SUPERMAN FACES THE A-BOMB IN NBA FINALS
June 4, 2009 by B. C. · Leave a Comment
It is universally acknowledged that any team in the hunt for an NBA championship needs a solid big man as the centerpiece of the team. In fact, the only NBA champions over the last 20 years without a dominating center or power forward were the Chicago Bulls (led by a pretty good player) and the Detroit Pistons (an amazingly balanced team). Besides those two exceptions, every other championship team has featured players such as Hakeem Olajuwan, Tim Duncan, Shaquille O’Neal, or Kevin Garnett as one of the top two players on the team. Read more
TOP NBA GAMES: 4/13 - 4/19
April 13, 2009 by B. C. · Leave a Comment
The NBA regular season is coming to a close, but not to worry. The two-month postseason known as the NBA Playoffs is about to begin. As far as I’m concerned, any Finals series worth watching would have to include the Los Angeles Lakers. Lakers vs. Celtics, Kobe vs. LeBron, even Dwight Howard vs. Andrew Bynum. Los Angeles - the only place where amazing will happen. Read more
TOP NBA GAMES: 4/6 - 4/12
April 6, 2009 by B. C. · Leave a Comment
Last week I wrote about the decline of the Detroit Pistons. This week, I noticed that the Pistons and the Denver Nuggets have essentially switched places in their respective conferences’ playoff standings. The Pistons were the No. 2 seed heading into the playoffs a year ago while the Nuggets were eighth. Currently, the Nuggets are the two seed and the Pistons are eighth. So, is there anyone out there who still thinks that Allen Iverson is a better point guard than Chauncey Billups? Read more
TOP NBA GAMES: 3/30 - 4/05
March 30, 2009 by B. C. · Leave a Comment
In the blink of an eye, a once dominant sports franchise can fall into mediocrity. It happened to two teams this season, one from the Eastern Conference and one from the Western Conference. I’m talking, of course, about the Detroit Pistons and the Phoenix Suns. It’s kind of sad actually, that up until just a year ago, these two teams were always mentioned as championship contenders. Age, changing systems, and departing point guards have all led to the rapid decline of these once-proud franchises. Seeing this, you really can’t give enough credit to the San Antonio Spurs organization, who has basically kept the same team for the past 10 years and somehow maintained their championship caliber level of play.
TOP NBA GAMES: 3/23 - 3/29
March 23, 2009 by B. C. · Leave a Comment
I just checked the NBA playoff standings and something immediately caught my eye. The Charlotte Bobcats are only a game behind the Chicago Bulls for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference! Much of their success this season must be attributed to coach Larry Brown, who is working his magic yet again by taking another underdog team and turning them into a playoff contender. This makes me wonder how truly dysfunctional a team the New York Knicks must have been that he was only able to muster up 23 wins despite a roster full of talent. What a waste.
TOP NBA GAMES: 3/16 - 3/22
March 16, 2009 by B. C. · Leave a Comment
Did you see the numbers LeBron James posted this past week? Three straight triple-doubles and a 51 point outburst against the Sacramento Kings. The guy is insane. Now, being a Lakers fan, I root against him every chance I get. But even I can’t deny that we’re all witnesses to something truly special here. Oh yeah, he’s still only 24 years old. Read more
TOP NBA GAMES: 3/9 - 3/15
March 9, 2009 by B. C. · Leave a Comment
Shaq is feuding with an ex-coach and an All-Star caliber ex-teammate. Sound familiar? In Orlando, it was coach Brian Hill and Penny Hardaway. With the Lakers, it was Phil Jackson and Kobe Bryant. This past week, Shaq exchanged words with former Miami Heat coach Stan Van Gundy and former wingman Dwayne Wade.
TOP NBA GAMES: 3/2 - 3/8
March 8, 2009 by B. C. · Leave a Comment
Wednesday //
Houston Rockets at Utah Jazz. Two of the hottest teams in the league face off in a game that may determine playoff positioning. After a disappointing start to the season, both the Rockets and the Jazz have picked up their level of play as of late.
TOP NBA GAMES OF THE WEEK: 2/23 - 3/1
February 23, 2009 by B. C. · Leave a Comment
Monday //
Boston Celtics at Denver Nuggets. As unlikely as it might sound, the Nuggets are currently just a half game behind the San Antonio Spurs for the second best record in the Western Conference. Read more
TOP NBA GAMES OF THE WEEK: 2/16-2/23
February 16, 2009 by B. C. · Leave a Comment
Friday //
Atlanta Hawks at Portland Trailblazers. Expect this to be a great evenly matched game between two up-and-coming teams. After finishing in 10th place in the West and missing the playoffs last season, the Trailblazers (32-20) currently have the fourth-best record in the Western Conference. Read more
TOP NBA GAMES OF THE WEEK: 2/9 - 2/15
February 9, 2009 by B. C. · Leave a Comment
Wednesday //
Phoenix Suns at Cleveland Cavaliers. Only a few games worth noting this week as we head into the NBA All-Star break. First up is the Suns visiting the Cavs in Cleveland. The Cavs will be playing at home for the first time since losing there to the Lakers on Sunday, snapping their perfect 23-0 home winning streak to start the season. Read more
HOW TO PRY YOUR MAN AWAY FROM SPORTS, PART 2
February 5, 2009 by B. C. · 4 Comments
TOP NBA GAMES OF THE WEEK: 2/2 - 2/8
February 2, 2009 by B. C. · Leave a Comment
Thursday //
Los Angeles Lakers at Boston Celtics. Three monstrous games between the top two teams in each conference highlight an otherwise slow week in the NBA. After opening the season with a record setting 27-2 start, the Celtics staggered through their next nine games going just 2-7, beginning with a loss to the Lakers on Christmas Day that ended their 19-game winning streak. Read more
TOP GAMES OF THE WEEK
January 21, 2009 by B. C. · Leave a Comment
Thursday //
Cleveland Cavaliers at Orlando Magic. The shine on this match-up may have come off a bit with the Magic struggling, but don’t think the recent hiccup will result in a blow-out game. Read more
TOP GAMES OF THE WEEK
January 14, 2009 by B. C. · Leave a Comment
Monday //
Cleveland Cavaliers at Los Angeles Lakers. Kobe Bryant versus LeBron James is always a sight to see. This year, the expectations are ramped up; anything short of a championship for either team will be viewed as a disappointment. Read more
HOW TO PRY YOUR MAN AWAY FROM SPORTS
December 30, 2008 by B. C. · 3 Comments
No girl wants to play second fiddle to sports. What can you do to prevent this from happening? Here are some tips on getting your boyfriend to give up watching the game from a guy’s point of view. Don’t worry, a companion female perspective piece will follow soon. Read more
WHERE HAVE ALL THE NBA RIVALRIES GONE?
December 10, 2008 by B. C. · Leave a Comment
As I watched the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Sacramento Kings last night, I found myself wondering what had happened to the intense rivalry between the two teams that existed in the early part of the decade. Even though the Kings won last night’s game, the two teams have clearly taken very different paths since 2002, the last time they met in the playoffs. Read more
TOP 10 NBA COMMERCIALS
December 8, 2008 by B. C. · 4 Comments
There’s no question the NBA has provided some of the most entertaining and dramatic moments in all of sports. As a result, its global popularity has continued to rise year after year. However, the game itself is not the only thing driving the NBA marketing machine. Read more
