Pistons don’t take charges
Here’s a stat so weird it doesn’t seem true: according to 82games.com, Jason Maxiell led the Pistons in drawing offensive fouls (ie, taking charges) this year with 17 … which by my count is tied for 71st in the league. Billups and Stuckey drew 9, Hamilton drew 8, Rasheed drew 7…
April 28, 2008, 9:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Byron Scott: Coach of the Year
Tomorrow, Byron Scott will be officially announced as the NBA's 2007-08 Coach of the Year. John Reid of the Times-Picayune broke the news...Before [tomorrow's] Game 5 at the New Orleans Arena, where the Hornets can eliminate the Mavericks with a victory, Scott will be presented with the…
April 28, 2008, 8:45 PM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
Report: Stern can be deposed
In what looks like another minor victory for the city of Seattle, a U.S. District Court judge in New York ruled that attorneys representing the city can dispose NBA Commissioner David Stern, according to a report in The Oklahoman. Federal court Judge Loretta Preska also ruled that the league must…
April 28, 2008, 8:45 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Game 5 tips at 7pm
The tip-off for Game 5 on Tuesday has been set for 7pm. (It was originally TBA.)
April 28, 2008, 7:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Trevor Ariza: two-plus weeks away
DENVER — Trevor Ariza will be out at least another two weeks after his latest exam showed his broken right foot is still not healed, though he might be able to return to game action soon after that. So it’s possible Ariza, an outstanding individual defender, could still give the Lakers…
April 28, 2008, 7:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Recap: Warriors 121, SEATTLE SuperSonics 126- Too Hot for TV! That's That.
Well it's a good thing the season finale wasn't televised. Only this unclutch Warriors squad (3-6 in the final month of the season) could lose to the worst team in the Wild Wild West on the last game of the season at home on Fan Appreciation Night. Final Preview/ Open Thread of…
April 28, 2008, 7:00 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Lakers 102, Nuggets 84
DENVER – Kobe Bryant, Derek Fisher and Luke Walton – the only players who were around the last time the Lakers won a playoff series in 2004 – stood up and collectively pushed the Denver Nuggets to the brink of elimination Saturday. Those three Lakers were outstanding in the second half, when the…
April 28, 2008, 6:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
OPEN THREAD: Game #82- Warriors vs SuperSonics - GSoMers Appreciation Night!
Good god I hope we aren't holding this sign in 2020. Warriors (W-L): Lottery BoundSuperSonics (W-L): Lottery + Oklahoma Bound?Time: 7:30pm PSTTV: NoneRadio: KNBR 680 It's funny how things work out. This game marks the 3rd final regular season game of a Warriors…
April 28, 2008, 6:45 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Nuggets find “I BELIEVE” signs
DENVER — The Lakers showed up for their workout at the Nuggets’ practice court to find “I BELIEVE” signs had been posted throughout the Nuggets’ weight room. They weren’t anything special in appearance — basically someone with Microsoft Word and a printer — but they made a point that the Lakers…
April 28, 2008, 6:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Q&A: Álvaro Martín from ESPN Deportes
The great game of basketball isn't just an American phenomon by any stretch. It's become a integral part of sports culture outside in the United States in many areas of the globe such as Latin America. FJ and I got the opportunity to dialogue with veteran play-by-play broadcaster Álvaro…
April 28, 2008, 6:30 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Slamming the door shut
DENVER — Phil Jackson spoke about taking advantage; Kobe Bryant stressed maintaining momentum in the playoffs. The Lakers will see if they can close out the first round Monday night or if they let Denver live on for the moment. Close-out games are usually no picnic. The dynastic Lakers had a…
April 28, 2008, 6:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
RECAP: Warriors 116, Suns 122: Feeling pretty sick!
I’m sadI’m hurtI’m disappointedI’m without comfort I’m sheddingMy tearsDown my warriorsTeam shirt 49 win seasonWith what to gain?A lottery pickFor a future sidekick? The only solace in meAre the fans who so badlyAre hurting tonightWith our lose…
April 28, 2008, 6:15 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Lakers defeat Nuggets, 122-107
Whatever concerns Lakers coach Phil Jackson had about his team’s offensive play should have been erased Wednesday at Staples Center. The Lakers used a balanced attack to hand the Denver Nuggets a 122-107 defeat to go up 2-0 in their Western Conference first-round series. The best-of-seven series…
April 28, 2008, 6:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
OPEN THREAD: Day 10 of the 2k8 NBA Playoffs
Here's the other reason I hate LeBron James. I can't even have my daily dose of Powerade without seeing his face. Nuts to this man... Anyway, big props to Delonte West on his game winning three in the last 5 seconds of last night's game against the…
April 28, 2008, 6:00 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Looking ahead: Jazz vs. Lakers
DENVER — Even Derek Fisher, chosen enemy of the Salt Lake folks, isn’t allowed to look ahead yet to a Jazz-Lakers second-round series, but there’s no reason we shouldn’t here with both teams on the cusp of advancing. Utah’s Andrei Kirilenko is a very good defender…
April 28, 2008, 5:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Pistons try to salvage their season in Philly
It’s funny, but tonight’s game is the difference between this series being just a small speed bump in the Pistons’ legacy or the catalyst for the end of an era. Seriously, that’s the difference between 2-2 and 3-1. In any case, McDyess will play but will not start. From A.…
April 28, 2008, 5:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
After surgery, McDyess questionable for Game 4
From Keith Langlois of Pistons.com: McDyess broke his nose midway through the third quarter of Friday’s nightmarish Game 3 loss at Wachovia Center and returned to Detroit where he underwent successful surgery Saturday at Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital as performed by Dr. Gene Rontal. McDyess’ status…
April 28, 2008, 5:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Halftime inspiration: Joe, Flip or McDyess?
I didn’t see Chris Webber’s comments on TNT at halftime, but I certainly heard about them. Fortunately, The Starting Five has the transcript (via PistonsNation): Webber on the lack of intensity by the Detroit Pistons: “(The Pistons) are really nonchalant and that’s why I felt we lost…
April 28, 2008, 4:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Game 4 Aftermath: Monday news wrap
The Hornets took a 3-1 series lead over the Mavericks last night, and to follow up we've got more news, notes and quotes from around the funky interwebs. Enjoy. Oh, and don't forget to check Ryan's game recap, right here. First we have Dirk Nowitzki, who was already putting this…
April 28, 2008, 4:30 PM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
Will Robinson, 1911-2008
Former Pistons scout Will Robinson passed away this morning. He was 96 years old. From the Detroit Free Press: Robinson made history when he became the first black Division I coach, leading Illinois State in the 1970s. He joined the Pistons as a scout in 1976 and discovered Joe Dumars and Dennis…
April 28, 2008, 4:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Offseason Q&A: Tim Kawakami (San Jose Mercury) Part 2 of 4
Make sure to check out Part I of our Q&A with Tim if you haven't already. In Part II we get Tim's thoughts on the Warriors finances. Talking Bay Area sports. JUMP! ********** Golden State of Mind: The Golden State Warriors have one of the…
April 28, 2008, 05:30 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Looking for Lamar Odom
DENVER — After Lamar Odom had just four points and four rebounds in 22:16 of foul-filled play in Game 2, Kobe Bryant quipped: “Lamar? He’ll be well rested for Game 3.” In reality, Bryant’s erroneous approach on one play to Kenyon Martin — mindlessly crowding him…
April 28, 2008, 04:30 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
The Hornets whip the Mavericks: NO leads series 3-1
The Mavericks are done. I don't say that because they are down 3-1 and heading to New Orleans. I don't say that because of the past history for the Mavs in tough situations. I don't even say it because of any new wrinkle I saw in their game plan tonight. I say it…
April 28, 2008, 04:15 AM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
Lakers hang on to lead, 89-79
The Lakers let a 10-point halftime lead slip away, but managed to regain the momentum to lead, 89-79, after three quarters. Nuggets, who trailed, 59-49 at intermission, scored 11 consecutive points to take a 68-67 lead with 5:18 left in the third quarter. The game went back and forth until the…
April 28, 2008, 04:15 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
It’s rough, and it’s not right
The Pistons are the better team, right? Their experience will help them right their ship, right? We still have at least two more games to find out, but here’s what we already know: Including the regular season, the Pistons have lost four of five to the 76ers. Including last year, the Pistons…
April 28, 2008, 04:00 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Ronny Turiaf better, albeit 11 pounds lighter
EL SEGUNDO — Expect Phil Jackson to tighten up his rotation Saturday, as he usually does in big road games, so there won’t be as many minutes for the second-teamers (Luke Walton over Vladimir Radmanovic, excepted). But Ronny Turiaf should be able take his usual turn as the backup center…
April 28, 2008, 04:00 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Pistons are in Philly for Game 3
Andre Iguodala has shot just 5-for-24 from the field and averaged half of his 19.9 points per game in the first two games of the season, but I’m convinced that at some point before this series is over he’ll have his breakout game. Tayshaun Prince is ready for the challenge: Prince…
April 28, 2008, 03:45 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Lakers lead Nuggets, 59-49, at halftime
Kobe Bryant only scored five points in the second half, but others stepped up as the Lakers used a 9-0 run early in the second quarter to pull away and lead, 59-49, at the half. Coach Phil Jackson wanted the offense to be more active around the basket and he got his wish as Luke Walton came in and…
April 28, 2008, 03:45 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Josh Howard is old news
Just to put this whole Josh Howard stuff in context, realize that this “story” actually broke a good 12 months ago.
April 28, 2008, 03:30 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Bryant paces Lakers in first quarter
It was business as usual for the Lakers in the early going, with Kobe Bryant taking over the scoring duties. And he took over literally. Bryant scored 20 points, including the team’s last two baskets, to lead the Lakers to a 33-32 first-quarter lead. He took 10 shots, while the rest of the team…
April 28, 2008, 03:30 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Pistons pull even with Philly
By Kevin Sawyer I had to Tivo the game, so it was fun watching the amateur general managing from the peanut gallery in the last one. So what happened? We won. Why? Here goes. For all the talk of this team being hot and cold, this was an outstanding defensive effort from start to finish. Having…
April 28, 2008, 03:15 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Trevor Ariza: two-plus weeks away
DENVER — Trevor Ariza will be out at least another two weeks after his latest exam showed his broken right foot is still not healed, though he might be able to return to game action soon after that. So it’s possible Ariza, an outstanding individual defender, could still give the Lakers…
April 28, 2008, 03:15 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Lakers 102, Nuggets 84
DENVER – Kobe Bryant, Derek Fisher and Luke Walton – the only players who were around the last time the Lakers won a playoff series in 2004 – stood up and collectively pushed the Denver Nuggets to the brink of elimination Saturday. Those three Lakers were outstanding in the second half, when…
April 28, 2008, 03:00 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Nuggets find “I BELIEVE” signs
DENVER — The Lakers showed up for their workout at the Nuggets’ practice court to find “I BELIEVE” signs had been posted throughout the Nuggets’ weight room. They weren’t anything special in appearance — basically someone with Microsoft Word and a printer — but they made a point…
April 28, 2008, 02:45 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Slamming the door shut
DENVER — Phil Jackson spoke about taking advantage; Kobe Bryant stressed maintaining momentum in the playoffs. The Lakers will see if they can close out the first round Monday night or if they let Denver live on for the moment. Close-out games are usually no picnic. The dynastic Lakers had a…
April 28, 2008, 02:45 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Changing the Playoff Format
If there’s one thing that stuck out in my mind when making my first round picks for ESPN’s Geek Smackdown, it’s that the East largely consisted of lopsided battles while the West had a couple of really close series. All 8 Western teams finished with a winning percentage of .600 or…
April 28, 2008, 00:00 AM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
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