Take Two: Thoughts on the Eastern Conference and the NBA Playoffs May05

Take Two: Thoughts o...

Wow. So…. Did anybody tell the Nets this was a Game 7? On their home court? Because I feel like the Nets came out yesterday to play a January game against the Bobcats. Is that just me thinking that? No? You all agree? Ok good, now we can move on to the big picture…   1. Sorry...

Pain & Gain: The NBA Playoff Beneficiaries of Russell Westbrook’s Injury Apr26

Pain & Gain: Th...

In Game 2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder – Houston Rockets first round Western Conference matchup, Thunder dynamo/point guard Russell Westbrook tore the meniscus in his right knee and according to various news outlets, will be out indefinitely (could be a couple of weeks or a couple of...

2013 NBA Playoffs: Los Angeles Clippers/Memphis Grizzlies Series Observations Apr25

2013 NBA Playoffs: L...

“It’s the playoffs!” That wonderful time of year where the San Antonio Spurs showcase that this is not the year they grow old and tired, where the Boston Celtics ride the Big 3 motto for one more year, LeBron James creates memories worthy to be mentioned in the breath of...

Heat vs Thunder Game 2: I Missed The Shot, Man Jun14

Heat vs Thunder Game...

Finally!!! The Heat were able to hold on to the game and come away with the W. Just like Game 1, the Heat jumped to a double-digit lead only to see the Thunder come back and almost take the game. It seems like every game in the playoffs has seen a team jump out ahead, only to ease up and let...

Heat vs Thunder Game 1: The Kevin Durant Show Jun12

Heat vs Thunder Game...

After much fanfare and anticipation, Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder continued their home dominance by beating Lebron James and the Miami Heat in Game 1 105-94.   To the naked eye, the first half of Game 1 of the 2012 NBA Finals was heavily favored towards Miami. LeBron...

Guide to the 2012 NBA Finals Jun12

Guide to the 2012 NB...

“On a good team there are no superstars. There are great players who show they are great players by being able to play with others as a team. They have the ability to be superstars, but if they fit into a good team, they make sacrifices, they do things necessary to help the team win....

NBA Playoffs: Top 10 Most Disappointing Players Jun07

NBA Playoffs: Top 10...

Usually the NBA Playoffs is an exciting place and time where amazing happens, big things are anticipated, legends are made, legacies are defined, and stars are born. You know, the usual. Yet, when Ben approached me with a very, for the lack of a better word, unique top 10 list, I...

Spurs vs Thunder Series Recap: It’s Happened After Three Long Years Oklahoma City Jun07

Spurs vs Thunder Ser...

The San Antonio Spurs just ran out of gas.  After that blitzkrieg to start the game, the Spurs wilted under the unrelenting pressure from the Thunder losing Game 6 107-99. Much like the Spurs I’ve run out of gas talking about the wonders of the Seattl…Oklahoma City Thunder.  Its...

Heat vs Celtics Game 5: The Prehistoric One Returns Jun05

Heat vs Celtics Game...

The Missing Link. The Raptor. Pandora’s Avatar. Limp Wrist. The Ostrich.  All terrible nicknames.  After being out for what seemed like an eternity, All-Star forward Chris Bosh returned to the rotation for the Miami Heat.  Too bad it wasn’t enough as the Boston Celtics stole...

Spurs vs. Thunder Game 5: Evolution Jun04

Spurs vs. Thunder Ga...

The moment is almost here.  The Oklahoma City Thunder are one win away from the NBA Finals.  I would have bet money that the San Antonio Spurs were going to take Game 5.  Instead the Thunder showed “the look”.  They needed to win a game in San Antonio and they f****** did it....

Heat vs. Celtics Game 4: Four Quarters Not Enough Jun03

Heat vs. Celtics Gam...

I never want to notice the refs.  I should never feel like I’m being robbed of the NBA experience because of overzealous officiating.  That’s exactly what happened in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals with both Paul Pierce and Lebron James fouling out in the deciding...

Spurs vs Thunder Game 4: Ryan Seacrest for the Win Jun03

Spurs vs Thunder Gam...

We have a series again ladies and gentlemen! The Oklahoma City Thunder held on to win Game 4 109-103 against the San Antonio Spurs…Does Lil’ Wayne lose some street cred when he can’t get a courtside seat but Ryan Seacrest can? Can we expect a diss track soon?… San...

Heat vs Celtics Game 3: Not Done Yet Jun02

Heat vs Celtics Game...

The Boston Celtics showed the basketball watching public that there is still some fight left in this old dog.  Backs against the wall, the Celtics handed the Heat a 101-91 loss in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics Game 3 Highlights   I was surprised...

Spurs vs Thunder Game 3: Everything That Has A Beginning, Has An End Jun01

Spurs vs Thunder Gam...

The San Antonio Spurs did not look like a team that won 20 straight games.  The Oklahoma City Thunder dictated the game’s flow for 48 minutes and the Spurs were flat, lazy, disinterested, and just not the Spurs we have been praising the past couple of months.  The young guns of the...

Who is the Best Point Guard in the Playoffs Right Now? May31

Who is the Best Poin...

In the last week we have 3 point guards put up very impressive numbers; Rajon Rondo, Tony Parker, and Russell Westbrook. But who is the best? Until last night I might’ve said Tony Parker hands down. He is the leading scorer on the most dominant team and running circles around the NBA’s top...

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