By Paul Gotham Nothing up my sleeve It shouldn't come as a surprise that San Antonio advanced. After all, they have Pop, the "Big Fundamental," a guy who comes off the bench who would start for every other team in the league and role players who enjoy being role players. Did I mention Pop? It's just that Dallas had them dead to rights. Game four. At home. With the … [Read more...] about Roberto Duran, Larry Bird, Mo Cheeks and the NBA Round 2
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NBA Finals predictions, Western Conference Playoffs X-Factors
By: Joe Mags The NBA playoffs are here. This season's West is as strong a conference as any in NBA history; the 48-win Phoenix Suns will attest to how loaded the Top 8 teams featured in round one are this year. Here's a look at the projected difference makers in each opening series. San Antonio Spurs (No. 1) vs. Dallas Mavericks (No. 8): Patrick Mills: San Antonio has … [Read more...] about NBA Finals predictions, Western Conference Playoffs X-Factors
2014 Eastern Conference Playoff Preview
By: Joe Manganiello The best basketball players in the world begin post-season play this weekend. (The Playoffs are almost here!!!!!) Here is a breakdown of each playoff team in each conference. Atlanta Hawks - No. 8 How did they get here? In short, they outlasted the New York Knicks. Manhattan’s team played over .500 basketball in 2014, and even though the … [Read more...] about 2014 Eastern Conference Playoff Preview
NBA Power Rankings: March 21
By Joe Manganiello and Dave Holcomb 1. San Antonio Spurs: They haven’t lost since Feb. 21, and are scoring over 116 points per 100 possessions in March. Like it or not, a rematch of the 2013 NBA Finals is on the table. 2. Los Angeles Clippers: The Spurs and Clippers are outscoring opponents by nearly 16 points per 100 possessions this month, but in much different ways. … [Read more...] about NBA Power Rankings: March 21
San Antonio makes statement against Miami
Behind 46 points in the paint and stellar defense, the Spurs cool off the red-hot Heat in Texas By Dave Holcomb Much to the dismay of TNT analyst Charles Barkley, San Antonio defeated Miami, 111-87, on Thursday night for the team's fifth straight victory and eighth in nine games. For those fans who have been doubting the Spurs, saying they are too old, too slow to win … [Read more...] about San Antonio makes statement against Miami