As a Knicks fan, there are few things that pain me more than laying praise at the feet of the Miami Heat. But what they did to the Charlotte Hornets in Game 7 of their first round playoff series was worthy of commendation from even their biggest of detractors. The series finale was a master… Continue reading The Miami Heat Bring The Heat
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The M.V.P. (Most Vulnerable Playoffs)
Like everyone else in the universe with a basketball jones, I’ve been thoroughly enjoying the Stephen Curry shooting-star exhibition this season. Despite this space-aged phenomenon we’ve all been blessed with (step-back 27-footer with a hand in the face anyone?) and recently had taken away from us for a bit, I am sincerely looking forward to… Continue reading The M.V.P. (Most Vulnerable Playoffs)
Your Move, LA Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers are on a huge hole. One so big they might not be able to overcome this season. The 84-98 loss in Game 4 of the Western Conference First Round against the Portland Trail Blazers left a bigger wound than the fact that the series is now evened at two games per piece.… Continue reading Your Move, LA Clippers
Byron Scott Era Mercifully Over In LA
The NBA Playoffs are in full swing, but the headline of the weekend came late Sunday night out of Staples Center. After the worst season in the storied history of their franchise, the Los Angeles Lakers parted ways with head coach Byron Scott. It brings to a close one of the darker eras in Hollywood… Continue reading Byron Scott Era Mercifully Over In LA
The Boston Celtics are in serious trouble
The Boston Celtics were seen as many as one of the teams capable of pulling the upset in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Brad Stevens’ boys were forced to square against an experienced, resilient team like the Atlanta Hawks, but they looked pretty competitive in Game 1 where they lost by only one… Continue reading The Boston Celtics are in serious trouble
Houston Rockets Keep Misfiring
It was to the surprise of nobody that the Houston Rockets absorbed a beating in Game 1 of their first round series with the Golden State Warriors. They tried to impose their will with some chippy play early on, but ultimately they succumbed to the better team. This has become a trend for Houston for… Continue reading Houston Rockets Keep Misfiring
What Is the Philadelphia 76ers’ New “Process”?
The Philadelphia 76ers were once a proud franchise. They were regular title contenders in the 1980’s with Julius Erving and Moses Malone. Recently announced Hall of Famer Allen Iverson brought them back to prominence in the 2000’s. But following the 2012-13 season, in which the Sixers finished just out of the final playoff spot in the… Continue reading What Is the Philadelphia 76ers’ New “Process”?
Utah Jazz: Western Conference Monkey Wrench
It seems as if it has been pre-ordained by the basketball gods. The Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs are on a collision course for the Western Conference Finals. The two best teams in the league, each jockeying for their place among the elite in NBA history, provide a match-up that could potentially rank… Continue reading Utah Jazz: Western Conference Monkey Wrench
Chicago Bulls Throwing In The Towel
This has been a trying season for the Bulls. Injuries have ravaged them from star guard Jimmy Butler to reserve forward Cameron Bairstow, and everybody in between. After being one of the preseason favorites to challenge Cleveland in the East, Chicago is coming off a three game stretch that may have just doomed them to… Continue reading Chicago Bulls Throwing In The Towel
NBA West Playoff Picture Comes Down To The Wire
Most teams in the NBA have between 11 and 14 games left on their regular season schedule. There have been four eliminated from postseason contention. Several more will join those ranks within the next few games. For those left, the final few weeks of the NBA season will be excruciating. So many clubs, especially out… Continue reading NBA West Playoff Picture Comes Down To The Wire