2013 Dunk of the Year. It seems a little early for such proclamations, and yet they keep coming. Last night, famed film director and New York Knicks fan Spike Lee (indirectly) put in his vote. Friday, four more votes were tallied. We’ll start with the non-Knicks votes for overnight high school sensation, Victor Dukes, which come from Boston Celtics rookie forward Jared Sullinger, San Antonio Spurs forward DeJuan Blair and Portland Trail Blazers rookie center Meyers Leonard. [Read more…]
You thought it was Kobe yesterday, right? Nope. Told ya we make things tough around here. Question of the day, folks. Another toughie: [Read more…]
Our focus today is on California, with barely a mention of the Lakers or DeMarcus Cousins. Yep, that is how thoroughly the Clippers and Warriors have taken over the basketball landscape. [Read more…]
Following an unannounced week off for the holidays, The Bernucca List is back. First, let’s tidy up old business. The previous list was “active players who are all-time scoring leaders for a franchise.” Newcomer Ody P. nailed the right answer less than an hour after publication and now has a win on his ledger. Brian Rivel leads the horde with three correct answers, one more than Brian C. OK, on to new business and another test of your obscure NBA knowledge with this
NEW YORK — “What is this, the fiscal cliff?!” exclaimed Gregg Popovich as he came out of the Spurs’ locker room following the Knicks’ second half surge to a 100-83 victory over San Antonio at the Garden. The grizzled, veteran coach was in high spirits despite his team’s first loss in eight games, and with good reason. [Read more…]
It wasn’t the greatest night in NBA history, especially for the Spurs and Nuggets. In a scene reminiscent of a Curb Your Enthusiasm episode, Stephen Jackson got hurt tripping over a civilian on the court, and New York mayor Michael Bloomberg was involved. [Read more…]
NEW YORK — Yo no hablo español. But I can probably still tell you what Manu Ginoboli and his friend and countryman spoke about before the Knicks beat up on the road weary San Antonio Spurs on Jan. 3. [Read more…]
Tonight’s the night, if you like money for nothing. The latest Sheridan Hoops Freeroll closes at 7:00 EST. It’s a 1-day fantasy contest, free to enter, with no strings attached. The best team wins $100 cash! [Read more…]