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Are the Charlotte Bobcats a Playoff Team?
December 1st, 2009
The city of Charlotte hasn’t had an NBA team worth getting excited about since the departure of the Hornets following the 2000-01 season.
Throughout the first five years of their existence, the Bobcats have been one of the worst franchises in all of sports. They have failed to reach the playoffs ...
The Denver Nuggets: A Dangerous Team with Dangerous Tendencies
November 30th, 2009
Sunday night’s loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves exemplified everything good and bad about the Denver Nuggets.
In the first half, they were high octane, frenzied, and hitting on all cylinders. They dropped 40 in the first quarter alone, with Carmelo seemingly on his way to another 50 point performance with 19 ...
The New York Knicks: A Plan B for 2010 Free Agency
November 29th, 2009
It is common knowledge that the New York Knicks have strategically positioned themselves with an eye towards the free agency period of 2010. Starting at 12:01 AM on July 1st, the Knicks front office will undoubtedly be focusing of its attention on wining and dining their coveted prize in LeBron ...
NBA’s Black Friday: The Best Bargains
November 27th, 2009
With Black Friday only a few hours away, many bargain hungry shoppers have already set their alarm clocks and are fast asleep, surely dreaming about the fantastic deals they will be receiving on their favorite merchandise.
Though I am not much of a shopper myself, I thought this would be the ...
Carmelo Anthony: The Most Difficult Matchup in the NBA
November 26th, 2009
Conversations about the best pure scorer in the NBA always start with the usual suspects: Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, and LeBron James are almost always the unanimous choices and, more often than not, dominate the discussions.
However, this year Carmelo Anthony has clearly introduced himself into this debate by asserting his ...
Arron Afflalo: A Starter for Sixth Man of the Year Consideration?
November 25th, 2009
I know it seems counterintuitive to talk about a starting shooting guard as a candidate for the Sixth Man of the Year Award, but I ask that you hear me out.
Arron Afflalo was inserted into the Denver Nuggets starting lineup back on November 10th and hasn't been removed since. Despite ...
The “Z-Axis”: A Third Dimension to Truth in Sports
November 23rd, 2009
To understand the spatial complexities of the world in which we live, three dimensions are absolutely imperative.
The “X-axis”, which substantiates the length of any given object, the “Y-axis” which characterizes the width of the object, and finally the “Z-axis” which gives the object its full spatial meaning by defining its ...
The Real Reason LeBron James Plans on Changing His Number
November 23rd, 2009
Last week LeBron James publicly stated his intention to change his jersey number next season from “23” to “6” out of respect to Michael Jordan. He also went on to express his belief that the no other NBA player should wear the number in recognition of Jordan’s accomplishments and influence ...
Denver Nuggets Go Through The Motions and Fall to the Lowly Clippers 106-99
November 21st, 2009
The Nuggets once again showed why they are an oddsmaker's worst nightmare.
Going into tonight's contest against the Clippers, they were 8.5 point favorites, and through the first 12 minutes it appeared as though this game had predictable blowout written all over it.
Carmelo Anthony was unstoppable in the first, as he ...
Denver Nuggets-Los Angeles Clippers: Game Preview
November 20th, 2009
The Denver Nuggets (8-3) take on the Los Angeles Clippers (4-9) tonight at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
The Nuggets are coming off of a dominant performance against the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night, in one of their most impressive games yet. They look to ride the momentum of their ...