2010-11 NBA Playoffs Recap, Day 12: Breakfast, Backcourt & Zombies
This might have been the single greatest day of playoff basketball I’ve seen in my lifetime. We had the Zombie Spurs, the Broingtons and the Miami Breakfast Club all make an appearance last night. Philadelphia 76ers 91 – Miami Heat 97 Andre Iguodala finally has a good game and the Sixers lose. It was a [...]
2010-11 NBA Playoffs Recap: Day 11, Black Socks And Beatdowns.
Last night was, in a way, disappointing. Maybe I’m a bit spoiled from the incredible action the playoffs has given us already? As Sebastian Pruiti pointed out to me on twitter, last night was the first time in 9 straight days that we didn’t experience wire-to-wire excitement, and that’s something we should all be willing to live [...]
#Fastball-Miami Heat v Philadelphia 76ers Game 2
The Miami Heat gave the Philadelphia 76ers what I like to call “the ol’ ruffin stuffin” (in honor of Michael Ruffin) in game two of their first round playoff series. The Heat won 94-73, in a game that was basically over in the first quarter. The Heat held the 6ers to a mere 31 points [...]
Double Dribble Podcast Ep.002 – FINALLY!
The playoffs are FINALLY here. Listen in on the Double Dribble Podcast as Ben Swanson joins Erroll and Shane as they breakdown playoff match ups, highlight advantages and give you their first round series predictions. A lot of interesting takes including some shocking upset predictions. Who? Tune in to find out! Ep 002 – [...]
Coach of the Year
While everyone is wrapped up in MVP discussions/arguments/death matches, I wanted to do a small piece on the Coach of the Year Candidates. Doug Collins: The Philadelphia 76ers finished last season 27-55, tied with the Pistons for the 3rd to last spot in the Eastern Conference. At this point in the season, they are [...]
Do You Remember When…
AI stepped over Tyronn Lue as if he were a toddler. 2001 seems like forever ago. I think I need a nap. To reflect. (Image via thecolorcurve) Ryan used to think AI was unconquerable. You can find him on Twitter (@rpravato).
Once Upon A Time: Allen Iverson
With reports that Allen Iverson will be back to practicing and playing with his team in Turkey, my basketball-loving heart doesn’t skip a beat. It’s been a few years since I’ve seen Iverson play a meaningful game; I don’t think I’ll ever see it again. I’ve never been a fan of the Sixers nor did [...]
Eastern Conference Players To Watch
With roughly 25 games left in the season it is time to look at some players who are primed to breakout, or have broken out and need to be recognized. Some young players who have been buried on depth charts for the majority of the year will start getting more playing time on teams who [...]
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