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Washington [-2.5] over INDIANA
[Current Record: 0–1 (0%) | Streak: 1 Loss ]
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Comments (24)Ep. 195: A New Day!
The Basketball Jones ‘The Fix’ — Episode 195 (.mp3)
On today’s show, Tas and I discuss the The Kobe Show — Day 8,467; how comfortable Yao looked in Adelman’s high-post Princeton offense; which Blazer — Aldridge or Webster — has a better shot at Most Improved; and much, much more…
We also get to your mail, hand out the Whoa Boy fantasy line-of-the-night, and “Can’t Believe” we started with a loss. Ah, it’s good to be back…
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Comments (3)Insert Cash Register SFX Here!
Tonight’s NBA action marks not just the start of the 2007-08 NBA season — HALLELUJAH! — but also the triumphant return of The Basketball Jones famous Book It!
Last year, Melas and I correctly picked 58% of the games against the spread, which really isn’t that bad considering we picked one game every night. But that was last year, and we know we can do better. In fact, we will do better.
So with that said, let’s dance, Vegas! (Home team in CAPS.)
GOLDEN STATE [-2.5] vs. Utah
Book it!
Comments (8)30 Teams / 30 Hours: LeBron James
You know, one can never have too many NBA season previews. (That’s a lie.) Which is why we present a new series to add to the list: The Basketball Jones’ 30 Teams in 30 Hours NBA Season Preview. Yup. It is what it is.
5:00p / Cleveland Cavaliers: LeBron James. LeBron James. LeBron James. LeBron James. LeBron James. LeBron James. LeBron James. LeBron James. LeBron James. LeBron James. LeBron James. LeBron James. LeBron James. LeBron James. LeBron James. LeBron James. LeBron James. LeBron James. LeBron James. LeBron James. LeBron James. LeBron James. LeBron James. LeBron James. Boobie. LeBron James. LeBron James. LeBron James. LeBron James. LeBron James. LeBron James. LeBron James. LeBron James. LeBron James. LeBron James. LeBron James. LeBron James. LeBron James. LeBron James. LeBron James. LeBron James. LeBron James. LeBron James. LeBron James. LeBron James. LeBron James. LeBron James. LeBron James. LeBron James. LeBron James …
Skeets says: 3rd in the Central, 7th seed
Tas says: 3rd in the Central, 7th seed
(And with that blatant throwaway post we finally put our slightly twisted 30 Teams in 30 Hours NBA Season Preview to bed. Hope you enjoyed it. If you haven’t done so already make sure to check out Monday morning’s NBA season predictions podcast. OK, now let’s some watch some f’n basketball!)
Comments (2)30 Teams / 30 Hours: More Than GODE’s Sidekick
You know, one can never have too many NBA season previews. (That’s a lie.) Which is why we present a new series to add to the list: The Basketball Jones’ 30 Teams in 30 Hours NBA Season Preview. Yup. It is what it is.
4:00p / Portland Trail Blazers: One good thing - if there truly are any - that can come out of Greg Oden going down, is the fact Brandon Roy will have much of the spotlight this season in Oregon. It’s time to appreciate this guy’s game. I watched him only a hand full of times through his injury riddled campaign, but each time I was left thinking, man, he can do so much. His craftiness reminds me a bit of Pippen, the way he quickly squirms in to gaps in the lane. Nothing crazy athletic about him, just a knack for quickly dissecting what’s in his view. He wasn’t talked about enough last season in my opinion, even though he captured the ROY. This year will be different.
Tas says: 3rd in the Northwest
Skeets says: 3rd in the Northwest
(Don’t forget to check out Monday’s NBA season predictions podcast. Bye for now.)
Comments (2)30 Teams / 30 Hours: Ball Players From The Clippers
You know, one can never have too many NBA season previews. (That’s a lie.) Which is why we present a new series to add to the list: The Basketball Jones’ 30 Teams in 30 Hours NBA Season Preview. Yup. It is what it is.
3:00p / Los Angeles Clippers: I expect nothing less than 40 minutes, 28 points and 5 turnovers a game from Corey Maggette this season. Unleash the beast, Dun! Does Quinton Ross have a nickname yet? He needs one. If Sam Cassell gets teased for looking like “Gollum,” then I think it’s only fair that we start calling Brevin Knight, “Doby.” Shoals and I once thought about creating an X/Y graph to visually represent an NBA players’ “God-given talent” (X) to “hard work and dedication” (Y) ratio. Tim Thomas ruined that dream. Is Aaron Williams a “Jason Kidd?”
Skeets says: 5th in the Pacific
Tas says: 5th in the Pacific
(Don’t forget to listen to Monday’s NBA season predictions podcast.)
Comments (2)30 Teams / 30 Hours: Eazy-Yi
You know, one can never have too many NBA season previews. (That’s a lie.) Which is why we present a new series to add to the list: The Basketball Jones’ 30 Teams in 30 Hours NBA Season Preview. Yup. It is what it is.
2:00p / Milwaukee Bucks: I hope Yi Jianlian never speaks a word of English to the media. He’ll be way cooler that way. He can wear sunglasses and a long jacket; he’ll be so dark and mysterious. Everyone will want to know what E is thinking so they’ll go through an interpreter. E will answer, the media and fans will think “Boring. That’s all we were waiting for?” Then E will smile slyly, letting everyone know he’s holding back - consequently, the legend of Eazy-Yi will flourish.
Tas says: 4th in the Central
Skeets says: 4th in the Central
(Don’t forget to check out Monday’s NBA season predictions podcast. Thank you kindly.)
Comments (0)30 Teams / 30 Hours: It’s Nice To See …
You know, one can never have too many NBA season previews. (That’s a lie.) Which is why we present a new series to add to the list: The Basketball Jones’ 30 Teams in 30 Hours NBA Season Preview. Yup. It is what it is.
1:00p / Chicago Bulls: It’s nice to see Big Ben back in the headband. Here’s to hoping he tries to push Skiles over the crazy-edge by sporting the Mike Miller shoelace look. It’s nice to see Kirk Hinrich’s game still maturing. He should be naked on a London stage, having erotic relationships with horses in no time. It’s nice to see Luol Deng receiving so much attention. It’s a shame he’s basically overrated now. It’s nice to see Ben Gordon joining the blog game. Too bad his first entry is boring as f-bomb and I’m going to “vote it down” on Ballhype. It’s nice to see Joe Smith. I thought he was dead. It’s really not that nice to see Joakim Noah. Ever.
Skeets says: 1st in the Central, 1st seed
Tas says: 1st in the Central, 1st seed
(Hey, don’t forget to listen to Monday’s NBA season predictions podcast.)
Comments (6)30 Teams / 30 Hours: The Small Three
You know, one can never have too many NBA season previews. (That’s a lie.) Which is why we present a new series to add to the list: The Basketball Jones’ 30 Teams in 30 Hours NBA Season Preview. Yup. It is what it is.
12:00p / Boston Celtics: Screw it. Enough analysis of the analyses of The Big Three. What ever happened to sticking up for the little guy? Rajon Rondo, Kendrick Perkins and Tony Allen are on this team and are going to have an impact on the outcomes. Some keys to success - Rondo: don’t turn it over, don’t shoot. Perkins: don’t turn it over, refrain from shooting if you can’t touch the rim. Allen: don’t turn it over, don’t shoot, only dunk during game play. Be safe, look both ways before crossing the lane and good luck!
Tas says: 2nd in the Atlantic, 5th seed
Skeets says: 1st in the Atlantic, 2nd seed
(Don’t forget to check out Monday’s NBA season predictions podcast, Charlie.)
Comments (0)30 Teams / 30 Hours: LOLwaltrz
You know, one can never have too many NBA season previews. (That’s a lie.) Which is why we present a new series to add to the list: The Basketball Jones’ 30 Teams in 30 Hours NBA Season Preview. Yup. It is what it is.
11:00a / Charlotte Bobcats:
Skeets says: 5th in the Southeast
Tas says: 4th in the Southeast
(Don’t forget to check out Monday’s NBA season predictions podcast. You’ll LOLz.)
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