Sports From the Basement

Aldridge Delays his Surgery and Wills the Blazers to the Win: NBA Daily Review for Jan 25

LeMarcus Aldridge made the choice to give his painful hand a try, putting off surgery that would have put him out 6-8 weeks. The choice led to a big Blazers win to stem the tide of their losing streak. Elsewhere, the Bucks and Jazz shot the lights out, and the Hornets moved into playoff position… Continue reading Aldridge Delays his Surgery and Wills the Blazers to the Win: NBA Daily Review for Jan 25

The Bulls Get Back On Track: NBA Daily Review for Jan 23

After losing several big games at home this season, the Bulls dominate the Spurs. Out west, the Clippers destroy the Nets, while the Trail Blazers have a really really bad day. Let’s get to the games: Spurs 81 (27-17) – Bulls 104 (18-16) The Bulls needed to pick up a win to right the ship,… Continue reading The Bulls Get Back On Track: NBA Daily Review for Jan 23

The Warriors Slow Down the Rockets: NBA Daily Review for Jan 22

The Warriors hosted the Rockets and preceded to blow them out, while the Hawks win to extend their lead in the East. Elsewhere, the Grizzlies get a good win, and the Mavericks and Cavaliers start to gel and get wins. Let’s get to the games: Knicks 98 (7-36) – 76ers 91 (8-34) In a battle… Continue reading The Warriors Slow Down the Rockets: NBA Daily Review for Jan 22

I Can Hear the Thunder Comin’:NBA Daily Review for Jan 21

In a shortened NBA schedule, the cream quickly rises to the top. Such was the case for the Thunder and Spurs, who both had comfortable wins of mid-level teams on the road. Let’s get to the games: Thunder 94 (21-20) – Heat 86 (18-23) Kevin Durant went 0-fee from behind the arc and both he… Continue reading I Can Hear the Thunder Comin’:NBA Daily Review for Jan 21

The Cavs Start to Play as a Team: NBA Daily Review for Jan 20

The Cavaliers pick up an important win over the Bulls, while the Hawks take down the surging Pistons, and the Mavs stop the Grizzlies. A great day in the NBA finishes with the Suns and Blazers picking up key wins.The Let’s get to the games: Timberwolves 80 (7-33) – Hornets 105 (17-25) The return of… Continue reading The Cavs Start to Play as a Team: NBA Daily Review for Jan 20

Chelsea Display Their Dominance: Premier League Review for Jan 17-19

Chelsea blow out Swansea on the road, while Manchester City fails to keep up with a huge loss to Arsenal and West Ham sets themselves for a run for the top 4. Let’s get to the games: Aston Villa (0) – Liverpool (2) Embed from Getty Images Liverpool comfortably pushed aside Villa, extending the Red’s… Continue reading Chelsea Display Their Dominance: Premier League Review for Jan 17-19

The Bulls Falter and Face a Tough Week Ahead

BVA, Pete, and Endo discuss the week in the NBA, including: The Bulls and Wizards start to bring shape to the top of the Eastern Conference The Blazers and Spurs going in different directions Listener Emails Pick the bottom half of the Eastern Conference playoff standings “That’s Bunk” Contender or Pretender? Looking Forward Subscribe in iTunes… Continue reading The Bulls Falter and Face a Tough Week Ahead

Will a Hat-Trick on the Pitch Silence the Messi Rumors?: La Liga Review for Jan 16-18

Messi gets a hat-trick, but Real Madrid get three of their own and stay a point clear with a game in hand. Meanwhile, Elche get a win to move out of the relegation zone, and Malaga fall to Sevilla, leaving the latter in 4th place and hot on the heals of Athletico Madrid. Let’s get… Continue reading Will a Hat-Trick on the Pitch Silence the Messi Rumors?: La Liga Review for Jan 16-18

Tyreke Evans Exploits a Raptors Collapse: NBA Daily Review for January 19

An Anthony Davis-less Pelicans team picks up a win in Toronto after the Raptors collapse in the fourth. Elsewhere, the Thunder and Spurs both have blowout wins as part of a shortened NBA schedule. Let’s get to the games: Pelicans 95 (20-20) – Raptors 93 (26-14) After dominating in the first half, the Pelicans started… Continue reading Tyreke Evans Exploits a Raptors Collapse: NBA Daily Review for January 19

Tevez Nets Twice as Juventus Takes Advantage of Roma’s Slip: Serie A Review for Jan 17-18

With Roma’s Saturday draw, Juventus knew they only needed the same to stay ahead. Instead, led by two goals from Tevez, they won comfortably and distanced themselves at the top of the table. Elsewhere, Napoli turned up the pressure in third, and Inter failed to take advantage of Empoli. Let’s get to the games: Empoli… Continue reading Tevez Nets Twice as Juventus Takes Advantage of Roma’s Slip: Serie A Review for Jan 17-18