By PAUL GOTHAM C.J. McCollum netted seven of his 18 points in the fourth quarter as the Portland Trail Blazers erased a 10-point deficit to remain alive in the NBA playoffs with a 99-92 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in game four of Western Conference first round action. McCollum's three-pointer with 1:20 remaining gave Portland a lead it did not surrender at … [Read more...] about McCollum seals Portland comeback
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Kobe – Phone’s For You. It’s 9-1-1!
By Paul Gotham Hello. Yeah, this is Kobe Bryant. Who's this? Huh? You are callin' me? Isn't it supposed to be the other way around? I know I gotta game tomorrow. Last time I checked. Yeah, it's a game 7. Don't worry I'll have my game face on. Enough with the Battier talk already. He's not the first guy in the league to defend the shot by putting a hand in the face. You … [Read more...] about Kobe – Phone’s For You. It’s 9-1-1!
Lakers-Rockets: The Semantics of Flagrant Fouls 1 and 2
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell Much has been said concerning the flagrant fouls in the Lakers-Rockets series. The fouls have been viewed, reviewed, and the jurisdiction has gone beyond just the call on the court in every game. Therein lies the problem. The flagrant foul calls in the NBA perhaps are too subjective on-the-court calls because flagrant foul 1 and … [Read more...] about Lakers-Rockets: The Semantics of Flagrant Fouls 1 and 2
NBA Playoffs: Underachievers and Overachievers
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell The first round has given us one forgettable seven-game series (Hawks-Heat) and one that may be unforgettable (Celtics-Bulls). Through them all, certain players have stood out and gone above and beyond what was expected of them in the first round. These overachievers, if you will, have shown that the bright lights of playoff basketball do not … [Read more...] about NBA Playoffs: Underachievers and Overachievers
A Pair of 7s
NBA fans will get a double dosage of game 7 action as the Spurs travel to New Orleans to play the Hornets, and the Celtics host the Cavaliers. Something’s gotta give between the Spurs and the Hornets. Either the World Champion Spurs will exit early or the Hornets will surrender at home - something that has only happened twice in the NBA’s second round. The Spurs will hope to … [Read more...] about A Pair of 7s