Prepared to go the distance
Unlike the previous two rounds, when I at no point planned for a Game 6 trip back to Denver and when I don’t think I would’ve had to make a Game 6 trip back to Utah if not for Kobe Bryant’s back injury, I’m ready for this Lakers series to go the full seven games. It’s…
May 20, 2008, 11:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Bulls win lottery, receive #1 pick
How's this for NBA-karma what-have-yous that I always thought were quite lame (but will share anyway): I spaced and missed the live lottery drawing. Luckily I realized it at 7:30. So I was able to flip to ESPNNews, who showed the full replay of the final 3 envelopes. I couldn't believe it was…
May 20, 2008, 11:00 PM ET from Blog a Bull
ETB preview
Empty the Bench has an extremely in-depth preview of the Pistons/Celtics series.
May 20, 2008, 10:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Finally: Pistons and Celtics in the ECF
It’s exactly what everyone predicted at the beginning of the year: the revamped Celtics against the experienced Pistons. After reading countless predictions (this might be my favorite), it’s time to just play the game. There’s no shortage of live blogs going on (ahem,…
May 20, 2008, 10:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Kobe Bryant moving fine today
SALT LAKE CITY — There is some normalcy returning for the Lakers with the issues in Kobe Bryant’s back calming down. Bryant took part in the Lakers’ Friday shoot-around, as usual. “He went out early and shot with his teammates and seemed to be moving fine,” Phil…
May 20, 2008, 9:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
A window into the draft
As we close in on tonight's draft, if you're looking for tidbits from Secaucus, N.J., site of the NBA Draft, check out NBA.com’s blog here. Videos of the top prospects in the draft can be viewed here. And according to this article, Memphis fans are banking on the lottery to bring in a…
May 20, 2008, 9:45 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Draft Lottery Open Thread
Just 10 minutes away…
May 20, 2008, 9:30 PM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
After Game 5, Kobe Bryant’s back no worse for wear
Here was what Kobe Bryant had to say after playing 41:03 of Game 5 (and then taking a long time afterward to lie on the training-room table for treatment on his sore back): “I feel OK. It feels really, really tight right now.” “I knew I wasn’t 100 percent healthy, so I…
May 20, 2008, 9:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Andrew Bynum to have surgery
EL SEGUNDO — Andrew Bynum is scheduled to have arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Wednesday, yet another disappointing turn in his recovery struggle. The Lakers said the surgery is to “clean up some rough spots” and address “fraying on the underside of his…
May 20, 2008, 9:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Random Jazz fan: “We kicked your …”
EL SEGUNDO — Win or lose, this will be the Lakers’ last trip to Salt Lake City for awhile, which is just fine to them. Phil Jackson complained about the noise level there in advance of the team’s Game 6 trip: “I’m almost pretty sure it’s over the safety…
May 20, 2008, 9:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
It’ll be Pau Gasol vs. Tim Duncan
EL SEGUNDO — Lakers practice today ended with Sasha Vujacic hitting the scrimmage-ending 3-pointer to lift the white-team reserves over the purple-team starters. A good sign for the Lakers, if you ask me, considering how they’ll need varied contributions in this series against San…
May 20, 2008, 8:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
N4S and SoMM
Natalie from Need4Sheed talked with MC Bias from Sports of My Mind about the Pistons-Celtics series.
May 20, 2008, 8:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Putting BOS/DET to music …
FreeDarko wants you to put together a soundtrack for the conference finals. Bonus points for irony!
May 20, 2008, 8:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Is Curry allowed to interview with Bulls?
From K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune: Mike D’Antoni isn’t the only name that might be scratched off the Bulls’ coaching list. The Pistons continue to give signs they won’t allow the Bulls to interview assistant Michael Curry. Tellingly, Pistons general manager Joe…
May 20, 2008, 8:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Brown wants Snow on staff, but Bobcats might have to get in line
Bobcats coach Larry Brown wants Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Eric Snow on his staff, once Snow’s injury retirement becomes official. But there’s a complication that would be very nice for Snow; an informed source says the Chicago Bulls want to...
May 20, 2008, 8:15 PM ET from Bobcats: Inside the NBA by Rick Bonnell
OPEN THREAD: Day 31 of the 2k8 NBA Playoffs
This is it. Down to four teams for the battle for NBA Glory. Despite the twists and turns that occurred within many of the Playoff series in ’08, the East has panned out… well, right about on the nail. Detroit, facing it’s 6th straight Eastern Conference Championship…
May 20, 2008, 8:15 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
How this blog got its name
Drew Sharp has a great article in the Detroit Free Press today on the birth of the “Detroit Bad Boys” nickname in 1988: “It just came up in discussion,” said Don Sperling of NBA Entertainment, the league’s marketing branch that produced a video of the Pistons’…
May 20, 2008, 7:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
If I were a gambling man …
Everyone likes to make predictions before the start of the series, and after recording a podcast interview with Ryan McNeill of HoopsAddict.com this afternoon (look for it tomorrow), I’m officially on the record with “Pistons in six.” I’m not much of a gambler these days (I…
May 20, 2008, 7:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
What’s consistency worth?
Lindsey Hunter admits that the Pistons aren’t merely trying to win a title but also cement their place in history: “But we aren’t satisfied just to be here. We want the chance to win another NBA title. That’s the only reason we are here. This matchup is good for the league…
May 20, 2008, 7:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
It’s the Celtics
After Boston’s win over the Cavaliers last night, the Pistons finally know when, where and who they’ll be playing the next round. Here’s the schedule for the Eastern Conference Finals: Tuesday, May 20 @ Boston, 8:30pm, ESPN Thursday, May 22 @ Boston, 8:30pm, ESPN Saturday, May 24…
May 20, 2008, 7:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Flip talks about Porter’s interview with the Suns
From Chris McCosky: “It says something about the organization here and the success we’ve had,” Saunders said. “This league is a copy-cat league a lot of times. When teams have success, others look at things you do and try to inject that same thing into their team.”…
May 20, 2008, 7:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Suns interview Terry Porter
From Chris McCosky of the Detroit News: Pistons lead assistant Terry Porter met with Phoenix Suns general manager Steve Kerr Thursday in Birmingham. Porter, the former Milwaukee Bucks head coach, is the first candidate to formally interview for the Suns’ head coaching vacancy. Porter and…
May 20, 2008, 7:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Scoop on the Pistons
Scoop Jackson has an annoyingly accurate depiction of the Pistons at ESPN. Maybe it’s me, though, but this year just seems different. With the exception of Game 3 against Philly, that on-again, off-again mentality hasn’t been present. Here’s to hoping it stays that way ……
May 20, 2008, 7:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Chauncey Billups isn’t 100%
From Chris McCosky in the Detroit News: “I’m feeling pretty good,” he said, “and for what’s not good I know once the adrenaline gets going and the excitement of the game, I will be fine.” He was asked if he has regained full range of motion, could he do…
May 20, 2008, 7:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
OPEN THREAD: 2008 NBA Draft Lottery @ 4:30pm
The drama. The suspense. As Warrior fans this is OUR playoffs. Like we always do about this time! [photo: warriors.com] Jump like a lotto ball! The hoops world order has been restored and Mr. Cohan's Golden State Warriors are back where they belong- in the lottery with the…
May 20, 2008, 4:30 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Game 7 Aftermath: The Final News Wrap
So the Spurs came up big and got the Game 7 win over our Hornets here in New Orleans last night. Four losses in five games to end your season is tough to swallow, but it was a great ride nonetheless. One final time this season, here's your news wrap...We'll open it up with John DeShazier of…
May 20, 2008, 4:00 PM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
OPEN THREAD: Day 28 of the NBA2k8 Playoffs
20-1 is the current record of teams playing at home during these playoffs. With that said, can we expect the Hornets to finish off the Spurs in game 7? If that's so, should we just call a Vegas casino and bet the house that the Lakers and the Celtics will lose tonight but take it in…
May 20, 2008, 4:00 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Warriors Present in the Future's Past
You can find Golden State Warriors everywhere. Reason being is that they’re usually traded before their rookie contract expires, forcibly ejected or fully knowing that they wouldn’t re-up with a franchise that embodies the chaos exemplified in film Titanic (watch the scene…
May 20, 2008, 3:45 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Stern on the pursuit of an arena in Sacramento
NBA commissioner David Stern wrote an op-ed piece in the Sacramento Bee today outlining his reasons for continuing to pursue an arena deal for the Kings. Check it out here.
May 20, 2008, 1:45 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
A draft primer
Here’s my advance on today’s NBA draft lottery, which includes a listing of probabilities for each team involved in the draft, along with some of the best and worst lottery picks over the years. And The News Tribune columnist Dave Boling writes about the mixed emotions for Sonics…
May 20, 2008, 12:30 AM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Win No. 1? That's only half the story
If the Charlotte Bobcats somehow beat the odds tonight and receive the No. 1 pick in the draft lottery, it would serve as a straw ballot on the current administration's taste for risk. There's little hope of that happening --...
May 20, 2008, 12:00 AM ET from Bobcats: Inside the NBA by Rick Bonnell
The Sum of all Hopes
Here are the Bulls chances Tuesday night: No. 1: 1.70% No. 2: 2.00% No. 3: 2.40% No. 9: 81.34% No. 10: 12.18% No. 11: 0.38% No. 12: 0.0024% Get a top two pick, draft Rose or Beasley (in, my opinion, that order), and all of Pax's inactivity and (public) idiocy doesn't matter. (Getting the…
May 20, 2008, 11:15 AM ET from Blog a Bull
Will fatigue be a factor for Boston?
After beating the Cavaliers, Kevin Garnett spoke about the toll two seven-game series have taken on his team. From Kevin McNamara of the Providence Journal: “As you advance, it does get a little more difficult,” forward Kevin Garnett said. “Detroit has obviously been resting and waiting, and…
May 20, 2008, 09:45 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Chauncey Billups is (finally) ready to play
Chauncey Billups will be on the court for the start of the Eastern Conference Finals, whenever that may be. From Joanne Gerstner of the Detroit News: Billups, who has missed nearly three playoff games with a strained right hamstring, said Thursday he’s ready to play again. Billups practiced…
May 20, 2008, 09:30 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Lindsey Hunter’s advice to Rip Hamilton
This is kind of funny. From Krista Jahnke of the Detroit Free Press: Hunter said after the game that Hamilton’s shot selection can anger him. “Hopefully he’ll be settled down a little more (in the next round),” Hunter said. “I’m telling him, ‘You’re…
May 20, 2008, 09:15 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
ETB preview
Empty the Bench has an extremely in-depth preview of the Pistons/Celtics series.
May 20, 2008, 09:00 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Dumars talks about the playoffs, Stuckey and Tay’s block
As I’m sure many of you have already seen, Joe Dumars sat down with Keith Langlois for a rather lengthy Q&A for Pistons.com on Wednesday morning. Every time he does this I want to quote the entire article on DBB, but instead I’m just going to pick a handful of highlights and urge…
May 20, 2008, 08:45 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
N4S and SoMM
Natalie from Need4Sheed talked with MC Bias from Sports of My Mind about the Pistons-Celtics series.
May 20, 2008, 08:30 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
McDyess’ sad story
This was mentioned briefly in the comments, but one of the reasons that Antonio McDyess’ performance on Tuesday was so remarkable was because it came just hours after he learned about the passing of his grandmother. Ryan Pretzer of Pistons.com tells the story.
May 20, 2008, 08:15 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Putting BOS/DET to music …
FreeDarko wants you to put together a soundtrack for the conference finals. Bonus points for irony!
May 20, 2008, 08:00 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Is Curry allowed to interview with Bulls?
From K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune: Mike D’Antoni isn’t the only name that might be scratched off the Bulls’ coaching list. The Pistons continue to give signs they won’t allow the Bulls to interview assistant Michael Curry. Tellingly, Pistons general manager Joe…
May 20, 2008, 08:00 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
How this blog got its name
Drew Sharp has a great article in the Detroit Free Press today on the birth of the “Detroit Bad Boys” nickname in 1988: “It just came up in discussion,” said Don Sperling of NBA Entertainment, the league’s marketing branch that produced a video of the Pistons’…
May 20, 2008, 07:45 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
If I were a gambling man …
Everyone likes to make predictions before the start of the series, and after recording a podcast interview with Ryan McNeill of HoopsAddict.com this afternoon (look for it tomorrow), I’m officially on the record with “Pistons in six.” I’m not much of a gambler these days (I…
May 20, 2008, 07:45 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
It’s the Celtics
After Boston’s win over the Cavaliers last night, the Pistons finally know when, where and who they’ll be playing the next round. Here’s the schedule for the Eastern Conference Finals: Tuesday, May 20 @ Boston, 8:30pm, ESPN Thursday, May 22 @ Boston, 8:30pm, ESPN Saturday, May 24…
May 20, 2008, 07:45 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
What’s consistency worth?
Lindsey Hunter admits that the Pistons aren’t merely trying to win a title but also cement their place in history: “But we aren’t satisfied just to be here. We want the chance to win another NBA title. That’s the only reason we are here. This matchup is good for the league…
May 20, 2008, 07:30 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Flip talks about Porter’s interview with the Suns
From Chris McCosky: “It says something about the organization here and the success we’ve had,” Saunders said. “This league is a copy-cat league a lot of times. When teams have success, others look at things you do and try to inject that same thing into their team.”…
May 20, 2008, 07:30 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Suns interview Terry Porter
From Chris McCosky of the Detroit News: Pistons lead assistant Terry Porter met with Phoenix Suns general manager Steve Kerr Thursday in Birmingham. Porter, the former Milwaukee Bucks head coach, is the first candidate to formally interview for the Suns’ head coaching vacancy. Porter and…
May 20, 2008, 07:30 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Elsewhere in the Eastern Conference …
I’m going to try something weird — I’m live-blogging the Celtics-Cavs game over at FanHouse, but I’m pretty sure I can also embed it here … let’s see if this works. (more…)
May 20, 2008, 07:30 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Will fatigue be a factor for Boston?
After beating the Cavaliers, Kevin Garnett spoke about the toll two seven-game series have taken on his team. From Kevin McNamara of the Providence Journal: “As you advance, it does get a little more difficult,” forward Kevin Garnett said. “Detroit has obviously been resting and waiting, and…
May 20, 2008, 07:16 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Chauncey Billups is (finally) ready to play
Chauncey Billups will be on the court for the start of the Eastern Conference Finals, whenever that may be. From Joanne Gerstner of the Detroit News: Billups, who has missed nearly three playoff games with a strained right hamstring, said Thursday he’s ready to play again. Billups practiced…
May 20, 2008, 07:16 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Lindsey Hunter’s advice to Rip Hamilton
This is kind of funny. From Krista Jahnke of the Detroit Free Press: Hunter said after the game that Hamilton’s shot selection can anger him. “Hopefully he’ll be settled down a little more (in the next round),” Hunter said. “I’m telling him, ‘You’re…
May 20, 2008, 07:16 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
ETB preview
Empty the Bench has an extremely in-depth preview of the Pistons/Celtics series.
May 20, 2008, 07:00 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Dumars talks about the playoffs, Stuckey and Tay’s block
As I’m sure many of you have already seen, Joe Dumars sat down with Keith Langlois for a rather lengthy Q&A for Pistons.com on Wednesday morning. Every time he does this I want to quote the entire article on DBB, but instead I’m just going to pick a handful of highlights and urge…
May 20, 2008, 07:00 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
N4S and SoMM
Natalie from Need4Sheed talked with MC Bias from Sports of My Mind about the Pistons-Celtics series.
May 20, 2008, 06:45 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Game Day Open Thread: Game 7 - Spurs @ Hornets
This is it. Game 7. One team will advance, the other will go home. On one side we have the visiting Spurs: A wily veteran team who've been there before and will resist the youth movement to get there again. Or are they just broken heroes on a last-chance power drive? And then we have the…
May 20, 2008, 06:15 AM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
The Spurs beat the Hornets: The Hornets' Season ends
And that's the season. The Hornets fall to the Spurs, 91-82 after fighting back to within three from 15 down at the start of the fourth.Two things did us in tonight. Rebounding and a three point barrage. The rebounding, though a pronounced problem earlier in the game, got better in the…
May 20, 2008, 06:00 AM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
Hornets-Spurs: Monday News Wrap
It's almost here. Hornets-Spurs. Game 7. Tonight at 7:30 Central. Ryan just delivered a fine post ahead of the madness. So go read that first. Then come back to this one and see what the internets been saying about the 100th Game 7 in NBA history.To tip, Jim Eichnehofer was at Hornets practice…
May 20, 2008, 05:45 AM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
Kobe finds it the right “time” to give
Luke Walton asked the question in jest during Kobe Bryant’s NBA MVP ceremony, wondering if Bryant would be bestowing gifts on all his teammates for their help, and Bryant wound up joking back but saying: “You know I will.” Bryant broke the gifts out at the end of the team’s…
May 20, 2008, 05:45 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
I Heart the Hornets
I like to think I'm pretty good at what I do. My posts are usually a mix of stats and analysis, and judging by the reaction and number of returning users we've been getting of late, they've obviously been written well enough to get my point across. Still - there is one thing…
May 20, 2008, 05:30 AM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
Know Your Hornets: Playoff Trivia
If you're an old-school visitor to Hornets247, you might remember we used to throw out some trivia questions here on the regular. But then I was quizzed by police about my neighbor's missing undergarments and any kind of questioning has since proved extremely traumatic for me. But I'm…
May 20, 2008, 05:15 AM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
Hornets-Spurs: Sunday News Wrap
A fine Sunday afternoon it be here in New Orleans. I should really go do some outside stuff today. Volleyball perhaps. Hmm... But ahead of all that madness, here's what's being said about the Spurs and Hornets on the internets today. Enjoy! Actually, before we get to the linkage, let's…
May 20, 2008, 05:00 AM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
Spurs-Hornets: Series Notes
This game was actually not in keeping with the rest of the series. Yes, I know the final score looks the same, and yes, I know it seems like the Hornets had one big meltdown in the third and that cost us the game, but it's actually not an accurate representation of what happened. …
May 20, 2008, 04:45 AM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
Hornets-Spurs: Saturday News Wrap
Typical: I have more time to do this stuff on the weekends but then there's not as much to link up. Screw you, world.We'll start off with the Horry/West stuff again. Mike Monroe and Mike Finger team up in the San Antonio Express-News to tell us that the NBA has reviewed Horry's hit and…
May 20, 2008, 04:30 AM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
Game 6 Aftermath: Friday News Wrap
Game 6 is done, the Spurs held serve at home, and now we wait for Game 7 on Monday. Lots to get to today with Hornets-Spurs being the only game last night and everyone in the world wanting to weigh in on a certain incident that occurred in the fourth quarter. Buckle up. This might take a…
May 20, 2008, 04:15 AM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
The Spurs beat the Hornets; series tied at 3-3
Game 7 it is then.As has been the story all series, the home team came away with the blow out victory tonight. After a great, competitive first half, the third quarter was again the difference as the Spurs outscored our Hornets 20-12 and built up a 15-point lead. Manu Ginobili dropped a couple of…
May 20, 2008, 04:00 AM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
Game Day Open Thread: Game 6 - Hornets @ Spurs
Alright, so we've got Game 6 in San Antonio tonight. The Spurs need the win to stay alive and force a deciding Game 7 on Monday. Victory for the Hornets would put us in the Conference Finals for the first time in franchise history. Tyson Chandler and David West are apparently healthy enough to…
May 20, 2008, 03:45 AM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
McDyess’ sad story
This was mentioned briefly in the comments, but one of the reasons that Antonio McDyess’ performance on Tuesday was so remarkable was because it came just hours after he learned about the passing of his grandmother. Ryan Pretzer of Pistons.com tells the story.
May 20, 2008, 03:15 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Chauncey’s phantom assist
Chauncey Billups played the role of part-time assistant coach last night … and was rewarded with an assist.
May 20, 2008, 03:00 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Pistons are selling $24 tickets 5/15
Conference Finals tickets are already on sale at Ticketmaster, etc, but the Pistons will put 1,000 tickets priced at $24 for sale tomorrow. The catch? No internet and no phone orders. If you want a chance at them, you have to go to the Palace box office tomorrow morning to put your name in a…
May 20, 2008, 02:45 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Putting BOS/DET to music …
FreeDarko wants you to put together a soundtrack for the conference finals. Bonus points for irony!
May 20, 2008, 02:30 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Game Day Open Thread: Game 7 - Spurs @ Hornets
This is it. Game 7. One team will advance, the other will go home. On one side we have the visiting Spurs: A wily veteran team who've been there before and will resist the youth movement to get there again. Or are they just broken heroes on a last-chance power drive? And then we have the…
May 20, 2008, 02:00 AM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
The Spurs beat the Hornets: The Hornet's Season ends
And that's the season. The Hornets fall to the Spurs, 91-82 after fighting back to within three from 15 down at the start of the fourth.Two things did us in tonight. Rebounding and a three point barrage. The rebounding, though a pronounced problem earlier in the game, got…
May 20, 2008, 01:45 AM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
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