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Commentary on the complex relationships between motivation, performance, competition, cooperation, and goals.

Breaking News: Lakers Repeat as NBA Champs!!! -- Why Home-court Matters

Game 7 of the NBA Finals is nearly 48 hours away, so the title of this blog may be a bit misleading. But probably not. In the history of the NBA, home teams have won more than 80% of Game 7's in the playoffs, including 13 of 16 in the NBA Finals. Read More

Not so fast...

Two quick comments before I hit the sack:

Regarding point number one - I'm not sure I believe the extra travel done by the 'away' team two weeks ago, when the best of seven series began, has much of an effect on performance in game seven.

Also, I think most sports champions make a point of thanking the fans for all of their support ("We have the greatest fans in the world..."), so I am sure a Lakers victory on Thursday will be no different - the players, coach, management will thank the fans (at least an 80% chance, which you already established is a pretty high likelihood). JMO.

I'm with Bob. I think the

I'm with Bob. I think the Lakers are hot headed and cocky. I love Ray Allen even though he hasn't been doing very well, along with the rest of the Celtics.

I'm with Bob. I think the

I'm with Bob. I think the Lakers are hot headed and cocky. I love Ray Allen even though he hasn't been doing very well, along with the rest of the Celtics.

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John Tauer, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Psychology and Assistant Men's Basketball Coach at the University of St. Thomas.

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