The People’s Playoff Book It: Forever Endeavor – 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 best streak, shared by three, is three! Forever Endeavor, aka Justin, on the mic:
SAN ANTONIO [-5.5] over LA Lakers (home team in CAPS)
The Spurs have not looked very good in Game 1 or 2 on the road. I’ve heard this bedtime story before (see: New Orleans series). I think Timmy goes for at least 25 and Ginobili finally gives us all the engines. Kobe will probably show up but I think this is the game where the rest of the Lakers forget to make the trip to the arena (Odom, especially) and the Spurs pull away big time in the second half… and KEEP THE LEAD.
[Forever Endeavor’s Streak: - | Longest Streak: 3 (Three-Way Tie) | Mood: Adventurous | Food: Fritos Scoops and Seven Layer Dip]
Comments (0)The People’s Playoff Book It: Papa Rambo aka Patrick – 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. The best streak, shared by three, is three! Papa Rambo looks to join the crowd:
DETROIT [-5] over Boston (home team in CAPS)
Boston has really been disappointing all playoffs, and Detroit is gonna murder them in the Palace. Detroit will be even more physical at home, and the Prince will play inspiring defense at home.
[Papa Rambo’s Streak: 2 | Longest Streak: 3 (Three-Way Tie) | Mood: Awesome | Food: 5 Guys Burgers]
Comments (2)The People’s Playoff Book It: Papa Rambo aka Patrick – 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. The best streak, shared by three, is three! Can it be broken? Patrick, you’re up:
LOS ANGELES [-6] over San Antonio (home team in CAPS)
The Spurs are an experienced and talented team. However, I think people do not realize just how good the Lakers can be. Not to mention Phil Jackson is one of the greatest (if not the greatest) coaches of the modern era. The Mamba will have his troops ready. My main man “The Machine” Sasha will continue pestering his opponents on defense. The Lakers are normally a soft offensive minded team, but when they play the type of defense that is down right annoying to opponents, they are almost unbeatable.
[Papa Rambo’s Streak: - | Longest Streak: 3 (Three-Way Tie) | Mood: Good | Food: 5 Guys Burgers]
Comments (0)Ep. 316: Billups, Blunts And Ballin’
The Basketball Jones — The Fix — Episode 316 (.mp3)
On today’s show, Tas and I discuss ‘The Big Three’ versus ‘The Big Six,’ the real return of Chauncey Billups, key fourth quarter plays, and more from the Pistons’ entertaining road win. We also puff, puff pass with Cuban, wonder what current players would make solid NBA coaches, and take a call about the San Antonio Soul Crushers. Enjoy, friends.
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Comments (16)The People’s Playoff Book It: Patrick – 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 best streak, shared by three, is three! Can it be broken? Patrick, you’re up:
Detroit [+4.5] over BOSTON (home team in CAPS)
Of course DET will win. They have won on the road before and they will do it again. Their defense won’t collapse at the end like in game 1. DET lacks the kill shot at times, but they seem to know when to bring out the axe. Boston goes down because they do not seem ready to compete with the top teams in the playoffs. They play to the level of their opponents, thus giving teams a chance to win.
[Patrick’s Streak: - | Longest Streak: 3 (Three-Way Tie) | Mood: Great | Food: 5 Guys Burgers]
Comments (4)Ep. 315: The Mamba Waits To Strike
The Basketball Jones — The Fix — Episode 315 (.mp3)
On today’s show, Tas and I discuss Kobe’s second-half brilliance, the Lakers’ deep bench and other thoughts on one of the best games of the ‘08 playoffs. We also explore this ‘Melo-to-New Jersey rumor, yell at a caller who questions Duncan’s career, and much, much more. Enjoy.
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Comments (16)The People’s Playoff Book It: Face – 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 best streak, shared by three, is three! Can it be broken? Face, you’re up:
LOS ANGELES [-7.5] over San Antonio (home team in CAPS)
The Spurs have to be a little worn-out from sleeping on their plane Monday night - on top of a tough series with four games on the road. Besides, you know Phil Jackson has been preparing for almost a week for this game. While you can’t pick against the Spurs in a game 7, this is only game 1. The Lakers will win easily. Book it.
[Face’s Streak: - | Longest Streak: 3 (Three-Way Tie) | Mood: Calm-energy| Food: Mexican]
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Comments (0)Ep. 314: This Is What You All Wanted
The Basketball Jones — The Fix — Episode 314 (.mp3)
On today’s show, Skeets and I discuss Rip Hamilton’s nasty ‘bow to Kevin Garnett’s face, Detroit shying away from the paint and other thoughts from the Celtics’ Game 1 win. We also preview the Spurs-Lakers Conference Finals match-up, ponder the Bulls decision of Beasley or Rose, and much, much more. Enjoy.
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Comments (17)The People’s Playoff Book It: Pressurez – 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. The best streak, shared by three, is three! Pressurez, looking to make it a 4-way tie:
Detroit [+4.5] over BOSTON (home team in CAPS)
Boston’s gotta be tired after two rough 7-game series, and now they must play with only a day off between. If Rasheed can play an inside game, he’ll intimidate KG. Jason Maxiell could be the difference maker. Ray Allen is AWOL, as is Cassell, and now that the defense and the pressure get amped up a notch, I don’t expect them to turn things around. Tayshaun can focus on defense with Pierce, as opposed to LBJ who had to shoulder the offensive burden. At the start of the fourth quarter Detroit will be in position to put Boston away, but with no killer instinct, they’ll allow them to get back in it and maybe even win, but not beat the spread.
[Pressurez’ Streak: 2 | Longest Streak: 3 (Three-Way Tie) | Mood: Papa needs a new pair of shoes| Food: Gazpacho]
Comments (1)Ep. 313: The Machines Rise Again
The Basketball Jones — The Fix — Episode 313 (.mp3)
On today’s show, Tas and I discuss Pargo’s trigger-happy fourth quarter, outside shooting, doubling down on Duncan and other thoughts from the Spurs’ big Game 7 road win. We also preview the Pistons-Celtics Conference Finals match-up, put our names to our voices, and much, much more. Enjoy.
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