Doing a radio hit over the weekend, I was asked who has the best chance to upset either Miami or Indiana in the Eastern Conference playoffs. In reality, for either to lose a series before the conference finals will require injuries, a lack of attention to detail essentially unprecedented in postseason history, or both. For the record, we settled on Detroit as a potential apple cart upender, because the Pistons do have – for a sub-.500 team, that is – a lot
When I say this, please understand that it’s not a form of hyperbole: December 22 was a very memorable evening in the NBA. A championship contender suffered its first home loss of the season, and fellow teams with title aspirations earned impressive victories. There was a position battle that will forever be remembered by those who witnessed it, and an acknowledgement of elite potential that will not go unrecognized. Here’s everything that you need to know about last night’s exceptional action. 1. The top
On a relatively quiet night of basketball, we take a look at a player who is no longer flying under the radar. I’m talking about Andre Drummond of the Detroit Pistons. [Read more…]
Sunday only has three games on the schedule, nothing earth-shattering but there’s a few good matchups to watch. [Read more…]
Apologies for the tardiness, but my area has been hit with an ice storm that has knocked out most internet services. The focus of last night was Oklahoma City’s visit to San Antonio. Tony Parker/SAS made a surprise return for the Spurs, while Kawhi Leonard/SAS sat out. The Thunder couldn’t get much going against the Spurs’ interior defense, but did shoot the ball effectively at the outside. OKC’s defensive effort won them the game and confirmed their spot at the
NBA teams have been drafting European players and stashing them overseas for several years. But the term “Eurostash” has taken on a whole new meaning this season. It’s the Americans who are being stashed across the pond, too. And one of them can actually be called an “Aussiestash.” There’s a new term for y’all. This year’s draft featured five American players taken out of college who are currently hooping overseas while their rights are retained by NBA teams. And that doesn’t count second-round
The NBA has made it a tradition to have a select group of teams play in marquee match ups every year on Christmas day. While the fans certainly find entertainment from the slate of games, the scheduling forces certain teams to celebrate their holidays a bit earlier than most. In the case of Dwayne Wade and the Miami Heat, this includes time spent with loved ones. Taking full advantage of the opportunity to spread the Christmas spirit a few days early,
On Sunday, December 22, the NBA hosted 12 games featuring 24 teams in pursuit of the postseason. There were breakout performances by embattled players, standings-altering victories and a career performance by an under-the-radar European import. Here’s everything that you need to know about last night’s action. [Read more…]