In the days leading up to the particular NBA Finals, I thought the Ayton-Lopez matchup was going to be the most pivotal matchup of typically the series. NBA All-Defense First-Teamer Jrue Holiday could put the clamps on Chris Paul. Khris Middleton and P. J. Tucker could rotate to help on Devin Booker. Giannis could muscle […]
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Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo continue hilarious bromance chemistry
Apparently, Dwyane Wade is setting his old teammates up to fail. And the result is comical, if nothing else. Read more…
This was better than Jason Kidd?
It’s only Game 1, so maybe Mike Budenholzer is waiting to change how he does things as this series goes along. An NBA playoff series can be moves and countermoves as it goes longer, and you don’t want to give away everything in the beginning — so we have to allow for that. But we’ve […]
The Middle man in Milwaukee
We talk about him more nowadays, and rightfully so, his resume demands it. Read more…
The Greatest Game 1 NBA Finals performances of the 21st century
And now for our second NBA Finals in about nine months. Read more…
This Finals trip will shape Devin Booker’s career
Devin Booker is that dude. Read more…
Win or lose, Torrey Craig will should get a ring
Torrey Craig is in a rare win-win situation. Read more…
Win or lose, Torrey Craig can get a ring
Torrey Craig is in a rare win-win situation. Read more…
Steve Ballmer and other admirably stupid celebrations of sports team owners
Did you ever have a reason for an impromptu joyous celebration and decide, in that moment, the thing you’re going to do with the people closest to you is… grab their thighs? Read more…
It’s time for Milwaukee to show that killer instinct they found in Game 5
Charles Barkley ain’t the type of dude you agree with 100 percent of the time. Frankly, if you do agree with anyone all the time, you’re probably a weirdo. Read more…