Real Madrid lose, ending a 22-game winning streak – but Barcelona fail to capitalize and are cut down by an early own goal. Meanwhile, Athletico win handily due to a Frenchman’s heroics and pull even with Barcelona in 2nd place. Athletico Madrid (3) – Levante (1) Embed from Getty Images Two headed goals from Antoine Griezmann led… Continue reading Madrid fall, but Barca fail to make up ground: La Liga Review for Jan 3-5
Author: Brian VanArsdale
A Gut-Check Week for the Atlanta Hawks: NBA Preview for Jan 5 – 11
For the first full week of the New Year, many Americans focus on the NFL Playoffs. The NBA, however, features some great matchups and intriguing story lines as we head towards the All-Star break. The Hawks and Bulls have particularly tough weeks and as the two top teams in the Eastern Conference entering the week,… Continue reading A Gut-Check Week for the Atlanta Hawks: NBA Preview for Jan 5 – 11
The Wizards and Raptors Have a Tough Weekend
The Wizards lose two tough games out west, while the Raptors finish their Western road-trip with three loses. Listen to the recap of the weekend in the NBA Workday podcast for the weekend of January 2-4. Friday Dallas 119 (24-10) – Boston 101 (11-19) Houston 83 (22-10) – New Orleans 111 (17-16) Washington 102 (22-10) – Oklahoma City 109… Continue reading The Wizards and Raptors Have a Tough Weekend
The Cavs and the Spurs begin to Falter.
BVA, Pete, Confeti, and Endo discuss the week in the NBA, including: The Cavs immediate future without LeBron, long-term need of a big man, and possible playoff possibilities. The Spurs tough month of December, and the Mavs team chemistry. Listener Emails – A team to beat the 1992 USA Dream Team and Eastern Conference versus the Western Conference. “That’s… Continue reading The Cavs and the Spurs begin to Falter.
Pau Gasol Starts a Block Party
Pau Gasol celebrates the new year with a block party as he finishes with 9 blocks, while Rudy Gay and the Kings hold on to beat the struggling Wolves. Listen to the recap of the day in the NBA Workday podcast for Thursday, January 1st. Nuggets 101 (13-20) – Bulls 106 (23-10) Kings 110 (14-19) – Timberwolves 107… Continue reading Pau Gasol Starts a Block Party
Durant, Back with a Vengeance
Kevin Durant returns with a huge night as the Thunder squeak out a win over the Suns, plus the Spurs get revenge over the Pelicans and the Cavs continue their downward slide while their stars sit with injuries. Listen to the recap of the day in the NBA Workday podcast for Wednesday, December 31st. Kings 84… Continue reading Durant, Back with a Vengeance
Not a Happy 30th for Lebron and the Cavs
LeBron celebrates his 30th birthday while his team loses to the Hawks, while the Bulls get blown out at home and the Grizzlies get another statement win. Listen to the recap of the day in the NBA Workday podcast for Tuesday, December 30th. Pistons 109 (8-23) – Magic 86 (13-22) Cavs 101 (18-13) – Hawks 109 (23-8)… Continue reading Not a Happy 30th for Lebron and the Cavs
A Big Win for the Wizards in the West
In the game of the day, the Wizards outlast the Rockets despite a strong closing effort from James Harden. Listen to the recap of the day in the NBA Workday podcast for Monday, December 29th. Bucks 104 (16-16) – Hornets 94 (10-22) OT Bulls 92 (22-9) – Pacers 90 (11-21) Kings 99 (13-18) – Nets 107 (14-16)… Continue reading A Big Win for the Wizards in the West
The Injured Spurs Bounce Back
Today’s NBA Workday Podcast for the weekend of December26-28. Friday: Rockets 117 (21-7) – Grizzlies 111 (21-8) OT Spurs 90 (18-13) – Pelicans 97 (15-14) Saturday: Raptors 110 (23-7) – Clippers 98 (20-11) Grizzlies 103 (22-8) – Heat 95 (14-17) Pelicans 100 (15-15) – Bulls 107 (21-9) Sunday (today): Rockets 108 (21-8) – Spurs 110 (19-13)… Continue reading The Injured Spurs Bounce Back
Who would make the USA Dream Team from today’s NBA?
BVA, Pete, Confeti, and Endo discuss the week in the NBA, including: What we learned on NBA Christmas 2014 The Grizzlies tough week and the state of the Western Conference The Raptors tough road trip and the state of the Eastern Conference Listener Emails – the 2014 USA Dream Team “That’s Bunk” ‘Rains down like so much Confetti”… Continue reading Who would make the USA Dream Team from today’s NBA?