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Utah [-1] over MIAMI
[Current Record: 25-26-1 (49%) | Streak: 1 Win | Mood: Thumping | Food: Corned Beef]
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DALLAS [-11.5] over LA Clippers
[Current Record: 24-26-1 (48%) | Streak: 3 Losses | Mood: Vibrant | Food: Bread Treats]
Comments (0)Ep. 229: Gather ‘Round The Fire
The Basketball Jones — The Fix — Episode 229 (.mp3)
On today’s final show of 2007, Tas and I discuss: LeBron and Kobe’s three-minute duel; who could use the grizzled services of Chris Webber and Gary Payton; whether or not we’d wear a Rudy Gay jersey; and much, much more.
We also hand out some Christmas gifts, Whoa Wade it up and cheerfully give Vegas more of our money.
Happy Holidays everyone! See you in ‘08!
Today’s overall rating: 5 All-Star Shimmies!
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DENVER [-8] over Houston
At 49%, we have officially become worse than a monkey.
[Current Record: 24-25-1 (49%) | Streak: 2 Losses | Mood: Wide | Food: Moisturizer]
Comments (3)Ep. 228: Good Viewin’
The Basketball Jones — The Fix — Episode 228 (.mp3)
On today’s show, Tas and I get into last night’s stacked NBA schedule. We discuss: the Celtics’ last couple of possessions and Lindsay Hunter, game changer; why Boris Diaw needs to play well if the Suns are going to win a ring; how Coach Mitchell handed the Blazers the game in the fourth; and much, much more.
We also compare Deng and Josh Smith’s potential, Whoa Boy it up and fall to the dark side. (Ugh.) Enjoy!
Today’s overall rating: 3 All-Star Shimmies!
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MILWAUKEE [-6] over Sacramento
[Current Record: 24-24-1 (50%) | Streak: 1 Loss | Mood: Dull | Food: Free Cookies]
Comments (9)Ep. 227: Quarter Review
The Basketball Jones — The Fix — Episode 227 (.mp3)
On today’s show, Tas and I look back at the NBA season — 25 games old. We discuss a few surprising teams and players, scold those who have disappointed us, pick our early MVP, Rook and MIP winners, and much, much more.
We also talk Jordan’s Bobcats, question Simmons’ Bargnani trade proposal and Whoa Boy it up. Enjoy!
Today’s overall rating: 4 All-Star Shimmies!
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Toronto [-4.5] over LA CLIPPERS
[Current Record: 24-23-1 (51%) | Streak: 1 Win | Mood: Sharp | Food: Souvlaki (Opa!)]
Comments (1)Ep. 226: The G-Factor
The Basketball Jones — The Fix — Episode 226 (.mp3)
On today’s show, Tas and I dig our way out to look at last night’s Western semi rematch between the Suns and Spurs. We discuss: Grant Hill’s confidence and leadership, the Suns one-on-one approach to defending Duncan, how much of a difference Parker would have made, and much, much more.
We also discuss the Blazers’ win streak (yes, finally!), grade a few NBA commercials, Whoa Boy it up and get back above .500. Enjoy!
Today’s overall rating: 4 All-Star Shimmies!
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Golden State [-4] over MEMPHIS
[Current Record: 23-23-1 (50%) | Streak: 2 Losses | Mood: Wishy-Washy | Food: Plums]
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