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Insider Intel: Role-ing away
Ric Bucher, ESPN The MagazineRole players seem to perform better at home than on the road during the playoffs. And there are many reasons behind that phenomenon.
Story | Conversation | May 06, 2009
Intel: Sixers and Magic go deep
Ric Bucher, ESPN The MagazineThe Magic are one of the top 3-point shooting teams in the NBA, and the Sixers are one of the worst. But that has changed in the playoffs, which is why their series is tied at 2.
Story | Conversation | April 28, 2009
Insider Intel: Countering Yao
Ric Bucher, ESPN The MagazineThe Rockets surprised the Blazers by using Yao Ming in an atypical fashion in Game 1. How will the Blazers counter on D in Game 2?
Story | Conversation | April 21, 2009
Cornering the market
Ric Bucher, ESPN The MagazineThe corner 3 is one of the most efficient shots in the game, and the best teams in the NBA launch often from there, while preventing opponents from doing the same.
Story | Conversation | April 16, 2009
From a Rumble ... to a Roar
Ric Bucher, ESPN The MagazineThe Thunder started this season 3-29, but they think they have the league right where they want it.
Story | Conversation | April 08, 2009
Support systems
Ric Bucher, ESPN The MagazineLeBron James and Dwight Howard could be headed for a playoff showdown. Their supporting casts will go a long way toward deciding the outcome, so which group is better?
Story | Conversation | April 03, 2009
The Insider: Star watch
Ric Bucher, ESPN The MagazineRic Bucher explains, in his latest column for ESPN The Magazine, that championship contenders need to be willing to lose some games to rest their star players.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2009
Chemistry Test
Ric Bucher, ESPN The MagazineThe NBA's biggest question this year might be if Rajon Rondo can keep the Celtics from blowing up.
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009
Free-agent fits: Bucher's top 20
Ric Bucher, ESPN The MagazineFree agency isn't just about finding the best player; it's about fitting the right player into the right system. Ric Bucher ranks his top 20 free agents and analyzes their games to find the best landing spots.
Story | Conversation | June 28, 2009
D.R.A.F.T. Initiative: The Warriors' way
Ric Bucher, ESPN The MagazineHow have the Warriors managed to be an above-average drafting team in the D.R.A.F.T. Initiative's study, yet failed to make the playoffs 15 times in 20 seasons? Ric Bucher investigates.
Story | Conversation | June 17, 2009
Five observations: Baron's looking to play like a Kidd
Ric Bucher, ESPN The MagazineThe Warriors aren't a joke anymore. Ric Bucher has five observations of the team coming off the playoff upset of the season.
Story | Conversation | October 07, 2007
Five observations of Lakers' island excursion
Ric Bucher, ESPN The MagazineHow's Odom? Who'll play center for the Lakers? Point guard? Ric Bucher offers some answers with observations of training in Hawaii.
Story | Conversation | October 03, 2007
Lakers gain perspective on and off the court
Ric Bucher, ESPN The MagazineRic Bucher reports on five observations from Lakers camp.
Story | Conversation | October 13, 2006
Chris Crossed
Ric BucherCan a righteous man have a little fun? Clippers big man Chris Kaman says yes.
Story | December 05, 2004
The Hit Maker
Ric BucherLast season the Nuggets earned raves on the way to the playoffs. So what does Kiki Vandeweghe plan for a sequel?
Story | October 26, 2004
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