OPEN THREAD: Day 35 of the 2k8 NBA Playoffs
Last Night: I think the Spurs are ready to head home. Coming off a playoff low by losing to the Lakers last night by 30 points, Duncan and company would like to sleep in their own beds. Dealing with bad airplanes, bad food and lack of sleep, they sure looked ugly against Kobe and…
May 24, 2008, 9:45 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
No suspension for Rip Hamilton, but cross your fingers for Rasheed Wallace
This is old news, but just to be thorough, the NBA fined Rip Hamilton for throwing an elbow at Kevin Garnett in Game 1. This is actually good news, since there was a small (okay, tiny) chance that Rip might have been suspended. That said, it doesn’t sound like there’s any hard feelings…
May 24, 2008, 8:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Celtics @ Pistons, Game 3
I used to do that all the time … in the third grade. Just saying. Rajon Rondo and the Celtics will have to learn a few new tricks if they’re going to take back command of the series tonight at the Palace. If you’re going to the game, don’t forget about the whole…
May 24, 2008, 7:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Vote Wallace-Kander ‘08!
President Sheed and the Hebrew Heron / FanHouse
May 24, 2008, 7:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
At the half: Lakers 46, Spurs 37
Nothing like a Machine to get things going for the Lakers. Sasha Vujacic made back-to-back shots and the Lakers got three defensive stops to end the first half with an 8-0 run for a 46-37 lead over San Antonio. San Antonio caught the Lakers at 37 on a Tim Duncan jumper at 2:10 before Vujacic,…
May 24, 2008, 7:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Phil Jackson: Expect San Antonio precision and cohesion Sunday
EL SEGUNDO — The theme at Lakers practice today was guarded optimism … except for Kobe Bryant’s uncontrollable laughter with trainer Gary Vitti over some prank Bryant played on Vladimir Radmanovic. Before boarding their flight for San Antonio, the Lakers were told by Phil Jackson…
May 24, 2008, 6:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Appreciating Flip
This already made it’s rounds in the comments, but for those who missed it, check out Ian Thomsen’s “5 Reasons Detroit can be champions” on SI.com. There’s a lot of good stuff there from Joe Dumars and Flip Saunders, including this nugget explaining how Saunders keeps…
May 24, 2008, 08:00 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Rasheed sings Guns N’ Roses
I know a lot of you guys saw it, but here’s Rasheed Wallace channeling his inner Axl Rose in the final seconds last night. More silliness detailed at FanHouse, and sweet air guitar action at Boney’s site.
May 24, 2008, 07:30 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Meet Detroit’s Big 3
Thanks to DBB reader Monday for sending that in (long-time readers of the site may remember his previous handiwork), and Rob G for providing the inspiration. And of course, here’s a PDF version if you want to decorate your cubicle.
May 24, 2008, 07:15 AM 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’ll see you when this gets tied up.
May 24, 2008, 07:00 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
The internet loves Rodney Stuckey
I have a history of latching on to certain players and overstating their worth before they really deserve it (OMG Delfino! Free Amir!), so I don’t want to do that with Rodney Stuckey. Instead, I’ll let the rest of the internet do it for me … From Dr. Lawyer Indian Chief at Free…
May 24, 2008, 06:45 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Yes’sir!
There are some things as a Pistons fan I wrongly assume other NBA fans also know. This is one such example.
May 24, 2008, 06:00 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 24, 2008, 06:00 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
It’s hard being a Pistons fan in Boston
I usually don’t link to comments made on other blogs, but this is worthy of an exception. From BW in response to Dr. LIC’s ode to Rodney Stuckey at Free Darko: I watched the game from a bar in Boston last night… and as the 4th quarter wound down, I couldn’t keep in my…
May 24, 2008, 05:45 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Who is the best-dressed Laker?
The Lakers clean up nicely, as these photos illustrate. Who is the best-dressed Laker? Derek Fisher Jordan Farmar Pau Gasol Kobe Bryant Lamar Odom Sasha…
May 24, 2008, 02:15 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
First quarter: Lakers 21, Spurs 16
The Lakers followed up a stirring trumpeted rendition of the national anthem by Flea with a decidedly different tune from Kobe Bryant. Bryant had eight points on 4-for-6 shooting and backcourt mate Derek Fisher added seven as the Lakers took a 21-16 lead after the first period. Fisher had…
May 24, 2008, 02:00 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Lakers 101, Spurs 71
By CURTIS ZUPKE The Orange County Register LOS ANGELES - There were no excuses about rust and fatigue to fall on for the Lakers and San Antonio in Game 2: The Lakers looked that good and the Spurs that bad. The Lakers thoroughly outplayed the Spurs on both sides of the ball for a 101-71 victory at…
May 24, 2008, 01:45 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Ariza to play tonight?
By CURTIS ZUPKE The Orange County Register LOS ANGELES - Lakers forward Trevor Ariza will be dressed for tonight’s game and could play, Coach Phil Jackson said. “There’s a chance,” Jackson said in his pre-game press conference. Jackson said “I don’t know”…
May 24, 2008, 01:45 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Third quarter: Lakers 74, Spurs 57
Lamar Odom came alive and the Lakers pushed San Antonio to the brink with a flurry of offense and timely defensive stops. Odom scored 11 points and sparked the Lakers to a 74-57 lead after three periods. The Lakers took a double-digit lead at 52-41 and never let the Spurs get close. San Antonio,…
May 24, 2008, 01:30 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 20-point hole in the third quarter and survived two…
May 24, 2008, 01:30 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Spurs and Lakers and even keels
LOS ANGELES — Let’s give some props to the Spurs for the way they’ve dealt with a really bitter defeat. They’ve dealt with it like the champs they are, really. That kind of not-too-high, not-too-low mindset while doing the job is what got them to be champs in the first…
May 24, 2008, 01:15 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 eventually got their offense in gear after…
May 24, 2008, 01:00 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 24, 2008, 00:45 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
At the half: Lakers 46, Spurs 37
Nothing like a Machine to get things going for the Lakers. Sasha Vujacic made back-to-back shots and the Lakers got three defensive stops to end the first half with an 8-0 run for a 46-37 lead over San Antonio. San Antonio caught the Lakers at 37 on a Tim Duncan jumper at 2:10 before Vujacic,…
May 24, 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 24, 2008, 00:30 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Who is the best-dressed Laker?
The Lakers clean up nicely, as these photos illustrate. Who is the best-dressed Laker? Derek Fisher Jordan Farmar Pau Gasol Kobe Bryant Lamar Odom Sasha…
May 24, 2008, 00:15 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
First quarter: Lakers 21, Spurs 16
The Lakers followed up a stirring trumpeted rendition of the national anthem by Flea with a decidedly different tune from Kobe Bryant. Bryant had eight points on 4-for-6 shooting and backcourt mate Derek Fisher added seven as the Lakers took a 21-16 lead after the first period. Fisher had seven of…
May 24, 2008, 00:00 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
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