Posts Tagged ‘NBA’

And down the stretch they come: Your NBA contest standings

May 17th, 2012 by Chris Humpherys

And then there were eight:  Clippers, Lakers, Heat, Pacers, Spurs, Thunder, Celtics and Sixers. Read the rest of this entry »

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The next great NBA rivalry may be upon us

May 9th, 2012 by Chris Humpherys

Magic versus Bird, Russell versus Chamberlain, Jordan versus everybody else.  These are the rivalries that molded the National Basketball Association into what it is today.  Read the rest of this entry »

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Amare Stoudemire-Fire Extinguisher altercation sparks Twitter madness

May 1st, 2012 by Chris Humpherys

It’s the NBA Playoffs.  Tempers flare.  Players are already exhausted from an intense and accelerated season; they’re going to lose their cool.  Read the rest of this entry »

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Holding Court, Vol. 3: Better Late Than Never First Round NBA Playoff Predictions

April 30th, 2012 by Chris Humpherys

I wasn’t really planning on writing an NBA Playoff preview this post-season.  As most of you know, I’ve already put all my eggs in the Miami Heat’s basket (although I found tempting value in both the Lakers at +1000 and the Mavericks at +3500). Read the rest of this entry »

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Book Review: Wilt, 1962 by Gary M. Pomerantz

April 27th, 2012 by Chris Humpherys

“In the history of professional team sports in America, there is no statistical equal of the Dipper’s hundred-point game, no other individual accomplishment in a single game so remarkable and out-sized.” Read the rest of this entry »

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And your NBA Coach of the Year is…

April 26th, 2012 by Chris Humpherys

Have you ever heard of Frank Vogel?  Be honest, have you? Read the rest of this entry »

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Your Official Metta World Peace Throw Dem Bows Caption Contest

April 23rd, 2012 by Chris Humpherys

It appears good old Mr. Artest is up to his old tricks. Read the rest of this entry »

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These NBA Playoffs are about one man and one man only: LeBron James

April 20th, 2012 by Chris Humpherys

The NBA Playoffs are rapidly approaching; the best time of year for professional basketball fans.

But let’s just cut to the chase, shall we?  The upcoming playoffs are about one thing only… whether LeBron James can finally win a ring. Read the rest of this entry »

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Coaches Gone Wild: The unfortunate cases of Gregg Williams, Bobby Petrino and Stan Van Gundy

April 16th, 2012 by Chris Humpherys

What in the world is going on with coaches these days?

You remember coaches, don’t you?  Read the rest of this entry »

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Ripping paper/laughing baby: A metaphor for modern sports

March 30th, 2012 by Chris Humpherys

Aside from being possibly the cutest thing you’ve ever seen on the internet, it occurred to me that the following video serves as the perfect metaphor for sports today. Read the rest of this entry »

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