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Pau Gasol enjoying some time with a young kid. (via OC Register) Pau Gasol has won the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award. Pau Gasol is a great guy both on and off the court and this is another meaningful accomplishment for his resume. Maybe getting this award will get Pau Gasol more motivated on the … Read more Pau Gasol Wins Citzenship Award
Paul Pierce and the Celtics came out in game three against the Sixers and dominated. They played a complete game and Paul Pierce had one of his classic performances, getting to the foul line 14 times. Paul Pierce had a nice dunk plus the harm and here it is: Great finish there, Paul Pierce! Keep … Read more Paul Pierce Slams And One
Kobe doesn’t like that foul call! (via ESPN) The Lakers didn’t play for 48 minutes in game one against the Thunder. After the first quarter, the Lakers got further and further from striking distance. Early in the second half the Thunder came out throwing their knockout punch. How can the Lakers compete throughout the entirety … Read more Lakers Must Set Tone in Game 2
Dwayne Wade and the Heat got a win in game one over the Indiana Pacers. Dwayne Wade played his usual spectacular (though inefficient) game. Checkout Dwayne Wade’s amazing chase down block: Tremendous play from Dwayne Wade!
Pam McGee enjoys a play in Denver. (via ESPN) Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers out there! Today is a day to sit back and enjoy life. Hopefully you’ll be doing that today. If NBA basketball is of interest, Clippers-Grizzlies is tipping off right now at 1:00 pm eastern on ABC and that’s followed … Read more Happy Mother’s Day, NBA Style
Marc Gasol celebrates after scoring (via ESPN) The Memphis Grizzlies proved they weren’t backing down easily last night. They came out and performed great, especially in the first half and they won game five, 92-80. The Clippers fought back in the second half, but injuries to Blake Griffin (sprained left knee) and Chris Paul (right … Read more Memphis Grizzlies: Can They Win The Series?
JaVale McGee had the game of his life last night in LA. It’s hard not to feel happy for JaVale McGee. Not only is he growing up as a person, his play on the floor is evolving. The one constant throughout JaVale McGee’s young career is freaky athleticism and it’s no different here: That’s how … Read more JaVale McGee Dunks in LA
Blake Griffin is a high flying big man who knows how to finish. It’s no different for Blake Griffin in the playoffs! Watch as Blake Griffin dunks, hoop plus the harm, over Hamed Haddadi: Great finish from Blake Griffin and response from Clipper Nation! After you watch this video once, play it back again and … Read more Blake Griffin Dunks on Haddadi
Amar’e Stoudemire hit a fire extinguisher after the Knicks lost game two against the Heat. Amar’e Stoudemire’s anger has since been widely talked about and criticized. As unfortunate as it is for the Knicks, Amar’e Stoudemire probably won’t even be able to help the Knicks in their first round battle. Amar’e Stoudemire posted a picture … Read more Photo: Amar’e Stoudemire’s Stitches
J.R. Smith is a true showman. J.R. Smith nails ridiculous shots from anywhere on the floor, dunks on people and usually has an overblown celebration after doing so. Basically, he’s a highlight machine and a time consuming, but worthwhile search on YouTube. Last night in the Knicks game three loss to the Heat, J.R. Smith … Read more J.R. Smith’s Reverse Slam