Published: November 19, 2009
After one particularly bad loss in Indiana, where the Wizards scored just 86 points and committed 19 turnovers, Antawn Jamison, who was still in street clothes at the time, cursed his teammates out for their listless play. After last night’s victory, Jamison hinted that his presence in the lineup was a bit more influential than his behavior out of it.
Published: November 12, 2009
This Saturday I will be part of a fantastic panel that will be chatting basketball on The Fan 590. Zack Cooper asked me to come into the studio to chat hoops for a hour with him and J.E. Skeets (Ball Don’t Lie and The Basketball Jones) and Holly MacKenzie (NBA.com, Slam and The Score). You can listen on the radio or to the live online stream of the broadcast.
Published: November 11, 2009
As for what you call this restoration in Phoenix, call it whatever you like – a comeback, a rebirth, a return to normalcy – but just be sure to remember who we can thank for it: the incomparable Steve Nash.
Published: November 7, 2009
Through the first week of the NBA season, a few popular championship picks have come out a little flat. Granted the season’s barely cracked dawn, but apart from the Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic, nearly every preseason contender that had made a significant addition in the off season as an attempt to mold their already stellar team into an even better one, has been limping out of the gate.
The Cavaliers would have to be at the top of the list right now.
Published: November 7, 2009
What is up with all this talk swirling around about a point guard controversy in Toronto? Please, give it a rest. Calderon is firmly entrenched as Toronto’s starting point guard for the foreseeable future.
Published: November 6, 2009
Rashad Mobley will be hosting an online chat at Comcast Sportsnet Washington during tonight’s Wizards/Pacers game starting at 7pm. I know it’s a Friday night, but I hope to “see” all of you there.
Published: November 5, 2009
After racing out to a 17-point lead midway through the game, Toronto allowed Detroit to scrap and claw back in the fourth quarter. What was once a sizeable lead turned into a one point advantage for Detroit at 91-90.
In years past the team would have faded and conceded a loss. Not these Raptors. They endured a punch in the gut from a feisty Detroit squad and responded with a thunderous knockout punch courtesy of a 20-8 run to close the game.
Published: November 4, 2009
While the results from the past two games aren’t what the players, coaching staff or fans want, this isn’t the time to be hitting the panic button. There’s plenty of basketball to be played and now is the time to rally together instead of pointing fingers.
Published: November 3, 2009
Something clicked with Dwight Howard on Sunday during a game against Toronto. Instead of his coach gritting his teeth with each miss, Howard surprised everyone in the building by shooting an impressive 14-16 from the free throw line.
Published: November 2, 2009
Although its tough to draw conclusions after just three games, there definitely seems to be a trend in Foye’s game. He seems to have not only found that previously elusive balance between scoring and passing, but he’s reaped joyful benefits of sacrificing for a winning team.