I'm not going to lie, it's been a little rough in the wake of last night's celebrations. So, without further adieu, it's straight to the action. In today's bag, I'm talking My Blackhawks securing yet another crown, the Warriors closing in on one of their own, and the US Women in the World Cup.
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Tuesday, June 16, 2015
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Tuesday Grab Bag: Titles in the Balance
Well, it's official, men's college basketball is getting its much needed face lift. While I'm actually more intrigued with the changes on the women's side (four 10-minute quarters, in-game music - could this be a test-run for the men's game?), I'm relieved that the NCAA didn't get crazy and reject the proposal. Much more on this as we get closer to the season, but rejoice in the coming of change. High-fives all around!
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Today in the bag, I'm talking a stuff-to-the-brim sports Saturday, the Stanley Cup Final, and the NBA Finals.
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Today in the bag, I'm talking a stuff-to-the-brim sports Saturday, the Stanley Cup Final, and the NBA Finals.
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Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Tuesday Grab Bag: FIFA is french for Embezzlers United
Straight to the action today, as I'm off to LoDo to watch the Rox play this afternoon. After the fold, I'm talking the FIFA arrests, a pair of Games 7 in the NHL, and the uninspiring action in the NBA conference finals.
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Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Tuesday Grab Bag: More basketball rules discussion
Memorial Day weekend, along with the dutiful remembrances for those lost in defense of this country, has long marked the first instance on the calendar that I allow myself a peek at Major League Baseball's standings. Not that baseball in April and May is not important - each game counts the same, after all - just that the standings themselves are rarely informative without an adequate sample size. With two months of play down and four to go, the colloquial opening day of summer figures to be as good a time as any to break that seal. So, lets put our eyes on the positioning of both My Sox and the home town Rockies. I have a feeling where this is going to head, but you never know...
*peruses standings*
Yep, My Sox are horseshit. After a brief stint above the .500 mark a few weeks ago, they're back to four games under, and tied for last in the American League Central - a full eight games back of the Kansas City Royals. Nothing too surprising here as the team can't hit, standing as the lone team in all of baseball to currently sport a negative WAR at the dish. Right now, across this country, there are little league teams bringing a better overall approach to the box. They bring shame to the very concept of professional hitters. *cough*
Certainly, given that disparaging outcome, the Rox have to be better... right? Nope, in fact the Rox have managed to play even worse ball than my woeful Sox over the first two months. At 18-25 overall, they're just as mired in obscurity at the bottom of the National League West, and just as doubtful a threat for an interesting summer. One thing to note, however: without that infamous 11-game losing streak, things could be much different. Let's say, instead of going 0-11 to start the month, Colorado went a still sub-par 5-6. Why, in that still-sour scenario, they'd be 23-20, and a surprise challenger to both the Giants and Dodgers. Wouldn't that be something?
As it is, it doesn't look like either My Sox or the damned Rockies will prove to be very entertaining over the final 2/3rds of the season. I guess that just means we'll all have to savor the excitement of the NBA and NHL postseasons while they last. After they're gone, it could prove to be a very dull summer.
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Today in the bag, I'm re-hashing the new basketball rules proposals by considering Coach Boyle's opinions, before running through the playoff results.
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*peruses standings*
Yep, My Sox are horseshit. After a brief stint above the .500 mark a few weeks ago, they're back to four games under, and tied for last in the American League Central - a full eight games back of the Kansas City Royals. Nothing too surprising here as the team can't hit, standing as the lone team in all of baseball to currently sport a negative WAR at the dish. Right now, across this country, there are little league teams bringing a better overall approach to the box. They bring shame to the very concept of professional hitters. *cough*
Certainly, given that disparaging outcome, the Rox have to be better... right? Nope, in fact the Rox have managed to play even worse ball than my woeful Sox over the first two months. At 18-25 overall, they're just as mired in obscurity at the bottom of the National League West, and just as doubtful a threat for an interesting summer. One thing to note, however: without that infamous 11-game losing streak, things could be much different. Let's say, instead of going 0-11 to start the month, Colorado went a still sub-par 5-6. Why, in that still-sour scenario, they'd be 23-20, and a surprise challenger to both the Giants and Dodgers. Wouldn't that be something?
As it is, it doesn't look like either My Sox or the damned Rockies will prove to be very entertaining over the final 2/3rds of the season. I guess that just means we'll all have to savor the excitement of the NBA and NHL postseasons while they last. After they're gone, it could prove to be a very dull summer.
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Today in the bag, I'm re-hashing the new basketball rules proposals by considering Coach Boyle's opinions, before running through the playoff results.
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Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Tuesday Grab Bag: New Rules!
For those out of state, let me pass on a note of caution - Boulder is slowly turning into Seattle. I'm not talking culturally, though, I'm talking climate. It's been raining non-stop here for the last few weeks, inching towards record territory. While not a true echo of the scene a few September's back, when the heavens opened up to dump 20 inches on top of my house in a matter of days, I'm starting to forget the last time I saw the sun, and am beginning to fret over the status of the softball season rumored to have started with the last flip of the calendar.
Of course, I shouldn't be complaining. Any water is welcome in the West, and I do not dispute that we need as much as the clouds can spare. But is it too much to ask for an occasional sunny day? Or at least enough of a dry spell to allow me to mow the damn lawn again?
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Today in the bag, I'm talking the new rules proposals in college basketball, priming the start of the conference finals in the NBA, and recapping the start of the same in the NHL.
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Of course, I shouldn't be complaining. Any water is welcome in the West, and I do not dispute that we need as much as the clouds can spare. But is it too much to ask for an occasional sunny day? Or at least enough of a dry spell to allow me to mow the damn lawn again?
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Today in the bag, I'm talking the new rules proposals in college basketball, priming the start of the conference finals in the NBA, and recapping the start of the same in the NHL.
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Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Tuesday Grab Bag: #Ballghazi
I'm off on a quick work trip to Vegas... I don't even really know why, but the destination is all that matters, right? The point is, the money is going where my mouth is tonight: I've already got investments on the Bulls and the Clippers. Let's see how this plays out...
Of course, with travel comes complications. For some reason, Google isn't working on my 'free' WiFi; the practical effect of which is that I can't look up any pictures for this damn article. C'est la vie, we're going old school in this one. No color, just text. I hope you enjoy.
Today in the bag, I'm talking the continuing saga of the NBA and NHL playoffs before taking a look at whatever it is that Tom Brady got himself into up in Boston.
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Of course, with travel comes complications. For some reason, Google isn't working on my 'free' WiFi; the practical effect of which is that I can't look up any pictures for this damn article. C'est la vie, we're going old school in this one. No color, just text. I hope you enjoy.
Today in the bag, I'm talking the continuing saga of the NBA and NHL playoffs before taking a look at whatever it is that Tom Brady got himself into up in Boston.
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Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Tuesday Grab Bag: Football? But it's April!
I was in the car Friday, stuck in traffic on US 36 (a shitshow of epic proportions, btw), when I decided to try out some local sports talk. You know the station. It's not a frequent occurrence that I turn to Denver's view of sports, and I should've known what I was getting into, but I was aghast at the content. A rehash of the NFL schedule release, an early (exhaustive) look at the NFL draft, and nary a non-football thought. In April. *sigh, throws things*
I understand that the NFL is a dominant piece of the sporting landcape, and the absence of local playoff entrants in either of the two tournaments currently being played hurts, but this continuing myopia, from a supposedly 'major' market, is criminal. I hear a constant refrain that the NFL is a 24/7/365 league, which only makes me weep for this once proud, diverse sporting country. It's only a topic of conversation 365 days a year because our sports media has grown tired and lazy, either unwilling or unable to stretch their legs and come up with unique segments. We should be demanding more.
What else is there to talk about, you ask? Why, how about baseball? Denver even has a team in that sport, one that is currently competitive (go Rox). Not a seamhead? The NBA and the NHL playoffs are in full swing, and well worth your consideration. Even without either of the Nuggets or Avalanche competing, they're full of drama and intrigue. Still wanting more? Well, the Kentucky Derby is this weekend - i.e. the only weekend a year we as a nation pretend to still care about horse racing. Oh, btw, there's also the latest 'fight of the century,' golf is in full swing, college basketball's Hot Stove is boiling, and I heard a rumor that NASCAR and MMA are still things. If you can't find 3-4 hours of non-football content each day out of that pool, you're just not very good at your job.
'But they should be giving the people what they want,' you counter, 'and the people want to talk Broncos!' First, I don't believe that people really want to talk Broncos in April, I think they've just been conditioned to do so. A pseudo Stockholm effect, if you will. Secondly, has anyone even tried to provide an alternative, local voice in this market? In drive time, when people are actually listening to radio? I'm not saying you can't talk football - some discussion of the draft is warranted - but talking of nothing but the NFL for an entire show proves the shallow mind behind the wheel.
But, maybe that's the point. In the age of the podcast and satellite radio, maybe sports talk in a market such as this is an anachronistic dog. Feed some red meat to the morons in order to squeeze the last advertising drops out of the medium, and watch it wither and die in silence. As someone who grew up listening to sports talk in the 'golden age,' I find that notion sad, but at least understandable. But, in that case, don't pretend to be a 'sports' station; just bite the bullet, take the football-only mantle into the light, and end all doubt.
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Today in the bag, I'm talking a bunch of playoffs. First, some NBA talk, before jumping out onto the ice of the NHL. I'll finish with women's lacrosse, because I'm a huge homer like that.
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I understand that the NFL is a dominant piece of the sporting landcape, and the absence of local playoff entrants in either of the two tournaments currently being played hurts, but this continuing myopia, from a supposedly 'major' market, is criminal. I hear a constant refrain that the NFL is a 24/7/365 league, which only makes me weep for this once proud, diverse sporting country. It's only a topic of conversation 365 days a year because our sports media has grown tired and lazy, either unwilling or unable to stretch their legs and come up with unique segments. We should be demanding more.
What else is there to talk about, you ask? Why, how about baseball? Denver even has a team in that sport, one that is currently competitive (go Rox). Not a seamhead? The NBA and the NHL playoffs are in full swing, and well worth your consideration. Even without either of the Nuggets or Avalanche competing, they're full of drama and intrigue. Still wanting more? Well, the Kentucky Derby is this weekend - i.e. the only weekend a year we as a nation pretend to still care about horse racing. Oh, btw, there's also the latest 'fight of the century,' golf is in full swing, college basketball's Hot Stove is boiling, and I heard a rumor that NASCAR and MMA are still things. If you can't find 3-4 hours of non-football content each day out of that pool, you're just not very good at your job.
'But they should be giving the people what they want,' you counter, 'and the people want to talk Broncos!' First, I don't believe that people really want to talk Broncos in April, I think they've just been conditioned to do so. A pseudo Stockholm effect, if you will. Secondly, has anyone even tried to provide an alternative, local voice in this market? In drive time, when people are actually listening to radio? I'm not saying you can't talk football - some discussion of the draft is warranted - but talking of nothing but the NFL for an entire show proves the shallow mind behind the wheel.
But, maybe that's the point. In the age of the podcast and satellite radio, maybe sports talk in a market such as this is an anachronistic dog. Feed some red meat to the morons in order to squeeze the last advertising drops out of the medium, and watch it wither and die in silence. As someone who grew up listening to sports talk in the 'golden age,' I find that notion sad, but at least understandable. But, in that case, don't pretend to be a 'sports' station; just bite the bullet, take the football-only mantle into the light, and end all doubt.
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Today in the bag, I'm talking a bunch of playoffs. First, some NBA talk, before jumping out onto the ice of the NHL. I'll finish with women's lacrosse, because I'm a huge homer like that.
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Monday, June 9, 2014
Monday, June 2, 2014
Monday Grab Bag: Let the Finals begin
You can tell I'm bored when I click on an article like this one that offers ESPN's list of the top-50 college basketball coaches. For a second, just a second, I'll even allow myself to become invest in the drivel of meaningless offseason arguments, and spend time and energy getting worked up over the fact that the Worldwide Leader's panel of 'experts' slotted the likes of Tim Miles and Mick Cronin ahead of Coach Tad Boyle (may his name be praised). Then I catch myself, reminded of the fact that none of that crap matters, and turn back to the far-too-slow melting of this site's countdown clock towards November. Soon. November will be here soon...
(Although, for fucks sake, I challenge anyone to actually watch Cincinnati play without wanting to rip their eyes out. Cronin should not get rewarded for playing negative, bruising basketball! ... *deep breaths*)
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Today in the bag, I'm talking My Hawks going down in Game 7, a repeat Finals in the NBA, and Team USA's preparation for the World Cup.
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(Although, for fucks sake, I challenge anyone to actually watch Cincinnati play without wanting to rip their eyes out. Cronin should not get rewarded for playing negative, bruising basketball! ... *deep breaths*)
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Today in the bag, I'm talking My Hawks going down in Game 7, a repeat Finals in the NBA, and Team USA's preparation for the World Cup.
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Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Tuesday Grab Bag: My Blackhawks have begun to implode
I hope everyone had a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend. No time for idle chit-chat, it's straight on to this post-holiday edition of the grab bag.
Today in the bag, I'm taking hockey, basketball, and, for the first time since April, a little baseball
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Today in the bag, I'm taking hockey, basketball, and, for the first time since April, a little baseball
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Monday, May 19, 2014
Monday Grab Bag: The Final Four in the NBA and NHL
A hearty congratulations goes out to the CU men's lacrosse club team, who took down the previously undefeated Arizona State Sun Devils 13-12 to win the MCLA national championship Saturday afternoon!
It's been a pretty damn good year for the sport of lacrosse in Boulder, with the women's varsity squad finishing third in their inaugural campaign, and the men's club squad taking home a trophy. I still don't understand this sport, but, at this rate, I'd better learn quick.
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Today in the bag, I'm talking NBA and NHL playoffs.
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| Trophies are always welcome in BuffNation, regardless of sport and circumstance. From MCLA.us |
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Today in the bag, I'm talking NBA and NHL playoffs.
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Monday, May 12, 2014
Monday Grab Bag: Paul Richardson and the NFL Draft
The day has finally arrived; CU will break ground on the new facilities project this afternoon. While no one is sure about real dollar numbers in place, Kyle Ringo did report today that the project has been officially greenlit to proceed. Just the idea of everything being completed for the 2015 football season is exciting, but we'll have to wait and see how the money situation shakes out. Until then, enjoy the pictures of shovels being placed into snowy mud that are sure to pour out over the next few hours.
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Today in the bag, I'm talking P-Rich's draft day, basketball scheduling, and the NHL playoffs.
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Today in the bag, I'm talking P-Rich's draft day, basketball scheduling, and the NHL playoffs.
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Monday, April 21, 2014
Monday Grab Bag: Playoffs?!
Not for nothing, but why do the NBA Playoffs have to take up two entire months? Series are dragged out as long as possible, depriving them of any rhythm and energy. For example, My Bulls played their first game against Washington yesterday afternoon, but wouldn't play a potential game seven until May 3rd. Some series could potentially be even longer, with the Nets and Raptors starting Saturday the 19th, and potentially going until May 4th. That's over a fortnight! To play an opening round series!
It happens every year. Right around the time I forget which teams are even playing, the NBA sticks them back up on the calendar, leaving me to ask, 'wait, what game is it, again?' The end result is that the entirety of an NBA Season takes up nine months. NINE! And you though baseball was needlessly verbose...
Of course, the answer is money. The Association and their television partners figure the best way to squeeze as much water from this stone as possible is to drag the proceedings out, giving the consumer a slow-drip of games each night. But this artificially-lengthened schedule does a disservice to the game, the fans, and the players. We really couldn't get this thing done in a month and a half? Get serious.
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Today in the bag, I'm talking decision week for the Mayor before taking a look at select series from the NBA and NHL playoffs.
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It happens every year. Right around the time I forget which teams are even playing, the NBA sticks them back up on the calendar, leaving me to ask, 'wait, what game is it, again?' The end result is that the entirety of an NBA Season takes up nine months. NINE! And you though baseball was needlessly verbose...
Of course, the answer is money. The Association and their television partners figure the best way to squeeze as much water from this stone as possible is to drag the proceedings out, giving the consumer a slow-drip of games each night. But this artificially-lengthened schedule does a disservice to the game, the fans, and the players. We really couldn't get this thing done in a month and a half? Get serious.
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Today in the bag, I'm talking decision week for the Mayor before taking a look at select series from the NBA and NHL playoffs.
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Monday, April 18, 2011
Monday Grab Bag: Playoffs!?
With the start of the NBA playoffs this weekend, we now have 2 sets of playoffs running across the country. April is always a great time to be a sports fan: baseball gets started, the NCAA crowns a basketball champion, the Masters greens its way into our hearts, and the road to championships start in 2 professional leagues. I'm enjoying every minute of it.
This week in the bag, I'll take a look at playoffs, both hockey and basketball, while briefly touching on my two favorite baseball teams.
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Nuggets failed themselves - I had plenty of leftover questions from last night's 107-103 Nuggets loss to Oklahoma City in the first game of the NBA playoffs. How could the refs blow that basket interference call? Why is Ray Felton guarding Kevin Durant at any point down the stretch? Why is Danilo Gallinari handling the ball? The Nuggets couldn't draw up a better play than a 20ft jumper from Kenyon Martin? Can't somebody, please, hit both their free throws?
The good thing is that all of these problems are fixable. George Karl will go back to the drawing board and get his undersized guards off the freakishly 6-9 swing man Kevin Durant, the officials will be shamed into actually paying attention to late-game boardwork, Danilo won't be put in a position to give up the ball twice down the stretch, actual shooters will end up shooting in the final minute, and the free throws will take care of themselves.
The problem as I see is OKC strict refusal to allow Denver to score on the fast break. The Nuggets only had 9 points on the break last night, and at times Coach Karl was literally left pleading with his team to turn on the run. The Nuggets will have to run if they are to win the series; let's see if there's a change in game 2.
Bulls survive a scare - With just over 3 minutes to go the seemingly lifeless Bulls were down 10 without the ball. All game they had failed to contain the Pacers efficient offense, and even the other-worldly Derrick Rose looked unlikely to pull the Bulls collective asses out of the fire. I turned the game off.
Then, as if a cloud parted, the game turned. A stunning 16-1 thundered down, and victory was in hand. I was left befuddled when I clicked onto ESPN a few minutes after the final buzzer. "We won?" 104-99 was the final, they even played "Another one bites the dust." Official and everything.
The headline may read Bulls victory, but that game was far from impressive. Indiana seemingly scored at will against the vaunted Bulls defense, as it took until the final 2 minutes for the Bulls to even sniff a lead. Derrick Rose needed 44 shots to score his 39, and got banged up in the process. For a team looking to compete for a title, this was a rough start to a hopefully long playoff journey.
Blackhawks going out without even a whimper - The defending Stanley Cup Champions look far from worthy this year. Even home ice couldn't stop the Vancouver Canucks from skating to a 3-0 series lead. Put that in the bank, season's over for the Hawks.
I don't know what the future holds for the franchise, but don't feel right as it's been painful to watch this year. In the aftermath of a title, we've seen the all too quick dismantling of a champion due to money and cap implications. With a team built around young talent, I hoped that at least a few more years of upper-table quality was in store, but the Hawk's ship seems to be sinking fast as the '09-'10 team slowly fades into memory. I don't want a return to the early 2000s, stay relevant Hawks, please!
Rockies on fire - I never, ever, look at records before Memorial Day, but the Rockies are off to a fantastic start. 4 strait series victories, 2 of them sweeps, have the Rox flying high. Let's not get a head of ourselves, as there are 147 games left in the season, but I think this Rox team has the chance to do something special. Not 100-win special, but 90-95 with a division title seems plausible.
White Sox suffer another mid-April swoon - While the Rockies are riding high in the early going, my Sox have hit their typical mid-April weather-related road block. Temperatures were slightly warm to start the season, and the Sox roared out to a hot offensive start. The only thing seemingly able to stop "the Good Guys" in the first week was the pathetic performance of the back-end of the bullpen.
Now the temperatures have run cold in Chicago, and the offense has begun to sputter resulting in a 3 game sweep at the hands of the Angels and a dip under .500. By now I've grown accustomed to this, and fully expect the bats to hide when the temp drops below 55 degrees. While it's expected, I don't see why it isn't fixable. Regardless, the Sox have big-time sad face as they embark on a grueling 11-game east-coast roadtrip. Here's to hoping the team can survive the month within earshot of .500. The pressure to perform is on, and the "all-in" season may end up all-out before it really gets going.
Happy Monday!
This week in the bag, I'll take a look at playoffs, both hockey and basketball, while briefly touching on my two favorite baseball teams.
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Nuggets failed themselves - I had plenty of leftover questions from last night's 107-103 Nuggets loss to Oklahoma City in the first game of the NBA playoffs. How could the refs blow that basket interference call? Why is Ray Felton guarding Kevin Durant at any point down the stretch? Why is Danilo Gallinari handling the ball? The Nuggets couldn't draw up a better play than a 20ft jumper from Kenyon Martin? Can't somebody, please, hit both their free throws?
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| Westbrook and the Thunder surged past the Nuggets late Sunday night. From: the Post |
The good thing is that all of these problems are fixable. George Karl will go back to the drawing board and get his undersized guards off the freakishly 6-9 swing man Kevin Durant, the officials will be shamed into actually paying attention to late-game boardwork, Danilo won't be put in a position to give up the ball twice down the stretch, actual shooters will end up shooting in the final minute, and the free throws will take care of themselves.
The problem as I see is OKC strict refusal to allow Denver to score on the fast break. The Nuggets only had 9 points on the break last night, and at times Coach Karl was literally left pleading with his team to turn on the run. The Nuggets will have to run if they are to win the series; let's see if there's a change in game 2.
Bulls survive a scare - With just over 3 minutes to go the seemingly lifeless Bulls were down 10 without the ball. All game they had failed to contain the Pacers efficient offense, and even the other-worldly Derrick Rose looked unlikely to pull the Bulls collective asses out of the fire. I turned the game off.
Then, as if a cloud parted, the game turned. A stunning 16-1 thundered down, and victory was in hand. I was left befuddled when I clicked onto ESPN a few minutes after the final buzzer. "We won?" 104-99 was the final, they even played "Another one bites the dust." Official and everything.
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| Hounded all evening, D-Rose somehow pulled the Bulls butts out the fire, but can he keep it up? From: the Trib |
The headline may read Bulls victory, but that game was far from impressive. Indiana seemingly scored at will against the vaunted Bulls defense, as it took until the final 2 minutes for the Bulls to even sniff a lead. Derrick Rose needed 44 shots to score his 39, and got banged up in the process. For a team looking to compete for a title, this was a rough start to a hopefully long playoff journey.
Blackhawks going out without even a whimper - The defending Stanley Cup Champions look far from worthy this year. Even home ice couldn't stop the Vancouver Canucks from skating to a 3-0 series lead. Put that in the bank, season's over for the Hawks.
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| That's going fast. From: the Trib |
I don't know what the future holds for the franchise, but don't feel right as it's been painful to watch this year. In the aftermath of a title, we've seen the all too quick dismantling of a champion due to money and cap implications. With a team built around young talent, I hoped that at least a few more years of upper-table quality was in store, but the Hawk's ship seems to be sinking fast as the '09-'10 team slowly fades into memory. I don't want a return to the early 2000s, stay relevant Hawks, please!
Rockies on fire - I never, ever, look at records before Memorial Day, but the Rockies are off to a fantastic start. 4 strait series victories, 2 of them sweeps, have the Rox flying high. Let's not get a head of ourselves, as there are 147 games left in the season, but I think this Rox team has the chance to do something special. Not 100-win special, but 90-95 with a division title seems plausible.
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| The game is coming easy to the Rox right now. From: the Post. |
White Sox suffer another mid-April swoon - While the Rockies are riding high in the early going, my Sox have hit their typical mid-April weather-related road block. Temperatures were slightly warm to start the season, and the Sox roared out to a hot offensive start. The only thing seemingly able to stop "the Good Guys" in the first week was the pathetic performance of the back-end of the bullpen.
Now the temperatures have run cold in Chicago, and the offense has begun to sputter resulting in a 3 game sweep at the hands of the Angels and a dip under .500. By now I've grown accustomed to this, and fully expect the bats to hide when the temp drops below 55 degrees. While it's expected, I don't see why it isn't fixable. Regardless, the Sox have big-time sad face as they embark on a grueling 11-game east-coast roadtrip. Here's to hoping the team can survive the month within earshot of .500. The pressure to perform is on, and the "all-in" season may end up all-out before it really gets going.
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| New faces: same lame start. From: the Trib |
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