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Lakers vs. Celtics, Game 3: Comedian Rondell Sheridan’s Recap

Posted: 9th June 2010 by Jose Salviati in NBA
The latest in an ongoing series covering the NBA Finals with actor/comedian Rondell Sheridan. BR: The game started out on a high note for Boston but quickly settled into a grind-it-out kind of game, didn't you think? RS: It was going to be a Boston massacre in the opening minutes tonight. Boston, led by Garnett, was running and jumping and rebounding. But then a bunch of things happened that derailed ...
Game 3 is over and the Los Angeles Lakers look like they are about to make Paul Pierce's words come true.  Boston find themselves in a 2-1 hole with the Lakers threatening to end their season in Boston.   Once again, the referee's whistle made it impossible for one of the Celtic starters to be a factor in the game. Tonight was Paul Pierce's turn.   Saddled with foul trouble, he could do nothing but ...
Rajon Rondo dominated the fourth quarter of Game Two in LA and everyone piled on Derek Fisher. Again. In round one it was Russell Westbrook. Deron Williams in round two. Steve Nash in round three. All of those guys are watching as D Fish showed his clutch gene one more time with ten huge fourth quarter points in Boston. Kobe Bryant is primed for his fifth ring and we all need to ...

NBA Free Agency: Amar’e Stoudemire Chasing Waterfalls

Posted: 9th June 2010 by Joseph Edmondson in NBA
That’s Amar’e! Perhaps I defended him too soon . ESPN released this article tonight on Amar’e Stoudemire. Instead of being humble shortly after the Suns’ exit from the playoffs, he’s lobbying for a maximum contract and saying he’s given 100 percent to the organization. He’s even mentioned the “hype” as a reason he should stay. Perhaps that’s the problem, Amar’e's hype gets you nowhere and, quite frankly, it doesn’t matter what happened in the ...

Sacramento Kings Offseason Moves: Preparing for the Future

Posted: 9th June 2010 by Ryan Smith in NBA
The Sacramento Kings haven't been much to talk about the last couple years, but continually are improving upon the draft. Last year the Kings draft the R.O.Y., Tyreke Evans, and suddenly the future appears a lot brighter for this once dominating franchise. With another solid draft this year and one or two free agency/trade moves, the Kings could go from being a 20 win team to possibly competing for a playoff ...
After relegating himself to the jump shooter role in the first two games, Kevin Garnett finally went to the basket early and often to explode for 25 points.  But it wasn’t enough as Derek Fisher put in 11 fourth quarter points to lead the Lakers to a 91-84 win and regain home court advantage in Game Three of NBA Finals. It was a reversal of roles from Game Two at the Staples ...
I've always had a love-hate relationship when it comes to Paul Pierce. Before I get started let me point out that I'm not a Boston Celtics fan or a Los Angeles Lakers fan. I'm actually a Miami Heat fan, but I'll save my articles about how the Heat are going to contend next season till after the Finals is over.  What I love about Paul Pierce is his loyalty and his ...
In a much needed game three victory, with the game on the line, it was Derek Fisher, not Kobe Bryant, who repeatedly stepped up and hit big shot after big shot. Surprised? Not really. As Fisher has shown in each playoffs, he will step up and is not afraid to take the shot. As a four time NBA champion, Fisher knows what it takes to win, and he proved it ...
I'm not going to talk about how the Los Angeles Lakers won game three. I'm going to talk about Glen Davis being the x factor for the Boston Celtics. Davis was the main player who kept Boston close in game three. I know everyone is going to say Kevin Garnett was the star of last night's game, but when he went to the bench Davis came in and played almost the same ...
The Celtics needed someone to step up. We've all heard the statistics by now.  At least I thought we had.  In a 2-3-2 format, the team that wins Game 3 of a tied series wins the series every time. Ray Allen missed that memo. Allen looked as if he used up all of his postseason magic in game two.  A few days ago we praised him for sinking the first seven 3-pointers he ...