They say that absence makes the heart grow fonder. Well if that is the case, then the Golden State Warriors are head over heels for Stephen Curry at the moment. The Warriors were up 2-1 after three games against the Portland Trailblazers in their Western Conference semi-finals series. However the team looked worse for wear… Continue reading Stephen Curry’s MVP Win Magnified In Absence
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Byron Scott Era Mercifully Over In LA
The NBA Playoffs are in full swing, but the headline of the weekend came late Sunday night out of Staples Center. After the worst season in the storied history of their franchise, the Los Angeles Lakers parted ways with head coach Byron Scott. It brings to a close one of the darker eras in Hollywood… Continue reading Byron Scott Era Mercifully Over In LA
Houston Rockets Keep Misfiring
It was to the surprise of nobody that the Houston Rockets absorbed a beating in Game 1 of their first round series with the Golden State Warriors. They tried to impose their will with some chippy play early on, but ultimately they succumbed to the better team. This has become a trend for Houston for… Continue reading Houston Rockets Keep Misfiring
What Is the Philadelphia 76ers’ New “Process”?
The Philadelphia 76ers were once a proud franchise. They were regular title contenders in the 1980’s with Julius Erving and Moses Malone. Recently announced Hall of Famer Allen Iverson brought them back to prominence in the 2000’s. But following the 2012-13 season, in which the Sixers finished just out of the final playoff spot in the… Continue reading What Is the Philadelphia 76ers’ New “Process”?
Utah Jazz: Western Conference Monkey Wrench
It seems as if it has been pre-ordained by the basketball gods. The Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs are on a collision course for the Western Conference Finals. The two best teams in the league, each jockeying for their place among the elite in NBA history, provide a match-up that could potentially rank… Continue reading Utah Jazz: Western Conference Monkey Wrench
Chicago Bulls Throwing In The Towel
This has been a trying season for the Bulls. Injuries have ravaged them from star guard Jimmy Butler to reserve forward Cameron Bairstow, and everybody in between. After being one of the preseason favorites to challenge Cleveland in the East, Chicago is coming off a three game stretch that may have just doomed them to… Continue reading Chicago Bulls Throwing In The Towel
NBA West Playoff Picture Comes Down To The Wire
Most teams in the NBA have between 11 and 14 games left on their regular season schedule. There have been four eliminated from postseason contention. Several more will join those ranks within the next few games. For those left, the final few weeks of the NBA season will be excruciating. So many clubs, especially out… Continue reading NBA West Playoff Picture Comes Down To The Wire
Charlotte Hornets: The Island Of Misfit Toys
The Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs have had historic seasons, but the hottest team in the NBA at the moment is the Charlotte Hornets. Yes, you read that correctly. The Charlotte Hornets are the hottest team in the NBA. The artists formerly known as the Bobcats have won seven games in a row… Continue reading Charlotte Hornets: The Island Of Misfit Toys
Devin Booker: Sun Catching Fire
Coming out of college, Devin Booker was low in the pecking order of Kentucky prospects. Karl-Anthony Towns was going to be at the top of the draft board. Willie Cauley-Stein wasn’t that far behind. Trey Lyles drew more critical acclaim. The Harrison brothers got more publicity, even if neither was viewed as a better NBA… Continue reading Devin Booker: Sun Catching Fire
Building the New Celtics Dynasty
The Boston Celtics have been a dynasty driven team during their history. From the Bill Russell/Red Auerbach teams of the 50’s and 60’s to the Big Three of Bird, McHale, and Parish of the 80’s to the latest trio of Garnett, Pierce, and Allen, Boston has been a team whose success depends on star power.… Continue reading Building the New Celtics Dynasty