Showing posts with label Magic Johnson. Show all posts
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Sunday, October 30, 2016
10 Mitten State Facts II
10 Mitten State Facts Part II
1. Harry Houdini died in Detroit at Grace Hospital on October 31st, 1926.
2. Sparky Anderson played second base for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1959.
3. Michigan's State bird is the American Robin.
4. Magic Johnson played his High School basketball for Lansing Everett High School.
5. Pinconning is known as the "Cheese Capital of Michigan".
6. Alex Karras (Detroit Lions) was suspended for the 1963 NFL season for betting on NFL games.
7. Alice Cooper (Rock Artist) was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 4th, 1948.
8. Eastern Michigan University began their football program in 1891.
9. Stevie Wonder was born in Saginaw, Michigan on May 13th, 1950.
10. Ty Cobb (Detroit Tigers) won the MLB (Major League Baseball) Triple Crown in 1909.
Game Notes
- 10 Mitten State Facts is the Mitten State Sports Report's newest feature.
- The first 10 Mitten State Facts was published on August 20th, 2016.
- This is the Mitten State Sports Report's 752nd published post.
- Grace Hospital is now known as DMC (Detroit Medical Center) Sinai-Grace Hospital.
- Magic Johnson played his College Basketball at Michigan State University.
- Alex Karras played George Papadapolis on the hit television show Webster.
- The Eastern Michigan University football team plays their home games at Rynearson Stadium.
- Rynearson Stadium is also know as "The Factory".
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Tuesday, September 30, 2014
NBA All-Time Finals!
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| Michael Jordan, and Magic Johnson both made it all the way to the NBA All-Time Finals! |
Your votes chose the Chicago Bulls '1995-1996' to be the NBA All-Time Champions!
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| The 1995-1996 Chicago Bulls were 72-10 during the regular season. They may be the best team in NBA history! |
NBA All-Time Finals!
Chicago Bulls '1995-1996' vs. Los Angeles Lakers '1986-1987'
It began on May 4th, 2014. Some of the best teams in the history of the NBA (National Basketball Association) were seeded according to their records for their respective seasons, and placed in a Playoff bracket for fans to vote on.
The Chicago Bulls '1995-1996', and the Los Angeles Lakers '1986-1987' were the final two teams left standing in the NBA All-Time Playoffs. Your votes decided that the Chicago Bulls '1995-1996' were the NBA All-Time Champions.
The Mitten State Sports Report broke down every series, and your votes coincided with the Mitten State Sports Report's series projections every time. The 2nd round matchup between the Celtics '86' vs. Heat '13' received the most votes during a landslide victory for the Celtics '86'. The Bulls '96' vs. the Pistons '89' series received the most views among the Mitten State Sports Report's analysis of series matchups.
Scroll down to see the Mitten State Sports Report's final breakdown of the NBA All-Time Playoffs! You can always leave a comment, and you can email the Mitten State Sports Report directly at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com Scroll down and vote in the monthly Poll Question! Click on past months to check out all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material!
NBA All-Time Finals!
Eastern Conference Champions Western Conference Champions
72-10 1. Chicago Bulls '1995-1996' vs. 65-17 1. Los Angeles Lakers '1986-1987'
Head Coach: Phil Jackson Head Coach: Pat Riley
Starting Lineup Starting Lineup
PG Ron Harper PG Magic Johnson
SG Michael Jordan SG Byron Scott
SF Scottie Pippen SF James Worthy
PF Dennis Rodman PF A.C. Green
C Luc Longley C Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Bench Players Bench Players
PG Steve Kerr SG Michael Cooper
SF Toni Kukoc C Mychal Thompson
C Bill Wennington PF Kurt Rambis
SF Jud Buechler SF Billy Thompson
PF James Caffey PG Wes Mathews
PG Randy Brown SF Adrian Branch
PF James Edwards C Mike Smrek
PF John Salley
PF Dickie Simpkins
PF Jack Haley
Mitten State Sports Report's Series Notes:
- Clash of the Titans! Jordan vs. Magic, Phil vs. Riley, and Pippen vs. Worthy. Add Karrem Abdul-Jabbar, and Dennis Rodman to the mix, and anything can happen.
- Both teams have exceptional roll players on their respective benches. Both teams are excellent at 3-point shooting, rebounding, and scoring. The Bulls have an advantage on the defensive end.
- The Lakers '1996-1987' could exploit the defensive mismatch down low between Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Luc Longley.
- A.C. Green would struggle boxing out Dennis Rodman. Rodman was also a scoring option on the '1995-1996' Chicago Bulls!
- The '1995-1996' Bulls were 72-10 during the '1995-1996' NBA regular season. They were 15-3 during the Playoffs, and they were the '1996' NBA Champions!
- The '1986-1987' Lakers were 65-17 during the '1986-1987' NBA regular season. They were 15-3 during the Playoffs, and they were the 1987 NBA Champions!
- Michael Jordan would will the Bulls to victory. The '1996' Bulls may be the best team in NBA history!
Mitten State Sports Report's Series Projection:
Game 1: Chicago 107 - Los Angeles 102
Game 2: Chicago 105 - Los Angeles 103
Game 3: Los Angeles 118 - Chicago 112
Game 4: Los Angeles 126 - Chicago 122 2 OT
Game 5: Chicago 101 - Los Angeles 98
Game 6 ; Los Angeles 99 - Chicago 98
Game 7: Chicago 114 - Los Angeles 111
The Chicago Bulls '1996' advance over the Los Angeles Lakers '1987 in 7 games!
The Chicago Bulls '1995-1996' Bulls win the NBA All- Time Playoffs!
Your votes also decided that the Chicago Bulls '1995-1996' are the NBA All-Time Champions!
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Sunday, September 28, 2014
Lakers '87' vs. Rockets '94'
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65-17 1. Los Angeles Lakers '1986-1987' 58-24 7. Houston Rockets '1993-1994
Head Coach: Pat Riley Head Coach: Rudy Tomjanovic
Starting Lineup Starting Lineup
PG Magic Johnson PG Kenny Smith
SG Byron Scott SG Vernon Maxwell
SF James Worthy SF Robert Horry
PF A.C. Green PF Otis Thorpe
C Kareem Abdul-Jabbar C Hakeem Olajuwon
Bench Players Bench Players
SG Michael Cooper PG Sam Cassell
C Mychal Thompson SG Mario Elie
PF Kurt Rambis SF Carl Herrera
SF Billy Thompson PF Matt Bullard
PG Wes Mathews PG Scott Brooks
SF Adrian Branch SF Chris Jent
C Mike Smrek PF Earl Cureton
Mitten State Sports Report's Series Notes:
- The Lakers '87' have an advantage at head coach. They also have more superstars on their roster then the Rockets '94'.
- The Rockets '94' would rely heavily on Olajuwon. The Lakers '87' have big bodies down low to assist Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on defense. Olajuwon would have to avoid getting into foul trouble.
- The Lakers '87' were an exceptional 3-point shooting team. Magic Johnson, Byron Scott, Michael Cooper, and James Worthy can all hit from long distance.
- Sam Cassell would be an x-factor coming off the bench for the Rockets '94'.
- The Lakers '87' have a slightly better all around bench. The Lakers '87' can also exploit some offensive mismatches in the starting lineup. .
- The Houston Rocket's '1994' Cinderella story would most likely end against the Los Angeles Lakers '1987'.
Mitten State Sports Report's Series Projection:
Game 1 Los Angeles 107 - Houston 102
Game 2 Los Angeles 111 - Houston 99
Game 3 Houston 99 - Los Angeles 97
Game 4 Los Angeles 104 - Houston 100
Game 5 Houston 108 - Los Angeles 103 OT
Game 6 Los Angeles 112 - Houston 93
Los Angeles Lakers '1986-1987' advance over the Houston Rockets '1993-1994' in 6 games!
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Saturday, August 30, 2014
Lakers '87' vs. Spurs '03'
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65-17 1. Los Angeles Lakers '1986-1987' 62-20 5. San Antonio Spurs '2002-2003'
Head Coach: Pat Riley Head Coach: Greg Popovich
Starting Lineup Starting Lineup
PG Magic Johnson PG Tony Parker
SG Byron Scott SG Steven Jackson
SF James Worthy SF Bruce Bowen
PF A.C. Green PF Tim Duncan
C Kareem Abdul-Jabbar C David Robinson
Bench Players Bench Players
SG Michael Cooper SG Manu Ginobili
C Mychal Thompson PF Malik Rose
PF Kurt Rambis PG Speedy Claxton
SF Billy Thompson PG Steve Kerr
PG Wes Mathews PG Steve Smith
SF Adrian Branch C Kevin Willis
C Mike Smrek PF Danny Ferry
Mitten State Sports Report's Series Notes:
- The Lakers '87' would have the bodies down low to match up against Tim Duncan, and David Robinson!
- The Spurs were a great defensive team, but the Lakers were an excellent 3-point shooting team!
- Tony Parker would struggle dealing with Magic Johnson's height! Parker is 6'2, Magic is 6'9.
- The Spurs record was 62-20 during the 2002-2003 NBA season. They were 15-5 during the 2003 NBA Playoffs. They won the 2003 NBA Championship.
- The Lakers were 65-17 during the 1986-1987 NBA season. They were 15-3 during the 1987 NBA Playoffs. They won the 1987 NBA Championship.
- Both teams rosters are loaded with star players. It would make for an interesting 7 game series!
Mitten State Sports Report's Series Projection:
Game 1 Spurs 99 - Lakers 98
Game 2 Lakers 103 - Spurs 97
Game 3 Spurs 97 - Lakers 95
Game 4 Lakers 104 - Spurs 100
Game 5 Lakers 112 - Spurs 103
Game 6 Spurs 98 - Lakers 93
Game 7 Lakers 106 - Spurs 97
The Los Angeles Lakers '1986-1987' advance over the San Antonio Spurs '2002-2003' in 7 games!
Scroll down and vote in the NBA All-Time Playoffs! The Conference Finals are underway!
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Vote in the monthly Poll Question! How many games will the Detroit Lions win this season?
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Sunday, August 10, 2014
Lakers '87' vs. Mavericks '11'
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| The '1986-1987' Los Angeles Lakers went 65-17 during the regular season! |
65-17 1. Los Angeles Lakers '1986-1987' 57-25 8. Dallas Mavericks '2010-2011'
Head Coach: Pat Riley Head Coach Rick Carlisle
Starting Lineup Starting Lineup
PG Magic Johnson PG Jason Kidd
SG Byron Scott SG DeShawn Stevenson
SF James Worthy SF Shawn Marion "The Matrix"
PF A.C. Green PF Dirk Nowitzki
C Kareem Abdul-Jabbar C Tyson Chandler
Bench Players Bench Players
SG Michael Cooper SG Jason Terry
C Mychal Thompson SF Peja Stojakovic
PF Kurt Rambis SF Cory Brewer
SF Billy Thompson C Brendan Haywood
PG Wes Mathews PG Jose Juan Barea
SF Adrian Branch PF Brian Cardinal
C Mike Smrek C Ian Mahinmi
Mitten State Sports Report's Series Notes
- The Dallas Mavericks failed to win their Division in 2010-2011. They were seeded third in the NBA Western Conference Playoffs behind the San Antonio Spurs, and the Los Angeles Lakers.
- The Los Angeles Lakers were 37-4 at home during the 1986-1987 NBA regular season.
- Dirk Nowitzki's sharp shooting would win 1 game for the Mavericks in a seven game series.
- The experience of the veterans on the 1986-1987 Lakers roster would allow them to set the tempo, and disrupt the Mavericks.
- The Mavericks were 16-5 during the 2011 NBA Playoffs! They won the NBA Championship!
- The Lakers were 15-3 during the 1987 NBA Playoffs! They won the NBA Championship!
Mitten State Sports Report's Series Projection
Game 1 Los Angeles 112 - Dallas 101
Game 2 Los Angeles 115 - Dallas 106
Game 3 Los Angeles 106 - Dallas 103
Game 4 Dallas 112 - Los Angeles 109
Game 5 Los Angeles 104 - Dallas 89
Los Angeles Lakers '1986-1987' advance over the Dallas Mavericks 2010-2011' in 5 games!
How do you think the 1986-1987' Lakers would do in the NBA All-Time Playoffs? Scroll down and vote!
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Sunday, July 20, 2014
May Poll Results! 2014
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| Scroll down and vote in the NBA All-Time Playoffs! |
Here are the Poll Results for the month of May, 2014! The question was...
Should Major League Baseball lift the lifetime ban on Pete Rose?
Yes 100%
No 0%
Q: Why is there no Poll Question for the month of July?
A: Because of the NBA All-Time Playoffs! Scroll down and vote!
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| Could the 1989 Detroit Pistons defeat the 1983 Philadelphia 76ers in a 7 game series? Scroll down and vote! |
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Scroll down and vote in the NBA All-Time Playoffs! Pistons '89' vs. 76ers '83'
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