For the first time all year, I’m siding with Chris Webber over Kenny Smith. Though I’m not really sure what C-Webb’s argument is – except for the whole thing about Orlando not playing like a No. 3 seed – I like his borderline out-of-control fire.

Headed into the playoffs we pinpointed Michael Beasley as the most important rookie of the playoffs, figuring that he has the power to swing the series in Miami’s favor if he plays up to his potential. B-Easy tried to establish himself early and often, but only ended up contributing to the blowout, as he shot 5-15 from the field.

So, aside from Derrick Rose‘s historic playoff opener against the defending champs, which rookie blasted out of the gates in round one with an impressive outing? Read More »

All this time we’ve been arguing Chris Paul vs. Deron Williams vs. Tony Parker for Best Point Guard in the League, and no one ever seems to remember Chauncey Billups. It makes sense; all Smooth does is bang home threes, dole out forearm bruises, win more games than almost anyone at his position, cash those playoff bonuses and go home. He acts like he doesn’t care who gets the hype, but try and tell us CB didn’t look like he had a point to prove last night. Read More »

Welcome to our first ever NBA Playoff Blogger Faceoff, where we pit our favorite team-related bloggers against each other to let them tell why the teams they represent will win their first round matchups. We gave them no set format, no style guide – we just told them to do their thing. Check it out and join in the debate in the comments section.

Next up: 1.Los Angeles vs. 8. Utah Read More »

Welcome to our first ever NBA Playoff Blogger Faceoff, where we pit our favorite team-related bloggers against each other to let them tell why the teams they represent will win their first round matchups. We gave them no set format, no style guide – we just told them to do their thing. Check it out and join in the debate in the comments section.

Next up: 4.Atlanta vs. 5. Miami Read More »

It’s all cyclical, really. A few years ago when Shaq was on top of the NBA world, he christened Paul Pierce with the nickname that’s stuck ever since. Now with Pierce sitting on top (reigning Finals MVP and all), he could/should have told the world yesterday: Derrick Rose is the muthaf***in’ TRUTH. Hopefully you woke up early and watched the kid, otherwise you missed a hell of a show. Read More »

Welcome to our first ever NBA Playoff Blogger Faceoff, where we pit our favorite team-related bloggers against each other to let them tell why the teams they represent will win their first round matchups. We gave them no set format, no style guide – we just told them to do their thing. Check it out and join in the debate in the comments section.

Next up: 3.Orlando vs. 6.Philadelphia Read More »

Welcome to our first ever NBA Playoff Blogger Faceoff, where we pit our favorite team-related bloggers against each other to let them tell why the teams they represent will win their first round matchups. We gave them no set format, no style guide – we just told them to do their thing. Check it out and join in the debate in the comments section. Next up: 2. Denver vs. 7. New Orleans Read More »

Welcome to our first ever NBA Playoff Blogger Faceoff, where we pit our favorite team-related bloggers against each other to let them tell why the teams they represent will win their first round matchups. We gave them no set format, no style guide – we just told them to do their thing. Check it out and join in the debate in the comments section.

Next up: 3. San Antonio vs. 6. Dallas Read More »

In those two long, slow days between the end of the regular season and the start of the NBA playoffs — as well as the actual off-days during the playoffs — there’s really nothing left to do but get injured or let some “bulletin-board material” slip out of your mouth. So far there hasn’t been much going on injury-wise beyond the Kevin Garnett news, and no smack talk other than a couple of Sixers admitting Orlando would be “easier” to go through than Boston. Read More »