Ep. 322: The Detroit Braves
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On today’s show, Skeets and I discuss: Yet another disappointing ending for the Pistons, whether ‘Sheed and Saunders will return, if Doc Rivers is the worst Head Coach in Finals history, Rip’s game vs Melo’s, and much, much more. Enjoy!
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Comments (22)The People’s Playoff Book It: Baron – Day 1.5
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! Baron starts his run… a 2nd time because of a push:
Boston [+5.5] over DETROIT (home team in CAPS)
David Stern pulls some strings.
[Baron’s Streak: 1 Push | Longest Streak: 3 (Three-Way Tie) | Mood: Nervous | Food: Big Mac, No Cheese]
Comments (2)Ep. 321: Cool Change
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On today’s show, Skeets and I discuss the fall of the champs: Why did that Spurs’ 17-point lead never feel safe? Will Kobe get some media love? Did Phil out coach Pop? We also feel the pain of most Bulls fans, take a call about the East, and much, much more. Enjoy!
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Comments (16)The People’s Playoff Book It: Baron – 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! Baron starts his run:
San Antonio [+8] over LOS ANGELES (home team in CAPS)
“The Pseudo-Dynasty maybe fallin… but they aint no Chumps!”
[Baron’s Streak: - | Longest Streak: 3 (Three-Way Tie) | Mood: Frisky | Food: Burrito]
Comments (4)Ep. 320: [Bleep]in’ Good Game
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On today’s show, Tas and I discuss Perk’s big night, the Celtics’ rebounding, Doc’s late-game fouling strategy, fines for flopping, Big Red’s good green, and much, much more. Enjoy, madames and monsieurs.
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Comments (9)The People’s Playoff Book It: IE – 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! IE, looking for 2:
BOSTON [-6] over Detroit (home team in CAPS)
We all know how good the Celts are at home, and if you think they’re not gonna come out fired up after getting worked in Detroit, think again. Despite Detroit being the only team to beat Boston at home this postseason, they have a bad habit of not showing up after big wins. Boston easily covers the spread.
[IE’s Streak: 1 | Longest Streak: 3 (Three-Way Tie) | Mood: Chilllllin’ | Food: Mamoun’s Falaffel]
Comments (2)Ep. 319: Conspiracy Or Waste Of Time?
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On today’s show, Skeets and I discuss the non-call in the final seconds of Lakers-Spurs Game 4: Would you have called a foul? If there’s a plot against the Spurs, why did they shoot more free throws? Is everyone just a little hypersensitive because of the Donaghy saga? We’ll also discuss the basketball game, the issue of alcohol in the NBA and much, much more. Enjoy.
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Comments (12)The People’s Playoff Book It: IE – 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! IE, at the dish:
LA Lakers [+4] over SAN ANTONIO (home team in CAPS)
After getting blown out in Game 3, the Lakers will come back strong, and although I could see the Spurs squeaking this one out and tying the series up, my money is on a close game. Gasol and Odom need to show up tonight and they have been pretty good this postseason after losses, should be a good one in Texas tonight.
[IE’s Streak: - | Longest Streak: 3 (Three-Way Tie) | Mood: Spacey | Food: Bacon, Egg and Cheddar Cheese on an Everything Bagel]
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Comments (2)Ep. 318: McNasty McDyess Manboards
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On today’s show, Skeets and I discuss the reincarnation of the Pistons D, the inspiration of Antonio McDyess, which stud player should be traded this offseason, if Jason Maxiell can be an All-Star, what Skeets’ hair would garner in a trade, and much, much more. Enjoy.
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Comments (8)The People’s Playoff Book It: Forever Endeavor – 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! Forever Endeavor, aka Justin, still on the mic:
Boston [+6] over DETROIT (home team in CAPS)
Saturday’s blowout was an aberration.This game will be close and Boston may end up winning outright. Detroit is harder to beat on the road than at home — as crazy as that sounds — and that’s what concerns me about them being 6-point favorites.
[Forever Endeavor’s Streak: 1 | Longest Streak: 3 (Three-Way Tie) | Mood: Remorseful (I forgot to call in, this morning) | Food: Frosted Flakes]
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