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The 2015 NBA draft class is shaping up to be very strong, with a number of youngsters blossoming into key role players and a few potential stars in the mix. But while some later lottery picks have cracked rotations regularly in the first half of the 2015-16 season, it’s predictably a couple of top-five picks … Read more
Kristaps Porzingis wasn’t at all featured in the Knicks fourth quarter offense in a loss against the Cavs. Why wouldn’t the Knicks feature their top rookie, who scored 23 points in the previous three quarters? It’s bewildering. Kristaps Porzingis (and the entire Knicks squad) put in a solid effort, especially without Carmelo Anthony. The Knicks … Read more
Dirk Nowitzki talking to ref. Photo from Keith Allison The Mavs absolutely stole a win in Boston tonight. Boston came out really hot, but the Mavs experience and perseverance won out. The Mavs hit timely three’s, stole the ball and Boston showed their youth. Deron Williams was a big catalyst for the Mavs, as was … Read more
Carmelo Anthony shoots over two Wizards. Photo from Keith Allison The Knicks are becoming stagnant late in games. Typically the offense is to give Carmelo Anthony the ball and then all the other Knicks stand around and watch. When it’s not that, it’s a lot of dribbling and the triangle seems to have disappeared from … Read more
Here’s some video analysis on the Knicks: Note this was shot before the Knicks 99-95 win over the Lakers. Keep working, Knicks!
Bradley Beal drained an amazing three to seal the game for the Wizards. How awesome was that? Way to go Bradley Beal!
Jeff Teague with the ball. Photo Credit: Keith Allison The Atlanta Hawks are a fabulous ball club. They play as a team, can quickly make something out of nothing on offense and the Atlanta Hawks are deep. Atlanta Hawks basketball (and the whole organization) is modeled after that of the San Antonio Spurs. No wonder … Read more
The Detroit Pistons and Funny Or Die are on a roll. They’re making some awesome, entertaining content that’s worth seeing. Check out the latest video, The Longest Oop: “The Longest Oop” with Eminem, The Detroit Pistons, And Many More from Dr. Ken Classic! Did you recognize anyone? Who should catch The Longest Oop?
By Ed (AIMG_1464) [CC BY-SA 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons Kristaps Porzingis has shown flashes of greatness for the Knicks in this young season. Kristaps Porzingis is incredibly skilled for his size, can become a defensive presence and Kristaps Porzingis adapts quickly. Phil Jackson is on to something with this kid. Kristaps Porzingis capped what … Read more
Watching the Celtics lose to the Raptors last night was tough. The Celtics intensity was incredibly low and the offense made no sense. The Raptors are a more talented team than the Celtics, but the Celtics simply didn’t care throughout most of the second half. By Bradjward [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Flickr The Celtics … Read more