By Joe Manganiello Somehow I lack proof of this, but I selected the Spurs to win the Finals this season. Back in October. On The Shoot Around with Dave Holcomb, I picked the Spurs to defeat the Heat. The original podcast has simply disappeared from the world wide web. And that's O.K., because I shamelessly turned my back on my Spurs pick in a playoff preview podcast with … [Read more...] about I’m sticking with my pre-season Spurs pick, even though LeBron is on the other team
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Conley, Gasol Are Key to Pace of Western Conference Finals
By Joe Manganiello Tony Parker remains the cream of the crop in terms of point guards driving and finishing at the rim. His 65.5 percent eFG% from close range is ridiculous (that number also increases during crunch time). He has a knack for using whatever space is available to him and firing like a rocket to the rim. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ba36AeNeLE After … [Read more...] about Conley, Gasol Are Key to Pace of Western Conference Finals
The Good, Bad and Ugly of the NBA weekend
By Joe Manganiello On Friday, the NBA had four series knotted up at 1-1. After five weekend games, three series inched closer to resolution, while arguably the Association's most entertaining series is as wide-open as ever before. Here's what we should take away from the weekend. The Good Marc Gasol: Do I dare say that Marc Gasol was the best player on the court in … [Read more...] about The Good, Bad and Ugly of the NBA weekend
Rudy Gay and the Plight of the Griz
By Nick Steblenko Before I begin this week's column, let's flashback to last week for a moment. Remember how I was touting the Warriors as a much improved team from last season? I even threw in this little bit... "After beating the Blake Show, and soundly might I add, it is not so difficult to see the Warriors in a favorable playoff match up later this season." Well now … [Read more...] about Rudy Gay and the Plight of the Griz
Box Score Breakdown | Grizzles @ Rockets
By Kyle Soppe In a divisional match up of playoff hopefuls, the Rockets prevailed 97-93 over the visiting Grizzles. With the victory, the top three teams in the Western Conference's Southwest division all call Texas home. The Rockets used a balanced attack, as five players scored between 8-10 points. Point guard Kyle Lowry continued his break out season, scoring 24 … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Grizzles @ Rockets