Word: playoffs
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: all
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...Discuss, in abstract, the theory of “inevitability.” Tie it specifically to the role of the Yankees in the postseason. Include in your discussion a survey of recent Yankees playoff history, incorporating “clutch” and the return of their offense against Oakland...
...team of the 1990s? Consider the Braves (nine NLCS appearances in 10 years, and one World Series title), and the Yankees (six straight playoff appearances, four titles in five years). Take into account Professor Steinbrenner’s bias when answering the question...
...ISIAH THOMAS, Indiana Pacers head coach During his playing days, the former Detroit Pistons great was never Jordan's biggest fan. So Thomas certainly won't roll out the red carpet to His Airness, who hopes to elevate the 19-63 Wizards into playoff contention. Indy garnered the eighth and final Eastern Conference playoff spot last season with a 41-41 record, so the question Isiah has to be asking himself is, Does the addition of Michael Jordan count for 22 games in the standings...
...Bruins have not made the playoffs in consecutive seasons. To put that in perspective, the Bruins made the playoffs every year from 1968-1996. That’s 29 straight seasons with a playoff appearance. The team’s recent absence in postseason play is directly related to owner Jeremy Jacobs’ stranglehold on the team’s budget. His reluctance to spend money has resulted in a drastic fall-off in production. If things could not get any worse, Jacobs is now a leading candidate to become the new owner...
...Philadelphia 76ers immediate future. But he still seems to score at will, despite his relative puniness (the 76ers generously list him at 6 ft., 165 lbs.) After Iverson torched the Lakers for 48 points in the first game of this year's NBA finals, dealing L.A. their only playoff loss, Laker Robert Horry wondered aloud just how anyone was supposed to defend the little guy: "He can get the jumper anytime he wants, so all you can do is hope he's not hitting it. If he drives, you have to hope the help comes quick enough. There...