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Monthly Archives: January 2011

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Is DeAndre Jordan’s Recent Play Making Chris Kaman Expendable? 0

postedJanuary 17, 2011 by Mark Travis, Founder

As I went over yesterday, the Los Angeles Clippers have been playing excellent basketball of late. Though Blake Griffin and Eric Gordon are getting the majority of praise for their recent run of excellence, center DeAndre Jordan deserves some love … Continue reading →

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Clippers, If Only For A Day, Own L.A. 0

postedJanuary 17, 2011 by Mark Travis, Founder

There are six teams in the NBA that have defeated both the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat this season. The Utah Jazz, Memphis Grizzlies, Denver Nuggets, Chicago Bulls and Indiana Pacers all rose to the occasion against two of … Continue reading →

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Knicks Giving Up Too Soon On Anthony Randolph 0

postedJanuary 16, 2011 by Mark Travis, Founder

Photo Credit: Icon SMI The New York Knicks front office is currently in a frenzy. They are constantly looking for ways to sweeten their offer for Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony while praying that the Nuggets decide not to accept … Continue reading →

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LaMarcus Aldridge Is Playing Like A Capable #1 Option 0

postedJanuary 16, 2011 by Mark Travis, Founder

Photo Credit: Icon SMI With the NBA enjoying one of its most talent rich eras ever and stars like LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Blake Griffin all scheduled to appear in All-Star Game festivities, the 2011 NBA All-Star Game will … Continue reading →

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Derrick Rose Is Playing Like An MVP 0

postedJanuary 13, 2011 by Mark Travis, Founder

Before the season during a team press conference, Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose was asked what he expected to do this season after winning the Rookie of the Year award two seasons and being elected to an all-star game … Continue reading →

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Josh Smith: Back To The Perimeter, But With Mixed Results 0

postedJanuary 10, 2011 by Mark Travis, Founder

Do you all remember when everybody was praising Josh Smith for altering his game, giving up three pointers in favor of post-ups and offensive putbacks? It was one of the biggest stories of the season as Smith went from launching … Continue reading →

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Brandon Bass Is Flourishing In His New Starting Role 0

postedJanuary 9, 2011 by Mark Travis, Founder

One of the driving factors behind Orlando’s two blockbuster deals earlier this season was the horrific play from Rashard Lewis. The versatile power forward that was once one of the biggest match-up problems in the league had lost his outside … Continue reading →

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Attacking The Boards: Where The Magic Keep Winning 0

postedJanuary 8, 2011 by Mark Travis, Founder

Trying out a new, condensed format for Attacking the Boards, so enjoy my thoughts from last night: The Orlando Magic have been rolling since they made their pair of trades to acquire Hedo Turkoglu, Gilbert Arenas and Jason Richardson. The … Continue reading →

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Nuggets Nearing Breaking Point After Blowout Loss To Kings 0

postedJanuary 7, 2011 by Mark Travis, Founder

During the 2009 NBA playoffs, the Denver Nuggets were a Kobe Bryant game six explosion away from having a chance to play in the NBA Finals. A year and a half later, those same Nuggets are on the brink of … Continue reading →

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2011 Sprite Slam Dunk Contest Participants Revealed 0

postedJanuary 5, 2011 by Mark Travis, Founder

The Los Angeles Times is reporting that Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin, Milwaukee Bucks guard Brandon Jennings, Washington Wizards center JaVale McGee and Oklahoma City Thunder center Serge Ibaka will compete in the 2011 Sprite Slam Dunk Contest in … Continue reading →

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