Timberwolves: The Comeback Kids Jan21

Timberwolves: The Co...

With Kevin Love and Ricky Rubio leading the way, the Minnesota Timberwolves stunned the crowd at Staples Center with the comeback win 101-98 last night against Blake Griffin and the Los Angeles Clippers. Despite being down by double digits in the second half, the Wolves found a way to...

Lebron Had His Flu Game Jan20

Lebron Had His Flu G...

Despite battling flu-like symptoms, Lebron James and the Miami Heat bludgeoned Kobe Bryant and the Lakers 98-87 last night.  Now that I got that sickness narrative out of the way lets dig into the actual game itself… While the the marketing gurus of the NBA and TNT would have you...

Sneaker Droppings: 1/21/2012 “Chicago” White/Varsity Red-Black Jordan X – $160 Jan18

Sneaker Droppings: 1...

General release, shouldn’t be too hard to obtain.

Miami Heat: Bombs Over San Antonio Jan18

Miami Heat: Bombs Ov...

Without Dwyane Wade, a Miami Heat team led by Lebron James and Chris Bosh were able to shoot their way to victory over the San Antonio Spurs Tuesday night. Down 63-49 at the half, the Heat scored 39 points in the third quarter (while keeping the Spurs to 12 points) to erase the 14 point...

If It Ain’t Broke, Still Fix It – Stephen Curry’s Ankle Jan17

If It Ain’t Broke, S...

If you play basketball, then a sprained ankle is a part of life. No different than a series of returns & exchanges after the holiday season, a mechanic telling you that your car is near a collapse after having the oil changed or your kid telling you, “I don’t know” when you ask who...

Lakers: Who Took The Last Shot?! Jan17

Lakers: Who Took The...

3 seconds left.  The score is tied at 70.  The Lakers have the ball. *start sarcasm*  Who’s going to take the final shot?  *end sarcasm*  General basketball consensus is that Kobe Bryant is going to take the shot no matter the circumstance.  1 defender, 4 defenders, it...

Winning Together ...

The #1 3A squad in Washington, Rainier Beach Vikings hosted a Friday the 13th match-up against the 7th ranked Franklin Quakers. In a packed house, these two battled for bragging rights in the rivalry game. There was no question this game had more on the line than just another dub in the win...

Friday the 13th in the NBA Jan13

Friday the 13th in t...

I never quite understood how Jason Voorhees was so successful at slaying horny teens at Camp Crystal back in ‘80s. He never ran after anyone fleeing for their lives yet he always managed to be in the right place at the right time to slice & dice them in 12 films. He kinda reminds me of...

Episode 41 – Lebron, Kobe, Rubio, Love, and Unscented Wipes Jan13

Episode 41 – L...

Join us for episode 41 as we discuss Lebron’s latest 4th quarter performance, Kobe’s 40 point games and if he’s hurting himself for the long run, is Kevin Love is a max contract player, and paying for League Pass with unscented wipes. Download Episode 41 on iTunes, Zune...

Bench-Gate Jan12

Bench-Gate

7 years and some change removed from the Malice in the Palace incident, the separation between fans and players is now smaller than ever…like really small. Two Pistons fans wanted the closest perspective possible outside of playing in the actual game.  Spending $750 per seat, the two...

Beware: The WHITE MAMBA strikes again Jan10

Beware: The WHITE MA...

The Man, The Myth , The Legend “THE WHITE MAMBA” struck again yesterday and unleashed his deadly venom. I mean just look at these numbers 2pts on 1for 1 shooting and 1 assist. The man is shooting 100% from the field, MY GOD who does that? Just think if he played 48 minutes a night...

Delonte West Banned From The White House Jan09

Delonte West Banned ...

Who you want this guy showing up to greet the President of the United States?  Actually I would prefer if the Santorum/Gingrich crowd didn’t respond to that question.  Talk about two guys that have come down with Black Tongue1… The Dallas Mavericks are visiting the White House...

Washington 57 v. UTAH 53 REJOICE a ROAD WIN!!!! Jan07

Washington 57 v. UTA...

The Huskies finally win on the road!  It’s a miracle!  The team has finally turned the corner and is ready to make a march towards Madness!  Just kidding no they aren’t.  Coming off a humiliating defeat to Colorado 87-69, the Huskies had to win this game or the season would be...

What Happen Last Night: January 5th, 2012 Jan06

What Happen Last Nig...

Where Bosh Doesn’t Need LeBron and D-Wade LeBron James? Dwyane Wade? Who needs ‘em!!! Chris Bosh and the Miami Heat took the Atlanta Hawks on a three overtime ride and then kicked them out of the car.  With Wade and James sitting out with injuries (foot and ankle), the Heat went...

Episode 40 – His Name is Ricky Rubio Jan06

Episode 40 – H...

We are two weeks into the shortened season and…….we still don’t know sh*t. Are the Mavericks really this bad? Will the Lakers contend? Is Miami going to destroy everybody? Does OKC have what it takes for the chip? Clippers? Timberwolves?!...

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