earn automatic playoff spots and the five teams with the best records after the division champs earn the right to play in the post season. The teams are seeded based on record and matched up according to seed. For example, the #1 seed in each conference will play the #8 seed from that same conference. Each round of the playoffs consists of a best of 7 series with a total of four rounds in the tournament culminating with the 2012 NBA Championship.

The Los Angeles Lakers are overall favorite to win the 2012 NBA Championship, beside Miami Heat. These two teams are on a collision course towards meeting in the Finals which will definitely not disappoint.

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NFL Strike May be Settled but What About NBA?


August 15th, 2011

A few weeks ago, on July 25th, the NFL players voted to approve a new deal just a few days after the owners approved a tentative new deal, finally putting an end to the four and a half month lock-0ut that had football fans in a panick.  The recent lockout was the longest in league history. 

Well, this is wonderful for our fellow football advocates, but where does that leave the NBA? Traditionally the NBA season begins the last week of October.  But as we barrel towards September and there is no sign of a pre-season in sight fans and especially season ticket holders are getting worried.  Though the lock-out began Friday July 1st, by the second week of the lock-out already 11% of the NBA had lost their jobs.  The impact of the NBA lock-out couldn’t be predicted. 

As things stand now, the NBA lockout is headed for the courts, and we don’t mean basketball courts.  The owners of the NBA went on a strike nearly two weeks ago, filing an unfair labor practice lawsuit against the players in an effort to nip any chance of decertification in the butt.  In spite of the bold move on owners part, many predict this will do nothing but prolong the work stoppage and that this is the NBA league’s attemt at gaining bargaining power by strong-arming the players.  As for now however the Union has not decided to decertify, though fans believe it would be the best move for the players at this point.   The message being sent by the owners is there will be no compromising on a hard salary cap or progress in meeting other union demands.

 It seems inevitable that in spite of the owners aggressive and offensive actions, the NBA would eventually come to an agreement.  But it may take some missed games (or a missed season, heck!) along with some bad publicity to end the lockout.

The NBA lockout brings up an interesting point of view- what about elderly NBA players who couldn’t dream of making what the NBA players of today are asking.  For example, Bob Cousy who is now 83, retired in 1963 as one of the NBA’s highest-paid players; at $35,000 a year!  For NBA stars of the past, some held several jobs to make their bills.  Of course Basketball has since gained much popularity and the days of an average salary of $10,000 a year with no pension plans are far behind us.  Still, some might say that the new NBA model is flawed because the popularity of the NBA has not yet caught up with it’s growth.  In other words, unless your the Los Angeles Lakers, the Los Angeles Clippers, the Boston Celtics, or the New York Knicks, you are going to more likely struggle and meeting the new NBA demands would be impossible from an owners perspective.  The NBA has expanded to so many cities and the success of the majority of them is nowhere near that of Boston, Los Angeles, or New York.

One thing this lockout is proving; the popularity of Basketball has exploded and reached levels that could never have been predicted in 1963.  But it seems we can all agree- let’s get this settled so we can all enjoy the game.

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What Will Happen with the NBA Lockout?


July 15th, 2011

It was recently announced that11% of the NBA jobs were lost in the NBA Lockout.  And it’s only been two weeks since the Lockout was announced.  Owners and Players just can’t seem to reach an agreement and the casualties thus far are staggering.

However, recent news suggests that an attorney for the players, who are all under a gag order, said that the players feel the NBA is whitholding important documents requested by the union.  And this after insistence from the league that they are open with their finances.

Lawrence Katz is the Union’s lead attorney.  The players want three documents that the owners are not delivering.  The documents relate to franchise valuation, sales prospectuses, and finances on related-party entities.

In addition to this lack of delivery by the league, Lawrence Katz also said the union has made repeated requests for other documents relating to finances and that the league has also failed to comply with those requests.

Reps for both are scheduled to meet Friday!  Hopefully in time before more jobs are lost.

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Yao Ming to Retire? Are Rumors True?


July 8th, 2011

Houston Rockets and took the NBA by a storm when he first started out.  In a recent decision, it has been confirmed that Yao Ming has formally announced his plans to retire. 

Yao Mingused to be the Number One pick for the

Though young at just 30 years of age, Yao Ming hasn’t had a good season since 09/09 due to a plaguing foot injury that restricted him to a total of five games in the last two years.

Yao Ming is the NBA’s very first Chinese basketball star.  Much credit is given to Ming for bringing the NBA to the forefront in Asia.  Prior to his injuries, Yao Ming, who is 7 ft. 6″, averaged 19 points a game, 9.2 rebounds, 1.9 blocks and 1.6 assists for his career average.  Three out of eight seasons Yao averaged more than 20 points per game. 

As of June 30, 2011 Yao Ming’s contract with the Rockets expired.  Initially Ming said he wanted to return.   However, citing spending more time with his one year old daughter as a reason, Yao Ming has decided to retire.  Also, Ming claims his foot would need much more treatment in order to continue playing.”I wish she could watch me play and even win a championship as she grows up and not only see through video highlights how her dad played before.

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NBA Rule Changes Over the Years


April 13th, 2011

The NBA as with any professional league goes through changes from one year to another. The reason for most changes is to adapt to how the game is played. The first rule changes didn’t start until 1946-1947 when the NBA decided on eliminating zone defenses. Let’s go down the evaluation of the rest of the NBA’s rules.
In the 1947-48 Campaign players went from 5 fouls to 6 fouls before fouling out and the team size went from 12 to 10.
1951-52
The Lane was changed from six feet to 12 feet wide because of the dominance of the sports first big man George Mikan.
1952-53
Rule changed that if a jump ball is to take place it is between the man who fouled him and the one who is guarding him.
1954-55
24 Second Shot Clock is implemented. Penalty Free Throws added after a sixth foul in the quarter.
1964-65
Wilt Chamberlain the next dominate big man leads to the lane being widened from 12 to 16 feet.
1966-67
Foul limit dropped to five per quarter and only one penalty in the last two minutes. The three second violation in the paint was added.
1972-73
Errors in fourth period or overtime can only be corrected before the period is over. Players no longer are restricted from the lane during free throws. No foul shots except for shooting fouls until the team are in the penalty.
1974-75
Timeouts as time expire will not be granted. Force Out is determined and offensive keeps the ball.
1975-76
Any playing court violation the ball is taken in from the sideline.
1976-77
Any player in a fight is fined $10,000 and is suspended. Force Out rule is eliminated. Possession rules for quarters are made. Loser of tip inbounds from underneath their goal in second and third while winner inbounds in fourth.
1977-78
24 second clock reset after all violations. In last two minutes if team takes a timeout before advancing the ball on a change of possession they can move the ball to midcourt. All protests must be in the commissioner’s office within 48 hours.
1979-80
Technical foul placed on team for illegal defense. Three point feel goal added.
1980-81
Three point field goal becomes permanent. Jewelry outlawed during game.
1981-82
Zone Rules Changed. Players must check in at scores table before entering game.
1983-84
Jump ball locations changed.
1984-85
Clear Path implemented. If player is blocked on a clear bath to score by a foul two free throws and the ball is awarded to his team.
1991-92
If bleeding is spotted the game stops to stop the wound.
1992-93.
24 Second only resets on hitting the rim not the backboard.
1994-95
Shortened the three point line.
1997-98
Three point line moved back to original distance. No Charge Area Added.
2001-02
Illegal Defense removed. Defensive three second rule added. The time to pass midcourt changed from 10 seconds to 8.
2002-03
Instant replay allowed for last second plays.

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