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NBA VIEW: Houston Rockets – Fall Guys

December 7th, 2009 · No Comments · BASKETBALL COMMENTARY, ROAD WRITING

HOUSTON ROCKETS: Is there any doubt that the Rockets are going to set a record for taking charges?  Well, of course there has to be some doubt, unless you know where one can find charges-drawn stats, current and historical; I don’t.  Whatever the case, drawing charges is clearly a huge part of their defensive strategy, [...]

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NBA ’09–’10 Season View

November 15th, 2009 · No Comments · BASKETBALL COMMENTARY

Introducing This is an NBA view.  Yes of course, I know you’re more accustomed to reading NBA previews, but this is how I roll.  See, I typically don’t get much of a chance to see summer league or preseason action, (especially this year, since the sublet I occupied through Oct. didn’t have cable,) so it [...]

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In Little Switzerland, NC – Simaltaniously Enjoying and Being Annoyed By Michael Lewis

February 14th, 2009 · No Comments · BASKETBALL COMMENTARY

Michael Lewis (yes, of Moneyball fame) wrote a piece today in the Times.  I like that Lewis is interested in analytical ways of understanding sports, and that he talks to smart people and publishes what they say.  It just annoys me when he writes as though the answers to his questions are known, and clear, [...]

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In Little Switzerland, NC – Where Jermaine O’Neal Being Traded Gives Me an Opportunity to Rant About Injustice

February 13th, 2009 · No Comments · BASKETBALL COMMENTARY

I’ll be heading to Toronto in a few weeks, and I was really hoping to see Jermaine O’Neal play.  I’m a huge fan of his, and I wanted to see what he had, at this point.  I’ve read all season about how disappointing he has been, but his numbers indicate more of a mixed bag.  [...]

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