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NBA Finals 2008: Game 1 – “Big Three” don’t disappoint, Kobe ineffective

NBA Finals 2008: Game 1 – “Big Three” don’t disappoint, Kobe ineffective

June 6th, 2008 – Dr. Anklesnap What a rollercoaster of a game! Game 1 of the NBA Finals did not disappoint. I was concerned that after all of the hype leading up to this match-up of the LA Lakers and Boston Celtics, Game 1 of the renewed rivalry would be a let down. Everyone knows [...]

June 6, 2008 admin Dr. Anklesnap 6

NBA Finals 2008 – Dr. Anklesnap’s Keys to the Series

NBA Finals 2008 – Dr. Anklesnap’s Keys to the Series

June 1, 2008 – Dr. Anklesnap All season long there has been a build-up of excitement towards the potential for the most successful franchise in NBA history, the Boston Celtics, to possibly get back to the NBA’s greatest stage, the NBA Finals. With an NBA best 16 NBA championship titles under their belt, the Boston [...]

June 1, 2008 admin Dr. Anklesnap 6

NBA Finals 2008: Los Angeles Lakers are Gold!

NBA Finals 2008: Los Angeles Lakers are Gold!

May 31, 2008 – Dr. Browntorious The best there is, possibly to become the best there was, and who knows eventually he could be the best there will ever be – Kobe Bryant. Although there is much debate already amongst The Hoop Doctors on the eventual outcome of the NBA Finals, there is no doubt [...]

May 31, 2008 admin Blogs 23

Eastern Conference Game 5: Perkins channels legend Bill Russell, Allen shoots the lights out

Eastern Conference Game 5: Perkins channels legend Bill Russell, Allen shoots the lights out

May 29th, 2008 – Dr. Dime All year the media has been comparing this year’s “Big Three” of Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen to the original Celtic “Big Three” of Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, and Robert Parish. Well if you like to talk about historic comparisons, last night in the Eastern Conference Finals [...]

May 29, 2008 admin Blogs 2

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

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

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

Celtics may want to muzzle the Garden Fans; Don’t Wake the Sleeping Giant!

Celtics may want to muzzle the Garden Fans; Don’t Wake the Sleeping Giant!

May 9th, 2008 – Dr. J-Water I will always encourage NBA fans across the nation to cheer for their favorite team like rabid wild animals during the playoffs. Isn’t that what it’s all about? We wait all year long for this moment, NBA PLAYOFFS. Let’s get nuts!! Now with that said, can NBA fans actually [...]

May 9, 2008 admin Blogs 3

2008 NBA MVP: Chris Paul or Kobe Bryant?

2008 NBA MVP: Chris Paul or Kobe Bryant?

May 1st, 2008 – Dr. Browntorious Chris Paul or Kobe Bryant? This will be the only time I write about the potential candidates for MVP, as the award gets too much hype and generally isn’t as important to the players as it is to the media. First off, there are only two real candidates this [...]

May 1, 2008 admin Blogs 10

Why Kobe will win his first MVP, and why he doesn’t really deserve it…

Why Kobe will win his first MVP, and why he doesn’t really deserve it…

Every NBA Fan knows that Kobe Bryant is one of the most prolific scorers in NBA History, and along with Allen Iverson is probably the best scorer we have seen since “The One”, Mr. Michael Jeffrey Jordan himself. So after 11 full NBA seasons, now playing in his 12th, why has Kobe never won the [...]

April 19, 2008 admin Blogs 6