Glen Davis has soft hands
Seriously? You’re a rookie in the Conference Finals and you agree to an article in which you explain your manicure? Nowadays, Big Baby, who got his name for his size and sensitivity during his elementary years in Louisiana, has a daily regimen of moisturizing, brushing and buffing himself…
May 22, 2008, 11:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Press conference transcripts
Human Victory Cigar has transcripts of last night’s post-game press conferences by Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, Flip Saunders, Doc Rivers and Tayshaun Prince.
May 22, 2008, 11:30 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 22, 2008, 11:15 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 22, 2008, 11:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Pistons @ Celtics, Game 2
This isn’t a must-win, but it’s still damn important. I put together a preview of sorts at FanHouse, and I’ll also be live-blogging the game. Do your thing in the comments — I see you when this gets tied up.
May 22, 2008, 10:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
OPEN THREAD: Day 33 of the 2k8 NBA Playoffs
Was that not a hell of a game last night or what? If you didn't catch it, the good Faker fans over at The Lakers Nation have plenty in store to catch you up to speed. I can't believe I'm saying this but GO LAKERS! Please save us from the potentially unwatchable Spurs-Pistons or…
May 22, 2008, 7:30 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Too soon for Bobcats to commit to drafting Texas A&M big man
However, he wouldn’t have entered the draft, even with the option to pull out, unless he thought he was ready. He’s not ready, based on the way he played, so he either needs to change that impression or get back...
May 22, 2008, 6:00 PM ET from Bobcats: Inside the NBA by Rick Bonnell
Memoirs of a New Orleans Hornets Fan: the Battle for Legitimacy
If you made it to a game at the Arena this past season, you're probably familiar with Mikey. He was the guy busting a lung from the front row of 303. I first met him while waiting for the streetcar to take me to the Hornets-Sonics game back on December 10th. He turned out to be somewhat of a…
May 22, 2008, 2:15 PM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
Manufactured debate
Well, I'm almost already sick of draft talk. And it's not until June 26th. First we had Sam's bad day , though that was more due to his evaluation of the current roster. Today there's the likes of Mariotti saying the Bulls have to find a coach first (whoever it is, I guarantee the pick will…
May 22, 2008, 11:45 AM ET from Blog a Bull
Pistons lose Game 1, and that’s OK
Game 1 didn’t go off as well as I’d hoped … but it did play out just as I expected. As far as I’m concerned, the first game was always about regaining rhythm, not taking control of the series. Boston was flying high off an emotional win, and in front of a frenzied crowd,…
May 22, 2008, 08:15 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Be Like Theo!
Pop quiz: After last week’s Game 5 win over the Magic, I talked to Theo Ratliff about a) how the Pistons were able to contain Dwight Howard; b) the challenges posed by the Cavs and the Celtcs; or c) his signature sports drink line. You know me, focusing on the important stuff.
May 22, 2008, 08:00 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Doc or Flip?
From the Boston Herald: He doesn’t listen, but he hears. Doc Rivers knows that even with his team just three wins away from a trip to the NBA Finals, his job approval rating among many fans generally runs along a fine line between acceptable and get him the hell out of here. I bet you could swap…
May 22, 2008, 07:45 AM 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 22, 2008, 07:45 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Chauncey Billups: I have to be more aggressive
Chauncey Billups expects to be more aggressive in Game 2. From Keith Langlois’ blog: Billups said he came out of Game 1 feeling pretty good physically and expects not only he, but backcourt partner Rip Hamilton, will attack more often in Game 2. “I’m going to – I probably will,” he said. “I…
May 22, 2008, 07:30 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Charles Barkley is Inside the NBA’s spiritual leader
Not relevant, just funny. On a side note, Barkley has had a rough week, but he’s handled it like a champ. Hat-tip to Awful Announcing for the vid, of course.
May 22, 2008, 07:01 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Rodney Stuckey is the next Rodney Stuckey
From Drew Sharp in the Free Press: “They’re trying to fit these young point guards into an old mold that belonged to somebody else,” Pistons veteran Lindsey Hunter said. “They’re creating their own mold. People say that Chris Paul is another Isiah Thomas or Nate…
May 22, 2008, 06:45 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
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 22, 2008, 03:00 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Lakers looking to become America’s Idol once again
LOS ANGELES Hmm-m-m… Wondering whether Phil Jackson will be able to keep his mind on Game 1 of the Western Conference finals with American Idol finale taping across the street at the Nokia Theater? Jackson said he’s not exactly a “fan” of the glorified karaoke show but he does watch it…
May 22, 2008, 02:45 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
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 22, 2008, 02:30 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Bynum’s knee surgery deemed a success
LOS ANGELES Lakers center Andrew Bynum underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Wednesday in New York and Phil Jackson seemed relieved. “I think Andrew is glad he did it,” Jackson said. “I think there is a sense of ‘let’s move forward and get on with this’ and start…
May 22, 2008, 02:15 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Lakers hold off Spurs, 89-85
LOS ANGELES After three tedious quarters, the Lakers shook themselves out of their malaise and pulled off an improbable 89-85 victory Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals. The Lakers climbed out of a 16-point hole in the third quarter and survived two…
May 22, 2008, 02:00 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
ESPN: Paxson wants Rose? (Sorta?)
[ed. note: From the FanPosts. I agree that this is taking substantial liberties with Paxson's notoriously vague comments, but Pax's mentioned 'leadership' enough in his media tour to make it seem he's at least initially leading Rose. Now it's just waiting until they get both to the Berto Center…
May 22, 2008, 01:45 AM ET from Blog a Bull
Bonus reason No. 82: Gregg Popovich will tie Red Auerbach …
… in playoff victories with Popovich’s next one. I didn’t vote Byron Scott for Coach of the Year, and I wouldn’t fear Scott’s strategies nearly as much as Pop’s — especially when it comes to disrupting Lakers, given how well he knows them. Check out the…
May 22, 2008, 01:30 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Lakers close gap, 72-65
LOS ANGELES All that antsy-ness that Coach Phil Jackson talked before the game about finally showed up with five minutes left in the third quarter of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals. Apparently tired of being run over and outscored, the Lakers got their offense in gear after sleepwalking…
May 22, 2008, 01:15 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
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 22, 2008, 00:45 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Spurs lead Lakers, 51-43, at halftime
LOS ANGELES How are things going for the Lakers in the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference final series? Consider that Brent Barry, the Spurs’ 36-year-old reserve, has the same number of points that the league MVP does. Things didn’t go well for the Lakers in the first half and…
May 22, 2008, 00:30 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Lakers trail, 27-24, after first quarter
LOS ANGELES Vladimir Radmanovic already had started back on defense just as a pass was directed his way and the ball sailed out of bounds. His error drew a disparaging look from Coach Phil Jackson. But the Lakers coach couldn’t have been too upset with the forward, not any more than the rest of…
May 22, 2008, 00:00 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
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