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Smack / Apr 25, 2008 / 4:45 am

Upset Thursday

Photo. Marc Morrison
Anyone who’s actually watched the Rockets/Jazz series (not just the highlights) can tell you this much: Tracy McGrady didn’t play any differently in last night’s Game 3 win than he did in the previous two losses. But because he knocked down some shots in the fourth quarter and found a way to shake […]

Smack / Apr 23, 2008 / 1:47 am

Special Victims Unit

J-Kidd (photo. Jordan Hollander)
Sometime during the end stages of the Mavs joining the Dub Club (a.k.a getting 20-pieced) in New Orleans, this e-mail came through from one of the Dime crew: “Chris Paul, you’re under arrest for the murder of Jason Kidd.” That was cold, but you saw the numbers: 32 points and 17 assists […]

Hoopla / Apr 4, 2008 / 1:02 pm

You’re Gonna Lose

King James (photo. Mannion)
Well, probably not. But the possibility of LeBron’s Cavs going down in the first round is definitely there. As it stands, Cleveland has the 4-seed in the East, with Philly, Toronto and Washington all tied for the 5-6-7 spot going into Friday’s NBA schedule, which means either of those teams could end […]

Smack / Apr 1, 2008 / 2:05 am

Gangsta Music

Photo. Chenoa Maxwell
Other than Shaq dominating Marcus Camby on the game’s first few possessions — or as Suns announcer Eddie Johnson called it, “gangsta’ing” Marcus Camby — Phoenix couldn’t get anything going against the Nuggets in the first quarter last night. Guys were forcing too many bad shots on offense and giving up too many […]

Hoopla / Mar 6, 2008 / 3:01 pm

Ford Escape

Photo. Eriberto Oriol
T.J. Ford is not happy about losing minutes, and possibly his job altogether, to Jose Calderon. And it’s really not a shock that he’s irritated. Ford can play, would probably start for several teams in the League right now, and has an NBA-sized ego. It’s safe to assume that no matter how […]

Hoopla / Feb 19, 2008 / 3:10 pm

2008 Free Agents

Photo. Stephen Hill
If your favorite team hasn’t (or doesn’t) make a significant trade before this week’s deadline, maybe they’re holding out for this summer’s free-agent period. Some of the significant names who will/could be available…
The Josh Twins (Atlanta) — Josh Smith and Josh Childress will be restricted free agents. The trade for Mike Bibby shows […]

Smack / Feb 14, 2008 / 4:47 am

Devean Sent

Still hope for Kidd? (Photo. Mannion)
Wouldn’t you have liked to see the look on Jason Kidd’s face when he learned the trade sending him to Dallas was being shut down because of Devean George? We can imagine J-Kidd sitting there thinking he’s about to leave soul-sapping New Jersey for a legit shot at a ring […]

Smack / Feb 11, 2008 / 5:32 am

Stay for the Fourth

Ray Allen (Photo. Jordan Brand)
There’s really no point in watching a Spurs game until the fourth quarter, is there? No matter how bad Tim Duncan and Co. might have played in the first 36 minutes, those last 12 is when they’ll hit that “Champions” switch and either win or fall just short. Yesterday in Boston […]

Fantasy Doctor / Feb 1, 2008 / 11:36 am

Fantasy All-Stars - Guards

Always an All-Star (Photo. Land)
The Fantasy All-Stars are a little different than the real All-Stars. To be a Fantasy All-Star, you need to dominate above your draft position. In other words, you need to exceed expectations. Here are the Fantasy All-Star guards.
Shooting Guards
Kobe Bryant – He’s so good it’s crazy. And really, nobody knew […]

Smack / Jan 24, 2008 / 5:22 am

Mr. Excitement

Photo. Courtesy adidas
Aside from Tim Duncan beasting Kwame Brown (who’s starting to develop a Jermaine O’Neal-sized forehead), the Spurs didn’t play well at all in the first half yesterday. Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili weren’t doing anything, and the San Antonio defense was opening up left and right to allow the Lakers open shots. Then, […]

Fantasy Doctor / Dec 3, 2007 / 1:29 pm

Daily Fantasy

Photo. Stephen Hill
J.O. - A somewhat surprise start yesterday, he dominated (20 and 15), and now should be good to go this week for the Pacers. The bad news? The Pacers only play twice this week.
Stephon Marbury - It’s awful when reality effects fantasy because I feel like a d-bag for even going there with […]

Smack / May 2, 2007 / 1:37 am

We Right Here

Don Nelson could have saved his breath on a post-game speech and simply threw on a Jim Mora tape in the Warriors locker room last night. You know the sound bite: “We gave ‘em the friggin’ game. In my opinion that sucked.” … Really, what happened to the Warriors? One minute Baron Davis and Jason […]

General / Mar 4, 2007 / 4:56 pm

Mo Pete: “We can’t get fat and sassy now”

The Toronto Raptors haven’t been to the postseason since Vince Carter was still called “Air Canada.” One of the worst teams in the League over the past four years, the Raps are now on top of the Atlantic Division (32-28 through Sunday), have franchise player Chris Bosh extended through at least 2010, and last summer’s […]

Fantasy Doctor / Feb 11, 2007 / 9:00 am

Daily Fantasy

Rafer Alston - 9 steals last night! Yes, Rafer stole the ball Niiine times. He most likely just won (or lost) the steals category for a lot of owners last night.
Steve Francis - We have to admit, we’re somewhat surprised Francis is back in a Knicks uniform. We’re not expecting the Franchise of old, but […]

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