Anup Shah of Rockets Buzz was kind enough to meet us At Center Court. 48MoH: The Rockets are an impressive 7-3 in their last 10, and against a tough schedule. There is a sense in which this team plays better without Tracy McGrady. I know you’ve heard it before, but what gives? RB: Not only [...]
Every once and a while Tim and I like to talk to an opposing team’s blogger in the hopes of gleaning a little insight before a big game. When the defending champs are coming to town, that counts as a big game. So I caught up with Zach Lowe of Celtics Hub to see how [...]
Gregg Popovich’s decision not to play his stars against Denver has drawn mixed reaction from baskstball fans. One of our readers, Jimbo, questions the logic: “I’m not a fan of this move Popovich pulled, especially since it cost us the tie-breaker against a Western Conference rival. But doing this on a regular basis will mean [...]
God Bless You, Mr. Popovich. You just had your Poo-tee-weet moment. Concerning Popovich’s decision to rest Duncan, Ginobili, Parker, and Finley, Graydon writes Just as Beckett sought to rob the novel of the fundamental characteristics of plot, character, and setting, Popovich has robbed an individual NBA game of its fundamental characteristics: competitiveness, superstars, playoff importance, [...]
It’s a busy day for a lot of folks, what with an inauguration or two. Tom Lewis of Indy Cornrows was still kind to take a moment with us before tonight’s at home against the Pacers. Since the Spurs are having difficulties slowing uber-athletic wings this season (see: 76ers, Philly) we decided to talk about [...]
Brett Hainline is the man over at Queen City Hoops, the best place on the net for Bobcats analysis. In addition to keeping close tabs on the Cats, Brett also manages a kick ass stats page-it includes Spurs stats, o ye faithful. Clamor on over. Brett and I discuss Popovich, Brown, and some other stuff [...]
Tonight’s game against the 76ers scares me a little—the 76ers are one of the most athletic teams in the league, which, of course, gives the greyheaded Spurs fits. Nevertheless, I press on. Jordan Sams (JSams) of Liberty Ballers holds my hand through a few Philly questions. TV: Andre Iguodala is a difficult cover. According to [...]
Kurt from Forum Blue and Gold is busy these days. His most recent obsession is the low top. He spends most of his free time worrying about its ability to protect the ankle from injury. He wants to know, what crazed lunatic suggested that Kobe Bryant wear a sneaker that will result in at least [...]
Ben Q. Rock, The first ever participant in our “At Center Court” series, returns today to answer a few more questions about a Magic team that has looked better and better as the season has progressed. Let’s get down to business: GG: Jameer Nelson is nasty. When did that happen? Is he an All-Star? BQR: [...]
There may be no nobler fan in the whole Association than a Clippers fan. Many franchises struggle in games, are ignored by the media and just generally make it hard on their supporters, but the Clippers have the added disadvantage of playing in the shadow of the Los Angeles Lakers. And yet, with one of [...]
Ricky for from Sixers4Guidos is, in his own words, a proud Kyle Korver groupie. By running the best Italian-based, Sixers-dedicated blog on the internet, he represents a small but integral part of David Stern’s master plan for global domination. And he lovingly calls me Timmy, which is something. I’m just not sure what. The picture [...]
Over the past few days, I’ve been talking with friends about Mark Cuban’s call to save the Titanic—eh, I mean your local dead tree edition’s sports section. I could wax poetic about all the advantages talent-rich, dedicated blogs have over beat writers in terms of the quality of coverage (although, not in terms of their [...]
Peace on earth. Good will toward men. Sort of. Earlier this week, Phoenix Stan of Bright Side of the Sun interviewed Graydon and myself for a podcast that was surprisingly cordial. We even-gasp-enjoyed ourselves. Strange, that. Phoenix fans and Spurs fans playing nicely. The Christmas spirit has imposed its glad tidings and good cheer all [...]
Canis Hoopus is a clever name for a T-Wolves blog, if for no other reason than it lends itself easily to puns. So, for example, if the Wolves one day regain elite status in the West, the Canis Hoopus crew can celebrate each win of a streak with a post entitled Can-O-Whoop Ass. Or, under [...]
Recently, Graydon and I were commiserating by email in wake of the New Orleans loss. In a sleep-drunk haze, I channeled the spirit of random adolescent absurdity by asking, “Who would win in bar fight: Henry Abbott or J.E. Skeets?” Graydon, kind soul that he is, was nice enough to play along. His initial reaction [...]
