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
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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
Rebounds & Putbacks | January 3rd, 2010
By Paul Gotham Whew! Now that the digging out is finished from the season's first snow storm. Some thoughts to share. Western New York well-represented in Vancouver The United States will take 23 hockey players to the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver. Of those going, two hail from Upstate New York. Patrick Kane (Chicago Black Hawks) from Buffalo and Ryan Callahan (New York … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks | January 3rd, 2010
NBA Splinters | August 11, 2009
By Paul Gotham Celtics getting taller. If Danny Ainge and his staff took one lesson from the recent playoffs, it's that you can't teach height. With Kevin Garnett dressed to the nines the reigning champs struggled to survive the first round before bowing from the post-season. Since then, the Cavaliers signed Shaq. Boston responded by getting Rasheed Wallace. Ainge … [Read more...] about NBA Splinters | August 11, 2009
NBA Splinters | July 12, 2009
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell >Boston signs Rasheed Wallace; Celtics showing their desperation? The 2008 NBA Champions signed Rasheed Wallace to a two-year deal. The thirty-four year old forward leaves the Detroit Pistons behind after winning an NBA Championship and apparently cleaning up his act since his Portland "Jail" Blazer days. This signing makes sense on … [Read more...] about NBA Splinters | July 12, 2009