By Kyle Soppe When Amar’e Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony joined forces midway through the 2010-2011 season, the Knicks were expected to be an offensive machine that would challenge the Eastern Conference powerhouses in Chicago and Miami. However, when Tyson Chandler was brought to the Big Apple, much was made about how much the defending champs would miss their defensive … [Read more...] about The forgotten man | Tyson Chandler
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Box Score Breakdown | 76ers @ Pistons
By Kyle Soppe After a disappointing All Star Break, we are back in business with daily box score breakdowns. As always, any requests are welcome, as I will schedule the breakdowns based on your input, so don't be shy! Last night, we saw the 76ers dismantle the Pistons at Detroit, symbolic of how Philadelphia started the first half of the season. The visitors won six games … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | 76ers @ Pistons
One in a milLIoN?
By Kyle Soppe “LeBron James is a once in a lifetime combination of size and speed, strength and agility” or “Kobe Bryant is the most clutch player in the 21st century.” We live in a society of rushing to find the next big thing, even while we are still enjoying a current player’s greatness. We cannot help comparing today’s athletes to past all stars, or hoping that today’s … [Read more...] about One in a milLIoN?
Box Score Breakdown | Spurs @ Nuggets
By Kyle Soppe What a difference a day makes for the Spurs. After they were completely beat down by Portland, San Antonio returned Tony Parker and Tim Duncan to their lineup, and it paid immediate dividends in a 114-99 win. As a dark horse MVP candidate, Parker led the Spurs in an amazingly efficient first half. He dished out seven of the visitors 19 assists, as the Spurs … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Spurs @ Nuggets
Box Score Breakdown | Celtics @ Thunder
By Kyle Soppe A nice match up between the experienced Celtics and the young Thunder who appear ready to own the Western Conference. Kevin Durant (who has done enough to warrant his own original logo, creation on left) and Russell Westbrook out dueled the Celtics Big Three in a 119-104 shootout that saw both teams make furious runs. Some say it's not how you start, but … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Celtics @ Thunder