As the NBA Playoffs push forward, the participants become ever fewer. One team’s ascension to the next round must logically correspond with another’s fall. As the vanquished head home for the summer and begin organizing their respective golf vacations, The On Deck Circle will pay our respects and give each team its last rites via [...]
Archive for April, 2009
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Hoops Addict Article - Lakers/Jazz Game 5
Posted: 28th April 2009 by Trev Smith in NBA Ball, Outside Writing, Trev SmithComments Off
One step closer to LeBron, as I’m calling this first round series win. Trev, well, he goes into a bit more detail. The Lakers Mantra - Survive and Advance
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As the NBA Playoffs push forward, the participants become ever fewer. One team’s ascension to the next round must logically correspond with another’s fall. As the vanquished head home for the summer and begin organizing their respective golf vacations, The On Deck Circle will pay our respects and give each team its last rites via [...]
Hoops Addict Article - Lakers/Jazz Game 4
Posted: 27th April 2009 by Trev Smith in NBA Ball, Outside Writing, Trev SmithComments Off
Hmmm, curious that there is no Game 3 review up on HA Trev (at least, not in your author history). Trev’s back, proving once again he is a far more committed writer and fan than I. Game 4 review here.
Hoops Addict Article - Lakers/Jazz Game 2
Posted: 27th April 2009 by Trev Smith in NBA Ball, Outside Writing, Trev SmithComments Off
Game 1. Game 2. Same difference to the LakeShow. Trev, Souljah Boy Tell ‘Em about it.
Hoops Addict Article - Lakers/Jazz Game 1
Posted: 27th April 2009 by Trev Smith in NBA Ball, Outside Writing, Trev SmithComments Off
The title says it all. The Lakers need no ‘Amazing.’
Hoops Addict Article - Lakers Season in Review
Posted: 27th April 2009 by Trev Smith in NBA Ball, Outside Writing, Trev SmithComments Off
Oops, sorry about the delay on this one Trev. I’m sure you didn’t notice, what with all the giddy school-girl-crush smiling you’ve been doing during the NBA playoffs. Trev reviews the Lakers’ regular season right here.
Jackson Playing Mind Games with King James? Top Players I’d Build a Franchise Around
Posted: 24th April 2009 by david-bonan in David Bonan, NBA BallComments Off
What was Phil Jackson thinking saying that he’d take Dwight Howard as the player he’d be most likely to build a franchise around? Nothing against Dwight Howard, but isn’t there this guy named LeBron James in the league who is pretty good? Even Dwyane Wade? Maybe Jackson is trying to get under James’ skin to [...]
Week 4 (and a bit of 3) of The Ultimate Fighter: US vs UK
Posted: 21st April 2009 by Ray McIlroy in MMA, Ray McIlroyComments Off
I’ll start by apologizing for missing last week: I’m sorry, let’s get caught up. The younger Browning may be worse than his brother, since he started being a jackass before he even earned his spot in the house. The upside was that it sparked a discussion in which everyone else agreed that people would respect [...]
What’s Better: No Experience or Losing Experience?
Posted: 17th April 2009 by david-bonan in David Bonan, NBA BallComments Off
That’s what we have in the NBA Western Conference 4/5 matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers and the Houston Rockets. This seems to be the most intriguing first round matchup in either conference. The Blazers, the second youngest team in the NBA, come into the playoffs on a hot streak having won their last six [...]