By Paul Gotham Eastern Conference Boston vs. Orlando Party crashers unite when the Celts and Magic take the court. Madison Avenue types will have to wait another year for the Kobe-LeBron finals match-up. Looks like the marionette doll advertising slogan might prove better than the actual characters. The Magic knocked out the Cavaliers last year. The Celts did the … [Read more...] about NBA Thumbnail Tales | Conference Finals, 2010
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NBA Thumbnail Tales | Conference Semis 2010
By Paul Gotham Brief notes on the second round of the playoffs. Eastern Conference Celtics vs. Cavs Cleveland grabbed the one-game advantage. Is it a case of too little, too late for the Cs? Doc Rivers waited until now to call out Rasheed Wallace's defense. It's not like we didn't see this coming. On the offensive end Rajon Rondo is going to need some help if the … [Read more...] about NBA Thumbnail Tales | Conference Semis 2010
Deron Williams, the Internet, and Our Sports Priorities
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell Some have said that the Internet is one of the greatest contributions to society in the past century. Sometimes I worry that the Internet, for all the advantages it has given us, does more to reveal our skewed priorities rather than advance us. Most mornings I visit a common news site. I usually visit CNN because from there I can link directly to … [Read more...] about Deron Williams, the Internet, and Our Sports Priorities
NBA Thumbnail Tales | Opening Round ’10
By Paul Gotham Eastern Conference Bulls vs. Cavs Maybe the Bulls could show as much spirit on the court as their coach, Vinny Del Negro, and GM, John Paxson, show off the court. I missed the announcement of "Joakim Rules." Maybe Vinny should consult with Joe Girardi. It's kind of nice how the Bulls positioned themselves to be the Cavs' appetizer. Chicago won 10 of its … [Read more...] about NBA Thumbnail Tales | Opening Round ’10
Remembering Al Cervi
News broke late yesterday of Al Cervi's passing. The NBA Hall-of-Famer and long-time Rochester resident was 92. Cervi was one of Rochester's treasures who could be seen from time to time at various civic functions. ESPN, Sports Illustrated, and Sporting News all ran the Associated Press release. ESPN's included a great picture of Cervi with his championship team, the … [Read more...] about Remembering Al Cervi