Ep. 298: Superstar Roundabout
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On today’s show, Skeets and I discuss if the Nuggets are that bad, or the Lakers are just that good; if Chris Bosh is a franchise player; why Tracy McGrady feels so blue all the time; what gives Mike Bibby the right to criticize C’s fans when he plays in a library; and much, much more. Enjoy!
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Comments (17)The People’s Playoff Book It: TCO - Day 1
Playoff time! The Basketball Jones is giving away a pair of Adidas basketball shoes to the person who can put together the longest streak of picks during the postseason. If you’d like to give it a shot, email us. Once a wrong pick is made, we’ll email the next contestant. The top dog stands at 2. TCO, you’re up:
LA LAKERS [-8.5] over Denver
Perhaps this is the start of something magical here in la la land, but two things are known for sure: the Lakers’ offense is brutally efficient and Denver’s “defense” is not so efficient. I do not expect Kobe to miss 18 - 20 foot jumpers as often as he did in Game 1, and I expect the Lakers bench, arguably the deepest, to bounce back and live up to the “bench mob” name. It’s a sad day for Denver when people like me would rather pick against them rather than against Atlanta. Incidentally, I like the Hawks to cover, although I’m going to with this safer pick.
[TCO’s Streak: 0 | Longest Streak: 2 (Forzani Lemon) | Mood: Resilient | Food: Cocoa Puffs]
Comments (4)Ep. 297: Holes, Dug
The Basketball Jones — The Fix — Episode 297 (.mp3)
On today’s show, Tas and I discuss what changes the Suns need to make in order to salvage this series; Bosh’s game-losing look and the line-up moves Smitch says are coming; Kleiza starting for the Nuggets; and much, much more. Enjoy!
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Comments (14)The People’s Playoff Book It: Loren – Day 1
Playoff time! The Basketball Jones is giving away a pair of Adidas basketball shoes to the person who can put together the longest streak of picks during the postseason. If you’d like to give it a shot, email us. Once a wrong pick is made, we’ll email the next contestant. The top dog stands at 2. Loren, you’re up:
ORLANDO [-6] over Toronto
Not that I don’t want to give the Raps any credit, but unless they can find a way to stop anyone on the Magic at all (eh, they did a decent job containing Shard, I guess), this isn’t going to be close.
[Loren’s Streak: 0 | Longest Streak: 2 (Forzani Lemon) | Mood: Lethargic | Food: Girl Scout Cookies]
Comments (6)Ep. 296: The Overrated Episode
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On today’s show, Tas and I discuss whether Haywood should be suspended for his Flagrant Two foul on LeBron; why Tracy McGrady always plays the “I was too tired” card; the Bucks signing coach Scott Skiles; and much, much more. Enjoy!
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Comments (14)The People’s Playoff Book It: Forzani Lemon – Day 3
Playoff time! The Basketball Jones is giving away a pair of Adidas basketball shoes to the person who can put together the longest streak of picks during the postseason. If you’d like to give it a shot, email us. Once a wrong pick is made, we’ll email the next contestant. SlyDog was the regular season champ with a streak of four, but Forzani Lemon already has two in the oven. For three:
Washington [+1.5] over CLEVELAND
If not for a 4th quarter rut by the Wiz this could be 1-0 Washington series. Expect ‘Tough Juice’ to come out hot. There is no way that James’ scrubs can play good for two straight games.
[Forzani Lemon’s Streak: 2 | Longest Streak: 2 | Mood: Case of the Mondays | Food: Everything Bagel with Butter]
Comments (6)Ep. 295: Phoenix Suns - The Tragedy
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In today’s premier playoff show, Skeets and I discuss where the Suns went wrong: Was it coaching? Not enough Shaq? Bad late game play calling? We also examine if the Sixers can win the series, go one-on-one and hear a shawty from you. Enjoy!
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Comments (16)The People’s Playoff Book It: Forzani Lemon – Day 2
Playoff time! The Basketball Jones is giving away a pair of Adidas basketball shoes to the person who can put together the longest streak of picks during the postseason. If you’d like to give it a shot, email us. Once a wrong pick is made, we’ll email the next contestant. SlyDog was the regular season champ with a streak of 4, but Forzani Lemon already has one in the oven. For a streak of 2:
LA LAKERS [-8.5] over Denver
Lakers begin their attempt at a title run by proving that their regular season was no fluke. Predicted whoa boy for black mamba (35pts, 7reb, 11ast). Carmelo’s DUI is going to be hanging over the team, and the scitzo Nuggets could make this interesting till the 4th but Lakers will prove to be too much.
[Forzani Lemon’s Streak: 1 | Longest Streak: 1 | Mood: Slightly Hungover | Food: Delissio Pizza]
Comments (3)The People’s Playoff Book It: Forzani Lemon – Day 1
Playoff time! The Basketball Jones is giving away a pair of Adidas basketball shoes to the person who can put together the longest streak of picks during the postseason. If you’d like to give it a shot, email us. Once a wrong pick is made, we’ll email the next contestant. SlyDog was the regular season champ with a streak of 4, but we’ll start fresh with Forzani Lemon:
Utah [+1] over HOUSTON
With Rafer Alston out, D-Will is going to run wild. Okur is on fire lately and will draw Mt. Mutombo out of the paint. T-Mac sucks in the playoffs, negating the only positional advantage Houston has. This ones not going to be close as the clock strikes midnight on Houston’s Cinderella season.
[Forzani Lemon’s Streak: 0 | Longest Streak: 0 | Mood: Quietly optimistic | Food: Last night’s pasta]
Comments (7)Ep. 294: 40 Minutes On The Floor, 40 Minutes On The Board
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On today’s special 40-minute playoff preview show, Skeets and I take a look at each of the 8 series: Can the Suns finally down the Spurs? Why are Gil and DeShawn yapping at LeBron? (that rhymed). If the Mavs beat the Hornets, is that really an upset? Can the 8 seeds (Denver + Atlanta) even steal a game? Enjoy!
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