I don't like to put anything on anyone or anything in particular, especially if that any one or thing has no business in deciding the outcome of a basketball game, but I think now everyone has the right to speculate on what is really going on between the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics. … [Read more...] about NBA Playoffs: Refs giving Miami ‘stars’ all (well most) of the calls
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NBA Playoffs: Referees, put your whistles in your pocket
This is the second time now that I have had to write about the referees in the playoffs. And again, it's about their lack of judgment during a game. What happened last night was an absolute atrocity. During Game 1 between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat, Boston was called for three (yes, I said "three") technical fouls in the second quarter. Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, and head … [Read more...] about NBA Playoffs: Referees, put your whistles in your pocket
Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat: everything you need to know
Well, here is the Miami Heat for the second year in a row: the Eastern Conference Finals. All of us know how last year ended for the Heat: a 4-2 NBA Finals loss to Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks. Last year, the Heat beat the Boston Celtics in the second round of the NBA playoffs, 4-1. But it's a new year and, probably, the last time the Boston's "Big Three + Rondo" will … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat: everything you need to know
NBA Playoffs: Who in the hell are you, Dexter Pittman?
I am not a very happy man right now. I'm just not. I am not sour because the Indiana Pacers were blown off the floor by the Miami Heat tonight. Did you see Indiana's offense? I watched about five minutes of the game and couldn't take it. Miami is the better team, and it's obvious. But I'm still upset and here's why. … [Read more...] about NBA Playoffs: Who in the hell are you, Dexter Pittman?
Miami Heat panicking? Cancel practice, media session, Wade vs. Spoelstra (video)
Last night the Indiana Pacers treated the Miami Heat like Wall Street/the U.S. Government treats anyone who opposes Goldman Sachs- total obliteration. Indiana put on the whooping stick as the Heat trailed by as many as 21. Today, the fallout continues, as the Heat cancelled their media session and practice. It's circling the wagons time, as the presumptive favorite to win … [Read more...] about Miami Heat panicking? Cancel practice, media session, Wade vs. Spoelstra (video)
Indiana Pacers proving they’re elite, take 2-1 series lead over Miami Heat
They say small-market NBA teams who can't attract superstars have to build slowly and economically. Knowing that makes Indiana Pacers President Larry Bird's being named 2011-12 NBA Executive of the Year that much sweeter -- in many ways, it's representative of the job he's done over a span of four years leading up to what his team did Thursday at Bankers Life … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers proving they’re elite, take 2-1 series lead over Miami Heat
Top 25 Toughest Players to Guard in the NBA: 5-1
It's going to make me cry but this is the last installment of "Top 25 Toughest Players to Guard in the NBA. It has been a fun four day ride but, like all good things, it must come to an end. Today I unveil players 5-1. Here we go! (Tear, tear) 5. Chris Paul - Is there anything Paul can't do? He is a magician with the ball, a fierce competitor, strong as hell, and … [Read more...] about Top 25 Toughest Players to Guard in the NBA: 5-1
12 NBA Players I Want on My Team
It's nice to have superstars like LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Dwyane Wade and Derrick Rose on your team. But you can't have a team of 12 superstars. It's not possible, at all. You need tough guys on your team, guy that will help motivate their teammates to take their game to another level or guys that will play limited minutes and give unlimited effort. Here are 12 players that … [Read more...] about 12 NBA Players I Want on My Team
Second half of Game 2 could change outlook of series for Indiana Pacers
It was another third quarter. Just one that meant so much more -- monumentally more. The Indiana Pacers, who have built quite a reputation for themselves as a third-quarter team during the 2011-12 season, used another strong effort in that period, and by extension in the second half, to escape AmericanAirlines Arena on Tuesday with a 78-75 win against the Miami Heat in … [Read more...] about Second half of Game 2 could change outlook of series for Indiana Pacers
Foul trouble, quiet Danny Granger doom Indiana Pacers in Game 1
The Indiana Pacers made their presence felt early Sunday in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. A few glaring problems, however, prevented the upstart team from completely shocking the nation with an opening-game victory. The Pacers, the East's No. 3 seed, couldn't shake deep foul trouble, poor free-throw shooting and quiet nights from wings Danny Granger and … [Read more...] about Foul trouble, quiet Danny Granger doom Indiana Pacers in Game 1