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Oh my....
NBA players have been known on occasion to dress...um, well, a little differently at times. And keeping in the spirit of Thursday's holiday a few of them took advantage of it.
With several games being played Christmas day, there were few highlights and lots of chatter about LeBron in Miami. Which we don't care about.
What we do care about...
This.
Check out Spencer Hawes of the Los Angeles Clippers making his pre game entrance ahead of Thursday nights game vs. The Golden State Warriors. Yes, he's wearing a Christmas Tree suit.
The 7 foot plus Hawes is on the injured list, he didn't play. But he sat on the bench. In the suit, which appears a bit too short. And yeah, he got a bit of attention.
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Friday, December 26, 2014
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
Morning Wrap: Vlade Divac Drains Half Court Shot for $90K
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Oh you Vlade Divac. Never change.
The former Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings center was a guest at Tuesday nights Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors game. And at some point he got to be the guest half-court shooter.
Which meant between the end of the third and beginning of the 4th quarter Divac was brought out onto the court where he promptly drained the runner from the center circle at half court.
Divac gave the crowd a golf wave, smiled and walked away with $90,000 which he immediately donated to his favorite charity.
Oh...we should add the lowly Lakers pulled out an upset win over the Warriors minus Laker star Kobe Bryant....
Boom!
Oh you Vlade Divac. Never change.
The former Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings center was a guest at Tuesday nights Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors game. And at some point he got to be the guest half-court shooter.
Which meant between the end of the third and beginning of the 4th quarter Divac was brought out onto the court where he promptly drained the runner from the center circle at half court.
Divac gave the crowd a golf wave, smiled and walked away with $90,000 which he immediately donated to his favorite charity.
Oh...we should add the lowly Lakers pulled out an upset win over the Warriors minus Laker star Kobe Bryant....
Boom!
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
Former Kentucky Star Triggers Bizarre Chinese Hoops Fight
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This is strange. But then again it happened in the Chinese Basketball Association and a former University of Kentucky "star" recruit was involved.
Daniel Orton one of many "Big Time" Kentucky recruits who did not amount to anything in the NBA was a big part of this fight featuring his team, the Sichuan Blue Whales and a team from Tianjin.
You'll have to excuse the jittery video and strange and totally crappy music dubbed in by the YouTube poster. The action is somewhat innocuous until we get a minute or so in.
Orton gets the ball after rubbing off a screen at the top of the key. He takes the ball, drives to the hoop colliding with a defender.
The action moves the other way but the camera cuts back and shows Orton and the defender wrestling. They get up as other players jump in and punches begin flying.
And as Jim Ross once said, we got us a "Slobberknocker"...
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This is strange. But then again it happened in the Chinese Basketball Association and a former University of Kentucky "star" recruit was involved.
Daniel Orton one of many "Big Time" Kentucky recruits who did not amount to anything in the NBA was a big part of this fight featuring his team, the Sichuan Blue Whales and a team from Tianjin.
You'll have to excuse the jittery video and strange and totally crappy music dubbed in by the YouTube poster. The action is somewhat innocuous until we get a minute or so in.
Orton gets the ball after rubbing off a screen at the top of the key. He takes the ball, drives to the hoop colliding with a defender.
The action moves the other way but the camera cuts back and shows Orton and the defender wrestling. They get up as other players jump in and punches begin flying.
And as Jim Ross once said, we got us a "Slobberknocker"...
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Sunday, December 14, 2014
Lauren Hill Scores Opening Basket in Home Opener
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She keeps inspiring everyone who hears or sees her story.
Mount St. Joseph's University freshman basketball player Lauren Hill scored the first two points of her teams game Saturday afternoon in their home opener.
And it was a big deal.
Why? By now, many have heard Lauren's story. Suffering from inoperable brain cancer, (DIPG) it's been her dream to be able to play college basketball.
And while she's had a lot of ups and downs, she's delivered on that promise.
From scoring in the teams first game of the season against Xavier in front of 10,000+ screaming fans to Saturday night, she's yet to disappoint.
Just recently we reported Lauren had been struggling, the cancer eating away at her and sapping her energy. Her family began Hospice care for her. But it appears she may just have been saving her strength.
She managed to make it up and down the court a couple more times before leaving the game and cheering on her teammates for the rest of the night.
The Lions didn't win the game, but they gained even more fans.
Follow Lauren's cause and her battle by checking out her The Cure Starts Now Foundation Website
WCPO.com gives us highlights from Lauren's night:
She keeps inspiring everyone who hears or sees her story.
Mount St. Joseph's University freshman basketball player Lauren Hill scored the first two points of her teams game Saturday afternoon in their home opener.
And it was a big deal.
Why? By now, many have heard Lauren's story. Suffering from inoperable brain cancer, (DIPG) it's been her dream to be able to play college basketball.
And while she's had a lot of ups and downs, she's delivered on that promise.
From scoring in the teams first game of the season against Xavier in front of 10,000+ screaming fans to Saturday night, she's yet to disappoint.
Just recently we reported Lauren had been struggling, the cancer eating away at her and sapping her energy. Her family began Hospice care for her. But it appears she may just have been saving her strength.
She managed to make it up and down the court a couple more times before leaving the game and cheering on her teammates for the rest of the night.
The Lions didn't win the game, but they gained even more fans.
Follow Lauren's cause and her battle by checking out her The Cure Starts Now Foundation Website
WCPO.com gives us highlights from Lauren's night:
Morning Wrap: Tobias Harris With Buzzer Beater to Snap Hawks Streak
For those of us not home in front of TV's Saturday night, we missed a pretty good basketball game between two NBA Southeastern Division basketball teams.
The Orlando Magic pulled out a 100-99 win over the Atlanta Hawks after Tobias Harris drilled a 13-foot fadeaway jumper as the buzzer sounded in Orlando.
The Hawks, who were on a 9 game winning streak, thought they might have pulled out the win when Kyle Korver drained a 3-pointer with just 3 seconds to go, giving them a 99-98 lead.
But the Magic was with Orlando on Saturday, Harris led his team with 20 points giving his team their 10th win of the season.
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The Orlando Magic pulled out a 100-99 win over the Atlanta Hawks after Tobias Harris drilled a 13-foot fadeaway jumper as the buzzer sounded in Orlando.
The Hawks, who were on a 9 game winning streak, thought they might have pulled out the win when Kyle Korver drained a 3-pointer with just 3 seconds to go, giving them a 99-98 lead.
But the Magic was with Orlando on Saturday, Harris led his team with 20 points giving his team their 10th win of the season.
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Saturday, December 13, 2014
Hashtag Atlanta Hawks and The All Star Voting Skit
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Okay, this is pretty funny. The usually low key Atlanta Hawks produced a video to promote some of their players (okay, all) for the 2015 NBA All-Star game in Brooklyn.
Props to the Hawks for doing something fun.
They had reserves Kent Bazemore and Mike Muscala do a pretty good takeoff of a Jimmy Fallon/Justin Timberlake skit where every sentence ended in "# Hashtag"....
We should note, the Hawks, though highly unrecognizable...even in Atlanta, have quietly jumped out to a Southeast Division leading 16-6 on the season and are riding a 10-game winning streak.
Nice job guys...and well done skit Hawks video:
Okay, this is pretty funny. The usually low key Atlanta Hawks produced a video to promote some of their players (okay, all) for the 2015 NBA All-Star game in Brooklyn.
Props to the Hawks for doing something fun.
They had reserves Kent Bazemore and Mike Muscala do a pretty good takeoff of a Jimmy Fallon/Justin Timberlake skit where every sentence ended in "# Hashtag"....
We should note, the Hawks, though highly unrecognizable...even in Atlanta, have quietly jumped out to a Southeast Division leading 16-6 on the season and are riding a 10-game winning streak.
Nice job guys...and well done skit Hawks video:
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Morning Wrap: Wizards Win on Buzzer Beating Alley-Ooop
Yes, this really happened in the NBA Tuesday night. The Washington Wizards stole a game from the Orlando Magic in Orlando on an alley-ooop pass at the buzzer.
Wizards guard Andre Miller was the trigger man on the play, throwing a perfect pass to a streaking Bradley Beal who beat his man on the curl. Beal caught the ball in front of the rim a dropped it in as the horn sounded.
The hoop gave Washington the 91-89 win and moved them to 15-6 on the season.
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Wizards guard Andre Miller was the trigger man on the play, throwing a perfect pass to a streaking Bradley Beal who beat his man on the curl. Beal caught the ball in front of the rim a dropped it in as the horn sounded.
The hoop gave Washington the 91-89 win and moved them to 15-6 on the season.
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Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Morning Wrap: Blake Griffin For the Win on a 3 Point Buzzer Beater
No, Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin is not known as a 3 point marksman. But he has hit one before.
Few were bigger than the three that he hit at the buzzer Tuesday night sending the Clippers to a 121-120 overtime win over the Phoenix Suns.
The bucket gave Griffin 45 points on the night, a night that apparently belonged to him.
You have to watch the shot, mostly because it hit the front of the rim, bounced high in the air...before dropping through the net.
And then the chaos ensued...
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Few were bigger than the three that he hit at the buzzer Tuesday night sending the Clippers to a 121-120 overtime win over the Phoenix Suns.
The bucket gave Griffin 45 points on the night, a night that apparently belonged to him.
You have to watch the shot, mostly because it hit the front of the rim, bounced high in the air...before dropping through the net.
And then the chaos ensued...
Video from NBA.com:
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Morning Wrap: MSG Security Ejects One-Legged Nets Superfan
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This is just plain weird and seemingly hard to explain.
Jeffrey Gamblero, a self-proclaimed Brooklyn Nets super fan was ejected from Tuesday nights Nets vs. NY Knicks game at Madison Square Garden.
In fact, MSG Security was seen carrying Gamblero, who has a prosthetic leg from the facility.
The reasons for it remain unclear. Security says Gamblero took off his leg and was swinging it wildly at people around him.
Thought people seated around him and who saw the incident say nothing of the sort happened.
According to various accounts, Gamblero, who was featured in the New York Times in November, has been adopted by Nets owner Mikhaim Prohorov who apparently flew him to the teams game in London in 2013.
Witnesses say Gamblero was cheering for his Nets loudly and sometimes demonstrably. Not a punishable offense in most arenas. But he caught the attention of security and either they or someone in the stands complained and a confrontation ensued.
Words were exchanged and Gamblero began cheering for the Knicks for a brief time before security returned, carrying him out of the stands.
Instagram Video of the ejection:
Local Brooklyn blog "The Brooklyngame" has more on the issue. They spoke to a man named Max who sat right behind Gamblero and said he was loud, but family friendly and having a good time.
Read more from thebrooklyngame.com RIGHT HERE
Okay, so he was having fun and Knicks fans, who apparently didn't like their team losing yet gain (Brooklyn won) and complained about it.
The Knicks confirmed the ejection to Tim Bontemps of the New York Post:
The whole thing is just weird and sad.
This is just plain weird and seemingly hard to explain.
Jeffrey Gamblero, a self-proclaimed Brooklyn Nets super fan was ejected from Tuesday nights Nets vs. NY Knicks game at Madison Square Garden.
In fact, MSG Security was seen carrying Gamblero, who has a prosthetic leg from the facility.
The reasons for it remain unclear. Security says Gamblero took off his leg and was swinging it wildly at people around him.
Thought people seated around him and who saw the incident say nothing of the sort happened.
According to various accounts, Gamblero, who was featured in the New York Times in November, has been adopted by Nets owner Mikhaim Prohorov who apparently flew him to the teams game in London in 2013.
Witnesses say Gamblero was cheering for his Nets loudly and sometimes demonstrably. Not a punishable offense in most arenas. But he caught the attention of security and either they or someone in the stands complained and a confrontation ensued.
Words were exchanged and Gamblero began cheering for the Knicks for a brief time before security returned, carrying him out of the stands.
Instagram Video of the ejection:
Local Brooklyn blog "The Brooklyngame" has more on the issue. They spoke to a man named Max who sat right behind Gamblero and said he was loud, but family friendly and having a good time.
Read more from thebrooklyngame.com RIGHT HERE
Okay, so he was having fun and Knicks fans, who apparently didn't like their team losing yet gain (Brooklyn won) and complained about it.
The Knicks confirmed the ejection to Tim Bontemps of the New York Post:
A Knicks spokesperson said that Nets fan Jeffrey Gamblero was ejected tonight after MSG received multiple complaints from fans in the area.
— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) December 3, 2014
They also said Gamblero was warned multiple times before being ejected, and that he won't be allowed to come back to Madison Square Garden.
— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) December 3, 2014
The whole thing is just weird and sad.
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Morning Wrap: Sixers Lose 17th Straight Game--Barely
The Philadelphia 76ers continued their losing ways Monday night, dropping a close game at home to the San Antonio Spurs.
The final score was 109-103, but it should be noted the Spurs played without their two best players, Tony Parker and Tim Duncan. Third wheel Manu Ginobilli only played 12 minutes.
But all that meant is that it was time for Kawhi Leonard to shine.
Leonard had 26 points and 10 rebounds leading the Spurs to their 13th win of the season.
For the Sixers, quite possibly the worst team in NBA history, it's their 17th straight loss which puts them just a game away from tying an NBA record. They were led Monday night by Michael Carter-Williams who scored 24 points and had 11 boards.
They face Minnesota Wednesday and could break the record with a game against Oklahoma City at the end of the week.
Highlights from NBA.com:
The final score was 109-103, but it should be noted the Spurs played without their two best players, Tony Parker and Tim Duncan. Third wheel Manu Ginobilli only played 12 minutes.
But all that meant is that it was time for Kawhi Leonard to shine.
Leonard had 26 points and 10 rebounds leading the Spurs to their 13th win of the season.
For the Sixers, quite possibly the worst team in NBA history, it's their 17th straight loss which puts them just a game away from tying an NBA record. They were led Monday night by Michael Carter-Williams who scored 24 points and had 11 boards.
They face Minnesota Wednesday and could break the record with a game against Oklahoma City at the end of the week.
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Friday, November 21, 2014
Bless You Charles Barkley: He Sings Glory, Glory to Ol Georgia on National TV
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We are pretty certain Charles Barkley is gods gift to internet sports bloggers. Why else would he do the things he does?
The latest: Paying off a lost bet to University of Georgia grad and NBA on TNT Host Ernie Johnson Jr. The two had a wager on last weekends UGA vs. Auburn game (Barkley's alma mater). Georgia won.
So in the spirit of fun; Sir Charles paid his debt by singing the UGA fight song on the show...
Okay, so he tried to...
We are pretty certain Charles Barkley is gods gift to internet sports bloggers. Why else would he do the things he does?
The latest: Paying off a lost bet to University of Georgia grad and NBA on TNT Host Ernie Johnson Jr. The two had a wager on last weekends UGA vs. Auburn game (Barkley's alma mater). Georgia won.
So in the spirit of fun; Sir Charles paid his debt by singing the UGA fight song on the show...
Okay, so he tried to...
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Morning Wrap: GA Police Reopen Child Abuse Investigation of Dwight Howard
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Cobb County (GA) Police are reopening a child abuse complaint lodged against Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard. Howard is from the Atlanta area.
The original complaint was investigated by Florida's DCF. We are assuming it's because that is where Royce Reed, the child's mother lives. Reed says Howard's the 6-11 Rockets center went too far in disciplining the 7-year old child while visiting friends in Cobb County, just north of Atlanta.
Police told Atlanta TV station WSB they reopened the case that had been closed after an investigation in early October because some new information had been discovered. They did not tell the station what the information was.
The station also says the investigation is likely to be fast and not require Howard to show up and be interviewed.
Interesting. We wonder if this is being brought to light due to the Adrian Peterson situation. It does not sound, at least on the surface quite that serious. But it's very hard to tell.
Howard's attorney makes it sound like the mother, Royce Reed is seeking attention and trying to make Howard's life difficult. But if police are at least devoting resources and following up their initial investigation, they must feel like the possibility of there being something to the allegations may actually exist.
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Cobb County (GA) Police are reopening a child abuse complaint lodged against Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard. Howard is from the Atlanta area.
The original complaint was investigated by Florida's DCF. We are assuming it's because that is where Royce Reed, the child's mother lives. Reed says Howard's the 6-11 Rockets center went too far in disciplining the 7-year old child while visiting friends in Cobb County, just north of Atlanta.
Police told Atlanta TV station WSB they reopened the case that had been closed after an investigation in early October because some new information had been discovered. They did not tell the station what the information was.
The station also says the investigation is likely to be fast and not require Howard to show up and be interviewed.
Interesting. We wonder if this is being brought to light due to the Adrian Peterson situation. It does not sound, at least on the surface quite that serious. But it's very hard to tell.
Howard's attorney makes it sound like the mother, Royce Reed is seeking attention and trying to make Howard's life difficult. But if police are at least devoting resources and following up their initial investigation, they must feel like the possibility of there being something to the allegations may actually exist.
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Morning Wrap: Niagara U Women's Basketball Team Rescued From Snowstorm
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24 members of the Niagara University Women's Basketball program are undoubtedly thawing themselves out Wednesday after spending nearly twenty four hours stranded on a West Seneca, NY highway, riding out an immense snow storm.
The team was heading back to Northwestern New York via bus after playing in Pittsburgh Monday night.
They got just south of West Seneca on I-90, not too far from home in Buffalo, when the bus could go no further. Parts of Northwestern New York received up to 60 inches of snow in just over 24 hours.
Ever resourceful, the team reached out via Social Media to let people know what was going on and that they were okay. They had some good laughs and have a heck of a story to share with family and friends.
Early Wednesday morning, they were rescued. We're guessing most are sitting in front of a fireplace right about now.
Your TV story from WIVB in Buffalo--
24 members of the Niagara University Women's Basketball program are undoubtedly thawing themselves out Wednesday after spending nearly twenty four hours stranded on a West Seneca, NY highway, riding out an immense snow storm.
The team was heading back to Northwestern New York via bus after playing in Pittsburgh Monday night.
They got just south of West Seneca on I-90, not too far from home in Buffalo, when the bus could go no further. Parts of Northwestern New York received up to 60 inches of snow in just over 24 hours.
Ever resourceful, the team reached out via Social Media to let people know what was going on and that they were okay. They had some good laughs and have a heck of a story to share with family and friends.
Early Wednesday morning, they were rescued. We're guessing most are sitting in front of a fireplace right about now.
Your TV story from WIVB in Buffalo--
Friday, November 14, 2014
Hulk Hogan and The Lukewarm Golden State Warriors Intro
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Oh Hulk Hogan, in the days of yore, you could tear the roof off a WWE arena with your mere presence.
But as you've aged into your 60's, the crowd pop just isn't quite the same.
Thursday night, the Hulkster was called upon to get the crowd revved up for the intros before the New Jersey Nets-Golden State Warriors game in Oakland.
Complete with his circa 1980's intro music (Real American), the Hulkster came down and spoke the wisdom of the epic Nets vs. Warriors matchup.
The crowd...well, at least based on the sound, wasn't quite so into it...
Oh Hulk Hogan, in the days of yore, you could tear the roof off a WWE arena with your mere presence.
But as you've aged into your 60's, the crowd pop just isn't quite the same.
Thursday night, the Hulkster was called upon to get the crowd revved up for the intros before the New Jersey Nets-Golden State Warriors game in Oakland.
Complete with his circa 1980's intro music (Real American), the Hulkster came down and spoke the wisdom of the epic Nets vs. Warriors matchup.
The crowd...well, at least based on the sound, wasn't quite so into it...
Morning Wrap: Charles Barkley Channeling Kim Kardashian--Haha!
Bwahahaha! Made you look...
Now you can't unsee this.
Take a look at what the merry band of pranksters at the NBA on TNT came up with...
Um....this would be their take on mocking the self-important, arrogant and just plain dumb cover of the magazine "Paper" featuring a naked Kim Kardashian showing her one and only talent.
Yes, it's none other than Charles Barkley.
This is funny, but don't look at it while eating lunch...
Now you can't unsee this.
Take a look at what the merry band of pranksters at the NBA on TNT came up with...
Um....this would be their take on mocking the self-important, arrogant and just plain dumb cover of the magazine "Paper" featuring a naked Kim Kardashian showing her one and only talent.
Yes, it's none other than Charles Barkley.
This is funny, but don't look at it while eating lunch...
So did we #BreakTheInternet last night? pic.twitter.com/tLHsvJmlhN
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) November 14, 2014
Morning Wrap: Grizzlies Beat Kings With Crazy Finish
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The great thing about sports is sometimes you see games end in ways you've never seen before. Last nights Sacramento Kings-Memphis Grizzlies game in Memphis is a perfect example of it.
The Kings had dominated Memphis for most of the night, leading by as much as 26 in the 1st half.
But the Grizz chipped away, trying to hold their 17 game home winning streak in tact. And on the heels of Mike Conley's 3-pointer with 10 seconds left, they took a 109-108 lead.
But the Kings weren't done. DeMarcus Cousins got fouled driving to the basket and hits the two free throws, giving Sacramento a 110-109 lead.
And with 0.3 seconds left on the clock, Grizzlies forward Vince Carter throws the ball in to a wide open Courtney Lee who grabs the ball and banks it in all in one motion as the buzzer sounds.
Grizzlies win...game over.
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The great thing about sports is sometimes you see games end in ways you've never seen before. Last nights Sacramento Kings-Memphis Grizzlies game in Memphis is a perfect example of it.
The Kings had dominated Memphis for most of the night, leading by as much as 26 in the 1st half.
But the Grizz chipped away, trying to hold their 17 game home winning streak in tact. And on the heels of Mike Conley's 3-pointer with 10 seconds left, they took a 109-108 lead.
But the Kings weren't done. DeMarcus Cousins got fouled driving to the basket and hits the two free throws, giving Sacramento a 110-109 lead.
And with 0.3 seconds left on the clock, Grizzlies forward Vince Carter throws the ball in to a wide open Courtney Lee who grabs the ball and banks it in all in one motion as the buzzer sounds.
Grizzlies win...game over.
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Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Morning Wrap: Chris Paul Has Rough Finish in Clippers Loss
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Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul picked a bad night to have a bad night.
Paul did have 12 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists during the game, nearly getting the coveted "Triple Double"...but it's what happened at the end of Monday nights game vs. San Antonio that killed the mood.
The Spurs were up by 2, but the Clippers had the ball. Paul made his move from the top of the key, driving to the basket and missed the layup with 2 defenders in his face.
Somehow, Clippers forward Blake Griffin ended up with the ball after diving for it on the ground. Paul called timeout with 1.4 seconds left in the game.
Problem was, he had no timeouts and calling one when you have none means a technical foul.
But...San Antonio's Tony Parker missed the technical.
Still, the Spurs got to inbound the ball to Kawhi Leonard who drained two free throws, giving San Antonio the 89-85 win.
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Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul picked a bad night to have a bad night.
Paul did have 12 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists during the game, nearly getting the coveted "Triple Double"...but it's what happened at the end of Monday nights game vs. San Antonio that killed the mood.
The Spurs were up by 2, but the Clippers had the ball. Paul made his move from the top of the key, driving to the basket and missed the layup with 2 defenders in his face.
Somehow, Clippers forward Blake Griffin ended up with the ball after diving for it on the ground. Paul called timeout with 1.4 seconds left in the game.
Problem was, he had no timeouts and calling one when you have none means a technical foul.
But...San Antonio's Tony Parker missed the technical.
Still, the Spurs got to inbound the ball to Kawhi Leonard who drained two free throws, giving San Antonio the 89-85 win.
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Saturday, November 8, 2014
Morning Wrap: Lance Stephenson's Buzzer Beater in 2-OT's for the Win
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If you were like us, you probably did not stay home and watch TV Friday night. And apparently we missed a couple of crazy performances.
Like the one delivered by Lance Stephenson of the Charlotte Hornets.
Stephenson ended a long and crazy game in Charlotte against the Atlanta Hawks when he drilled a 30-plus foot 3 pointer as the buzzer. And he hit the shot at the end of the 2nd overtime. Had he missed, the two teams still might be playing.
Charlotte got the win, 122-119. Stephenson, an offseason free agent signee who last played for Indiana got to play the hero. And we have our first highlight to show from Friday night.
All is well.
If you were like us, you probably did not stay home and watch TV Friday night. And apparently we missed a couple of crazy performances.
Like the one delivered by Lance Stephenson of the Charlotte Hornets.
Stephenson ended a long and crazy game in Charlotte against the Atlanta Hawks when he drilled a 30-plus foot 3 pointer as the buzzer. And he hit the shot at the end of the 2nd overtime. Had he missed, the two teams still might be playing.
Charlotte got the win, 122-119. Stephenson, an offseason free agent signee who last played for Indiana got to play the hero. And we have our first highlight to show from Friday night.
All is well.
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Grizzlies Allen Slaps Photographers Camera, Later Apologizes
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This hurt to watch. Mostly because one of our jobs over the years was as a video photographer and we know how much somebody knocking a heavy piece of metal off the side of your head feels.
We are guessing WMC/Grizzlies photog Bo Bradley is a little sore this morning after Memphis Grizzlies forward Tony Allen in a bit of rage after a bad foul, walked over and slapped Bradley's camera, knocking it off the side of his head and his shoulder.
Allen's teammates, Zach Randolph and Tayshaun Prince immediately ran over and checked on Bradley who apparently was okay, just stunned.
And according to WMC-TV, Allen sent Bradley a direct Twitter message apologizing for what he did.
Which is nice, and Bradley forgives him, which is great. But come on Tony Allen, that's stupid dude. Frustration is understandable, but don't take it out on someone who didn't see it coming. You didn't need to do that.
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This hurt to watch. Mostly because one of our jobs over the years was as a video photographer and we know how much somebody knocking a heavy piece of metal off the side of your head feels.
We are guessing WMC/Grizzlies photog Bo Bradley is a little sore this morning after Memphis Grizzlies forward Tony Allen in a bit of rage after a bad foul, walked over and slapped Bradley's camera, knocking it off the side of his head and his shoulder.
Allen's teammates, Zach Randolph and Tayshaun Prince immediately ran over and checked on Bradley who apparently was okay, just stunned.
And according to WMC-TV, Allen sent Bradley a direct Twitter message apologizing for what he did.
Which is nice, and Bradley forgives him, which is great. But come on Tony Allen, that's stupid dude. Frustration is understandable, but don't take it out on someone who didn't see it coming. You didn't need to do that.
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Saturday, November 1, 2014
Ooops! Bucks Sanders Nearly Scores for Opponent
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Haha! This would've been almost as good as a wrong way fumble in football. And had Milwaukee Bucks center Larry Sanders gone ahead and scored for the Philadelphia 76ers late in their game, it might have cost them the game.
Sanders ended up with the ball near the Sixers basket after a jump ball, turned with a drop step and began to lay the ball up towards the basket. He must have realized what he was doing, because he stopped in mid-move and passed the ball to a teammate.
But perhaps the best part--the replay showing the reaction of Bucks coach Jason Kidd and the slightly embarrassed look given by Sanders.
Haha! This would've been almost as good as a wrong way fumble in football. And had Milwaukee Bucks center Larry Sanders gone ahead and scored for the Philadelphia 76ers late in their game, it might have cost them the game.
Sanders ended up with the ball near the Sixers basket after a jump ball, turned with a drop step and began to lay the ball up towards the basket. He must have realized what he was doing, because he stopped in mid-move and passed the ball to a teammate.
But perhaps the best part--the replay showing the reaction of Bucks coach Jason Kidd and the slightly embarrassed look given by Sanders.
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