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Celtics-Pistons Game 4: “Mr. Big Shot” Never Disappoints

Celtics-Pistons Game 4: “Mr. Big Shot” Never Disappoints

May 26th, 2008 – Dr. Browntorious Lately when I watch NBA playoff games I can’t help but think that no matter what the 2008 season is destined to finish with a throwback to one of the greatest and most consistent rivalries in the history of the NBA. The Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers. [...]

May 27, 2008 admin Blogs 3

The Hoop Doctors NBA Mock Draft 2008

The Hoop Doctors NBA Mock Draft 2008

Draft Order Team Projection Position Stat Line 1. Chicago Bulls Derrick Rose PG 14.9ppg, 4.7apg, 4.5rpg At 6’4”, Derrick’s above average size and quickness for a point guard will make a tough cover for any opposing point guard. Given Rose is a Chicago Native, Paxson better get this one right or Bulls fans will lose [...]

May 26, 2008 admin Blogs 14

Celtics – Pistons Game 2: Jesus Shuttlesworth is Back!!

Celtics – Pistons Game 2: Jesus Shuttlesworth is Back!!

May 22nd, 2008 – Dr. Dime All year I’ve heard people talk about the regular season and first two rounds of the Eastern Conference playoffs being a mere formality for the Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons, as it would be an inevitable meeting of these two defensive specialists. Well I kept telling people not to [...]

May 22, 2008 admin Blogs 3

Lakers vs. Spurs Game 1: Kobe, Better Late than Never!

Lakers vs. Spurs Game 1: Kobe, Better Late than Never!

May 22nd, 2008 – Dr. Browntorious After watching Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals tonight between the LA Lakers and San Antonio Spurs, I felt like I just had some strange form of NBA déjà vu. Haven’t the Spurs already played this team? Hmmm…. Oops wait, their opponents jerseys are a different color this [...]

May 22, 2008 admin Blogs 7

Chicago Bulls win Draft Lottery with only a 1.7% chance!

Chicago Bulls win Draft Lottery with only a 1.7% chance!

May 20th, 2008 – Dr. J-Water The Chicago Bulls tonight won the NBA Draft Lottery. Yes, you read that correctly. After finishing with the leagues 9th worst record and a 33-49 regular season mark, the Bulls had only a 1.7% chance of winning the NBA draft lottery. Since 1994 when the lottery format was brought [...]

May 21, 2008 admin Blogs 2

NBA Draft 2008: Michael Beasley or Derrick Rose?

NBA Draft 2008: Michael Beasley or Derrick Rose?

May 19th, 2008 – Dr. Anklesnap Tomorrow is the NBA draft lottery and although we are in the middle of an exciting NBA playoff run with our final four teams about to kick off the Conference Finals, the buzz is starting to mount around the league on how the ping pong balls will bounce. Who [...]

May 19, 2008 admin Dr. Anklesnap 12

Celtics/Cavaliers Game 7: The ‘House’ Rule? Pierce IS “The Truth”

Celtics/Cavaliers Game 7: The ‘House’ Rule? Pierce IS “The Truth”

May 19th, 2008 – Dr. Dime When the Boston Celtics finished the regular season with an NBA best 66 wins, most NBA fans (especially those in Green) were ready to hand over the Eastern Conference title to the Celtics. Winning only 3 series against teams in the weaker Eastern Conference should be a breeze for [...]

May 19, 2008 admin Blogs 2

Melo staying put; Rumor Mill open for business since Gasol trade

Melo staying put; Rumor Mill open for business since Gasol trade

May 16th, 2008 – Dr. J-Water Ever since the Memphis Grizzlies traded Pau Gasol to the LA Lakers for $20 and a freshly minted DVD of the Hollywood blockbuster “Gigli” with Ben Affleck (*cough), the NBA rumor mill has been open for business. Anything is possible right? I’ve read some pretty far fetched trade rumors [...]

May 16, 2008 admin Blogs 6

Everybody Chill; I’m sure Lebron still loves his Momma!

Everybody Chill;  I’m sure Lebron still loves his Momma!

May 16th, 2008 – Dr. Browntorious “Sit yo a%# down mom!” After watching the Lebron play that shocked the world a few nights ago in Game 4, where he not so politely told his mom to go sit down after she tried to interfere in on the court tie up with Paul Pierce on a [...]

May 16, 2008 admin Blogs 6

The Great Ones Adapt in Real Time: Did only Lebron James and Michael Jordan get the Memo?

The Great Ones Adapt in Real Time: Did only Lebron James and Michael Jordan get the Memo?

May 13th, 2008 – Dr. Dime I will not say Lebron James is struggling offensively. Considering his penetration, passing, positioning, and even just the defensive attention he attracts it makes for good team offense regardless. What I will say is that all series long Lebron James has struggled with his shot. The only reason his [...]

May 13, 2008 admin Blogs 9