2014 NBA Playoff Tickets On Sale Now - NBA Postseason Preview

Hot Box Tickets (HBT) is ready for the NBA Playoffs...Are you? With only a week or two left in the regular season the Eastern and Western Conference standings are shaping up to give fans some great postseason match-ups. To watch postseason action live be sure to checkout our selection of 2014 NBA Playoff Tickets.

There are many story-lines going into the postseason including whether the Miami Heat can once again defend their crown and LeBron can get his 3rd straight NBA Championship. Can the Spurs bounce back after their disappointing loss in the 2013 Finals? Will the Oklahoma City Thunder get over the hump and Mr. Durant finally get to hold the Larry O'Brien Trophy? Can the Clippers find a way to make a deep postseason run under head coach Doc Rivers with floor general Chris Paul and prove there's room for more than one championship NBA team in the City of Angels?

Let's take a quick peak at the current NBA standings as we continue with our 2014 NBA postseason preview.

Eastern Conference Standings:

1.) Indiana Pacers
2.) Miami Heat
3.) Toronto Raptors
4.) Chicago Bulls
5.) Brooklyn Nets
6.) Washington Wizards
7.) Charlotte Bobcats
8.) Atlanta Hawks

Western Conference Standings:

1.) San Antonio Spurs
2.) Oklahoma City Thunder
3.) L.A. Clippers
4.) Houston Rockets
5.) Portland Trailblazers
6.) Golden State Warriors
7.) Memphis Grizzlies
8.) Phoenix Suns

2014 NBA Playoff Preview

Surprise Teams and Underdogs

These are the current standings for 1-8 seeds in each conference however with around 10 games remaining other teams still have an outside chance at taking over the 7th or 8th seeds. In the Eastern Conference the Knicks, Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, and Boston Celtics are still alive. The most notable team is the New York Knicks who have been underachieving since they acquired Carmelo Anthony. The Knicks have the best shot at overtaking the Hawks for the 8th spot with only 3 games separating the teams.

In the Western Conference, besides the 8 teams listed, there are technically 3 other teams still alive in the playoff picture. Although the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves are mathematically still breathing the Dallas Mavericks are the only of the three who could easily flip-flop with the Suns and Grizzlies for the 7th or 8th seed during the next 2 weeks of the regular season.

So far this years surprises have been the Toronto Raptors, Phoenix Suns, and Chicago Bulls. Yes the Bulls have had a great nucleus over the past few years but with former MVP Derrick Rose going out early in the season once again it looked like another wasted season for Chicago. The Bulls have come on strong since the All-Star break with MVP-like performances from Joakim Noah and stellar guard play from DJ Augustine. Look for Chicago to make some noise during the 1st and 2nd rounds. The Toronto Raptors could find themselves entering the 2nd and possibly the 3rd round this year under head coach Dwane Casey with scoring star DeMar DeRozan. The Raptors also have consistent play from Amir Johnson and Terrence Ross.

Front-Runners and Favorites

This years favorites for the NBA's Larry O'Brien Trophy include powerhouse teams from both the Eastern and Western Conference. In the east nobody would be surprised if the Miami Heat 3 Peat, however maybe 2014 is the year for the Indiana Pacers to bump King James off of his thrown. In the west the San Antonio Spurs, Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, and the Los Angeles Clippers all find themselves in prime position to get to the NBA "Promised Land".

Regardless if you're a fan of one of the underdogs or you want to see another title for the Spurs or Heat we have all your NBA playoff ticket needs online for discount prices at www.HotBoxTickets.com

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2014 March Madness Tickets - NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Preview

It's March which can only mean one thing in the college basketball world...MADNESS! The tournament bracket and team selection process will take place on Sunday March 16th with on-the-court action beginning March 18, 2014 in Dayton, OH. Hot Box Tickets has a huge selection of 2014 March Madness tickets available for every round of this years tournament. The full tournament schedule, with venues and locations, has been set with the Championship game being played Monday April 7th.

2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Schedule

First Round - The "First Four" round of the tournament will be played in Dayton, OH at the University of Dayton Arena.

First Round Game Dates:

Session 1 - March 18, 2014 6:00PM - University of Dayton Arena
Session 2 - March 19, 2014 6:00PM - University of Dayton Arena


Second and Third Round - This is when the main action of March Madness begins with all 64 remaining teams playing games in a span of just two days. The 2nd/3rd round games will be played in 8 locations throughout the United States.

2014 March Madness 2nd/3rd Round Game Dates:

Session 1 - March 20, 2014 12:00PM - First Niagara Center - Buffalo, NY
Session 1 - March 20, 2014 12:00PM - Spokane Arena - Spokane, WA
Session 1 - March 20, 2014 12:00PM - BMO Harris Bradley Center - Milwaukee, WI
Session 1 - March 20, 2014 12:00PM - Amway Center - Orlando, FL

Session 2 - March 20, 2014 6:00PM - First Niagara Center - Buffalo, NY
Session 2 - March 20, 2014 6:00PM - Spokane Arena - Spokane, WA
Session 2 - March 20, 2014 6:00PM - BMO Harris Bradley Center - Milwaukee, WI
Session 2 - March 20, 2014 6:00PM - Amway Center - Orlando, FL

Top Ranked 2014 Florida Gators

Session 1 - March 21, 2014 12:00PM - PNC Arena - Raleigh, NC
Session 1 - March 21, 2014 12:00PM - Viejas Arena At Aztec Bowl - San Diego, CA
Session 1 - March 21, 2014 12:00PM - AT&T Center - San Antonio, TX
Session 1 - March 21, 2014 12:00PM - Scottrade Center - St. Louis, MO

Session 2 - March 21, 2014 6:00PM - PNC Arena - Raleigh, NC
Session 2 - March 21, 2014 6:00PM - Viejas Arena At Aztec Bowl - San Diego, CA
Session 2 - March 21, 2014 6:00PM - AT&T Center - San Antonio, TX
Session 2 - March 21, 2014 6:00PM - Scottrade Center - St. Louis, MO

Session 3 - March 22, 2014 12:00PM - First Niagara Center - Buffalo, NY
Session 3 - March 22, 2014 12:00PM - Spokane Arena - Spokane, WA
Session 3 - March 22, 2014 12:00PM - BMO Harris Bradley Center - Milwaukee, WI
Session 3 - March 22, 2014 12:00PM - Amway Center - Orlando, FL

Session 3 - March 23, 2014 12:00PM - PNC Arena - Raleigh, NC
Session 3 - March 23, 2014 12:00PM - Viejas Arena At Aztec Bowl - San Diego, CA
Session 3 - March 23, 2014 12:00PM - AT&T Center - San Antonio, TX
Session 3 - March 23, 2014 12:00PM - Scottrade Center - St. Louis, MO


2014 March Madness South Regionals - The first part of the Sweet Sixteen portion of the brackets begins Thursday March 27 in Memphis, TN at the Fedex Forum. Session 2 games will be played on March 29th.

2014 South Regional Game Dates:

Session 1 - March 27, 2014 6:00PM - Fedex Forum - Memphis, TN
Session 2 - March 29, 2014 12:00PM - Fedex Forum - Memphis, TN


2014 March Madness West Regionals - The other two teams helping kickoff the 2014 Sweet Sixteen will play in the West Regional brackets in Anaheim, CA. Anaheim will continue hosting the Sweet 16 with the second game scheduled for March 29th.

2014 West Regional Game Dates:

Session 1 - March 27, 2014 6:00PM - Honda Center - Anaheim, CA
Session 2 - March 29, 2014 6:00PM - Honda Center - Anaheim, CA

Undefeated 2014 Wichita State Shockers

2014 March Madness Midwest Regional - Beginning the second day of action in the round of 16 teams will take the court at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. Session 2 game is set to take place on March 30th.

2014 Midwest Regional Game Dates:

Session 1 - March 28, 2014 6:00PM - Lucas Oil Stadium - Indianapolis, IN
Session 2 - March 30, 2014 12:00PM - Lucas Oil Stadium - Indianapolis, IN


2014 March Madness East Regional - The other half of the Sweet Sixteen on March 28th will be played out at the famous Madison Square Garden in New York City. MSG will once again host the Session 2 Sweet Sixteen game March 30th.

2014 East Regional Game Dates:

Session 1 - March 28, 2014 6:00PM - Madison Square Garden - New York, NY
Session 2 - March 30, 2014 12:00PM - Madison Square Garden - New York, NY

2014 NCAA Final Four - The Final Four teams in this years tournament will take center court at the recently built AT&T Stadium in the heart of Arlington, TX. www.HotBoxTickets.com has a wide range of 2014 Final Four tickets, prices, seats, and parking passes to ensure you'll be prepared to experience the end of the college basketball "Madness".

2014 Final Four Game Dates:

Session 1 - April 5, 2014 5:00PM - AT&T Stadium - Arlington, TX
Session 2 - April 5, 2014 5:00PM - AT&T Stadium - Arlington, TX

2014 NCAA Men's Basketball National Championship Game

Men's Basketball National Championship - Monday April 7, 2014 8:00PM - AT&T Stadium - Arlington, TX


So now that we've got the game schedule posted for all you bracketology nuts let us pour out some of our predictions and teams to look out for come March 18th. As of right now the official Top 10 teams are Florida, Wichita State, Arizona, Duke, Virginia, Villanova, Syracuse, Kansas, Wisconsin, and San Diego State respectively.

Of these teams we believe Florida and Arizona have the best chance at getting to the Final Four in Arlington, TX. Yes Wichita State has been a great team and could find themselves at AT&T Stadium however we believe their undefeated run will only make it through the Sweet 16 to the Elite 8 of this years bracket.

Teams having legitimate potential to make a run towards a 2014 Final Four appearance and possible National Championship include Duke, Syracuse, and don't sleep on Louisville as having an outside shot as repeat champions. The rest of the Top 25 has some very dangerous threats who could easily knock out some of the higher seeds late in the tournament if they can make it through the early rounds. A deep Iowa Hawkeyes team, a surging North Carolina Tar Heels squad, the veteran led Creighton Bluejays, and an experienced Cincinnati Bearcats roster could all make noise in this years tournament. Keep in mind the Memphis Tigers, Michigan State, and Oklahoma as well.

Nobody knows how the bracket will look when it's all over however you can be sure the excitement and intensity will be high as ever in this annual win or go home basketball tourney. Hot Box Tickets will have 2014 March Madness tickets available for every round, location, venue and for every session up until the last minute before tipoff. Be sure to head over to www.HotBoxTickets.com to view prices and more.

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Inaugural iHeartRadio Country Music Festival Tickets On Sale Now

The inaugural iHeartRadio Country Festival is set to take place in Austin, TX this spring on March 29, 2014. Tickets for this iHeartRadio event are now on sale at www.HotBoxTickets.com and will be available up until the last minute. Country music fans finally get offered an event from the all popular Clear Channel Radio's "iHeartRadio" brand which has been hosting large, multiple night, concert events over the past few years such as the pop music event in Las Vegas, NV.

Inaugural iHeartRadio Country Festival
March 29, 2014 Austin, TX

This first time event is sure to excite even those folks who aren't huge country fans because this ain't your traditional music artist lineup! Artists and bands who will be hitting the stage at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, TX include Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Florida Georgia Line, Lady Antebellum, and Hunter Hayes. Other country hitmakers set to entertain the crowd are Eric Church, Jake Owen, and Dan + Shay. Although there's no official word from iHeartRadio there's a very good chance guest appearances from other big country names will be made.

Fans who aren't able to buy iHeartRadio Country Music Festival tickets for this year's inaugural event will be happy to know that the recorded event will be available to watch in the comfort of their home after the full event, similar to how the iHeartRadio pop festival works. The event is sponsored by national partners such as Jim Beam, The Voice television series, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and the local Austin, TX Tito's Vodka brand. If you're a true country fan this inaugural event is sure to become one of the biggest annual events to look forward to in coming years, enjoy the first in 2014 live in Austin, TX!

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2014 Masters Tickets On Sale Now - The Masters Tournament At Augusta National

The Masters Tournament returns once again in 2014 to open the PGA Tour's major tournaments. Hot Box Tickets has a wide range of 2014 Masters tickets on sale now for the week of April 7th-13th in Augusta, GA at the Augusta National Golf Club. 2014 is sure to be another historic 4-day stretch of golf with another star-studded field of players including past champions such as Adam Scott, Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Zach Johnson, Bubba Watson and Charl Schwartzel.

These players and others will have their work cut out for them with many golfers hungry for their first Masters victory. Golfers in this years 2014 Masters field looking to wear a Green Jacket include young superstars Rory Mcilroy, Jason Day, Dustin Johnson, Hunter Mahan and Ricky Fowler as well as veterans Matt Kuchar, Ernie Els, and Sergio Garcia.

Golf fans looking to experience a once in a lifetime weekend at the historic Augusta National can find great deals on weekly and daily passes, badges, and tickets to the first major of 2014 by visiting www.HotBoxTickets.com. Hot Box Tickets offers the best deals, options, and prices for discount 2014 Masters golf tickets for anyone looking to get into this sold out event.

The Masters golf tournament may be the most prestigious of any in the world dating back to the inaugural Augusta National Invitation Tournament in 1934. It is one of the four annual golf majors played on the PGA Tour and is the only of the four played on the same course every year. Augusta National is considered as the mecca of all golf courses by many of golf's greats and was the brilliant dream of the games first Grand Slam winner, Bobby Jones.

If you have an opportunity to witness The Masters Tournament live it is highly recommend as it will surely be an unforgettable experience. The 2014 tournament is set to be one of the highly anticipated of any in recent years and it will all take place once again in early spring from April 7-13.

2013 Masters Tournament Champion Adam Scott

2014 Masters Tournament Schedule:

Monday April 7, 2014:
Start Time 8:00AM EST
First Practice Round

Tuesday April 8, 2014:
Start Time 8:00AM EST
Second Practice Round

Wednesday April 9, 2014:
Start Time 8:00AM EST
Third Practice Round
Traditional Par-3 Challenge

Thursday April 10, 2014:
Start Time 8:00AM EST
First Round of 2014 Masters Competition

Friday April 11, 2014:
Start Time 8:00AM EST
Second Round of 2014 Masters Competition

Saturday April 12, 2014:
Start Time 8:00AM EST
Third Round of 2014 Masters Competition

Sunday April 13, 2014:
Final Round of 2014 Masters Competition
(Green Jacket Presentation for 2014 Masters Tournament Champion to be held immediately following final round, *2013 Champion Adam Scott to present Green Jacket)

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2014 Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational Tickets On Sale Now - 13th Annual MJCI In Las Vegas

It's almost that time again, for the 13th season Michael Jordan will be hosting his annual Celebrity Invitational golf tournament. Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational tickets are now on sale at www.HotBoxTickets.com and there are options for weekly and daily general admission passes along with weekly VIP tickets. The tournament and events are scheduled from April 3-6, 2014. This annual event helps raise money for various charities and offers spectators a chance to watch great entertainment on the links!

The 2014 Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational (MJCI) will once again be hosted by ARIA Resort & Casino of Las Vegas, NV and the tournament will be played at the fabulous Shadow Creek golf course in North Las Vegas, NV. The course has regularly been ranked as a top 25 course in the world and was designed by Tom Fazio and built by Steve Wynn. The course features a par 72 layout with 7,560 yards of challenging holes with rolling fairways and greens.

So who will compete in the 2014 MJCI and try to tackle the challenges at Shadow Creek? Returning celebrity guests will include Michael Jordan himself, Wayne Gretzky, Brian Urlacher, Ken Griffey Jr, Anthony Anderson, and Jesse Metcalfe to name a few. Last years winners of the event were Vince Coleman and Ozzie Smith both former Major League Baseball players. Past participants of the MJCI event include other big names such as Jerome Bettis, Penny Hardaway, Michael Phelps, Jerry Rice, Marcus Allen, Julius Erving, Chris Paul, Ron Harper, Chevy Chase, Mario Lemieux, Brandi Chastain, Jason Taylor, and Aaron Rodgers!

Fans can get 2014 MJCI tickets and passes for any day of this entertaining golf event. Thursday and Friday will be a Celebrity-Amateur Competition format with one celebrity being paired with 4 amateur players where lowest score wins after 36 holes. Tickets for the main MJCI event will be for Saturday and Sunday rounds (April 5th-6th). The main event is a two-person 36-hole scramble formatted competition; pairings will be two celebrities playing on the same team at a chance to take home of the annual MJCI trophy!

2014 Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational Schedule of Events:

Thursday April 3rd, 2014:

7:30AM - 6:00PM PST

This will be the Opening Round for the Celebrity-Amateur Competition

Friday April 4th, 2014:

7:30AM - 6:00PM PST

This will be the 2nd and Final Round for the Celebrity-Amateur Competition

Saturday April 5th, 2014:

9:00AM - 3:00PM PST

This is the Opening Round for the Main MJCI Event

Sunday April 6th, 2014:

9:00AM - 3:00PM PST

This is the Final Round for the Main MJCI Event

*Award Presentation for winners of the 13th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational will be held at the 18th green immediately following the Final Round of competition on Sunday April 6th, 2014

Don't wait any longer, get over to www.HotBoxTickets.com right now and view all available dates, prices, and passes for the 2014 Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational at Shadow Creek Golf Course in Las Vegas, NV. Every year attendees have the opportunity to get up-close photos and autographs with their favorite athletes and celebrities.

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MLB Tickets On Sale Now - 2014 Major League Baseball Starts Late March

Okay so it's late February and Spring Training starts in less than 24 hours from the time of this post. Hot Box Tickets is proud to announce that 2014 MLB tickets are now on sale at www.HotBoxTickets.com and we have discount tickets for each and every organization from the AL and NL.

The 2014 season is sure to excite from start to finish with new rules and rosters. With Major League Baseball implementing a new replay/challenge rule in 2014 there will be a whole new aspect for fans and analysts to dissect after each and every contest. As a fan of our national pastime this new rule change has been a long time coming. Who can forget the perfect game that wasn't (June 2, 2010) when umpire Jim Joyce cost Tigers pitcher Galarraga a chance at history by blowing an obvious call with 2 outs in the ninth inning? Of course there are dozens of other questionable calls and straight out horrible calls/non-calls that could be mentioned and those are the ones the 2014 replay rule addition is intended for. No longer will we have to worry so much about blatant missed calls down the line or those oh so badly called homers and non-homers!

So new rosters of course are in affect and with the new lineups and bullpens comes new expectations for each major league squad. If you're looking to buy discount mlb tickets in 2014 there are certainly hot selling teams with great expectations this summer.

Hot Selling Baseball Tickets In 2014

• Seattle Mariners Tickets - with the biggest acquisition of the MLB off-season the Mariners picked up All-Star and former World Series Champ 2B Robinson Cano. Cano is sure to help revive the baseball spirit in the Northwest which deserves to be there!
• Kansas City Royals Tickets - the loyal Midwest fan base should continue to have a reason to buy tickets this summer with the franchise's current rise from bottom feeders in the American League to one of teams to watch for in the majors. Omar Infante, Jason Vargas, and James Shields are definite fan favorites and will surely help ticket sales throughout the 2014 season.
• Atlanta Braves Tickets - No surprise here right? The Braves some how always rise towards the top of the MLB standings come September and October which explains why the Braves' fan base is one of the largest in not only baseball but any team sport worldwide. Braves tickets will be a hot seller once again in 2014, Guaranteed!
• St Louis Cardinals Tickets - Once again this year's Cardinals team will have a great opportunity to make a run towards a World Series title translating to high volume ticket sales and many prime time match ups!
• Los Angeles Dodgers Tickets - Greatest threat to the St Louis Cardinals National League dominance may be found with the starting pitchers of the LA Dodgers in 2014. Dan Haren, Paul Maholm, Zack Greinke, and Clayton Kershaw should be able to rival any rotation in both AL and NL. It will be the summer of Blue in Los Angeles, mark our words for it!

We aren't saying this season will be the greatest in Major League Baseball history, but we will promise that no matter what game you attend in 2014 you'll have the opportunity to see history in the making, ground breaking replay rules put into use for the first time, and several of the leagues greatest position players live when you get tickets from Hot Box Tickets (HBT)!

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Manny Pacquiao Timothy Bradley Tickets Now Available for April 2014 Rematch

Back in June of 2012 Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley faced each other in what became one of the most controversial boxing matches in the sport's history. Manny, a 7-2 favorite at the time, seemed as though he controlled every aspect of the fight, and the numbers didn't argue that, however the judges somehow clarified Bradley as the split decision winner and new WBO welterweight champion!

Manny suffered his first defeat in over 15 bouts whereas Bradley became champ and to this day is still undefeated.  The rematch set to take place on April 12, 2014 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV is one of the most highly anticipated boxing matches in the past two decades.

Both fighters have endured a lot since the June 9, 2012 match and both realize they will have to be at their best to come out on top in April.  Back in 2012 Manny, a strong leader and congressman from the Philippines, was 7-2

favorite however this time around will be much different at the Vegas sports books. Odds makers are already saying Pacquiao could be less than a 2-1 favorite to reclaim his title over the American fighter Timothy Bradley.

Career Records:

Timothy Bradley (current WBO welterweight champion):  31-0 with 12 KO

Manny Pacquiao (former WBO welterweight champion): 55-5-2 with 38 KO

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