By Dave Holcomb Durant scores more than 30 points for the 9th straight game as Oklahoma City defeat the Spurs for the third time this season With just over three minutes remaining in the game, the Spurs had held forward Kevin Durant in check with 27 points and none in the fourth quarter. But in the closing minutes on Wednesday, the all-star made three field goals, … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant drops 36, Thunder roll past Spurs
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Re-watching game 1, thoughts before game 2 and why tonight affects LeBron’s legacy
By Joe Manganiello In the hours before game two, I decided to revisit game one - a phenomenal game - to pinpoint what would be most consequential in the NBA Finals second installment. https://twitter.com/joemags32/status/343750830475841538 With the help of my Twitter followers (some friends and some strangers) here's what I'm looking for … [Read more...] about Re-watching game 1, thoughts before game 2 and why tonight affects LeBron’s legacy
I’m sticking with my pre-season Spurs pick, even though LeBron is on the other team
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
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