Posted on November 28, 2007 by Str8Hoops
Why Can’t I Get the Celtics in HD?
I wonder why the NBA and my cable company (Comcast) can’t broadcast Celtics games in High Definition? Every Red Sox game is broadcast in HD, every Patriots game is broadcast in HD, any game on TNT, ESPN or ESPN2 is broadcast in HD… yet the NBA and [...]
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Posted on November 28, 2007 by Str8Hoops
Marko Jaric: Way Out of His League
For some reason, people looking for Marko Jaric’s girlfriend keep ending up at this blog. Well, I did some digging and apparently, Jaric goes out with Victoria Secret supermodel Adriana Lima. So, it looks lik not only is Jaric way out of his league on the court… [...]
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Posted on November 26, 2007 by Str8Hoops
NBA Power Rankings - Week 4
Rank - Team - (Record) - +/- Pt Differential - Previous Ranking
1 – Boston Celtics (11-1) +13.0 last week rank: 1
Week results: 3-0 (GS, LAL, @ Cha)
2 – Phoenix Suns (11-2) +7.9 last week rank: 2
Week results: 3-0 (@ Sac, Sac, LAC)
3 – San Antonio Spurs (12-2) +9.5 last week [...]
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Posted on November 26, 2007 by Str8Hoops
NBA Star of the Week
Lebron was a one man wrecking crew over the past week.
Lebron James - Lebron led the Cavs to a 3-1 record this week while scoring 30+ in all 4 games including back-to-back triple doubles over the weekend. For the week, James’ absurd numbers look like this: 36.5 pts, 9.5 reb, [...]
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Posted on November 25, 2007 by Str8Hoops
As the season goes on, its getting harder and harder to find players who can make or break your team, but there are certainly guys out there who can fill voids due to injury or poor early season performance. If you are looking for some help, here are some players that should be on [...]
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Posted on November 22, 2007 by Str8Hoops
Gilbert Arenas Underwent Knee Surgery and Will be Out for 3 Months
Links from around the NBA…
On his Agent Zero Blog, Arenas talks about his injury, his recent breakup with his girlfriend, GilTV, his group of women stalkers and more.
Bill Simmons’ Revised NBA Preview: Western Conference
Could it get any worse in New York? From [...]
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Posted on November 21, 2007 by Str8Hoops
Highlights from another wild night in the NBA
Lakers score 134, crush Pacers in Indianapolis
Knicks lose 7th straight, falling at home to Golden St
Mavs come back from 24 to beat Raptors
Arenas-less Wizards roll over 76ers
Surprising Bucks win at Cleveland, improve to 5-4
Bulls continue to struggle while Nuggets win 6th straight
Suns hold off late Kings rally to [...]
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Posted on November 19, 2007 by Str8Hoops
Rank - Team - (Record) - +/- Pt Differential - Previous Ranking
1 – Boston Celtics (8-1) +13.2 last week rank: 1
Week results: 3-1 (@ Ind, NJ, Mia, @ Orl)
Celtics holding opponents to league best 41%
2 – Phoenix Suns (8-2) +6.6 last week rank: 4
Week results: 3-0 (NY, Chi, @ Hou)
8-0 when scoring 100+, 0-2 when [...]
Filed under: Power Rankings | Tagged: basketball, basketball power ratings, boston celtics, celtics, nba, nba power rankings, Power Rankings, power ratings, pro basketball | 1 Comment »
Posted on November 19, 2007 by Str8Hoops
Star of the Week
Howard has grabbed 12+ rebounds in 8 of 10 games this season
Dwight Howard - Howard led the Magic to a 4-0 record this week including a win over previously unbeaten Boston. The 21 year-old averaged 23.3 pts, 13.3 reb and 2.8 blk while shooting 61% from the field in helping the [...]
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Posted on November 17, 2007 by Str8Hoops
After a huge night in the NBA, its time to take another look at some potentially solid players who might be available in your fantasy basketball leagues. A lot of leagues are won and lost in these first few weeks of the season, when NBA teams start to set their rotations.
Matt Barnes - Don [...]
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Posted on November 15, 2007 by Str8Hoops
Isiah Thomas’ Top 10 Worst Moments on the Knicks
Another basketball season… more negative press for everyone’s least favorite former superstar, Isiah Thomas. If this offseason’s sexual harassment trial wasn’t enough, Zeke was all over the media again this week, his latest episode a public feud with PG Stephon Marbury. It’s absolutely astonishing that Thomas [...]
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Posted on November 14, 2007 by Str8Hoops
Starbury Out In NY
Think I Can Still Return My Marbury Fathead?
Links from around the NBA:
Stephon Marbury is out indefinitely, did Isiah get what he deserves?
Wow, Starbury makes how much per game?!
Marbury vs Isiah is really getting ugly.
Bill Simmons’ NBA (Revised) Preview - East : Part 1 | Part 2
Crazy video of explosion during pro game [...]
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Posted on November 13, 2007 by Str8Hoops
Now that we are a couple weeks into the season, its a good time to take a look at some potentially solid players who might be available in your league(s).
JR Smith - Denver’s up tempo system is going to lead to a lot scoring. Carmelo and Iverson are obviously going to get the bulk [...]
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Posted on November 12, 2007 by Str8Hoops
NBA Power Rankings - Week 2
1 - Boston Celtics (5-0)
2 - San Antonio Spurs (6-1)
3 - Houston Rockets (6-1)
4 - Phoenix Suns (5-2)
5 - Utah Jazz (5-2)
6 - Dallas Mavericks (4-2)
7 - Detroit Pistons (5-1)
8 - New Orleans Hornets (5-2)
9 - Orlando Magic (5-2)
10 - LA Lakers (3-2)
11 - Toronto Raptors (4-3)
12 - Denver Nuggets [...]
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Posted on November 12, 2007 by Str8Hoops
Star of the Week
Kevin Garnett - KG, the early favorite for league MVP, led the Celtics to a 3-0 record this week, beating Denver, Atlanta and New Jersey by an average score of 112-92. For the week, Garnett averaged 22.7 points, 15.3 rebounds, 6.3 assists, 2.7 steals and 1.7 blocks while shooting 61% from [...]
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