You needed a picture-in-picture screen and some quick thumbs to keep up with all the down-to-the-wire finishes on Friday’s NBA schedule. We had to attack it newspaper style … PHILADELPHIA–It was a fourth-quarter battle between Chris Bosh and Lou Williams (no, really) that came down to one bad call and one superbad play. Williams’ jumper with one minute left capped a personal 7-0 run and brought the Sixers within one, then Sam Dalembert gave them the lead with a follow dunk in transition. Raps ball, Bosh (29 pts, 9 rebs, 6 asts) squared up on the Dalembeast, shook him going right and got fouled on the floor. Only the refs allowed Bosh to take the contact, brush his teeth, read The Economist, take two steps, clip his toenails and then get his shot off for the longest continuation and-one you’ve seen since Jordan’s prime. Read More »

What is your stance on hunting for sport?

Among the questions that Gilbert Arenas has unwittingly brought into the public lexicon over the past couple of weeks, one of them is particularly tough to give a simple answer: Why does a perfectly well-off grown man need a gun? (Let alone four guns?)

One sports figure who has been vocal on the Arenas story, Karl Malone, represents one group of (allegedly) harmless gun owners; those who use guns to hunt animals for sport. Read More »

Buy Low: Vince Carter has been struggling with his shot all season long, but has hit a particularly rough patch since 2010 began, shooting a combined 10-for-47, or 21.3 percent, over his last four games. Part of this could be attributed to a sore ankle, but this is a downright dismal slump for VC. He’ll find his health and shot again soon enough. Read More »

If Scottie Pippen had his druthers, the only time he’d be issuing statements is when he’s inducted into the Hall of Fame later this year. That’s why I can’t believe the following statement was issued today by the seven-time NBA All-Star regarding his role in the movie Midgets vs. Mascots. I’m warning you now, it’s crazy. Read More »

Deron Williams is easily one of the top guards in the NBA right now. Some would argue that he’s in the top three, maybe even higher. If that’s the case, then why is D-Will getting the Rod Strickland treatment every year by the coaches and fans when it comes down to getting the All-Star nod? Read More »

It’s been discussed to death and some of you are probably sick of hearing about it, while others probably can’t get enough. While much has been said and written about the Gilbert Arenas situation, it’s time to grapple with the fantasy implications of the situation, which could eventually spill over and affect teams other than the Wizards. Read More »

Make no mistake, there is no chance that Chris Bosh re-signs with Toronto this summer. Sure the Raptors can offer the seven-year vet more money than any other suitor, and there is the off chance that he decides to wait one more year and cash in on his $17 million player option, but let’s be honest: Chris Bosh wants out. Read More »

Beast of the Night: Wilson Chandler produced 27 points, 7 boards, 6 assists and 1 turnover in the NBA’s only game last night. He chipped in a three-pointer and shot 52 percent (11-21) from the field and 100 percent (4-4) from the line. He finally seems to have found his groove and has little holding him back from being able to keep it up the rest of the way. Read More »

The Nike Air Max LeBron VII has provided a great canvas for some very clean colorways so far, and it looks like the trend will continue in 2010. Sample pics were taken all the way back in September and now we can get a clearer view of the Dunkman LBJ VII’s. Read More »

Nate Robinson proved to everyone on New Year’s Day that he’s still got game when he dropped 41 points on the Hawks. Last night against the Bobcats, Robinson proved he was still Krypto-Nate. Early in the fourth quarter, Robinson went down the lane took off a good 12-13 feet from the hoop and threw down a vicious one handed dunk. This play not only ignited the Garden crowd, but also the team as they went on an 8-0 run after the dunk and ultimately won the game.