With just two days left in the 2009-10 regular season, only the first and eighth spots in the Western Conference have been decided. After the Oklahoma City Thunder slipped up against a Brandon Roy-less Portland Trailblazers last night, the Thunder have booked themselves a first round date with the Los Angeles Lakers. As has been [...]

The Spurs had their chances. They had the game by the throat but were unable to finish the chokehold. That’s the difference between this team and former Spurs teams. TNT’s Doug Collins mentioned it late in the telecast last night, and it’s been something I’ve thought about as the season went on. The Spurs lack [...]

Another disappointing loss on the road. Before the game I said I’d be happier if the Spurs lost a defensive-minded battle than if we won an open-ended, high scoring game. By no means does last night’s game leave me content; the Blazers had a 106.7 offensive efficiency rating. But throughout the second, third and fourth [...]