Ceis: 'Still some momentum behind it'
BY ERIC D. WILLIAMS eric.williams@thenewstribune.com Boston – Undaunted by the state Legislature’s unwillingness to contribute money this session for a $300 million KeyArena upgrade, Seattle Deputy Mayor Tim Ceis said he and the private investors committed to the project will go back to…
March 12, 2008, 11:45 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Tuesday’s Layup Drill
It’s been awhile, let’s hit the links. From A. Sherrod Blakely: Rasheed was able to do some shooting and light running drills with the team’s strength and conditioning coach Arnie Kander this morning, but it’s still up in the air as to whether he’ll play…
March 12, 2008, 10:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
They are the Postmen
We are the Postmen knows how to get on DBB’s good side: a Carlos Delfino sighting (of sorts) and a Baby Eater reference. Coming soon: Amir Johnson walks on water, heals the blind.
March 12, 2008, 10:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Primoz smells good
Sorry, but here’s another Primoz anecdote: Primoz Brezec, though, seems to have moved on from the tough loss rather quickly. His locker is next to Calderon’s, who is taking questions from a throng of media, and Primoz is busy apparently prepping himself for the remainder of the evening. I…
March 12, 2008, 9:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
The Pistons aren’t hosting Big Ben
The Pistons are looking to avoid the season sweep at the hands of the Bulls tonight (8pm, ESPN) at the Palace. Will no Big Ben mean no buddy ball in the first quarter? Let’s hope so — the Pistons have been smoked in the first quarter in two of the last three games. I’ll be…
March 12, 2008, 9:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Starbury to Detroit?
Wait, what? Stephon Marbury was on bench, perhaps scouting his next club. Detroit is a logical destination if he gets bought out because Marbury and coach Flip Saunders get along. Marbury and Saunders hung out for 10 minutes in the trainer’s room of the Detroit locker room after the game.…
March 12, 2008, 9:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Where Isiah is still employed happens
The Pistons are in New York looking to bounce back from Wednesday’s loss in Boston (and truth be told, Tuesday’s harder-than-it-had-to-be win against the Sonics). Rasheed Wallace might sit this one out, which would open the door for Theo Ratliff to get serious burn (assuming that…
March 12, 2008, 9:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Pistons-Celtics as a boxing match
Wait, maybe the Pistons actually won on Wednesday? I don’t pretend to understand this, but here’s Mike Moreau of HOOPSWORLD: This is why I scored the fight/game last night as a boxing judge, splitting the game into twelve rounds of four minutes (three rounds per quarter.) With a…
March 12, 2008, 8:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Rasheed may sit tonight
Krista Jahnke reports that Rasheed Wallace sat out of this morning’s shoot-around in favor of getting treatment — or as Theo Ratliff would say, having Arnie Kander lay his hands on him. Whether the miracle worker gets Wallace in good enough shape to play tonight is still unknown, but…
March 12, 2008, 8:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
TrueHoop talks to Terry Porter
If you haven’t done so yet, check out Henry Abbott’s interview with Terry Porter at TrueHoop. The two cover just about everything, from how the team tried to cover Kevin Garnett during Wednesday’s Celtics game, the development of the young players off the bench and Porter’s…
March 12, 2008, 8:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
OPEN THREAD: Game #62- Warriors @ Magic
Warriors (W-L): 38-23 Magic (W-L): 40-23 Time: 4:00pm PST TV: FSN Bay Area Radio: KNBR 680 OH YEA! This is what I'm talking about - flying over to the East Coast and playing a monster like Dwight Howard - should be a great challenge. There are few players in this league that absolutely…
March 12, 2008, 8:15 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Best advice I’ve read all week
PDXPistonsFan said: I start to let this game affect me, then I look at the standings and I take a deep breath and I relax. We’re going to be fine. Sleep well, eat your vegetables, and remember to set your clocks ahead on Saturday. The Pistons will make us proud.
March 12, 2008, 8:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
RECAP: Warriors 134, University of Miami 99 - Rest and RIP
Final BoxscoreAnd this was before the game even started... Tonight was a rare win. It's a win that benefits both teams. The Warriors continue to play some excellent basketball with their playoff push and have now avoided a 2 game losing streak for a very, very long time. The Heat avoided a win…
March 12, 2008, 8:00 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
The Sixers are in Detroit …
… and I don’t have time for a preview. Do your thing in the comments.
March 12, 2008, 7:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
OPEN THREAD: Game #61- Warriors @ Heat
Warriors (W-L): 37-23 Heat (W-L): 11-47 TV: FSN Bay Area Radio: KNBR 1050 More about this afternoon's matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Miami Cold... after the jump!The last time the Warriors and Heat squared off it took a monumental 4th quarter comeback and some…
March 12, 2008, 7:45 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
OPEN THREAD - Warriors vs Raptors - The Boys Are Back In Town
Warriors (W-L): 39-23 Raptors (W-L): 34-29 Time: 7:30PM PST tip off TV:FSN Vegas Odds: Golden State by 9 (source: yahoo.com) Now that's what I called a successful road trip! Granted, it wasn't perfect (thank you very much J-Rich!), but it's really tough to complain about the caliber…
March 12, 2008, 7:30 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Gameday Open Thread: Spurs @ Hornets
Last of the season series between the Hornets and Spurs at the New Orleans Arena tonight. A win for us would tie it at 2-2, which might work nice when it comes to judgment day. Info...Hornets (W-L): 42-20Spurs (W-L): 44-19Game Time: 7:00pm Central.TV: CST Radio: KMEZ 102.9 FM in New Orleans and…
March 12, 2008, 7:15 PM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
The W Column: Counting W's for Week 20 + BEARD UP!
Check out The W Column on FSN Bay Area for Counting W's Week 20. 3-0. Let's do this! What are your predictions for this week? Just copy and paste the schedule below and fill in a W or L. vs Raptors: @ Suns: vs Grizzlies Overall: Also our folkers over at Fear the Beard…
March 12, 2008, 7:15 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Kobe happy for McGrady
By CURTIS ZUPKE The Orange County Register EL SEGUNDO - There were so many “one game at a time” references emanating from Lakers practice it was practically a seminar on pro-athlete cliches. The Lakers weren’t too keen on talking about the nationally televised game against…
March 12, 2008, 6:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
RECAP: Warriors 104, Magic 95: Don't Stop Believing!
OH YEA! That's what I'm talking about! Did you see this game? Now I'm not one to EVER boast after a win or ever talk trash to other people (if you know me), but tonight feels downright good. Shame on you the Orlando Magic for not knowing what just hit them. Just because we're 8th in the West can't…
March 12, 2008, 3:15 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Q&A: Ben Q Rock from Third Quarter Collapse
This ain't the Orlando Tragic of yester year. With their superstar center / superman dunker, things are looking good in Orlando for the Magic faithful. We checked in with our man Ben Q. Rock from the excellent SBN Orlando Magic blog Third …
March 12, 2008, 3:00 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Recap: Warriors 109, Bobcats 118- Bad Karma + The Trade Year 1 (so far)
Tonight's Leastern Conference opponent sported a .350 winning record (or .650 losing record if you want to look at it that way), were without one of their best players, and were down by 13 after the first quarter in their own building. Well anything can happen in this league and that's …
March 12, 2008, 2:45 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
OPEN THREAD: Game #62- Warriors @ Magic
Warriors (W-L): 38-23 Magic (W-L): 40-23 Time: 4:00pm PST TV: FSN Bay Area Radio: KNBR 680 OH YEA! This is what I'm talking about - flying over to the East Coast and playing a monster like Dwight Howard - should be a great challenge. There are few players in this league that absolutely…
March 12, 2008, 2:30 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
RECAP: Warriors 134, University of Miami 99 - Rest and RIP
Final BoxscoreAnd this was before the game even started... Tonight was a rare win. It's a win that benefits both teams. The Warriors continue to play some excellent basketball with their playoff push and have now avoided a 2 game losing streak for a very, very long time. The Heat avoided a win…
March 12, 2008, 2:15 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
OPEN THREAD: Game #61- Warriors @ Heat
Warriors (W-L): 37-23 Heat (W-L): 11-47 TV: FSN Bay Area Radio: KNBR 1050 More about this afternoon's matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Miami Cold... after the jump!The last time the Warriors and Heat squared off it took a monumental 4th quarter comeback and some…
March 12, 2008, 2:00 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
OPEN THREAD - Warriors vs Raptors - The Boys Are Back In Town
Warriors (W-L): 39-23 Raptors (W-L): 34-29 Time: 7:30PM PST tip off TV:FSN Vegas Odds: Golden State by 9 (source: yahoo.com) Now that's what I called a successful road trip! Granted, it wasn't perfect (thank you very much J-Rich!), but it's really tough to complain about the caliber…
March 12, 2008, 1:45 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Game Preview . . . and some Stuff
After the outpouring of joy over my American Idol post yesterday, I'll now return you to our ordinary programming. But be warned, I have more geeky comparisons to make, and in the future, I will make them. Oh yes, I will.Perhaps my favorite statistical site, The Wages of Wins…
March 12, 2008, 12:15 AM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
Theo Ratliff may stay awhile
From Chris McCosky in the Detroit News: Even though the Pistons’ contractual commitment to Theo Ratliff ends after this season, the door is wide open for him to come back next season. “It’s pretty much up in the air right now,” said Ratliff, who started his second straight…
March 12, 2008, 04:30 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Lakers 117, Raptors 108
LOS ANGELES – The Lakers are going to have to play more consistently solid defense to thrive on their upcoming trip to New Orleans, Houston, Dallas and Utah, but this was good enough Tuesday night. With the triangle offense exploding off the graph paper again, the Lakers overwhelmed Toronto to…
March 12, 2008, 04:30 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Early game on Sunday
From the Freep: It wasn’t that long ago that the Pistons were scheduled to play New Orleans at 6 p.m. Sunday. Then, for a whole week, we were tricked into thinking it would start at 3:30. Now tip-off is at 1 p.m.
March 12, 2008, 04:15 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Andrew Bynum treadmill update
LOS ANGELES — Andrew Bynum progressed from working in the swimming pool to running on a treadmill Tuesday. He went 20 minutes at 60-65 percent of his body weight to ease stress on his left knee. Pau Gasol can reportedly go more than 20 minutes at 100 percent of his body weight, so this is…
March 12, 2008, 04:15 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Lakers 119, Clippers 82
LOS ANGELES – If the definition of a real rivalry is tenacious competition even when the teams’ talent levels are uneven, this Lakers-Clippers matchup hardly qualifies. In the 23 seasons since the Clippers moved to Los Angeles, they have won the season series just twice (1974-75 and…
March 12, 2008, 04:00 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Pau Gasol, Spain’s main man
It’ll be really fun for Lakers fans if it’s the U.S. vs. Spain in the Olympic men’s basketball final come August, which it might well be. Pau Gasol discussed his excitement about what lies after the NBA season — and whether he or Sasha Vujacic cheats more in cards — in…
March 12, 2008, 03:45 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Bryant to get more aggressive
By CURTIS ZUPKE The Orange County Register EL SEGUNDO - It’s bad news for an opposing team when Kobe Bryant says he’s going to be more aggressive. It’s really bad news if you’re the Toronto Raptors. Bryant said he will be more aggressive offensively to prevent the…
March 12, 2008, 03:30 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Lakers-Rockets at 12:30 p.m. on ABC
LOS ANGELES — The Rockets’ winning streak might still be going by the time the Lakers visit Houston on Sunday, and ABC wants in on that quality action. The Lakers-Rockets game has been changed from 4 p.m. to 12:30 p.m., and ABC has picked up the telecast.
March 12, 2008, 03:15 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Kings 114, Lakers 113
LOS ANGELES – The Lakers and Sacramento Kings played Tuesday night and Sacramento coach Reggie Theus said the Kings won 42 of the 48 minutes before faltering late. The Kings outplayed the Lakers for more than that Sunday night — and this time won when Kobe Bryant missed a fading shot at the…
March 12, 2008, 02:15 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Pau Gasol’s sore back? Gone
LOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant is coping with his finger pain and Chris Mihm’s sad struggle with his foot is finally on the upswing. But Lakers fans probably could use one really glowing health report, so here goes: I checked in with Pau Gasol before the game to see how his sore back was…
March 12, 2008, 02:00 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Andrew Bynum might still be a month away
LOS ANGELES — It’s looking more and more like the Lakers you’re seeing are going to be the ones they try to ride to the championship, with Andrew Bynum perhaps just a reliever for Pau Gasol. After saying last month that he expected Bynum to return to a starting role after a few…
March 12, 2008, 01:45 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Kobe still playing through pain
By CURTIS ZUPKE The Orange County Register EL SEGUNDO - It’s easy to forget that Kobe Bryant is having an MVP-worthy season with a damaged finger on his shooting hand, especially after his 52-point game on Sunday. That doesn’t mean the pain isn’t there. “Every day,”…
March 12, 2008, 01:30 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Lakers 117, Kings 105
SACRAMENTO – If the Lakers keep playing crunchtime defense this way, the championship threat will become more than that. After the Lakers outlasted Dallas on Sunday with improved defense, they locked down the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night over the final six minutes to rally for a victory that…
March 12, 2008, 01:15 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Lakers 117, Raptors 108
LOS ANGELES – The Lakers are going to have to play more consistently solid defense to thrive on their upcoming trip to New Orleans, Houston, Dallas and Utah, but this was good enough Tuesday night. With the triangle offense exploding off the graph paper again, the Lakers overwhelmed Toronto to…
March 12, 2008, 01:00 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Amir on starting over Antonio
Terry Foster of the Detroit News and Drew Sharp of the Detroit Free Press have each made a case recently for Amir Johnson to be given a chance to start. In my latest article from HOOPSWORLD, I asked Johnson what he thought about all of this: Some players might not know how to handle that kind of…
March 12, 2008, 00:00 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
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