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Kobe Blames Pau Gasol for Game 4 Collapse
The Los Angeles Lakers walked off their home floor with another loss on Saturday night, leaving the team down 3-1 in the series and on the verge of playoff elimination. And though Kobe Bryant missed eight of 10 shots in the fourth quarter, he insists the 103-100 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder wasn’t his fault.
Who’s to blame?
Kobe says it’s Pau Gasol.
“Pau’s got to be more assertive,” Bryant said. “He’s the guy they’re leaving . When he’s catching the ball,… More »
Miami Heat Tie Up the Series
Analysts and fans alike were writing off the Miami Heat after they went down 2-1 against the Indiana Pacers in round two of the NBA playoffs. But LeBron and crew aren’t dead yet. On Sunday, the Heat evened up the series at 2-2 with a 101-93 victory over the Pacers.
As expected LeBron James and Dwyane Wade led the way for the Heat with 40 and 30 points respectively. James also pulled down 18 rebounds and dished nine assists on Sunday… More »
Thunder Smash Lakers in Game 1
The Oklahoma City Thunder versus the Los Angeles Lakers is the series everyone has been waiting for in the Western Conference. However, despite the hype, Game 1 turned out to be a laugher. The Thunder got up early and then destroyed the Lakers by a final score of 119-90.
Russell Westbrook was the player of the game, scoring 27 points, dishing out nine assists and puling down seven rebounds in only 27 minutes of play. He hit 10-of-15 shots from the… More »
Chris Bosh Injury Update – Ab Strain
The Miami Heat are the favorites to win the NBA championship. However, their chances took a hit when Chris Bosh got injured in Game 1 of the Heat’s series against the Indiana Pacers. Although the Heat were able to win the game, they have lost Bosh to an abdominal strain.
While the team hasn’t given a specific timetable yet, they are saying that Bosh is out indefinitely. If you read between the lines, it sounds like Bosh will miss the rest… More »
Kobe Drops 43, Lakers Still Lose
The Los Angeles Lakers were attempting to eliminate the Denver Nuggets in Game 5. However, despite 43 points from Kobe Bryant, the Nuggets were able to survive by beating the Lakers by a final score of 102-99. Denver was led by Andre Miller and JaVale McGee, who both came off the bench.
Miller had 24 points and eight assists on 8-for-11 shooting from the field. McGee added 21 points, 14 rebounds and two blocked shots on 9-for-12 shooting.
Bryant added six rebounds,… More »
Josh Hamilton Hits Four Homers
For only the 16th time in baseball history, a player has hit four home runs in one game. That player was Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers, who did it Tuesday night against the Baltimore Orioles. All four of Hamilton’s homers were two-run shots.
Said Hamilton after the game: “Obviously it’s, other than being in the World Series, the highlight of my big-league career.”
Hamilton’s home runs came in the first inning, third inning, seventh inning and eighth inning. He also added… More »
Video: Rajon Rondo Cameraman Fight
Rajon Rondo and a cameraman got into an altercation after Tuesday night’s game between the Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks. Apparently Rajon Rondo didn’t want to be on camera and went to the cameraman and told him to his face. You can watch the Rajon Rondo cameraman video below to see how it unfolded.
The Celtics ended up losing to the Hawks, with Rondo failing to come through on the final play. The Hawks were up one and Rondo couldn’t get… More »
Audio: Frantic 911 Call From Junior Seau’s Girlfriend
Junior Seau’s girlfriend made a frantic all to 911 when she discovered Seau dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound on Wednesday.
“Oh my God, I need an ambulance,” the girlfriend of the former USC and NFL linebacker said as she cried. “Oh my God…. My boyfriend shot himself.” A nearly nine-minute conversation with the emergency dispatcher took place, and audio of the call was released by Oceanside officials on Friday.
Listen to Seau 911 Call
Seau’s girlfriend had gone out to the gym… More »
Stunning Comeback! Clippers Clip Grizzlies
The Los Angeles Clippers have just completed one of the most amazing comebacks you will ever see in the NBA playoffs. Down by as many as 27 points against the Memphis Grizzlies, the Clippers came all the way back to win the game. With the win, the Clippers take a 1-0 series lead over the Grizzlies in the best of seven series.
After the Grizzlies went up by 24 points with 9:12 remaining, the Clippers went on an amazing 28-3 run… More »
Video: Kevin Durant Beats Mavs
The defending NBA champion Dallas Mavericks were able to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder last year in the playoffs. It looked like the Mavs were going to beat the Thunder in Game 1 on Saturday night. However, that was until Kevin Durant hit a shot to once again prove he’s one of the best players in the NBA.
With less than two seconds remaining, Kevin Durant hit a game-winning jumper to beat the Mavs and lead the Thunder to a 99-98… More »
Is Albert Pujols a Bust?
In the offseason, the Los Angeles Angels made the splash of all splashes by signing Albert Pujols to a deal worth $240 million. Pujols, regarded by many as the best hitter in all of baseball, was supposed to come to the Angels and make Los Angeles elite once again. So far, that hasn’t happened. Not even close.
Through 21 games and 84 at-bats, Pujols is hitting only .227 with no homers and four RBIs. In his last eight games, the native… More »
Video: Derrick Rose Knee Injury
Earlier, we discussed the Derrick Rose torn ACL injury. Now we have the video. As you can see in the video, Derrick Rose’s knee injury happened with less than 1:30 remaining in the game with the Chicago Bulls up by 12 points.
While I feel horrible for Derrick Rose, I can’t say I’m overly surprised. Tom Thibodeau, the head coach of the Bulls, has been playing his guys a lot of minutes this year. And he’s been very demanding. Add that… More »
Iman Shumpert Injury Update – Torn ACL
Earlier in the day, Derrick Rose suffered a torn ACL. Iman Shumpert, a rookie guard for the New York Knicks, unfortunately followed in Rose’s footsteps later on Saturday. Shumpert tore his ACL in Game 1 between the Knicks and the Miami Heat.
The Knicks, who will be without Shumpert for the rest of the playoffs and maybe even the start of next season, had insult added to injury when they got blown out by the Heat, 100-67. New York fell behind… More »
Derrick Rose Suffers Torn ACL
Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls had homecourt advantage throughout the 2012 NBA Playoffs. They appeared to have a good chance of winning a championship. However, all those hopes and dreams came crashing down to earth on Saturday when Derrick Rose suffered a torn ACL.
Due to the torn ACL, Derrick Rose will miss the rest of the playoffs and might not be ready to begin next season. The Bulls, who ended up winning Game 1 against the Philadelphia 76ers by… More »
Thunder vs. Mavericks NBA Playoffs Prediction
This is a fascinating matchup between the defending champion Dallas Mavericks and the Oklahoma City Thunder, a team many believe will end up winning this year’s championship. What will win out? Will it be veteran experience or that youthful talent?
While I think the Mavs will play better in the postseason than they did in the regular season, the Thunder just have too much talent. The Mavs have Dirk Nowitzki – and that’s about it. The Thunder, on the other hand,… More »
