Round 2 of the NBA playoffs is a great example of how important home court is to a team's overall success. Other than a failed last-second attempt by Hedo Turkoglu home teams have taken 14 of 15 in the conference semis. And Turkoglu's attempt seemed the result of a poorly designed set. Another example of why iso plays don't cut it. Subsequently, the Magic are the only team … [Read more...] about Home Sweet Home
NBA playoffs
The West is a Point Guard Lovers Paradise
NBA fans have to enjoy the point guard match ups playing out in the Western Conference. Chris Paul and his Hornets vs. Tony Parker and the Spurs, Deron Williams and the Jazz vs. Derek Fisher and the Lakers – does it make me Captain Obvious to suggest these guys are the top four at their position? Chris Paul has been dazzling fans in this his third season in the NBA. The Wake … [Read more...] about The West is a Point Guard Lovers Paradise
Tuesdays with Smitty: Draft Weekend Thoughts and other Rumblings
After trying to absorb as much of the NFL Draft this weekend, I came away with thoughts about teams, as well as some of the other action occurring in sports over the weekend. → The draft really needs to go back to being in the morning and not the 3:00 pm start that it had this year. It is WAAAAAY too much time for Keyshawn, Steve Young and company to try and figure out who … [Read more...] about Tuesdays with Smitty: Draft Weekend Thoughts and other Rumblings