By Kyle Soppe They say everything is bigger in Texas. so it only makes sense that four quarters wasn't enough for these two top teams. The Mavericks defended home court, beating the aging Spurs 101-100 in overtime on Sunday night. The Spurs that were beaten weren't your every day Spurs. Ten players saw at least 20 minutes of action, while no one logged 30 minutes. On the … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Spurs @ Mavs
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Expanding NBA’s 50 Greatest Players to 65 | Part 1
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell At the 1997 NBA All-Star weekend, the league introduced its 50 greatest players in commemoration of its 50th anniversary. The selection process had actually been completed several months earlier by media personnel, former players and coaches, and former and current general managers and team owners. As its web site boasts at NBA.com, the list - at … [Read more...] about Expanding NBA’s 50 Greatest Players to 65 | Part 1
NBA Splinters | July 28, 2009
What Happens In Vegas... Summer is in full swing, and that means Summer League basketball. Thanks to NBA TV basketball junkies can catch some hoops in the month of July. Devoid of the pomp and circumstance that goes along with the regular season, Summer League hoops has a throwback feel to it. There are no player introductions prior to tip-off. The coverage is not state … [Read more...] about NBA Splinters | July 28, 2009
Chicken Little’s Wisdom & The World Of Sports
By Paul Casey Gotham Spring Break provided the opportunity to enjoy PNC Park for the first time. Ah, the sights and sounds of downtown Pittsburgh. Monday signalled a return to work. Construction workers greeted us as we walked through the parking lot. Utility fencing enclosed pallets of 100 gallon drums, roofing materials covered in shrink wrap, and a crane to … [Read more...] about Chicken Little’s Wisdom & The World Of Sports