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Daily Dime: Celtics slow down Magic

Dr. Jack Ramsay, ESPN.com

AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack Jameer Nelson and the Magic were hounded by Rajon Rondo and the rest of the Celtics' defense. Andrew D. Bernste...

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Daily Dime: Celtics slow down Magic

Dr. Jack Ramsay, ESPN.com

AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack Jameer Nelson and the Magic were hounded by Rajon Rondo and the rest of the Celtics' defense. Andrew D. Bernste...

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Ponder these questions this season

Dr. Jack Ramsay, NBA Insider

At season's tipoff, here are the essential questions around the league.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 03, 2004

Jackson indicated he's had enough

Dr. Jack Ramsay, Special to ESPN.com

Phil Jackson looks to be on his way out of the NBA, but don't blame him for the Lakers' failures in the NBA Finals.

Story | Conversation | June 17, 2004

Pieces in place for more championship runs

Dr. Jack Ramsay, Special to ESPN.com

The Pistons were very good in the NBA Finals, but they have the chance to be even better.

Story | Conversation | June 15, 2004

Lakers need to improve everything

Dr. Jack Ramsay, Special to ESPN.com

The Lakers must improve everything, starting with their shot selection and half-court defense.

Story | Conversation | June 14, 2004

Pistons winning with unusual style

Dr. Jack Ramsay, Special to ESPN.com

Detroit's success is unprecedented for a team playing without a superstar or a true big man.

Story | Conversation | June 13, 2004

Lakers in trouble after Game 3

Dr. Jack Ramsay, Special to ESPN.com

If Karl Malone can't be a factor (and I don't see how he can), I don't know where the Lakers go.

Story | Conversation | June 10, 2004

The one that got away

Dr. Jack Ramsay, Special to ESPN.com

With a good lead, the Pistons had time on the shot clock for either a high-quality shot or to get themselves to the free-throw line -- they did neither.

Story | Conversation | June 08, 2004

Pistons' pressure D dominates

Dr. Jack Ramsay, Special to ESPN.com

To combat the Pistons' dominant defense, the Lakers need more offensive involvement in Game 2.

Story | Conversation | June 06, 2004

Lakers need Shaq to be active

Dr. Jack Ramsay, Special to ESPN.com

If Shaquille O'Neal isn't active on defense, the Lakers won't move past the Spurs in the second round.

Story | Conversation | April 30, 2004

How Lakers can win without Kobe

Dr. Jack Ramsay, Special to ESPN.com

If Kobe Bryant can't return from Colorado in time, here's what the Lakers can do to beat the Kings.

Story | Conversation | March 24, 2004

Transition Game: Magic Johnson

Dr. Jack Ramsay, Special to ESPN.com

While his teammates were playing Nintendo, Magic Johnson was reading the Wall Street Journal.

Story | Conversation | February 13, 2004

More to Lakers' pain than injuries

Dr. Jack Ramsay, Special to ESPN.com

The Lakers are ailing from injuries to Shaq and Karl Malone, but a leaky defense has been a giant pain, too.

Story | Conversation | January 06, 2004

Dr. Jack's Breakdown: Lakers vs. Spurs

Dr. Jack Ramsay, Special to ESPN.com

Against the Spurs, the Lakers' injuries will put an end to their quest for a four-peat.

Story | Conversation | May 06, 2003