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2012 NBA NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS!

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Posted 31 Dec 2011 — by Phillip Pyle
Category Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Charlotte Bobcats, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, Golden St. Warriors, Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Jersey Nets, New Orleans Hornets, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, Portland Trailblazers, Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs, Toronto Raptors, Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards

Although the season has barely begun, each team will be making resolutions for the New Years that ultimately they will forget. Here a a team-by-team breakdown:

ATLANTA HAWKS

We resolve to get to the bottom of why we gave Joe Johnson so much damn money. He does lead us in points, but will we make it deep in the playoffs….of course not. ( same as last years resolution)

BOSTON CELTICS

We the Boston Celtics resolve to let Rondo shoot nothing but threes for an entire game, just to see what happens….

CHARLOTTE BOBCATS

I, Paul Silas resolve to survive the entire season.

CHICAGO BULLS

I, Derrick Rose resolve to continue dominating basketball, postgame interviews  and my acne.

CLEVELAND CAVALIERS

We resolve to continue to be a horrible team until Dan Gilbert can finally complete the cloning of LeBron James, let the clone grow to 18 years of age, then draft him with the #1 pick in the 2030 Draft.

DALLAS MAVERICKS

I, Lamar Odom will drive to Galveston Beach each off day so I can look at the ocean and remember what once was.

DETROIT PISTONS

We the Pistons resolve to find some food for Austin Daye, and to have Ben Gordons arms chopped off!

DENVER NUGGETS

We the Nuggets resolve to be extremely grateful that Coach Karl is back and healthy!

GOLDEN ST. WARRIORS

I, Coach Mark Jackson resolve to stop yelling “Hands down, man down” to everyone on the team, every possession.

HOUSTON ROCKETS

We the Houston Rockets resolve to continue pitting Chase Budinger, and Chandler Parsons against each other until they are forced to fight to the death.

INDIANA PACERS

We resolve to let Physcho T run into the stands at least once this season.

L.A. CLIPPERS

We resolve to keep our racist ass owner away from Chris Paul, and keep Chris thinking that Frankie Muniz is indeed the owner of the team.

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NBA 2011 RESOLUTIONS

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Posted 31 Dec 2010 — by Phillip Pyle
Category Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Charlotte Bobcats, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, Golden St. Warriors, Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA, New Jersey Nets, New Orleans Hornets, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, Portland Trailblazers, Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs, Toronto Raptors, Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards

With the start of a new year, teams make their own resolutions.  Here is a team by team look at those resolutions.

ATLANTA HAWKS

We resolve to get to the bottom of why we gave Joe Johnson so much damn money. He does lead us in points, but will we make it deep in the playoffs….of course not.

BOSTON CELTICS

We the Boston Celtics resolve to play at least one game with both O’Neal’s on the court at the same time. I, the Boston Celtics  fan resolve to relax and enjoy each game because if anyone gets injured the world will not end.

CHARLOTTE BOBCATS

I, Michael Jordan resolve to stop wearing all my rings on one necklace to every Bobcats meeting.

CHICAGO BULLS

We resolve to kept nurturing Derrick Rose, and to keep Carlos Boozer and his weird beard away from him.

CLEVELAND CAVALIERS

We resolve to simply exist before the NBA goes through with contraction and makes us a NBDL team. I, the Cavs fan will save up and buy the Fathead of Daniel Gibson for no reason whatsoever.

DALLAS MAVERICKS

I, Rick Carlisle resolve to stop making faces like Jim Carrey, and to let jason Terry do whatever he wants in the 4th quarter.

DETROIT PISTONS

I, Tayshaun Prince resolve to ask Joe Dumars nicely if I can be traded, then pray its not to Toronto.

DENVER NUGGETS

We resolve to trade Carmelo to the highest bidder, then struggle until we draft anthoer Carmelo and repeat the same process.

GOLDEN ST. WARRIORS

We resolve to never sign a legitimate big man so we can never truly play defense.

HOUSTON ROCKETS

I, the Houston Rockets fan resolve to lower our expectations until Michael Jordan goes and plays baseball for two years.

INDIANA PACERS

We resolve to sleep through the rest of this year, and promptly wake up during the lottery selection this summer.

L.A. CLIPPERS

I, Donald Sterling resolve to continue being concerned about only money, and as long as Blake Griffin makes me money he stays….for cheap of course.

L.A. LAKERS

We resolve to work all year so we actually play a competitive game on Christmas. We also resolve to never let Kobe and Nike convince us that Lime green sneakers are cool.

MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES

We resolve to save our money, to pay for the shipping of all the equipment to our new home in Seattle.

MIAMI HEAT

I, Miami Heat fan resolve to show up to games on time, especially once the playoffs start. At least we will make it seem that basketball games are more fun then the beach, or clubs full of young hispanic women.

MILWAUKEE BUCKS

We resolve to continue doing whatever it was we did to beat the Lakers. *Brandon Jennings didn’t play

MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES

I, Kevin Love resolve to rebound every ball, on every shot, from every basketball game in the world.

NEW JERSEY NETS

We resolve to never put an ad across from Madison Square Garden again. Unless of course, if we get Carmelo Anthony then we get to play in the Garden.

NEW ORLEANS HORNETS

We the NBA speak for the Hornets, and the Hornets have nothing to say.

NEW YORK KNICKS

I, Spike Lee resolve to continue wearing clothes too big for me to games, and my Landry Fields jersey, even if he gets traded.

OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER

We resolve to take out as many loans as possible to keep Russell Westbrook away from Los Angeles.

ORLANDO MAGIC

I, Dwight Howard will work on my three point shooting so I can fit in better with the team.

PHILADELPHIA 76ERS

We resolve to hire Michael Vick as soon as the NFL season is over. He will suit up and be in the starting lineup, just for the player introductions, but he wont play any minutes.

PHOENIX SUNS

I, Marcin Gortat, will continue to plead with my teammates to play defense, even if they speak another language.

PORTLAND TRAILBLAZERS

I, Trail Blazers fan will take a class in physical therapy so I can be more hands on with the players.

SACRAMENTO KINGS

We, the Maloof Brothers resolve to finish construction on our secret basketball stadium in Las Vegas. We also must sit Tyreke Evans down and ask that he not hit 50 footers to win games and instead keep piling on the loses.

SAN ANTONIO SPURS

We resolve to casually ignore the age of our Big 3, but encourage fans to purchase DeJuan Blair Bears from the gift shop

TORONTO RAPTORS

We resolve to call the NBA everyday, and send flowers so that they remember there is a team in Toronto.

UTAH JAZZ

We resolve to continue research into age-defying potions that can make it possible for Jerry Sloan to coach the Jazz forever.

WASHINGTON WIZARDS

We resolve to finally change our name back to the Bullets, and once again lose out on front page reports to real bullets.

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Magic blowout Wizards on opening night

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Posted 28 Oct 2010 — by Phillip Pyle
Category NBA, Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns, Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards

(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

The NBA still upset with the Washington Wizards from lasts years mishaps scheduled them against the Orlando Magic on opening night for both teams. Like throwing the lambs to slaughter. The Orlando Magic made short work of the Washington Wizards leading by as many as 35 points in their 112-83 blowout to kick off the 2010/11 campaign in the new Amway Center. Dwight Howard led four Magic players in double-figure scoring with 23 points, Vince Carter scored 14 of his 18 points in the first half. The Wizards top overall draft pick John Wall shot 6-of-19 in his NBA debut, which didn’t impress, but his speed and playmaking (9 assists to 3 turnovers) showed promise for a dismal Washington team missing crucial offensive options Josh Howard and Gilbert Arenas.The Wizards 29-point defeat in his debut is the largest ever by a No. 1 pick in the common draft era. Cartier Martin(undrafted) lead the Wiz in scoring with 17. Ever wonder how Dwight Howard so big. He has to do push-ups after he misses free throws…and he misses ALOT of free throws. After missing two free throws late in the blowout against Washington, Howard performs his punishment:

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2010-2011 National TV NBA Schedule!

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Posted 10 Aug 2010 — by Phillip Pyle
Category Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Charlotte Bobcats, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, Golden St. Warriors, Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA, New Jersey Nets, New Orleans Hornets, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, Portland Trailblazers, Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs, Toronto Raptors, Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards

Both games between the NBA champion Lakers and the Miami Heat, led by their All-Star triumvirate of Chris Bosh, reigning NBA Most Valuable Player presented by Kia Motors LeBron James, and Dwyane Wade, will air nationally. The Lakers host the Heat on Christmas Day on ABC (5 p.m. ET), with the Heat hosting in Miami on March 10 on TNT (8 p.m. ET).

One of the league’s most experienced and battle-tested teams matches up against one of its youngest and most explosive squads on Nov. 19, when Boston’s quintet of stars – Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett, Shaquille O’Neal, Paul Pierce and Rajon Rondo – hosts reigning scoring champion Kevin Durant, emerging star Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder (ESPN, 7 p.m. ET).

TNT’s Thanksgiving night doubleheader will begin with All-Stars Joe Johnson and Al Horford leading the Hawks against the Washington Wizards and John Wall, the top overall selection in the 2010 NBA Draft (8 p.m. ET). The second game features Blake Griffin, last year’s top overall selection, and the Los Angeles Clippers hosting reigning T-Mobile NBA Rookie of the Year Tyreke Evans and the Sacramento Kings (10:30 p.m. ET).

In James’ first visit to Cleveland as an opposing player, the Heat takes on Antawn Jamison and the Cavaliers on Dec. 2 (TNT, 8 p.m. ET).

Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey on Houston Sports Radio 610:

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In one of the league’s best rivalries, All-Stars Chauncey Billups and Carmelo Anthony lead the Denver Nuggets when hosting the Los Angeles Lakers and All-Stars Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol on Friday, Jan. 21 (ESPN, 10:30 p.m. ET).

The Orlando Magic, led by reigning Defensive Player of the Year Dwight Howard and star guard Jameer Nelson, hosts All-Star Derrick Rose and the new-look Chicago Bulls, including star forward Carlos Boozer, on March 4 (ESPN, 7 p.m. ET).

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NBA Western Conference Finals: Game 6 Recap

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Posted 30 May 2010 — by Phillip Pyle
Category Los Angeles Lakers, NBA, Phoenix Suns

(Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Kobe Bryant scored nine points in the final 2 minutes, finishing with 37 points as the Los Angeles Lakers defeat the Phoenix Suns 111-103 and return to the NBA Finals for the third year in a row.

Bryant, with his 10th 30-point performance in his last 11 postseason games, moved ahead of Jerry West and into a tie with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for second-most 30-point playoff games at 75. He has a ways to go for the record of 109 held by Michael Jordan. “Kobe’s so good, “ teammate Lamar Odom said, “he makes incredible normal for us.”

Ron Artest added 25 points. But the night belonged to Kobe Bryant who has unstoppable during the Conference Finals. Bryant has the all-time lead for 30-point playoff road games when his team has the chance to clinch with 8.

Amare Stoudemire, in what may have been his last game with the Suns, scored 27 points but struggled to a 7-of-20 shooting. night. Nash added 21 points and nine assists in his 118th playoff game, the most for anyone who has never reached the finals. “You might say we overachieved,” Nash said, “but we’re a good team.”

Goran Dragic scored 10 of his 12 points in a fourth-quarter rally that got Phoenix within three points, but a steal by Odom, and a big buckets from Kobe sealed the win.

Lakers will face the Boston Celtics, who they lost to in 6 games in 2008. (Finals preview coming Monday) NBA Finals begin Thursday.

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NBA Western Conference Finals: Game 5 Recap

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Posted 27 May 2010 — by Phillip Pyle
Category Los Angeles Lakers, NBA, Phoenix Suns

(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

The Lakers return to Los Angeles and get back to business, improved defense (15 turnovers for Phoenix), deflections ( 7 steals), and 10 blocks. Ron Artest beat the buzzer with a wild bank shot after rebounding Kobe Bryant’s miss, and the Lakers beat the Phoenix Suns 103-101 on Thursday night to take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference finals.

Bryant had 30 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists for the Lakers, but Artest was the improbable hero with just his second basket of the night after missing back-to-back threes on the previous possession. Pau Gasol had 21 points and 9 rebounds.

The Suns rallied from an 18 point deficit to tie the game with 3.5 seconds left. Of course the game winner went to Kobe, who air balled the shot. Ron Artest got the rebound and with 1.8 seconds left put it the basket off the glass.

Steve Nash had 29 points and 11 assists, and was the only consistent player the Suns had. Channing Frye had 14 points, and 10 boards. The Suns bench went from scoring 54 points in Game 4 to 31 in Game 5.

The Lakers had 28 dimes to the Suns 19.

Game 6 is Saturday night in Phoenix, where the Lakers can clinch the chance to play for their 16th championship. Lakers lead series 3-2.

Ron Artest / Craig Sager Interview: QUEENSBRIDGE

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NBA Western Conference Finals: Game 4 Recap

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Posted 25 May 2010 — by Phillip Pyle
Category Los Angeles Lakers, NBA, Phoenix Suns

(Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

This stat should some up this entire recap. Suns bench 54 points, Lakers bench 20 points. Suns even the series winning 115-106.

The Suns bench caught fire from deep, including Channing Frye who had missed 17 straight shots(3 short of the record 20 set by Sam Cassell with the Boston Celtics in 2008) finally found the touch finishing with 14 points on 4 of 8 shooting from three. Amare Stoudemire lead the Suns with 21 points and 8 boards.

Just like Game 3 the Lakers fell under the “zone defense magic spell” trying to shoot over the defense instead of taking the ball to the basket. Lakers went 9-28 for three, for 32%. Kobe was the only Lakers that wasn’t phased by the zone finishing with 38 points, 10 dimes, and 7 boards.

The Suns are the smaller team but out rebounded the Lakers 51 to 36.

Game 5 is Thursday back in Los Angeles. Series tied 2-2.

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NBA Western Conference Finals: Game 3 Recap

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Posted 23 May 2010 — by Phillip Pyle
Category Los Angeles Lakers, NBA, Phoenix Suns

(Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

With 8:47 left in the 4th quarter, Suns head coach Alvin Gentry put Steve nash back in the game while Lamar Odom gave the Lakers lead. Phoenix went on a 17-6 run to get up by as much as ten and held on to win Game 3 118-109.

Amare Stoudemire had yet to show any intensity all series, and was a game away from losing a lot of cash this off season. He exploded in Game 3 with 42 points tying his Playoff career high, and 11 boards. He went 14 of 18 from the free throw line, while the Lakers as a team went 16-20. Phoenix had a 42-20 advantage at the stripe, +21 in makes.

Steve Nash was his usual brilliance with 17 points, and 15 assists. The Suns also got a big lift from Robin Lopez who finished with 20 points on 8 of 10 shooting. The Suns lead the league in 3 point% during the season, but shot a paltry 25% from deep. Fortunately for Phoenix the Lakers were lulled into the same game, shooting 9 of 32 from deep.

Kobe Bryant went to work early hitting seven of his first nine shots, finishing with 36 points 11 dimes, and 9 boards. Pau Gasol had 23 points and 9 rebounds, but that was about all the Lakers could muster against the surprise Suns zone-defense.  Lamar Odom was a big factor in the first two games vanished back itno his candy factory in Game 3 fouling out with 10 points on 4-14 shooting.

Suns look to tie the series on Tuesday. Lakers lead the series 2-1

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NBA Western Conference Finals: Game 2 Recap

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Posted 19 May 2010 — by Phillip Pyle
Category Los Angeles Lakers, NBA, Phoenix Suns

(Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

The Phoenix Suns played tougher in Game 2, but the Los Angeles Lakers played better, period. The Lakers full of options, took full advantage of the Suns lack of defense to take a 2-0 lead, winning 124-112.

Pau Gasol was pretty much unstoppable scoring 29 points on lay-ups and quick cuts to the basket. Lamar Odom who has played up and down his entire career has played the first two games of this series with a much more focused output then I have ever seen. Odom finished with 17 points on 7-10 shooting, 11 boards, 4 assists, 3 steals, and 1 block. After Game 1 Amare Stoudemire said Odom was “lucky” to have gotten 19 boards. Amare finished Game 1 with only 3 boards, he had 6 in Game 2.

The Suns plan to double-team Kobe Bryant in the first half backfired. It lead to 13 dimes from “Show-E” himself , the highest by a Laker in the postseason since Magic in ’96 against the Houston Rockets. He also had 21 points, but his ability to get others the ball quick led to Gasol’s scoring and left Ron Artest WIDE OPEN. Ron Artest had 15 points at the half, finishing with 18 points on 6 of 9 shooting.

The Suns may need to go all LOS SUNS on the Lakers if they are to have a chance. Steve Nash struggled early and late, coughing up the ball twice when the Suns had finally cut it to two. He finished with 11 points and 15 assists, but he and Stoudemire combined for 10 turnovers. The Lakers had 14 turnovers total.

Bright spots for the Suns(no pun intended) was the play of Jason Richardson, Grant Hill, and Jared Dudley, who combined for 65 points and 8-14 from three. The Suns had more 3-pointers in the first half (6) than they managed in all of Game 1 (5). Defense must be the only focus, at least better defense, and someone wake up Channing Frye!

Enjoy the video of Dragic attempting to end the stellar career of the Sith Lord Joey Crawford!:

Game 3 is Sunday night in Phoenix. Lakers lead series 2-0.

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NBA Western Conference Finals: Game 1 Recap

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Posted 17 May 2010 — by Phillip Pyle
Category Los Angeles Lakers, NBA, Phoenix Suns

(Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 showed no signs of weakness(besides Vujacic). Kobe drops 21 p0ints in the 3rd quarter finishing with 40 points and Lakers defeat the Suns 128-107. Bryant last scored 40 points in the postseason during the opener of last year’s NBA finals against Orlando.

If you were unaware the Lakers are a BIG team, and that hieght disrupted the Phoenix shooters who went 39 of 79 from the field, and 5 of 22 from deep. The “Kardashian Enigma” Lamar Odom played at a level he seldom shows with 19 points, and 19 boards.

Nash had 13 points, and 13 assists in 28 minutes but the Suns will have to increase their level of defense. Allowing the Lakers to shoot 58% from the field and 47% from behind the arc and scoring 128 points spells SWEEP.  Amare Stoudemire had 23 points, but the best three-point team this season was a woeful 5 of 22 from deep.

Game 2 is Wednesday at 8PM/ET. Lakers lead series 1-0

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