Welcome to our world, Boston
So yeah, the Celtics are also tied 2-2 in their series, dropping two games in a row to Atlanta. Watching the end of last night’s game, I kind of felt bad for my Boston brethren. Actually, no, that’s a total lie — welcome to our world, Celtics fans.
May 03, 2008, 9:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Game Day Open Thread: Game 1 - Spurs @ Hornets
Hornets-Spurs gets rolling tonight at 9:00p.m. Central. Everybody's talking about it as a showdown between youth and experience. Who will win out? Call me crazy, but I think it will be whichever team plays better basketball. Stuff to know... Game Time: 9:00pm Central.TV: TNT…
May 03, 2008, 9:00 PM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
Appreciating Boston
Need4Sheed and DBB make an appearance over at The Diff, talking about Boston’s revival this year. (I swear I’m not looking ahead, I just answered the questions put in front of me.)
May 03, 2008, 8:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Pistons go for the KO
The Pistons are going for the knockout punch tonight in Philly. Ball tips in just a few (TV20 and TNT) — leave your thoughts in the comments.
May 03, 2008, 8:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
KG gives Sheed props
From the ESPN’s Daily Dime: Said Garnett: “Joe Johnson is the most underrated player in our league besides [Detroit’s] Rasheed Wallace. He’s underrated … I’ll give it to him. He played his [butt] off.”
May 03, 2008, 8:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Remembering Will
From the Freep: the Pistons reflect on the passing of Will Robinson, including trainer Mike Abdenour: “When you look at Will Robinson and the legacy that he leaves, he is what we should all become — fair, patient, love life to the fullest, and achieve what you can possibly achieve. He…
May 03, 2008, 7:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
McDyess may stay on the bench
It sounds like the Pistons will stick with Sunday’s rotation featuring Jason Maxiell in the starting lineup and Antonio McDyess coming off the bench. From A. Sherrod Blakely: After Sunday’s win, McDyess said he would not have a problem coming off the bench. In fact, he sounded as if…
May 03, 2008, 7:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
DBB on the radio
Update: The panel has been bumped to tomorrow at 10am. I feel like Matt Damon. ____ I’ve been invited to appear on a panel of Detroit sports bloggers on WDET’s Detroit Today program on Tuesday morning. It should be a lot of fun, especially given the company I’ll be sharing —…
May 03, 2008, 7:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
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…
May 03, 2008, 7:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Game 5 tips at 7pm
The tip-off for Game 5 on Tuesday has been set for 7pm. (It was originally TBA.)
May 03, 2008, 6:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Pistons and Magic kick off the second round
I’ve been severely negligent in my DBB duties, but all of you seem to have gotten along fine without me. In any case, um, yeah, the Pistons beat the 76ers! And now they play the Magic! Starting tonight, in fact. Just to be thorough, here’s the complete schedule: TONIGHT @ the Palace,…
May 03, 2008, 6:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
OPEN THREAD: Day 15 of the 2k8 NBA Playoffs
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May 03, 2008, 5:15 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Just wondering ...
-- Will Sam Vincent’s departure increase the likelihood of Emeka Okafor staying in Charlotte long-term? Okafor is too nice and too circumspect to broadcast it when he’s upset with a coach. But it was obvious during portions of last season...
May 03, 2008, 4:45 PM ET from Bobcats: Inside the NBA by Rick Bonnell
Larry Brown will make life interesting
We’ll find out once and for all if Raymond Felton is a point guard. Brown is hard on point guards, forcing them either to excel or fizzle out. I’m confident Phil Ford will remain on the staff, not just because...
May 03, 2008, 4:30 PM ET from Bobcats: Inside the NBA by Rick Bonnell
'This isn't going to work'
My not-quite-a-year covering Sam Vincent: The guy wasn’t boring, if simply because you could never predict what might come out of his mouth. If it was Tuesday, he’d cruise into the media room for his pre-game group interview, swearing he’d...
May 03, 2008, 4:15 PM ET from Bobcats: Inside the NBA by Rick Bonnell
Johnson takes unusual approach
Bobcats majority owner Bob Johnson showed up at the Observer newsroom Monday, looking for support on a rather bold suggestion: That Charlotte’s business community hasn’t done enough to ensure the financial success of the local NBA team. Wow. This isn’t...
May 03, 2008, 4:00 PM ET from Bobcats: Inside the NBA by Rick Bonnell
Stray thoughts on the road to Lotteryville:
Ever wonder how a team could shoot 62 percent overall and 56 percent from 3-point range and be thankful to win by two? The Bobcats managed that Tuesday, exposing what has become a perpetual flaw. They will never be dependable...
May 03, 2008, 3:45 PM ET from Bobcats: Inside the NBA by Rick Bonnell
Wallace could shut down for season
Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace is leaning toward shutting it down for the rest of the season. He missed his second straight game Tuesday with a groin injury that he says is affecting abdominal muscles. He said he won’t play...
May 03, 2008, 3:30 PM ET from Bobcats: Inside the NBA by Rick Bonnell
Tonight's Bobcats' game switching to Fox Sports Net
The Bobcats are starting to release details of their TV/naming rights deal, to be formally announced later this afternoon. Heads-up for tonight: The switch from News 14 to Fox Sports Net is IMMEDIATE. So the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves...
May 03, 2008, 3:15 PM ET from Bobcats: Inside the NBA by Rick Bonnell
Williams expects carries, starter or not
DeAngelo Williams said Saturday he was happy the Carolina Panthers drafted Jonathan Stewart with their first pick in last week's NFL draft -- even if it means Stewart becomes the team's starting running back. "It didn't bother me at all,"...
May 03, 2008, 3:00 PM ET from Bobcats: Inside the NBA by Rick Bonnell
Hornets-Spurs: Saturday News Wrap
Game Day! Round 2 tips tonight as the Hornets battle the Spurs in New Orleans at 9:00p.m. Central. We posted the full schedule for the series earlier, so check that out. Here's what everybody be talking about ahead of the big game...First the big news: Kobe Bryant will be named MVP. Mike…
May 03, 2008, 2:30 PM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
Hornets-Spurs Playoff Schedule
Hey look! The full schedule is out for round two. Here's when it will go down between the New Orleans Hornets and the San Antonio Spurs...GameDateDaySiteTimeTVOneMay 3SaturdayN.O.9:00pm TNTTwoMay 5MondayN.O.8:30pmTNTThreeMay 8ThursdayS.A.8:30pmESPNFourMay 11SundayS.A.7:00pmTNTFive*May…
May 03, 2008, 12:30 AM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
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…
May 03, 2008, 04:45 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…
May 03, 2008, 04:30 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
12:30 p.m. Sunday: Game 1 vs. Utah (probably)
Plan your Sunday, accordingly: If Utah eliminates Houston on Friday night, Game 1 in Jazz-Lakers will be a 12:30 p.m. start at Staples Center unless there are Game 7’s in both the Washington-Cleveland and Atlanta-Boston series, in which case the Lakers’ game will be at 6 p.m. So unless…
May 03, 2008, 04:15 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
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…
May 03, 2008, 04:00 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Jazz-Lakers series schedule
Game 1 - Sun May 4 Utah at L.A. Lakers, 12:30 p.m., ABC Game 2 - Tue May 6 Utah at L.A. Lakers, 7:30 p.m., TNT Game 3 - Fri May 9 L.A. Lakers at Utah, 6 p.m., ESPN Game 4 - Sun May 11 L.A. Lakers at Utah, 12:30 p.m., ABC Game 5 * Wed May 14 Utah at L.A. Lakers, TBD, TNT Game 6 *…
May 03, 2008, 03:45 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
NBA News and Notes for May 3rd
* Wow, the Celtics and the Hawks are heading for a Game 7! The Celtics will almost certainly win this Game 7, but the sheer fact that they are going to a Game 7 is stunning to me, and must be quite surprising/depressing for all Celtics fans (it is too bad that Simmons’ next column [...]
May 03, 2008, 03:30 AM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
Hornets-Mavericks Recap Part 2 - In Pictures and Quotes
Okay - I'm going to give in to a touch of smugness and post this before we get tested by the Spurs. Here is the recap of the Hornets-Mavericks Series, told in accordance with the 5 Stages of Grief.Stage 1: DENIAL"We get this win, it's a new series. We haven't shown up in this…
May 03, 2008, 02:30 AM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
Sonics request court reveals Griffin documents
BY ERIC D. WILLIAMS Eric.williams@thenewstribune.com Attorneys for the Sonics filed a motion in federal court on Friday arguing against documents from Seattle developer Matt Griffin being sealed for attorney’s eyes only and not available for members of the Sonics ownership group to…
May 03, 2008, 02:00 AM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
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