Archive for January, 2010
TheLakeShow: Los Angeles Lakers Re-evalution Has To Start Soon
Posted: 3rd January 2010 by John Engel in NBA
Recently I wrote an article completely recapping the NBAámatch up between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Sacramento Kings (Lakers-Kings: Kobe Bryant Saves Lackluster Los Angeles)áand I too was celebrating with the multitude of Lakers fans when Kobe hit the three-pointer to win the game.
If you happened to miss the game, basically, the Lakers (26-6) fell behind the Kings (14-19) early in the game. Sacramento played tight defense, and showed ...
Knicks Almost “Major League” Can D’Antonis’ Boys Be ” One Player Away”?
Posted: 3rd January 2010 by sheldon hunt in NBA
Just as in the movie "Major League" which started with the Cleveland Indians' fans lamenting the team's chances for the new campaign ("These Guys Suck"), I assumed grim tidings for my beloved Knicks this season.
However after the team stumbled and bumbled through the first half of the young season, they find themselves with a record ofá 13-20, good enough for third in the Atlantic division. Okay, they aren't setting the ...
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As the injuries mount, so do the wins for the Trail Blazers. Against additional odds, the Blazers overcame having only eight active players and finished off the Warriors in Portland, 105-89.
At a certain point, I guess basketball is about who wants it more.
The Warriors came out hot in the first quarter tonight, piling up 41 points and making every shot they took.
But Portland, playing the Tortoise role in this adventure, ...
What If…The Charlotte Hornets Never Traded Kobe Bryant?
Posted: 3rd January 2010 by Eddie Becker in NBA
Hindsight is always 20/20, but it proves even more gut wrenching when you're talking about saving a city's franchise.
In the 1996 NBA draft, the now relocated Charlotte Hornets selected Kobe Bryant with their 13th selection overall.á They would eventually trade his draft rights away to the Lakers for center Vlade Divac.
Looking back now, the Hornets obviously would never have done the deal, though Bryant insistence that he not play for ...
Cleveland Browns Total Rebuild: Will Mike Holmgren Bite the Bullet?
Posted: 3rd January 2010 by Sam Ingro in NFL
It's not exactly taking a trip to Mars, but with the difficulties rebuilding the Browns has posed, it may as well be.
You all know what I'm talking about. The dreaded franchise quarterback search. The same tired, old, repetitive story that happens every time a franchise is rebuilt. This year, again, it's Cleveland's turn. Is it a matter of time before Holmgren steps up to the quarterback ...
2009 is in the rearview and that is great for the Detroit Piston organization.
'09 began with the end of the Allen Iverson experiment turned nightmare. It marked the end of a successful decade of hoops in Detroit. The year ended with the plague of injuries putting a damper on the start of this season.
The chance to start anew is definitely welcomed in Motown. ...
2010 Top 50 Twins Prospects | #48 | Shooter Hunt Position | Pitcher Bats/Throws | Right/Right Born | August 16, 1986 (Westwood, N.J.) School | Tulane University Height | 6'3'' Weight | 200 lbs. 2009 Ranking | 8th Breakdown
Shooter Hunt was drafted in the Supplemental 1st Round of the 2008 draft. Hunt has the makings to ...
Denver Broncos Playoff Hopes Hinge on Exploiting Chiefs Rush Defense
Posted: 3rd January 2010 by James Adkins in NFL
The last time the Chiefs and Broncos played, DenverÆs offense ran up and down the Arrowhead Stadium turf like it was their own backyard. In that game, six different Broncos ran the ball 45 times for 245 yards, leading the Broncos to a dominant 44-13 victory over the Chiefs.
Needless to say, the Broncos will be putting their playoff hopes in the hands of their rushing offense again this Sunday at ...
Keys to the Wolf Den: Energy and Tweaking the Starting Lineup
Posted: 3rd January 2010 by Matthew Hayden in NBA
As a Wolves fan and writer, I am disgusted at times watching the Timberwolves play. Not because shots don't fall and not because they turn the ball over, but when the Wolves play with no energy.
Of course I think it's possible to win 24+ games next season for themùthe Oklahoma City Thunder started 3-29 for their first 32 games and went on to win 24.
But the Timberwolves are a completely ...
Stat Trick: New York Islanders 6, Atlanta Thrashers 5 (shootout)
Posted: 3rd January 2010 by Eric Hornick in NHL
The Islanders do not score five goals in a game very often.á When they do, they need to win the game.á After blowing 3-0, 4-1, and 5-2 leads, the Islanders finally did win, albeit in a shootout, defeating Atlanta 6-5 in the first game of the 10's and the first-ever 6-5 shootout game in Islander history.á On to the trick:
1. The Isles grabbed a 3-0 lead in the first twenty ...