On Wednesday night, Carlos Boozer gave Jazz fans exactly what they wanted for Christmas — a much-needed W. Boozer’s late heroics capped a 21-point night as Utah for once did not implode down the stretch. In today’s Daily Dose, we check in Boozer’s exploits against Dallas. Monta Ellis enjoyed a career night; Chris Paul is […]
NBA Daily Dose: Christmas Carlos Read Post »
The world would be a better place if the Star Wars Holiday Special were appreciated as the classic that it is. On this Christmas edition of Next Generation, I am suffering from slight basketball withdrawal and way too much time on my hands in view of Monday’s blank NBA schedule. As a result, I’ve thought
Next Generation: Hear, Ye! Hear, Yi! Read Post »
Scott Skiles paid the price for the Bulls’ lame-ass start. Kobe Bryant needed just 20 points Sunday to become the youngest player in NBA history to reach 20,000. Well, he made it with plenty to spare, pouring in 39 points – his highest total since Opening Night – and adding 11 rebounds, eight assists, two
Kobe Reaches 20,000 But the Rumours Persist Read Post »
Edgerrin James has helped the Cardinals make modest improvements in their running game this season. The Arizona Cardinals, those perennial doormats, have a chance with a win this weekend against the reeling Rams to finish with their first non-losing since 1998, when they went a lofty 9-7. Okay, it’s not exactly a major turnaround or
Arizona Seeks to Avoid Losing Record Read Post »
If he steers clear of the Sabre skanky groupies in training, perhaps Ales Kotalik will set a career high in goals this season. Buffalo is blazing with six straight wins, the past two coming in a sweep of a home-and-home series against the Flyers – a team headed in the absolute opposite direction with a
NHL Notes: Buffalo is Ablaze Read Post »
His Cav teammates are stoked to have Anderson Varejao (middle) back. (AP) Well, another week has passed and we’ve got another T.J. Ford injury which has put his career in jeopardy; Anderson Varejao is back to playing solid games, and Chucky Atkins has been the talk of the town in most leagues’ FA pool. So,
The Wire Troll: Is Charlie Ringing Your Bell? Read Post »
Charlotte’s gamble of taking on Nazr Mohammed’s contract has worked out well so far. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond) Atlanta Hawks The Hawks are rolling with four straight wins to move over .500 on the season. Yes, this is definitely among the most improved teams in the NBA. On the down side, top scorer Joe Johnson’s shooting
