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Smack /
Jan 12, 2012 / 2:03 am
By Dime Magazine
You talkin’ about playoffs? The atmosphere in the Clippers overtime win over Miami felt like an NBA Finals game. Down the stretch, we can’t remember the last time we’d seen so many bodies hitting the deck. Miami really should’ve won it during regulation. But LeBron (23 points, 13 rebounds, seven assists) fouled Chauncey Billups on a three, as well as going half n’ half at the line two times in a row at the end of the game (Damn he looked uncomfortable at the end of the game). It stayed close all the way through the overtime until Mario Chalmers (18 points) missed a three. With the Heat down three, they couldn’t get a foul, DeAndre Jordan (six huge blocks) got a wide-open jam, Erik Spoelstra flipped out and got tossed and the Clippers had a 95-89 win … Read More »
Tags: Atlanta Hawks, boston celtics, Carl Landry, Chicago Bulls, chris paul, Dallas Mavericks, danny granger, DeAndre Jordan, demarcus cousins, dirk nowitzki, Erik Spoelstra, Hamed Haddadi, Iman Shumpert, Indiana Pacers, Jamal Crawford, Jameer Nelson, Jeff Foster, John Lucas, Lance Stephenson, leandro barbosa, lebron james, Los Angeles Clippers, Malik Rose, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, Mike James, New York Knicks, paul pierce, Philadelphia 76ers, Rajon Rondo, Sacramento Kings, san antonio spurs, Steve Nash, Tony Allen, Tony Parker, Toronto Raptors
122 Comments » | Posted in Smack |
By Sean Sweeney
About halfway into the fourth quarter last night, Norris Cole had everyone in the building and all who were watching on national television wondering Who Dat? By the end of the night, Cole was the hero and he had national columnists asking the following morning if straight up, we were really going to love him forever… or was it just a hit and run? Is he for real? In just his second game as a pro, Cole dropped 14 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter, didn’t shy away at all from the big shot and unlike the starter, Mario Chalmers, he stayed within his game, not constantly dribbling into the lane and turning it over. Read More »
Tags: Andre Miller, Atlanta Hawks, Beno Udrih, Cleveland Cavaliers, denver nuggets, Eric Maynor, George Hill, Indiana Pacers, J.J. Barea, Kirk Hinrich, leandro barbosa, Los Angeles Clippers, Lou Williams, Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, Minnesota Timberwolves, Mo Williams, Norris Cole, Oklahoma City Thunder, Philadelphia 76ers, Ramon Sessions, Toronto Raptors
9 Comments » | Posted in Featured Gallery, NBA |
By The Fantasy Doctor
Let’s be blunt: the Toronto Raptors are a sorry bunch, in real life and in fantasy terms. Sure, there are a decent number of potential breakout candidates on this squad whenever the next NBA season begins, but there are also timeshares awaiting a few positions. There’s no true stud here, but when you’re in the latter rounds of your draft, keep some of these Canadian dinosaurs in mind. Read More »
Tags: Alexis Ajinca, Amir Johnson, Andrea Bargnani, DeMar DeRozan, Ed Davis, James Johnson, Jerryd Bayless, Joey Dorsey, Jonas Valanciunas, Jose Calderon, Julian Wright, leandro barbosa, Linas Kleiza, Reggie Evans, Solomon Alabi, Sonny Weems, Toronto Raptors
3 Comments » | Posted in Fantasy Doctor, NBA |
Smack /
Sep 30, 2011 / 2:17 am
By Dime Magazine
Ben Wallace had a greater offense this weekend than Tom Brady. On Saturday night, he was reportedly booked on drunken driving charges as well as for the unlawful carrying of a concealed weapon. The police didn’t release his blood alcohol level and Big Ben will be back in court on Oct. 3. The pistol is something we can’t defend, and neither is the driving. But drinking (Wallace says he had four beers) is what happens when you’re part of an organization that seems intent on making itself the most dysfunctional group in all of sports. All of those players seemed like they were wound-up soldiers ready to pop at any second because of the frustration. We can only imagine the amount of stress they were under this year. For his part, Wallace says he was driving from Virginia to Michigan and just forgot that the gun – registered to his wife – was in a backpack in his backseat … Read More »
Tags: 2K12, Andre Iguodala, Ben Wallace, David Stern, DeAndre Jordan, Derek Fisher, DeShawn Stevenson, Jerry Krause, Johnny Bach, kobe bryant, leandro barbosa, michael jordan, Muggsy Bogues, NBA 2K12, Scottie Pippen, Steve Nash
21 Comments » | Posted in Smack |
Smack /
Aug 20, 2011 / 12:00 am
By Dime Magazine
Ron Artest might have to cancel that Euro trip he was planning. While he has agreed to play with the Cheshire Jets in the UK and appears really excited, issues with garnering the insurance needed for him to actually play there are causing problems. Team officials, while holding out hope it can get done, say they will have to work really hard in these next few days to make something happen. This better all come together. We were promised Ron on British soap operas. We can’t turn back now … Read More »
Tags: Arvydas Sabonis, Drew League, Goodman League, kobe bryant, leandro barbosa, lebron james, Marcus Hatten, Portland Trail Blazers, ron artest, Tim Hardaway
16 Comments » | Posted in Smack |
NBA /
Aug 8, 2011 / 11:00 am
By Kevin Zimmerman
Athletes will be athletes. As we saw in Thursday’s Smack, that’s why Oklahoma City guard Nate Robinson is half-seriously considering playing for the NFL, and coaches like Pete Carroll of the Seattle Seahawks are half-seriously thinking about that being a good idea.
It’s the same reason why we always want to imagine LeBron James strapping on the shoulder pads and coming off the edge as a defensive end or repeatedly overpowering any 6-foot-nothing corner for a jump-ball on a fade route. He’s such a good athlete we can’t even decide which position would be a better option. Read More »
Tags: Brad Miller, dwight howard, earl boykins, leandro barbosa, lebron james, Luke Harangody, Rajon Rondo, Steve Nash
5 Comments » | Posted in NBA |
Smack /
Jun 26, 2011 / 12:00 am
By Dime Magazine
While their new draft pick won’t be coming to the NBA this season (Jonas Valanciunas and Toronto’s front office reached an agreement on his buyout and the power forward will be coming over for the 2012-2013 season), the Raptors learned that Leandro Barbosa won’t be leaving them. He exercised his player option for $7.6 million for next season. Read More »
Tags: Andre Iguodala, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, Dan Gilbert, DeShawn Stevenson, Jay Bilas, Jonas Valanciunas, Jonny Flynn, kenyon martin, leandro barbosa, lebron james, Marc Gasol, michael beasley, Nene, Norm Nixon, Philadelphia 76ers, Toronto Raptors, Tristan Thompson, Tyson Chandler
28 Comments » | Posted in Smack |
By Michael Aufses
Amid the frenzy of the NBA Draft and the looming lockout, Steve Nash gathered some of his best friends from the basketball and soccer worlds to Sara D. Roosevelt Park in the Lower East Side for his 4th Annual Showdown in Chinatown. On a sultry day with rain clouds threatening, the players did what they do best: play sports and entertain. The event benefited the Steve Nash Foundation, which provides medical support, personal development and education to under privileged kids. Read More »
Tags: Brandon Jennings, Grant Hill, Jared Dudley, leandro barbosa, Marcin Gortat, Raja Bell, Showdown in Chinatown, Steve Nash, Tony Parker
4 Comments » | Posted in Latest News, NBA, Playground |
Smack /
Jun 11, 2011 / 12:00 am
By Dime Magazine
There’s only so long an NBA career can last and LeBron James has officially reached a crossroads. Yes, he’s only 26 years old and in his eighth season, but that’s almost a negative. How’s this all still going on? 11 points through 60 fourth-quarter minutes in the Finals. A lower scoring average than Chris Bosh in the biggest series of your career. Being thoroughly dominated and overshadowed by Dirk Nowitzki. Being outscored in a game by DeShawn Stevenson. Being guarded often in the second half of two games by a 38-year-old, 6-4 point guard and doing NOTHING about it. Read More »
Tags: Bonzi Wells, Charles Barkley, Dallas Mavericks, David Lee, Derek Fisher, dirk nowitzki, dwight howard, Golden State Warriors, leandro barbosa, lebron james, los angeles lakers, Miami Heat, Mike Brown, Monta Ellis, New York Knicks, Patrick Ewing, Toronto Raptors
85 Comments » | Posted in Smack |
By Arie Stark
Injuries are inevitable and hard work pays off. Just ask Chris Johnson (Blazers) and Garrett Temple (Bucks), former teammates at LSU and the two most recent NBA call-ups from the D-League. These two were the benefactors to open rosters spots due to a rash of injuries on the Bucks (Brandon Jennings, John Salmons) and Blazers (Marcus Camby, Greg Oden). Read More »
Tags: Anderson Varejao, Brandon Jennings, Caron Butler, Cedric Jackson, Chris Johnson, Curtis Stinson, Garrett Temple, Greg Oden, John Salmons, leandro barbosa, Marcus Camby, Marcus Cousin, Marcus Landry, Mo Williams, Sean Williams, Sundiata Gaines, Trey Johnson, Yao Ming
11 Comments » | Posted in D-League |