May 2009
Tonight!
Hawks V. Heat at 8pm/5pm on ESPN. Hawks 3-2. Close Out?
April 2009
Dallas Mavericks vs. Denver Nuggets could go seven... →
Tonight!
Magic V Sixers at 7pm/4pm on NBA TV; Magic up 3-2 Close Out?
Celtics V Bulls at 8pm/5pm on TNT; Celtics up 3-2. Close Out?
Blazers V Rockets at 9:30pm/6:30pm; Rockets up 3-2. Close Out?
You make the call: Does the NBA care about the... →
In the wake of the Rondo/Miller fiasco—yes it was a flagrant foul but it has hardly been the only flat out missed call in this series—think about this tidbit that was reported today:
At least one member of the Celtics entourage was taken aback at the sight of the officiating crew exiting the United Center. Two of the three members of the group, which consisted of Danny Crawford, Bill...
NBA declines to upgrade hard foul on Celtics'... →
NBA.com: Magic's Dwight Howard suspended for Game... →
Tonight!
Heat V. Hawks at 8pm/5pm on TNT. Series tied at 2
CLOSE OUT GAME for The Nuggets as they take on the Hornets at 10:30pm/7:30pm on TNT.
“Fans just seem to not like him”
– Celtics center Glen “Big Baby” Davis on Bulls center Joakim Noah
Jon Greenberg: Joakim Noah happy to play the instigator for the Chicago Bulls - ESPN Chicago
Chicago Bulls' Ben Gordon has strained hamstring,... →
Tonight!
Bulls V. Celtics at 7pm/4pm on TNT. Series Tied
Sixers V. Magic at 7:30pm/4:30pm on NBA TV. Series Tied
Mavs. V Spurs at 9:30pm/6:30pm on TNT. Mavs 3-1
Rockets V. Blazers at 10pm/7pm on NBA TV. Rockets 3-1
James Jones is the New Reggie Miller →
There’s only two players who have scored eight points in 11 seconds in a pivotal playoff game. One is Reggie Miller, who broke the Knicks’ hearts back in 1995. Now James Jones joins him in the Eight/Eleven Club, by connecting on two four-point-plays within eleven seconds:
The Heat sharpshooter made a 3-pointer with 2:26 remaining, got fouled by Solomon Jones and swished the free...
Phil Jackson rallies the troops →
Phil Jackson’s motivational film for this postseason is Miracle at St. Anna, the Spike Lee film about black servicemen in Italy during World War 2. Odd choice, but here’s some potential reasons why:
The phrase, “A Spike Lee joint” reminds Lamar Odom of his past, and gives him extra motivation
Danny Ferry played in Italy; Phil wants the Lakers to be ready to massacre...
Idle Speculation
Is the Hornets owner going to announce Byron Scott’s firing immediately after their Game 5 loss, or will he do it on the court during a timeout, after they fall behind by 20 in the second quarter?
